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<\/p>\nSiblings have qualified No. 1 together in the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series\u2019 Jr. Dragsters classes before \u2013 multiple times, in fact \u2013 but siblings qualifying No. 1 with \u201cperfect\u201d passes was unheard of until McKenzee and Jayden Hogan accomplished the feat at the recent Summit Racing Equipment East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at Darana Motorsports Park \u2013 Benson, NC.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In PDRA Pro Jr. Dragster, drivers qualify against the 7.90 index. Classic Graphix Top Jr. Dragster, the younger division, sets the qualifying order based on reaction time. At the East Coast Nationals, McKenzee ran a 7.900-second pass to qualify No. 1 out of 44 drivers attempting to make the 32-car field. Five other drivers ran 7.90s behind her. Brother Jayden then cut a .000-second reaction time to lead Top Jr. Dragster, where two drivers went .00 behind him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cPDRA races always have our hearts pounding,\u201d said their father, Skip Hogan. \u201cAll three qualifiers normally have our stomachs in our throats. During the PDRA race at Darana Motorsports Park was the first time we had both kids in their respective classes solidly.\u00a0Friday during the second qualifier when we saw Jayden put a .000 on the board we were beyond thrilled. And then during the very same qualifying round, Kenzee put a 7.900 and we were beside ourselves, grinning from ear to ear. We were so proud of both of them. We knew there was still a chance that Kenzee could lose her spot if someone went faster, but we were hopeful. Saturday morning\u2019s qualifier came and went. We couldn\u2019t believe it. They did it.\u201d<\/p>\n
PDRA records suggest siblings have qualified No. 1 together three times in series history, but using \u201cperfect\u201d performances of a 7.900 E.T. and a .000 reaction time to do so hadn\u2019t occurred until the Hogans did it. The siblings took home $100 low qualifier bonuses from Classic Graphix, as well as custom No. 1 qualifier Victus baseball bats.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was so excited,\u201d McKenzee said. \u201cI saw that 7.90 come up and couldn\u2019t believe it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been working really hard on my lights and was excited I got No. 1 with my sister,\u201d Jayden added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The PDRA\u2019s Jr. Dragster classes, especially Pro Jr., have become increasingly competitive over the last several years as second- and third-generation young drivers hone their skills with hopes of someday moving up to \u201cbig cars,\u201d whether that means a bracket dragster or a 3.50-second Pro Mod. Graduates of the PDRA Jr. Dragster program include two-time PDRA Pro Street world champion turned Pro Boost contender Ethan Steding, two-time PDRA Pro 632 world champion turned Pro Nitrous standout Amber Denton, and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Brayden Davis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cQualifying for Pro Junior is extremely difficult,\u201d McKenzee said. \u201cEveryone is always on their game.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the No. 1 qualifier double-up checked off, the Hogan family now hopes to put both cars in the winner\u2019s circle together someday soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to thank our sponsors: O\u2019Meara Realty, Red Line Oil, WO3, Thornton Motorsports for our horsepower, Computech for our weather station, and all our friends and family who support us,\u201d Skip said. \u201cWe would also like to thank PDRA for allowing us to have a place to race and Classic Graphix for sponsoring the Jr. classes.\u201d<\/p>\n
This story was originally published on May 7, 2026. <\/p>\n
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