Krista Long

Racing has always been a huge part of my life and has brought my family very close together. I was only a few days old when my parents first took me to the local track. As the years went by, I practically grew up at Little River Dragway in Temple, Texas. Every weekend, my dad would load everything into the back of my mom’s Suburban, and we’d spend our Fridays through Sundays at the track. When I got older, I raced my daily drivers in “Street Legal” from time to time and helped my dad work on the race cars whenever I could.

I eventually took a job at Little River Dragway, working various positions and helping with different events. In 2013, I met my husband John at the races while working the E.T. booth, and a few years later he proposed in that same spot. Since then, John and I have traveled around the country racing together. Over time, I’ve developed a strong understanding of how weather changes affect a car’s performance. Along with running the weather station and analyzing E.T. predictions, I also handle the team’s videos, photos, and media.

In 2022, I decided to jump behind the wheel of my 1984 Chevrolet Chevette and give racing a try myself. Since then, I’ve successfully completed multiple drag-and-drive events, reset my personal best time again and again, and continue pushing toward bigger goals. I’m excited to see what the future holds and how far I can go in this sport!