Bio
This 25-year-old superstar is considered by many to be the most gifted driver to come along in years. In 2007 Connolly posted his fourth straight top five professional finish, and was one of only four men in the exclusive “Countdown to One” World Championship Chase. Connolly also became only the 4th driver in drag racing history to win 5 consecutive NHRA Pro Stock events. Dave’s humble nature and inviting personality are a perfect compliment to his competitive spirit behind the wheel.
2007: Competed in inaugural Countdown to 4 and Countdown to 1; His five wins in a row from Reading, Pa. through Richmond, Va. tied for second with most consecutive wins in Pro Stock; Posted career-best time and speed; Finished in POWERade Series top five for fourth consecutive year
2006: Tied his top career POWERade Series points performance with third-place finish; Earned four victories in seven final-round appearances; Posted career-best time and speed; Finished in POWERade Series top five for third consecutive year
2005: Opened up the season with a win at Pomona, earned second win of the season at Las Vegas 1; Posted career-best speed; Finished in POWERade top five for second consecutive year; Won King Demon Crown bonus event for Pro Stock after finishing second in 2004
2004: Earned first career national event victory in Brainerd – the first of three season victories; Made a career-high eight final round appearances; Recorded career-best performance numbers; Earned first No. 1 qualifying award (Memphis); One of only two drivers to beat champion Greg Anderson in a final-round match-up; Runner-up in King Demon Crown bonus event for Pro Stock
2003: Qualified for 11 of 13 events in which he competed; established career-best numbers for time and speed
2002: Earned NHRA Division 3 Super Gas championship
1999: Top E.T. Bracket Finals champion
|