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Courtney Enders | |
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 Courtney (right) and her sister Erica at the NHRA Spring Nationals in Houston, 2013 | |
| Born | Courtney Enders November 14, 1986 (age 37) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Relatives | Erica Enders |
Courtney Lee Enders (born November 14, 1986) is a former NHRA drag racer.
Enders is the younger sister of drag racer and six-time (2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023) NHRA Pro Stock drag racing champion Erica Enders. She attended Cypress Springs High School and drove a Jr. Dragster with her sister, Erica.
In 2003, Enders and her sister Erica had their life story turned into the Disney Channel Original Movie Right on Track . [1] Courtney was portrayed by Brie Larson, while Erica was portrayed by Beverley Mitchell.
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