Gregg Racing

Gregg Racing "Life Begins At 270 MPH!" www.greggracing.net Racing Experience: As a Crew Member since 1991. Passions: Leading not following.

Born: 1962
Family: Bride- Robbie
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: Lots
Home: Salem, Oregon
Vocation: Business Owner- Commercial Business Machines, Inc., GG-Force Investments & Gregg Racing, Inc. In 1996, Gregg received his Federal Mogul Dragster license and in 1998, his Advanced ET license (Required To Drive

The Pro Mod). Creating a trend not pursuing one. Being unique, but not gaudy. Effectively marketing products and services via creatively injecting excitement in a marketing program using his “Hot Rod.”

Biography: Gregg’s passion for Drag Racing began early in life. In the late ‘60’s, his father drove a front engine dragster. Of course, all dragsters were front engine in those days. The sights, sounds and smells of burning rubber were the beginnings of the “incurable disease” that Drag Racing represents to him today. In 1991, Gregg had the opportunity to become a crew member on a Top Alcohol Funny Car. Here, his decision to make Drag Racing a career was cemented. Gregg says, “In those days, I couldn’t afford two ply toilet tissue, but I knew that some day, Drag Racing would be my career.” Beginning with a tool collection that consisted of an old hammer and a rusty “Crescent” wrench, he couldn’t afford all that was involved in having a race team. To maintain motivation toward his goal, Gregg would make small consistent steps, and tell everyone he knew that someday, he’d have a race car and team. He would purchase one or two tools every payday. Predominantly symbolic, these consistent steps did serve to keep him focused on his long-range goal. The accomplishments achieved to date speak to his perseverance. In 1992, Gregg purchased his own business. This is the business he still actively runs to this day – Commercial Business Machines (CBM). As a company that specializes in the sale and service of commercial-grade office machines including digital copiers, printers and facsimile machines, CBM has provided Gregg the platform from which he was able to seriously consider building a racing team. Owning his own business also provided many lessons on managing a team of people toward a common goal, learning to manage cash flow and providing service to his customers that exceeded their expectations. These have skills have served him well in the building, literally from the ground up, of a professional Drag Racing operation. Since 1992, Gregg has added commercial real estate to the mix and established another company to manage the leasing of the property to multiple tenants. He named this company – GG-Force Investments, LLC (pronounced Gee’-Force). Over the years, he had the opportunity to work on many alcohol cars, including in 1995, Rick Henkleman’s Division 6 champion Top Alcohol Funny Car. In 1996 Gregg partnered with Russ Parker in a Top Alcohol Dragster. This was the first car Gregg licensed in. In 1997, Gregg was given the opportunity to drive Dave Henderson’s Pro Mod car which they campaigned together in the West Coast Pro Mod Association (WCPMA) during the 1998 season. Gregg purchased the car from Dave at the conclusion of the ’98 season and this is the car he campaigned through the 1999 season. In July ’99 Gregg and the team were in Mission, BC, Canada with the West Coast Pro Mod Association. On what was then a career best pass of 6.76 ET at over 203 MPH, Gregg experienced equipment failure and lost his parachutes as soon as they deployed. Not able to stop his Hot Rod in time, he went into the sand trap at the end of the track and hit the safety catch net at over 110 MPH. Although the net stopped the car 10 feet before an embankment leading down to a river, the car was heavily damaged. Gregg was uninjured except in his pocket book. Demonstrating his relentless passion for the sport, Gregg was ecstatic at the news of running a career best, and spent the balance of the day signing broken pieces of fiberglass from the race car for fans. Demonstrating his resilience and perseverance, 30 days and nights of very hard work and $20,000 (highly leveraged) dollars later, Gregg and the team returned to competition at the next race in the WCPMA series in Boise, Idaho. In 2000, Gregg decided to “step up” in his racing career and struck a deal to purchase the “In-N-Out Burger” A/ Fuel Dragster from Jerry Darien that he and his driver Melanie Troxel had campaigned to a number 2 in the world finish the year prior. Although it was late in the year by the time all of the pieces came together, he and the team did make an NHRA Division 6 race in Medford, Oregon where he qualified number 4 (out of 12 cars that were in attendance) and made it to the semi-final round of competition. During the 2001 Season, he and the team have defeated the 4 time world champion Rick Santos in Boise, Idaho by running a then career best 5.480 ET at 262.77 MPH, setting the track MPH record in the process. They made it to the final round at that race. In Mission Canada, the team qualified #2 (out of 13 cars in attendance) with a 5.385 ET. During Eliminations, they ran their 3rd career best of the weekend, a 5.373 ET at 265.72 MPH. He has made a long term commitment to the NHRA’s Federal Mogul Dragster class with his injected Nitro burning dragster. Owing to the heritage of the car and his passion to succeed, a Division 6 championship and a top 10 national finish are inevitable. Gregg believes that the best use of his passion is to share the thrill of professional Drag Racing with others via a marketing campaign for a team partner/sponsor. Gregg definitely has the “incurable disease” of being passionate about sharing his racing with others. Those who ask Gregg about his Drag Racing come away with a clear picture of how passionate he is about what he does. They often describe him as “Always Going Mach 9 With His Hair On Fire” or “Up On The Tire” in both his aggressive driving style and in general conversation about his Drag Racing. He loves to share his unique Hot Rod and racing operation. Since having health issues beginning in 2015, Gregg has sought help from a couple of friends for the driving duties. Since 2018, Russ Parker has piloted the Nitro Dragster for Gregg & Robbie. We've had success, making it to the Final Round at the Seattle National Event in 2019; running our first ever 270 MPH Passes & our first ever 5.2 second Passes in that year as well.

2020 brought its own challenges with the pandemic, but we ended the Season with a super competitive 5.286 ET @ 266.19 MPH lap to finish out the Fall Classic event at Woodburn Dragstrip. Gregg’s level of passion is indeed rare. Put him to work for your organization and let he and the team exceed your expectations as well.

09/24/2025

Gregg's Cool Kid's Club Podcast- W/ CRISTEN POWELL, JOE HARTLEY & CASEY POWELL! ~ Episode #10

https://youtu.be/LvamMs4SfuY

Today's Guests- CRISTEN POWELL, JOE HARTLEY & CASEY POWELL!! 3 Top Fuel Drivers..... And me, an A/Fuel guy! Come be a part of the Cool Kid's Club! - A podcast where Gregg chats & drinks with Racing friends from the famous to the infamous. Hear about what has happened behind the scenes as we tell many "High-Larry-Us" Stories from 30 years of Racing. If you enjoy Nitro Drag Racing BUT prefer to be in the Pits, behind the scenes, and not just sittin' in the Stands spectating, then YOU belong here. If you are here, then YOU too are part of the Cool Kid's Club. Too Funny - Too Crazy!! As Gregg asks his guests...... "OMFREAKINGGOODNESS, YOU DID WHAT?? How did you get away with THAT?!" Please Like and leave a comment! This is for YOU, so be a part!

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Gregg's Cool Kid's Club Podcast- W/ CRISTEN POWELL, JOE HARTLEY & CASEY POWELL! ~ Episode #10 Today's Guests- CRISTEN POWELL, JOE HARTLEY & CASEY POWELL!! 3 Top Fuel Drivers..... And me, an A/Fuel guy! Come be a part of the Cool Kid's Club! - A podc...

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day!!

06/24/2025

Today an overflow crowd is at Woodburn Dragstrip, all here to Honor a Great Man, a true Legend. Today is Jim Livingston's Celebration of Life here at his favorite place on the Planet - Woodburn Dragstrip.

So many stories and memories are being shared. Lots of laughter interspersed with a few tears. Jim had a huge impact on all of us who call this Track Home and it's a tribute to the caliber of Man he was that so many are here on a very warm day- All to pay tribute to Jim. He will forever be missed, but his legacy will continue for a very long time.

Robbie Sours Lawrence and I are honored to be here to celebrate Jim.

05/31/2025

I just learned that we have lost a legend - Jim Livingston. For the legions of us who call Woodburn Dragstrip our home, Jim made a huge impact on us all. For all the stories we each can tell of Jim running a highly efficient Dragstrip, passionate about keeping Cars moving and having no unnecessary delays - Robbie Sours Lawrence and I have a much softer side story of Jim. October 1st, 2005, I drove our A/Fuel Car to our Wedding, where Robbie and I tied the knot. Jim and Lynn so kindly attended our Wedding, even dancing during our reception. I was able to clip a less-than-awesome quality picture of the two of them on the dance floor below. It's a wonderful memory that Robbie and I will cherish.
We are deeply sorry for the loss that the family is enduring. Few people have made a bigger difference in so many lives over so many decades as Jim Livingston.

Video of our Wedding- From Driving the Dragster to the Wedding to the Ceremony to our Reception, with Jim and Lynn is available here: https://youtu.be/SPr6Xe5YREI?si=7rG3M2HqsdOfmUVj

04/08/2025

Gregg's Cool Kid's Club Podcast- W/ CASEY POWELL! ~ Episode #9

https://youtu.be/KEQzL8Uax2g

Today's Guest- CASEY POWELL!! Come be a part of the Cool Kid's Club! - A podcast where Gregg chats & drinks with Racing friends from the famous to the infamous. Hear about what has happened behind the scenes as we tell many "High-Larry-Us" Stories from 30 years of Racing. If you enjoy Nitro Drag Racing BUT prefer to be in the Pits, behind the scenes, and not just sittin' in the Stands spectating, then YOU belong here. If you are here, then YOU too are part of the Cool Kid's Club. Too Funny - Too Crazy!! As Gregg asks his guests...... "OMFREAKINGGOODNESS, YOU DID WHAT?? How did you get away with THAT?!" Please Like and leave a comment! This is for YOU, so be a part!

Thanks for watching!
Don't forget to Like and Subscribe!

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Gregg's Cool Kid's Club Podcast- W/ CASEY POWELL! ~ Episode #9 Today's Guest- CASEY POWELL!! Come be a part of the Cool Kid's Club! - A podcast where Gregg chats & drinks with Racing friends from the famous to the infam...

GREGG RACING BEGINS 2025 NHRA SEASON WITH KUMRIE AT LUCAS OIL WINTERNATIONALS | Competition Plus

03/27/2025

Hot Off The Press~

GREGG RACING BEGINS 2025 NHRA SEASON WITH KUMRIE AT LUCAS OIL WINTERNATIONALS | Competition Plus Gregg Racing will kick off the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods-Lucas Oil season at the Lucas Oil Winternationals from March 27-30 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

03/26/2025

WHOO HOO!! We made it!! 😎

We are Stacked next to a number of Pro Teams and will Pit tomorrow AM.

Pics~
1.) Mt Shasta as we got into Northern California yesterday.
2.) The Truck and Trailer getting a much needed bath!! She's all shiney now!....... (Which we ALL know is worth a Tenth! 😉)
3.) At the Fairplex in Pomona where the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip is located.

Thank you who follow us so much! I appreciate the time each of you invest to check out our content.
BTW- Gobs of Bitchin' Videos on my YouTube channel- www.YouTube.com/GreggRacing

Stay Tuned~

03/24/2025

Pomona Bound~

We were late leaving, having to wait for our ridiculously tardy Bell Housing to return from its annual recertification, but we finally hit the road a couple of hours ago. We're at our first stop for Fuel & Burgers at our favorite (albeit very rustic) K & R Drive In at Rice Hill.

Hoping to make it most of the way today - Just before the Grapevine, prayerfully. Either way, we are planning on pulling into the Track tomorrow afternoon.

Major League Thanks to Eugene William Asphalt for their generous support. It is their assistance that makes these longer road trips possible. They are some of the best people I have ever met.

We will report back as we have more to share.
Thanks for following us.

02/25/2025

These are two of the original wheel-standers that I grew up with. I am quite familiar with the Hemi Under Glass, but I saw the Little Red Wagon run at Balboa a handful of times.

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Balboa is a long-gone Dragstrip that was in Eugene, Oregon and is where I was first introduced to Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars. It is also where my Dad ran his Car. My Dad liked to be different - His Car had a Buick Straight-8 with 4 Rochester 2-Barrel Carbs, a Vertex Mag ...... And straight Pipes - No Collectors. But, he was successful, running under the National Record for E Dragster..... A very long time ago now.

In the Pic, my Dad is in the Car, his Brother, my Uncle Tim in our Grocery Getter/Push Car '67 GTO, my Mom in the bitchin' shorts, and well, that leaves the toe-headed kid - That's me...... A very long time ago.

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