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[post_content] => Megan Meyer, the defending world champion in NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season.
Meyer won the 2019 championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner, Randy Meyer. The second-generation driver grew up dreaming of one day winning an NHRA Lucas Oil Series world championship. Now that she’s accomplished that goal, she’s shifting her focus toward accomplishing other goals.
“I’ve been racing in Top Alcohol Dragster full-time for five years now and a lot has changed over that time,” Meyer said. “I’ve accomplished pretty much everything I’ve wanted to accomplish in Top Alcohol. I’m ready to take a break, focus on getting married, starting a family and working on my own business. I have other goals in my life right now that I want to focus on. I’ll see where that takes me.”
Since making her Top Alcohol Dragster debut in 2016, Meyer has earned 10 national-event victories, 11 regional wins and three consecutive NHRA Central Region championships to go with her 2019 national championship.
“I’m very proud of everything Megan’s accomplished,” Randy Meyer said. “She’s handled herself very well from day one. Her hard work and dedication to not only my team, but to the sport in general, has paid big dividends. She’ll have that to look back on for the rest of her life.”
Megan was named the Division 5 Pro-Sportsman Driver of the Year three years in a row after earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2016, the same year she appeared on the Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list. But it’s that world championship that will always highlight Meyer’s time in the class.
“It’s always been my dream to be a world champion since I saw Alan Bradshaw become our first world champion driver in 2003,” Megan said. “I knew one day that would be me. I didn’t know I could do it in four years. But thankfully we had a great car, great parts, great crew guys. We hoped for the best, put in the hours and got better parts every year with the help from sponsors, especially when NGK stepped up as my title sponsor. That’s where things really improved for us.”
NGK Spark Plugs, a longtime associate sponsor of Randy Meyer Racing, became Megan’s title sponsor in 2018 when the spark plug manufacturer signed a two-year contract that was extended this season. Meyer used her college education in marketing and graphic design to design striking NGK wraps, crew uniforms and other branded materials. She even won the 2018 NGK Spark Plug NHRA Nationals and 2019 NTK Nationals in Charlotte.
NGK plans to continue its title sponsorship of one of Randy Meyer Racing’s A/Fuel cars and is working with the team to select the new driver. The NGK car will race alongside the team’s second car shared by multiple drivers in 2021.
“We’re in negotiations with several other drivers to fill that void,” Randy said. “As a team and as a team owner, we plan on racing as much as we ever have and we’re planning on running two cars next year with multiple different drivers like we’ve been doing. It’s business as usual. Megan will still be around, she just won’t be at all the races and won’t be behind the wheel.”
Megan won’t give up racing altogether, as she plans to return to her bracket racing roots next year, sharing a Super Comp dragster with her sister Rachel.
“I’ve been driving for a total of 17 years, and for 12 of it I was bracket racing,” Megan said. “I still love that type of racing. I got to bracket race for the first time in years a couple weekends ago and had a great time.”
“We don’t know what the future is going to hold, but we’re pretty sure bracket racing will always be around,” Megan continued. “It’s something that’s available to me right now because of Rachel. I’d like to take that opportunity and see how I can use it to work with sponsors and social media. In my heart, I’m always going to be a sportsman racer. I want to keep working on ways to promote the sportsman classes and come up with more ways to help sportsman racers promote themselves and their sponsors on social media.”
As Meyer starts to wrap up her championship defense season with just a handful of races remaining, she looks back fondly on her experiences over the last five seasons while also looking forward to what comes next.
“I want to tell other racers to enjoy the ride, no matter how long or short they have to be a driver or a crew guy or whatever position they’re in,” Megan said. “Make sure you have fun and have creative experiences because those can lead to skills and networking that can lead to big success later on. I’m just following the strides to fit my new goals now. I want to be able to help other racers, to serve with passion and to be known as the girl who became a champion but also made a difference in the industry.”
Meyer and the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster will race next at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, Sept. 3-6 at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis. Additionally, Megan will compete in the JEGS Allstars specialty race Sept. 5 as a Central Region representative alongside sister Rachel. Teammate Julie Nataas will also race in the Allstars event for the North Central Region.
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Megan Meyer, the defending world champion in NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, will step away from the class after completing the 2020 season. Meyer won the 2019 championship driving the NGK Spark Plugs A/Fuel dragster tuned by her father and team owner, Randy Meyer. The...
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[post_content] => On March 25th, 2020, the NHRA made the announcement to alter their remaining schedule of National events for the rest of the 2020 season starting in June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have updated our race schedule to reflect these changes, and will update again once we receive the revised Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule.
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On March 25th, 2020, the NHRA made the announcement to alter their remaining schedule of National events for the rest of the 2020 season starting in June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have updated our race schedule to reflect these changes, and will update...
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[post_content] => NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. is excited to announce a one-year partnership extension with NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster National Champion, Megan Meyer. This continues a decades-long tradition of NGK as the preferred performance spark plug for the Meyer team, as NGK sponsored Meyers’ father and team-owner, Randy Meyer, for many years.
“I am so proud to defend our National Championship with NGK Spark Plugs in 2020,” said Megan Meyer. “We hope to have an even better season this year, and we are very fortunate to have partners like NGK who are passionate about drag racing and family-operated teams. NGK has believed in our team for such a long time, we are truly grateful to continue our relationship with them this season.”
Following in her father’s footsteps, Megan Meyer began racing at just 10 years-old in the Junior Drag Racing League. Megan obtained her NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster license in 2015 and became the first woman to win the NHRA National Championship for the Top Alcohol Dragster class in 2019.
“We are thrilled to be able to extend our partnership for another year,” said NGK General Manager of Marketing – Beth Skove. “Megan is a true champion and advocate for our brand both on the track and off. NGK is honored to support her for 2020.”
Meyer boasts an impressive NHRA track record, competing in 15 races in 2019, winning eight of the 15 and placing second at five races. She has a top elapsed time of 5.11 seconds, with her fastest speed at 285.3 MPH and holds the record for the fastest, and winningest, female driver in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series of NHRA.
For the 2020 season Megan Meyer’s Top Alcohol Dragster will sport a custom vehicle wrap featuring the NGK and NTK brands. Meyer will debut the new livery at the NGK Spark Plugs 4-Wide Nationals in April and will continue it for the remainder of the 2020 season with the theme of #DefendingChampions.
About NGK Spark Plugs: Since 1936, NGK Spark Plugs has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, NGK Spark Plugs manufactures ignition products, oxygen sensors and technical sensors for virtually every automotive manufacturer in the world.
NGK has built a reputation for quality and reliability, and a commitment to excellence continues to be the driving force behind the company’s advanced research and development programs. With state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities, NGK is dedicated to providing customers with world-class products and services.
In North America, NGK is headquartered in Wixom, MI and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL.
For more information about NGK Spark Plugs, (U.S.A), Inc., please visit our website www.ngksparkplugs.com.
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NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. is excited to announce a one-year partnership extension with NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster National Champion, Megan Meyer. This continues a decades-long tradition of NGK as the preferred performance spark plug for the Meyer team, as NGK...
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Megan Meyer and Rachel Meyer of Randy Meyer Racing won first and third place respectively at the 2019 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, giving the two 2019 contest winners an even more incredible experience than anyone could imagine.
“Awesome is an understatement,” said 2019 In The Pits winner John Lipscomb. “My first time being on a pro team, and they show up and win the nationals, especially their first time, was quite the feat.”
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This past weekend, the Kansas-based Randy Meyer Racing Team attended the annual Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Central Region awards ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri. Joining 28 other stars, ranging in ages from 6 years old to over 60, Megan Meyer was inducted into the Top Alcohol Dragster class’s list of champions for her third straight Central Region championship for the 2019 season.
In addition to collecting her championship Wally, jacket, and winnings, Megan was awarded the Pro-Sportsman driver of the year award. This is Megan’s fourth consecutive year for being nominated and winning the prestigious title. Rachel Meyer, Randy’s youngest daughter, also collected her winnings for her 2019 second place finish in the Central region, improving on her third place finish in 2018.
Julie Nataas, driver of the Dot’s Pretzels dragster for Randy Meyer, won the 2019 North Central Regional championship, as well as the Pro-Sportsman driver of the year award for the first time.
The Randy Meyer Racing Team also collected the Pro-Sportsman Crew of the Year award for both Central and North-Central regions for their 2019 success.
Dusty Meyer, Randy's nephew, won the Aeromotive Super Shoot-Out Champion with his Super Comp dragster.
“This weekend we celebrate all of the champions and those who make it possible for them,” said Megan. “Trust is the core value of each team, and I wouldn’t hop into my NGK Spark Plugs dragster if I didn’t trust my family and my guys to put it back together correctly after each pass. We have such a great group of men and women that have been with us for years. They have watched Rachel and I grow up from Junior Dragsters, to Super Comp, and now Top Alcohol Dragster. I am thankful for each and every one of them, and of course I am grateful for my sister and parents who I get to race with.
“It is an honor to be awarded the driver and crew of the year awards again. There are so many great families in both Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes that we race against who deserve this award as well.
“On behalf of the Randy Meyer Racing Team, we would like to first thank NGK Spark Plugs for supporting me in the last two years, and they will be back for 2020. Lucas Oil, Weld Wheels, Aeromotive Fuel Systems, Menards, Dot’s Pretzels, Gunk, Technician.Academy, and more join our roster of amazing companies that make our team complete. 2019 was our 40th year of drag racing, and it was the most successful for my career and for our entire team. I know we are going to fly in 2020 and have a great time defending our titles.”
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Our racing season in 2019 was our absolute best year of racing, by far. Read below to see all of the aspects that went into our Championship year that we plan to repeat in the 2020 NHRA season.
Top speed: 285.35 mph (Megan - Gainesville final round)
Best E.T.: 5.118 seconds (Megan - Houston qualifying)
Social Media:
In 2019, we started our RMR Instagram page which had an incredible growth rate of over 700%!! The top locations that we reached online were: Tulsa, Indianapolis, Brisbane Australia, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Kansas City. The biggest occupation of our followers are professional/technicals that are buyers of auto parts and service and purchase salty snacks. They are most interested in dogs, sporting events, and sports news.
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Instagram
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Our racing season in 2019 was our absolute best year of racing, by far. Read below to see all of the aspects that went into our Championship year that we plan to repeat in the 2020 NHRA season. Race by race recap: Pomona, CA Winter Nationals: Runner-up (Matt)...
About NGK Spark Plugs: Since 1936, NGK Spark Plugs has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, NGK Spark Plugs manufactures ignition products, oxygen sensors and technical sensors for virtually every automotive manufacturer in the world.
NGK has built a reputation for quality and reliability, and a commitment to excellence continues to be the driving force behind the company’s advanced research and development programs. With state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities, NGK is dedicated to providing customers with world-class products and services.
In North America, NGK is headquartered in Wixom, MI and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL.
For more information about NGK Spark Plugs, (U.S.A), Inc., please visit our website 
ABOUT TECHNICIAN.ACADEMY:
Technician.Academy offers personalized online courses as well as blogs, how-to tips, and industry insights to automotive technicians. EXTEND GROUP, a solutions-based marketing agency in Evansville, IN, introduced Technician.Academy in 2016 to provide a single location for accurate training and content that is valuable to the automotive technician of today and tomorrow.
