"I'd always go to the races to watch my dad race, she said. I've always loved the cars and going to the races. Seeing the thrill of competition inspired me to try it myself, and once I got behind the wheel I was hooked."
"I help her with racing, he said. I'm usually in the garage with her, making sure the car's ready to go: everything from maintenance to set-up. I also give her tips on driving and handling situations on the track. Mostly I just try to support her and make sure she has what she needs to succeed."
"It's been so fun watching Adrianna grow in this sport, her mother said. She gets out in the garage and helps maintain and wash the car after every race, interacts with fans and gives it her all out there on the track. Though she sometimes worries about the risks, Theresa DeMartini said"
Adrianna DeMartini is a 17-year-old Brentwood native who competes on California dirt tracks in winged sprint cars. She began racing at age 13 after years of watching her father race and quickly became passionate about driving. DeMartini is a senior at Pleasanton Virtual Academy and plans to graduate in December. Racing is a fourth-generation family tradition with her father, Matt, providing hands-on support with maintenance, setup and driving tips. Her mother, Theresa, embraced the sport, helps with car care, interacts with fans and expresses concern about the inherent risks. DeMartini aims to continue racing into the future.
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