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Drag Racer
Age: 15 1/2
Born: March 23, 90 , Stuart, FL.
Freshman in High School
Samantha Kileu Neild works on her own car, from changing the oil to taking apart
the clutch. She's also helps put her step-father's 23T Altered Dragster back
together to eventually license up in herself. Samantha plans to continue her
education after high school, and also aspires to pilot a Top Fuel Dragster one
day. In addition to her growing racing career, Samantha also enjoys surfing,
riding horses and hanging out with her boyfriend. Samantha is a manager for the
Wrestling Team at her high school, and she has taught herself the bass guitar.
The Team:
Crew Chief: Frank Kinsley (step-father)
Crew: Karen Kinsley, (brother Dalton Neild when he isn't racing)
The Car:
Chassis: 150" wheel base
Chromoly steel
Weight: 230 lbs.
Motor: Single cylinder spec.
5 hp Briggs
and Stratton
Modified "Blockzilla" Racing
Aluminum Eng.
Approx.
35 hp
Fuel: Racing Alcohol (Methanol)
Safety: 5 point restraint system
Neck
collar
Gloves
SFI rated
Jacket/ pants/ shoes and
arm
restraints
Performance: 7.90 seconds in the 1/8 mile @ 85 mph
Drivetrain: Single dry centrifugal clutch chain-driven
live
axle
The Race: Jr. Dragster's run an 1/8 mile Bracket race. Wednesday and Fridays
are test and tune nights and with a points race approximately every other Saturday
night. On points night drivers get one practice run, one qualifying run and then
elimination runs begin.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2006 season. For information
please contact Karen Kinsley
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