Thursday, May 21, 2009

A Fast Lap with Ashley Force Hood

This week's fast lap doesn't need much of an introduction as many of you have heard of her. Ashley Force Hood made history by becoming the first female funny car driver in history, beating her father (drag racing icon John Force) in the final round of the 28th annual Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals. This won also denied him his 1,000 winning round in his 500th NHRA tour event. You can learn more about Ashley on her website.

photo credits of John Force Racing

1.What music have you recently put on your iPod?
I recently added ‘Use Somebody’ by Kings of Leon and ‘Poker Face’ by Lady GaGa.

2. What was the last movie you saw?
The Other Boleyn Girl

3. What are your favorite TV shows?
CSI Las Vegas and CSI New York

4. What other sporting teams/events do you follow?

My husband is a huge hockey fan so him and I are glued to the TV right now watching the NHL Stanley Cup since his Chicago Blackhawks are going to the finals and if the Ducks win tomorrow they go to the finals too!

5. What is one personal item you can not live without?

Post its! I am very forgetful so I have little reminder notes next to my bed, on the mirror and on the car dash (not the race car dash though!)

6. What are your favorite places to visit?

I love Lake Tahoe, Nevada in the summer and in the winter. It’s where we spend Christmas and where we got married too!

7. What is your favorite clothing brand?

I love blue jeans in any brand, heels from Cole Haan and tank tops from Oakley and Hollister!

8. What is your favorite book or publication?

‘The Shack’ by William P. Young

9. What is your favorite activity to do in your off time?

Work around the house and BBQ with my husband Dan and cat Simba

10. What is your favorite cuisine?

Chinese Food.

11. What advice would you give other females looking to get into the
sporting world?
Spend time learning about the sport since there is always a lot to it than the glamorous side shown on TV. As with any sport, drag racing is a lot of hard work and time on the road but if you love it then it’s worth it!

Stay tuned for next weeks fast lap with Tiff Daniels