Robert Nieves

City  and State - Grafton WI 

Occupation - Caretaker on horse farm 

Years Racing - 29 years 

Car - Aqua Lung front engine altered dragster 

Engine - 392 Hemi built by Ridge Performance Engines  

Paint - By Julio Rivera 

Class - Grudge Racing

How long have you owned it - 10 years

Best 1/8 mile time - 5.95 @ 115 mph

Best 1/4 mile time - 9.10 @ 145 mph

Favorite Track - Great Lakes Dragway Union Grove WI


The engine was mounted on a trailer hooked to a 6-inch water pump for irrigation. The car was totaled in a transport accident on route to Area 41 drag race in 2023. 2025 is the first year out after repairs and rebuilding.