From his website:

"By weekday, Rich Hanna is a jed engine inspector at Pratt & Whitney in Cheshire, CT. By weekend, he is the "World Speed and ET Record Holder" in the Jet Funny Car category. He has been professionally drag racing for 13 years and found his love for the sport at a young age while crewing for his father's Nitro Funny Car team.

Rich's racing career began at 19 when he won his nationally televised debut race at Gainesville Raceway in Florida. He has since met the challenge of every competitor, holds over 50 track records (a best of 5.42 @295 mph) and, furthermore, he is ever determined to stay at the top of his category."

http://www.hannamotorsports.com/