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JASMINE SALINAS, JIANNA EVARISTO Join Gadson’s Mentorship Initiative

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April 26, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JASMINE SALINAS, Top Fuel competitor, joins Richard Gadson’s third-year Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship initiative, providing behind-the-scenes professional drag racing access to youth at six NHRA events including Chicago, Indianapolis, and Las Vegas.
  • JIANNA EVARISTO, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider, supports Gadson’s program that kicked off at zMAX Dragway’s 4-Wide Nationals, helping motivate children through racing experiences and emphasizing perseverance alongside fellow competitors.

UPCOMING:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters program appearances scheduled for Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Dallas and Las Vegas NHRA events

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

JIANNA EVARISTO

funny car, nhra pro stock motorcycle, nhra top fuel

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Deb Williams originally appearing on www.autoweek.com