Brandon Bernstein
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Brandon Bernstein is and American Drag Racer, and son of NHRA Legend Kenny Bernstein
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. He worked on his dad's team when he was a teenager. He attended Texas A&M University
and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology
, specializing in Sports Management in 1996.
In 2002, Bernstein worked solely as a crew member for his father's race team. In 2003, he made a sensational comeback to racing, winning 3 of the first 8 events of the season. In April, he was in command of the points when he suffered a major accident at Englishtown
that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Despite his accident he was named rookie of the year.
In 2004, he became the second Bernstein to hold the NHRA speed record when he set it at Chicago
. In 2005 Bernstein won 2 events. In 2006, he logged 4 event wins and 3 runner up finishes ultimately finishing 3rd in the final points standings. In 2007 Bernstein won 5 events and contended for the championship but again finished 3rd in a close battle. In 2008, his last season with co-crew chiefs Tim and Kim Richards, the team made four final round appearances, finishing seventh in point standings. In 2009, under the guidance of crew chief Rob Flynn, Bernstein won in Richmond, Virginia, had four runner-up finishes and was No. 5 in 2009 NHRA Full Throttle point standings.
with his wife Tracey. In his free time he likes computer gaming and golfing.
Kenny Bernstein
Kenny Bernstein is an American drag racer and former NASCAR and IndyCar team owner. He is nicknamed the "Bud King" for his success in the Budweiser King dragster, he has also been nicknamed "The King of Speed," because he was the first driver to break 300 miles per hour in the standing-start...
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Early life
Bernstein was born in Dallas, Texas on August 2, 1972 the son of 6 time NHRA Champion Kenny BernsteinKenny Bernstein
Kenny Bernstein is an American drag racer and former NASCAR and IndyCar team owner. He is nicknamed the "Bud King" for his success in the Budweiser King dragster, he has also been nicknamed "The King of Speed," because he was the first driver to break 300 miles per hour in the standing-start...
. He worked on his dad's team when he was a teenager. He attended Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology, also known as human kinetics is the scientific study of human movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, mechanical, and psychological mechanisms. Applications of kinesiology to human health include: biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational...
, specializing in Sports Management in 1996.
Racing career
In 2001, Bernstein competed in the NHRA Top Alcohol Series and eventually won driver of the year honors. In April 2001 Brandon and father Kenny became the first driver-son duo in NHRA history to win at the same national event when they “doubled” at the SummitRacing.com Nationals. They doubled again at the Lucas Oil Products Nationals in Chicago in June 2001.In 2002, Bernstein worked solely as a crew member for his father's race team. In 2003, he made a sensational comeback to racing, winning 3 of the first 8 events of the season. In April, he was in command of the points when he suffered a major accident at Englishtown
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, originally known as Madison Township Raceway Park, is an American auto racing facility. It is located on 230 Pension Road in Old Bridge Township, near Englishtown, New Jersey, just off of County Route 527...
that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Despite his accident he was named rookie of the year.
In 2004, he became the second Bernstein to hold the NHRA speed record when he set it at Chicago
Route 66 Raceway
Route 66 Raceway is a motorsports facility located in Joliet, Illinois. The facility consists of a dragstrip and a dirt oval. The drag strip hosts several drag racing events including the NHRA. The dirt oval hosts many weekly dirt racing events...
. In 2005 Bernstein won 2 events. In 2006, he logged 4 event wins and 3 runner up finishes ultimately finishing 3rd in the final points standings. In 2007 Bernstein won 5 events and contended for the championship but again finished 3rd in a close battle. In 2008, his last season with co-crew chiefs Tim and Kim Richards, the team made four final round appearances, finishing seventh in point standings. In 2009, under the guidance of crew chief Rob Flynn, Bernstein won in Richmond, Virginia, had four runner-up finishes and was No. 5 in 2009 NHRA Full Throttle point standings.
Personal life
Bernstein resides in Lake Forest, CaliforniaLake Forest, California
Lake Forest is a city in Orange County, California. The population was 77,264 at the 2010 census.Lake Forest incorporated as a city on December 20, 1991. Prior to a vote of the residents in that year, the community had formerly been known as El Toro since the 1880s...
with his wife Tracey. In his free time he likes computer gaming and golfing.