User:Don O'Neal

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Don O’Neal is a retired U.S. Army soldier and semi-professional drag racer passionate about marketing in motorsports. O’Neal served more than 22 years of service in the United States Army and has 25 years of experience as a driver.

O’Neal started racing in 1992 after his dad, a devout racing fan and Vietnam Veteran, passed away. In 2001, he started running professionally and drove the U.S. Army dragster from 2004 – 2012. In 2010, O’Neal made it to the final round at the U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis. With 2 NHRA National Events Wins and 2 NHRA Divisional Wins in Top Sportsman, O’Neal is a consistent Top 10 Finisher in Top Sportsman, finishing 8th in 2017 7th in 2018.

O’Neal juggled being both a soldier and a driver for 12 years before retiring from the U.S. Army in 2013. In the U.S. Army, O’Neal served as an aircraft component supervisor and recruiter stationed worldwide. O’Neal received his MBA in Business Administration and Marketing in 2016.

O’Neal represents Streetway Marketing & Media, a company based in Evansville, IN. The company focuses on identifying, developing, and executing business programs to increase B2C and B2B awareness. Streetway Marketing & Media supports sportsman racer efforts to help grow an individual or team programs through the management and professional assistance, including image, brand, and business success. O’Neal also is a co-host on Racers In Rental Cars with Cameron Ferre, talking motorsports, marketing, and business.

In 2021, he will race the 2017 Top Sportsman Chevrolet Camaro in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and Lucas Oil Racing events. O’Neal and his Top Sportsman Car will also travel throughout the country to recognize military personnel and their families. O’Neal represents NGK Spark Plugs, V.P. Racing Fuels, Magnuson Superchargers, K&N Filters, Carts Gone Wild, BOXO Tools, and Mickey Thompson Tires.

O’Neal is originally from Henderson, N.C., and is married to Diane. Together, they have four daughters: Alixandrea, Logan, Emily, and Claire. His hometown is Evansville, Indiana.