Andrew Parise aka BAM BAM
Andrew Parise
aka Bam Bam
Andrew ‘Bam Bam’ Parise is a husband, a professional, a consummate gear head and one half of Parise Racing, one of the most dynamic two car Pro Modified Drag Racing teams on the circuit today. Parise Racing is a husband and wife team, with a passion for Drag Racing and a passion for giving back.
Andrew began racing in Super Comp with several different cars. Parise Racing (in the beginning was named Tweaked Ya Racing) began with Andrew racing a Blown 1967 Chevy Camaro. With a 540 ci motor and 1100hp, this car was well known on the Bracket Racing circuit.
But, Andrew always had a passion to race the wild and crazy Pro Mod’s. After helping and crewing on a couple of Pro Mod teams, Andrew felt it was time to build the dream. That dream being a 1953 2,400 HP Blown Corvette. That dream became reality, and in a big way!
Andrew now not only has the fastest ‘legal trim’ converter driven Blown Pro Mod, he also holds an NHRA national record in Comp Eliminator. For his first full year in competition (the 2010 season), that is stellar!
Andrew has had the opportunity to work with some of the top professionals in the Pro Mod class; Dave Tomasino, Scotty Cannon, Carl Spiering and many others. Having watched Pro Mods and the caliber of people competing, Andrew never thought he would be driving one. It definitely is a dream come true for him.
Andrew is not just a driver and owner of Parise Racing; he is a ‘wrencher’ as well. As soon as his helmet comes off, Andrew switches into ‘crew’ mode. He is right in the mix tearing down between rounds, getting ready for the next round .It makes for an exhausting day, but Andrew is a ‘ hands on’ kind of guy. He prefers it that way.
Two car teams are not uncommon. But husband and wife teams are not the norm. Most men leave their wives at home when going to the race track. Not Andrew. Andrew races against his wife Dina and the competition is endless. It is amazing to have a husband and wife team but getting beat by your wife in a race, well let’s just leave that alone. Andrew and Dina have the fiercest rivalry out there! The trash talk is endless, yet, entertaining!
If you are at the track, please come by and check out this amazing ’53 Corvette and meet Andrew, and see the team at work. Entertainment guaranteed!
