Erica Enders
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| Erica Enders | |
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| Born | October 8, 1983 Houston, Texas |
| Related to | Courtney Enders |
| 2012 NHRA Pro Stock | |
Erica Lee Enders (born October 8, 1983 in Houston, Texas) to Janet Lee Knizner-Enders and Gregg Enders, is a NHRA Pro Stock driver.[1]
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[edit] Life
Erica is the older sister of Courtney, who was a junior dragster driver. They both attended Cypress Springs High School. Erica drove a junior dragster with her sister, Courtney. Erica is the most successful female Pro Stock Driver in NHRA history.
[edit] Career
2011: Broke the national MPH record in Pro Stock in Gainesville, Florida. 213.57 MPH
2006: Became first woman to qualify No. 1 in Pro Stock (Topeka) Recorded runner-up finish at Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.
2005: -Became first woman to compete in NHRA's Pro Stock Category since 1993. -First woman in NHRA history to qualify in the top-half of a Pro Stock field. -Became first woman to reach a final round in Pro Stock (Chicago 2) -“Road to the Future” Award finalist for the season’s top rookie. -Erica has more competition round wins, in one season (2005) than all other female drivers, combined, in NHRA Pro Stock history.
2004: Became the 35th woman in NHRA history to earn a national event victory (Super Gas, Houston)
2002: Finished 6th in Division 4 in Super Comp
2000: -NHRA Sportsman Rookie of the Year -Advanced to first National Event Final at age 16 (Houston) to become the youngest NHRA National Event Finalist.
1995: Jr. Dragster Driver of the Year
1993: Division 4 Jr. Dragster champion (8 to 9 year old class)
1992: Began drag racing at the age of 8; Original Enders Racing Jr. Dragster car is on display at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum; Earned 37 career Jr. Dragster wins in eight years of competition
[edit] Film
In 2003, Enders had her life story turned into a Disney Original Movie, Right On Track. Erica was portrayed by Beverley Mitchell, while Courtney was portrayed by Brie Larson.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Fallas, Bernardo. "[http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2007_4316406 O'REILLY SPRING NATIONALS / Fast lane speeds up for Enders / Houston Chronicle. Sunday April 1, 2007. Sports 11. Retrieved on November 8, 2009.
