Dean Goforth
By Michele Beck
NAME: Dean Goforth
CLASS: Extreme Pro Stock
CAR: 2011 Jerry Haas Race Cars GXP
RESIDENCE: Holdenville, Oklahoma
BEST POINTS FINISH:
Former champion in American Drag Racing Association and American Hot Rod Association
Rookie of the Year in the NHRA
Finished 4th in points in 2011 in Extreme Pro Stock
RACING ACHIEVEMENTS:
Has 2 events wins in ADRL, including 1 win in 2011
Has advanced to 2 ADRL finals
Has been the No. 1 qualifier 3 times in Extreme Pro Stock
Has gone as quick as 4.04 seconds at more than 175 mph in the 1/8-mile
Set original 1/8-mile Pro Stock world record, going 4.05 in 2009
Winner of a number of IHRA races as well
Former champion in American Drag Racing Association and American Hot Rod Association