Another Musi Behind the Wheel: Tricia Musi Steps into PDRA Top Sportsman in
2015
For as long as Tricia Musi can remember
she’s wanted to drive race cars. In her younger years she watched father, Pat
Musi, build his engine business and field his own cars. In more recent years
Tricia has supported her sister Lizzy as she sprung into the professional eighth
mile spotlight. Now, though, it’s finally Tricia’s turn.
In 2015 the youngest Musi daughter will field the car previously driven by
Lizzy, a 2010 Dodge Stratus, in PDRA Top Sportsman. Under the hood will be a 903
ci Musi powerplant. The operation is owned by Mike Bankston, who Tricia totes as
being a major force behind making her dreams come true.
“He’s been the support for everything,” Tricia said of Bankston. “I am
extremely thankful for Mike Bankston. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be where
I am now, and I am more than excited to be a part of the Bankston Boyz Team. I
truly have got a blessing from the Lord above that I would not change for the
world.
"I’ve been wanting to do this my whole life. I’ve worked and worked and
worked. My dream was to one day get in a race car. I told my dad that I need to
get in a race car. I grew up around it. I’ve pulled motors apart. I worked on
Rickie Smith’s car. We won Bristol together in 2013. It’s been awesome, and I’m
so excited for next year.
“I’m going to try my hardest and get as much seat time in as possible before
we start racing,” Musi said, elaborating on her approach to Top Sportsman.
“That’s my biggest thing right now: getting seat time so I’m comfortable when
the season starts next year. It’s going to be tough, but I’m dedicated, I’m
focused, I’m ready to go. I just need to listen to everybody and take all of the
advice I can get. All in all I’m so excited. My dream is finally coming true.”
Twenty-two year old Tricia has had seat time in Dan Green’s ‘69 Camaro
powered by a Musi-built, naturally aspirated 565 ci. She’s
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