Beyond the Finish Line: Alexis DeJoria’s Unshakable Drive

This week on The NotBland Show, host Dujunnea Bland welcomes Bandero Premium Tequila Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria, fresh off an intense weekend at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol. Known for her deep connection to Bristol Dragway, where she holds more round wins than anywhere else on tour, Alexis showed out with her best qualifying performance since joining JCM Racing—locking in the No. 2 spot after a blistering 3.94-second run at 328 mph.But with weather delays, a bumpy new surface, and unexpected race day twists, it wasn’t the finish she or the team hoped for.In this candid and fast-paced conversation, Alexis opens up about:The challenges of racing at Bristol with a newly repaved trackWhat it’s like driving for JCM Racing at the team owner’s home trackThe frustration and fire behind a tough early-round exitHow she stays mentally locked in for the long haulDespite the early loss, DeJoria remains focused and fierce, with her eyes already set on redemption at the NHRA Virginia Nationals.