| The LiL NATE Crew |
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Nathan Bugg, Driver
Nate has had the desire to become a fuel funny driver since he convinced his dad to take him to Orange County International Raceway for the Manufacturer’s meet when he was only seven years old. He began as a crewman for his Dad's family team, where he learned all the things necessary to become the “Hands on” racer one would expect a dedicated individual to be. The “Lil” Nate label, comes from his days as a successful teenage body builder. He is single and lives in Orange, California. |
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Howard "Bugsy" Bugg, Owner
Howard Bugg is a clinical drag racer. You know, there's guys who love hot rods and drag racing and then there's guys who have built, owned, driven and suffered through the learning curve associated with nitro cars which they put together without a sponsor: clinical drag racers. Bugsy is single. He enjoys a life surrounded by helpful friends and a loving son. He lives in Orange California. |
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Ray Gandy II, Crew Chief
Ray comes with an incredible amount of experience for a young man. He has served as one of the top Mopar technicians for over ten years. He was awarded a National Hot Rod Association Technician Scholarship and currently serves on the Alhambra School Districts board for Vocational Studies. Ray is a graduate of Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. |
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Mike "The Diesel” McDonald, Transporter Driver and right side specialist
Known as” The Diesel” Mike can service virtually any piece of mechanical equipment. He drives the transporter and handles initial set-up and tear down at each race, while handling all the maintenance on the rig. With extensive racing background from off-road to all venues of “Left Turn” motorsports the Diesel can step into any position and solve the problem. An over the road driver, he lives in Brea, California. |
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Michelle Read: Clutch Girl Michelle Read joined the LiL NATE crew in 2004 following her completion of an internship with Bob Gilbertson's NHRA Top Fuel funny car. As you would imagine; her primary responsibility is to maintain the complex multiple disk clutch system. Michelle spent 8 years fielding a Pontiac GTO in quarter mile competition. She crews on her brother's dirt circle track car and helps with chase/navigation duties for a championship SCORE Off Road team. Michelle is single and lives on a ranch in Creston, CA. |
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Wade "Hoppy" Conrad Hey, there's been a new addition to the "LiL" Nate Racing team. Please welcome Wade "Hoppy" Conrad. The thirty two year old Orange, California resident has officially become one of Bugsy's Eastside Gang crew. Wade is single, survives as a draftsman who is also a part time Rock-a-Billy band promoter, securing entertainment throughout Orange County. Please stop by the pits and welcome the newest member of our crew ! | |||||||||
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