DSR Reading
Post-Race Recap
Jack Beckman raced to victory at the first event of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship and moved into the Funny Car points lead
“To win on a great side-by-side race, and to do it on a holeshot, that’s just awesome,” said Beckman. “If you’re going to win a race, the way to do it is a close side-by-side one like John and I had in the final.
“Winning this one is extra special for a few reasons: it’s our first win in the SRT Hellcat, all of our teammates have already done that, we took over the points lead, and it’s been way too long since we’ve been to the winner’s circle. For a shot in the arm, for a psychological boost, for that mental edge, that intangible that I think you need to be able to win a championship, this might be the thing that is the first step for us.”
Next Race
September 27-29
AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL (St. Louis)
About Jack Beckman
…overjoyed at the fact that I am now in my twelfth year of remission, have a gorgeous wife and two perfect children, and have the job that I’d always dreamed of.
Survivor's Story
Driving a 330+mph Top Fuel dragster isn’t the most courageous thing Jack Beckman has ever done. In fact, it isn’t even a close second.
In 2003, Beckman achieved a life long dream when he won the NHRA Lucas Oil Super Comp national championship. However, his celebration was short lived as he soon began experiencing health problems that were ultimately diagnosed as high grade level 3B lymphoma, a cancer that had invaded his body from
hip to neck.
Introducing the 2019 Infinite Hero Foundation Challenge Coin
The 2019 Infinite Hero Foundation challenge coin pays tribute to the U.S. Air Force. The goal of the IHF is to release a series of coins honoring the various branches of the U.S. Military. The Foundation has chosen to kick-off this special series of coins with a challenge coin in honor of Jack Beckman, former sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.
Infinite Hero Foundation Custom Evaline Guitar Drawing
Infinite Hero Foundation Custom Evaline JX Guitar
(Posted 06.24.19)
You could be the lucky owner of this completely hand carved, one-of-a-kind Infinite Hero Foundation custom designed Evaline JX guitar. This guitar was carved from poplar with a maple neck and fretboard with a carbon faux overlay complete with a GFS Lil Killer mini-humbucker pickup. The guitar will also be autographed by “Fast Jack”, Jack Beckman, is a professional drag racer in the NHRA funny car category, who is currently driving the Infinite Hero car. To learn more about the Evaline Guitar Co. and their commitment to superior handcraftsmanship visit http://www.evalineguitars.com
All proceeds from this drawing will support the mission of the Infinite Hero Foundation, to connect our military, veterans and military family members with innovative and effective treatment programs for service related injuries.
Since the Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat hit the track at the sixth event of the season near Houston in April 2014, Beckman has been the pitchman for educating the NHRA community on the foundation and cultivating funds via the sale of Infinite Hero challenge coins.
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Beckman Wins Reading and Takes Over Funny Car Points Lead
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