Type of Racing: Drag Racing
Race Series: IHRA Divisional/National Circuit

Introduction: Aspen is a Colorado native that has been involved in racing in many ways since childhood. Through the influence of her father she was introduced to the many forms of auto racing, such as stock cars, Indy cars, dirt track, motocross, and of coarse drag racing.

"For me, a major milestone was back in 1986, and the much anticipated opening of the Texas Motorplex." It was at this track where she witnessed her first live drag race. "Everything from that trip still seems so vivid in my mind, the smell of fuel and rubber that hung in the air, the roars of the nitro burning engines ringing in my ears, and the vibrations from the cars making passes on the track. It was the most awesome experience a person could have!" Later on, this track would be the host for a lot of milestones in Aspen's life.

After that, Aspen was always looking for a way to be involved in racing until she was old enough to get behind the wheel. She became a crewmember for an SCCA Spec Racer Ford team. She spent several years learning the trials and tribulations of road racing, including a trip to the Valvoline Runoffs at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Coarse, and a brief stint on the pro-circuit. About the time Aspen graduated from high school, she decided that she was going to "retire" from the sports car life to peruse her dream of drag racing.

In 1998, she attended Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School, and completed the gas dragster course. It was there that she laid the foundation for her skills as a driver. She then returned to the Texas Motorplex and completed runs to obtain her Super Comp license.

Aspen began gaining seat time by attending several local bracket races, and NHRA divisional events. In the fall of 1999 she competed in her first NHRA national event at the Texas Motorplex, were she completed well and won several rounds. Most drivers try their whole career to win rounds at a national event. Aspen did it on her first try. This was definitely a sign of things to come from this rookie driver.

She continued to compete, and win rounds, at several local bracket and NHRA divisional events throughout the 2000 - 2001 racing seasons

Current Season: Aspen is currently supporting her husband and his goal to become the first Summit Super Series Champion. They are also in the process of building her a new car that will hopefully debut in the 2003 IHRA Top Dragster Circuit.

Racing Goals:Aspen's goals are very simple. She wants nothing more in life than to race full time with her husband by her side.

"To me there is nothing more exciting than racing, especially now, since I have my wonderful husband to share my enthusiasm with," says Aspen.

Aspen also has these words of thanks:
"Thanks to my family, Mom, Dad, Jennifer. Ya'll have always believed in me, and you continue to give me your support. You'll never know how much it means to me."
"Thank you most of all to the most wonderful husband on the planet! Wes, you are my heart. I love you!"