ANOTHER SECOND GENERATION DRIVER READY FOR THE BIG TIME

ELIOT, Maine (July 9, 2006) -- Hot on the heels of new drivers like Hillary Will, J.R. Todd, and more recently Steve Torrence, making names for themselves in the drag racing ranks, another young up-and-comer is ready to start his journey to what is sure to be a bright future in the quarter-mile wars.

Sixteen-year-old Kyle Cultrera, son of respected IHRA and NHRA Crew Chief Steve Cultrera, recently completed licensing at Doug Foley's Drag Racing School and is now certified for Competition Eliminator or Super Comp driving duties. Cultrera is actively searching for a driving position in one of those categories, bringing financial backing with him as well.

"My goal is to eventually be a Pro Stock driver," Cultrera said. "I've been lucky to have grown up around some of the best in the business, including former Pro Stock Champ Darrell Alderman, Tommy Lee [who was recently chosen to drive the Slammers Ultimate Milk Pro Stock Cobalt], and of course my dad who currently works on the clutch in Tommy Lee's car."

Cultrera has been attending races since he was one month old, and began driving go-karts at age 7. During his go-kart career, Cultrera earned seven victories in 20 races. 

More recently, Cultrera joined the crew of the Star Sales/ Sweeney Drywall IHRA Pro Stock GTO driven by Dan Sweeney, and feels his recent experience behind the wheel will help him with his duties for that team.

"Now I have a better appreciation for what Dan goes through on a regular basis," Cultrera said. "Now I can connect myself to what he is doing in the car with my experience at the Doug Foley Drag Racing School. I was extremely satisfied with my school experience and I learned a lot from the people that know how to run these cars the best. I want to thank Doug Foley and John DiBartolomeo for the one-on-one instruction they gave me at the school."

Cultrera's performance at the school was exceptional, earning his license in only six passes, with a best run of 8.464 at 160.27 mph. Cultrera also proved he has the reactions needed to drive, when he cut a .001 light on only his sixth-ever pass in the racecar.

In addition to his driving talents, Cultrera also brings a thorough understanding of RacePak data acquisition, Applied Physics clutch management, and Computech weather station programs.

When not racing, Cultrera is an Honor Student and Varsity Soccer player at Marshwood High School in Eliot, Maine.

Contact Cagnazzi Racing E-mail: info@vjcr.com Phone: (704) 663-0846 
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