Scrappers Racing will finally have the opportunity to field two Top Fuel entries at the same event when they roll into Hebron, Ohio, this week for the first IHRA Triple Crown race at Darana National Trail Raceway. Top Fuel pilot Jasmine Salinas will welcome her father and Scrappers Racing team owner Mike Salinas back to competition for the first time since he stepped out of the driver’s seat at the beginning of 2024. The father/daughter duo will compete in the same category for the first time in their careers, with both drivers racing under the Valley Services banner.
Jasmine and Mike originally planned to compete together earlier this year at an IHRA race over Memorial Day weekend, but the event was postponed, so this weekend will be the first opportunity for them to compete with each other. Veteran crew chief Todd Okuhara and assistant crew chief Adem Cave will tune both of the 12,000-horsepower Valley Services Scrappers Racing Top Fuel dragsters.
“I’m excited to compete in the first IHRA Triple Crown race this weekend in Hebron,” said Jasmine. “Having my dad back in the driver’s seat with us and fielding a second Top Fuel car is a big deal for us, and something that we’ve been working tirelessly to make happen. It’s been a long journey since he had to step out of the driver’s seat in 2024 and I’m glad that he’s worked hard to make his way back. We’re both excited to race for big money and look forward to the competition this weekend.”
Before racing action begins, the Scrappers Racing drivers will be signing autographs and meeting fans at the IHRA Triple Crown Street Party at Buckeye Lake on Thursday, June 18. Competition will kick off on Friday, June 19 and continue on Saturday, June 20.
