Ed Pauley Is Super Street NHRA Drag Racing Southern Nationals Champion
“I had a feeling my dad was going to win. I wasn’t even nervous in the final round. He was driving really good,” said Pauley’s 14 year old son, Dawson. “I’ve been drag racing almost my whole life. I started racing when I was 15 years old with my dad and I always wanted to win a national event, and this was my first final round. I just wish my dad could have been here to see it. He would have loved to be here with me,” said Pauley. Pauley’s dad, Larry Pauley, who owned and operated P & H Transmissions in Shelby for over 40 years recently passed away in February this year. “Drag racing is a sport that families can do together. I was fortunate to spend many weekends with my mom and dad, and now my family can enjoy a sport that I love. I was lucky to have my wife, Deanna, and daughter, Madeline, in Atlanta too,” said Pauley. Pauley continues the family tradition and love of drag racing with his son as well. Dawson drives a junior dragster and will move up to the adult class next year like his dad. Ed Pauley is pictured with his son Dawson.
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