Fireice Top Alcohol professional Jay Payne

Born and raised in Southern California, world champion drag racer Jay Payne grew up witnessing the devastation caused by countless wildfires that routinely sweep across the Golden State. Little did he know that one day he'd be racing for a company that is actually making a difference in the never-ending battle against Mother Nature's fury.

Beginning this weekend with the season-ending 46th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Payne will use his Top Alcohol Funny Car to promote a brand-new "Home Defense Unit" from his title sponsor FireIce that he hopes will soon become a staple in every home that could potentially be threatened by fires.