When Sean Bellemeur was a six-year-old kid, barely tall enough to see over the tires, he used to peer into the cockpit of his dad’s Funny Car with wide eyes, dreaming about what it would feel like to stomp on that pedal, just once. Fast forward to today, and that kid hasn’t just driven—he’s dominated.
Bellemeur never really expected to become a titan of the sport. Even after his first regional win in Tucson back in 2007, he clung to that trophy like it was the only one he’d ever see. He just didn’t want to let go. But life has a funny way of exceeding your wildest dreams when you surround yourself with the right people.
Now, standing tall as a five-time world champion in the Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) class, Bellemeur finds himself in elite company. He’s surpassed Pat Austin’s four titles and is now trailing only the legendary Frank Manzo. But if you ask him, he’s not “great.” He’s just the luckiest guy in the pits.
The Magic Formula of the Killer Bs
In drag racing, the driver gets the glory, but the machine doesn’t move without the mind behind the wrench and the wallet backing the operation. That’s where the “Killer Bs” come into play. It’s a moniker that strikes fear into the competition: Tony Bartone, the owner who provides everything needed to win…