Antron Brown facts for kids
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| Born | March 1, 1976 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| NHRA Top Fuel career | |
| Current team | AB Motorsports Matco Tools Top Fuel Dragster |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Crew chief | Brian Corradi |
| Former teams | Team 23 Racing David Powers Motorsports Don Schumacher Racing |
| Championships | 4 (TF) |
| Wins | 80 (64 TF, 16 PSM) |
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| Pro Stock Motorcycle | |
| Championship titles | |
| 2012, 2015, 2016, 2024 | 4 (Top Fuel Dragster) |
| Last updated on: May 5, 2021. | |
Antron Brown, born on March 1, 1976, is a famous American drag racing driver. He currently drives a powerful Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster for his own team, AB Motorsports. He competes in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Antron Brown made history as the first African American champion in drag racing. He has won the Top Fuel championship four times: in 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2024.
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Antron Brown's Early Life
Antron Brown grew up in New Jersey. He lived in Trenton, New Jersey until he was six years old. Then, his family moved to a farm in Chesterfield Township, New Jersey. His father, Albert, owned a septic tank business and was also a drag racer.
Growing Up with Racing
From a young age, Antron helped maintain his father's race cars. He started racing motorcycles when he was six. By age 12, he was racing motocross on a track he built on the family farm. He competed in his first drag race during his last year of high school.
Education and Sports
Brown attended Northern Burlington County Regional High School. After high school, he became a talented track and field athlete. He went to Mercer County Community College in New Jersey. There, he was a star sprinter and long jumper. He earned an associate's degree in business administration in 1997. He was even offered a scholarship to run track at Long Island University. However, a football player named Troy Vincent, who was married to Antron's cousin, contacted him about starting a racing team.
Racing Career Highlights
Antron Brown began his professional racing career in 1998. He first raced in the NHRA's Pro Stock Motorcycle division. For his first three years, he raced with Troy Vincent's Team 23 Racing.
Success in Pro Stock Motorcycles
During his time in the motorcycle division, Antron won 16 events. He finished second in the points standings twice, in 2001 and 2006. This showed he was a top competitor.
Switching to Top Fuel Dragsters
In 2008, Antron made a big change. He switched from racing motorcycles to driving powerful Top Fuel dragsters. This move proved to be very successful for him.
Becoming a Top Fuel Champion
Antron Brown quickly became a champion in the Top Fuel category. He won the Top Fuel championship in 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2024. These wins made him one of the most successful drivers in drag racing history. By the end of the 2022 season, Brown had achieved 71 NHRA wins across both categories.
Antron Brown's Personal Life
Antron Brown lives in Pittsboro, Indiana with his wife, Billie Jo. They have three children named Anson, Adler, and Arianna. He is also a very religious person.
Other Achievements
Beyond racing, Antron Brown is also a talented runner. In 1997, he ran fast enough in the 100-meter dash to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials.
