RIDGEWAY – Drag racer Danika Miles, 13, has graduated from the ranks of the Pro Drag Racing Association (PDRA) Top Jr. Dragster Division into the PDRA Pro Jr. Dragster division. This means she will be racing a full second faster with a top speed of 85mph in 7.90 seconds. This also means the dynamic within […]
RW dragster takes 8th at World Finals
January 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment
PETERSBURG, VA – In October, Ridgeway dragster Danika Miles, 12, wrapped up her second year of racing with an 8th place finish in the Top Jr. Dragster division of the Professional Drag Racing Association (PDRA) World Finals – the finale of the April – December PDRA junior racing season. Two months later she picked up […]
Sarah ‘n Geo’s honors Miles
May 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment
RIDGEWAY – Geo and Sarah Pierce, left, owners of Sarah ‘n Geo’s in Ridgeway threw a pizza and ice cream party Saturday honoring teen dragster Danika Miles, standing with Mayor Heath Coorkendorfer and his wife Patti.
Miles unveils new car during RWA ceremony
February 28, 2019 By Leave a Comment
WINNSBORO – Ridgeway drag racing rising star Danika Miles unveiled her new dragster Thursday at a special event at Richard Winn Academy, where she’s a sixth grader. Miles’ new ride was not only a sign of the preteen’s intentions to seek a championship this year, but showcased her accomplishment of having two national sponsors to […]
RW drag racer snags national sponsor
January 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway preteen drag racer Danika Miles has proven to be a rising star in her sport as she prepares to sign with a national sponsor next month. Miles, 11, will fly to New York in February to sign a contract with ES Foods, a school foods supplier, to be the company’s spokesperson and […]
Drag racer Danika Miles on track
November 8, 2018 By 1 Comment
RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway tween Danika Miles is proving that she is a force to be reckoned with on South Carolina’s tracks. At 11 years old, Miles already possesses two dragster driver’s licenses and is making impressive turn outs with not even one full of year of racing under her belt. That is something her father, […]
