Tommy D’Aprile’s crew work before the final round.

“I love to win for the team,” D’Aprile offered. “Years ago it was about me – not anymore. I want it to be about them, to enjoy themselves, have so much fun and just love it. That’s what’s important to me.”

D’Aprile, a Godspeed Ministry chaplain, took the opportunity to dedicate his Dragstock win to the memory of Kaila Bunsold, the daughter of drag racing photographer Greg Bunsold.

“This is probably one of the most heartfelt wins of my career. Greg and Meri Bunsold lost their only child just a few days before the race, so it was important to me to win this race for the Bunsold family and to dedicate the win to Kaila.”

Frankie Taylor