DOM LAGANA MAKES HIS RETURN TO THE DRAG STRIP

by Bobby Bennett, Photo by Roger Richards    Tue, 2021-03-09 10:33

 

Even back to the time when he lay in his hospital bed facing impossible odds, Dom Lagana dreamed of this day. On Friday, the first day of testing, Lagana, injured in a non-racing automobile accident back in August of 2020, rolled through the gates of Palm Beach International Raceway as a member of the Steve Torrence Racing team, ready to get to work at his passion of racing nitro cars.

Faced with a new normal of life with a wheelchair and prosthetic legs, Lagana was undeterred as he jumped right into his role without hesitation.

"It feels great; the best medicine is being out here," Lagana said. "It's good just to see everybody and thank everybody for all their support, and moral support, and everything. It went a long way for me in the hospital. Just good to be back out here with my family."

If just being out there is tremendous medicine, then having fun and partaking in humor is even better.

"You gotta laugh and enjoy the Florida sun," Lagana said. "How could you be upset down there? It's great to see a race car launch again and to be racing with Steve, and Billy, and Mama Kay, and all the guys here. We had a great test session and look forward to going to Gainesville."

Make no mistake, with the Torrence Family team was where he needed to be.

"This is a family-run team. Me and my brother Bobby grew up family racing, and it's a great fit," Lagana confirmed. "Obviously, we're family way beyond the racetrack, and we enjoy each other's company, and we all love racing. It's a great combination, and the best team out of here, so I'm just happy to be here."

Lagana's support during his downtime was overwhelming, but for the first time, many got to offer their well wishes in person during the testing event.

"So many people came up this weekend, just so they could wish me well and tell me that they prayed for me. I tell everybody, and it really is the truth-all their prayers, all the well thoughts, and everything, really went a long way for not only me, but all my family, my fiance, all these guys here that are my family," Lagana said. "It willed me back. And I'm back now; I didn't think I was going to make it here, but I'm back, and it's pretty awesome.'

Lagana understands he must always remain focused on the task at hand but also believes it was this kind of support system which pulled him through.

"Just gotta stay focused, and you've got to have a good support system, honestly," Lagana said. "I'm very fortunate to have a great support system. Without people around you, there's no way I could make it through this. I have a passion for racing, and I'm able to luckily come back and work on Billy and Steve's cars, so it's good medicine for me. Just look forward to doing more good stuff."

 

 

 
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