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The Driver
Born For
Born For
The Nitro Life
Bobby Bode
Driver & Co-Crew Chief
2002 — Barrington, ILEarly Life
Bobby was born on April 23, 2002 in Barrington, IL. He had an instant need for speed, attending his first race at 2 months old.
Age 8 — NHRA Division 3Junior Dragsters
Bobby began competing in Junior Dragsters at age 8, quickly stacking up hardware across the Midwest.
4x Divisional Titles
7x Wally Winner
3x Track Champion
7x Midwest Jr. Super Series Winner
Age 16Super Comp & Top Alcohol
Bobby attended Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School and received his Super Comp license at 16 years old. Later that year, Bobby also made his first passes in Frank's Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Age 18 — October 2020Nitro Funny Car
At age 18, Bobby followed in his dad's footsteps and started licensing in the family Funny Car, earning his Nitro license in October 2020 following the St. Louis event.
Houston, TXNHRA Debut
Bobby made his NHRA debut at the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, TX at 18 years and 6 months old — officially making him the youngest Nitro Funny Car driver ever — and qualified 7th.
TodayPresent
Bobby is currently competing in his 4th season in Nitro Funny Car and recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing.
