Jeff Arend

Jeff Arend is a race car driver known for beating John Force in a match race to win his first racing event.

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Profession :

Auto Racing Driver

Birthday :

November 27, 1962

Age :

62

Jeff Arend, an American drag racer born on November 27, 1962, is renowned for his accomplishments in NHRA Funny Car racing, with a career spanning over 35 years. He first gained recognition after winning the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals and has since participated in various races, including the Route 66 Nationals, Mac Tools US Nationals, and NHRA Las Vegas Nationals. Arend has also been involved in the NHRA Wally Parks Motorsports Museum’s Hot Rod Reunions and was awarded the Superstars of the NHRA in 2008. He began his drag racing journey at 16, gradually climbing the ranks. From 2008 to 2012, Arend drove the Kalitta DHL Funny Car, and in 2016, he was part of Russo Racing’s NHRA team. Notably, Arend’s first racing event win came from defeating John Force in a match race.