Nickname: Hojo

Place of birth: Michigan

Date of birth: 9-1-59

Education: Associate Degree- Criminal Justice

Family: Wife- Maria, Son- Nicholas, BB-Stepson

Age when started racing: 20

Missed opportunities because of racing: None

Regrets: Retiring as a police officer-but I wouldn’t trade this job for the world

Type of racing: Drag racing

Type of car: Jet Funny Car “interceptor”

Sponsor(s): Whelen, Goodyear, Valco Cincinnati, R& M Trailers, PPG

Fastest speed: 271

Best racing experience: Running with the American Drag Racing League

Worst racing incident: Almost going into the catch net at the end of Houston Motorsports Park

Toughest track: National Trail Raceway (Columbus, OH)

Burning ambition: Be popular with spectators in the Jet Warz

Favorite music: Classic Rock

Dislikes: People that don’t do what they say they will do

Hobbies: Model railroading

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite fruit: Apples

Favorite movie: “Terminator 2”

Favorite actor/actress: Steven Segal

Dream car: Interceptor Jet Funny Car

Most admired people: Jesus, my Wife, Gary Scelzi

People who influenced you most: Mother, Eddie Hill

Dreaded weekly chore: Taking out the trash

Important qualities to succeed in life: Patience; persistence; knowledge; faith

Community involvement: Spokesperson with “Beat the Heat,” “EVO Racers,” “G.R.E.A.T.,” and the youth program with the ADRL (American Drag Racing League).

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