Alexis DeJoria was born on September 24,1977 and is an American drag racer who competes in the National Hot Rod Association Funny Car category.
14 Facts About Alexis DeJoria
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Alexis DeJoria previously drove a Toyota Camry for Kalitta Motorsports, sponsored by Patron Spirits Company.
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Alexis DeJoria returned to competitive racing in 2020 with a new team led by crew chiefs Del Worsham and Nicky Boninfante.
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Alexis DeJoria spent the next two years racing on the West coast in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
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In 2009, Alexis DeJoria built her own racing team, Stealth Motorsports.
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Alexis DeJoria co-owned and operated the team for three years, leaving in 2011 to join Kalitta Motorsports as their fourth member and second funny car driver.
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In 2012, Alexis DeJoria raced her first final-round appearance at Bristol.
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At her next race in Phoenix, Alexis DeJoria won her first race in Funny Car.
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On June 7,2015, Alexis DeJoria reached the final round in Nitro Funny Car in the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown.
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Alexis DeJoria announced her return from a two-year hiatus in late 2019.
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Alexis DeJoria stated plans to run the entire 2020 schedule in the hopes of becoming the first woman to win a Funny Car championship.
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Alexis DeJoria played the role of Paula, in the 2013 movie "Snake and Mongoose".
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Alexis DeJoria was married to American television personality and motorcycle customizer Jesse James.
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Alexis DeJoria is the daughter of entrepreneur John Paul Alexis DeJoria and Jamie Briggs.