11/10/2025
On Saturday I was honored to be Inducted in the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame. There have been so many people in my life that made this possible.
To Gordon Jenner, Bob Papirnick, Rob Flynn, Terry Capp, and Jim Basko. Each of you has played a role in my journey, showing me the way and influencing my career in countless ways.
To Bevan George, you have been my right handman from the beginning, and I could not have made it this far without your support.
To Nathan Sitko, Jay Wood, Aaron Bevan, Rod Stevens, James George, Darel Jodoin, Eric George, and Ian Pierce we had one hell of a 2025 season. Each race had new engine combination, we blew some s**t up, you worked your asses off and never failed to get the car turned around. Thank you for standing behind me and for making my first year as a Crew Chief such a success. None of this would be possible without your commitment and teamwork.
To Matt Farrar, Wally Protz, Ryan Protz, Wes Bauer, Ray Randazzo, Jimmy Basko, Doug Syme, Tom Motz, and to everyone who has ever picked up a wrench to work on the car. Your efforts have played a role in my achievements.
To all our sponsors, both past and present, thank you for your dedicated support. Your financial contribution has enabled us to keep the car running and to compete at the highest level.
Thank you to my fellow competitors for always being there to lend a hand. There were rounds we could not have made without your help. Your support throughout my career has meant a great deal to me.
Thank you to my dad and my entire family for your continued support. Your encouragement has been my foundation and has helped me reach so many milestones.
Thank you to the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame for your ongoing support of the drag racing community. By honoring those who have contributed so much to this sport, you ensure their legacy lives on.
Thank you everyone, it wasn't possible without you all!!
Ryan Hodgson