Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about ​Terry Rawson of Illinois and his 1995 Chevy Berretta.

How did you get into drag racing?
Through high school street racing

When and where was your first race?
June 1974, I-57 Dragstrip in Benton, Il.

What model/year do you race now?
1995 tube chassis Chevy Beretta

Does your car have a nickname?
We call it the "Triple Nickel."

What's under the hood?
434 small block Chevy

Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?
Converter, transbrake, all internals for the powerglide

Why do you use BTE?
Quality, availability and price

Someone you look up to in racing?
Tim Wilkerson

If money were no object, what would you drive?
Pro Stock

What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)?
I say a prayer for other racers, spectators and myself.