Dave Gallegos, 39, of Saint Mary’s, Kansas, acquired his IHRA Top Fuel competition license last Sunday at Milan, Michigan behind the wheel of Mitch King’s La King’s Confectionery machine.  The former bracket racer competed for years and before becoming a nitro crew member back in 2005.

Gallegos made some runs earlier this year in King’s “Bone Bucket” AA/Fuel Altered during competition with the Outlaw Fuel Altered Association. His licensing enables him to achieve a personal goal of obtaining his IHRA Top Fuel license. 

Dave Gallegos, 39, of Saint Mary’s, Kansas, acquired his IHRA Top Fuel competition license last Sunday at Milan, Michigan behind the wheel of Mitch King’s La King’s Confectionery machine.  The former bracket racer competed for years and before becoming a nitro crew member back in 2005.

Gallegos made some runs earlier this year in King’s “Bone Bucket” AA/Fuel Altered during competition with the Outlaw Fuel Altered Association. His licensing enables him to achieve a personal goal of obtaining his IHRA Top Fuel license. 

 “It has been a dream of mine for a lifetime and I am amazed that it is now a reality,” said Gallegos. “I want to thank Mitch King Motorsports for giving me the opportunity and allowing me to prove myself behind the wheel.  I also would like to thank my family and especially my brothers for keeping the family business running while I am on the road.  I am also very excited about becoming a bigger part of the great IHRA family and I look forward to making my debut this weekend at the Torco Race Fuels President’s Cup Nationals in Budds Creek, Maryland.”