Racer Bio: Kelley Wissing

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Kelley Wissing!

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Name:  Kelley Wissing Age:     17 Hometown:  Magnolia, KY Home Track:  Ohio Valley Dragway and US 60 Dragway Team/Crew Name:  KWRacing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Kevin (Dad), Christie (Mom), Allen, Katie (Sister), Ryan, Monica, Eddie, Bailey All About Kelley How long have you been racing? Since 2012 How did you get into Jr Dragster? Our family attended racing nights and events with a family friend that drag races motorcycles. At one event they were running the Junior Dragster Challenge. After watching that night, and several other events we attended, I began asking my parents to buy me a car. After two years of asking, we bought my first car. I had never even sat in a junior dragster until we went to look at the car we purchased. After my first pass down the track, I couldn't stop smiling and we've been racing since. What is your favorite thing about racing?  My favorite thing about racing is the family atmosphere. Yes, we're all competitors when it comes down to making a pass and winning races, but off the track we're there to help each other out when someone is in need and have fun as friends or family. What is your favorite track to race on?  Bristol Dragway What is one word that describes you best? Passionate What sets you apart from other racers? I go out of my way to help a fellow racer and anytime spectators are walking through the pits and they stop to look at my car, I try to answer any questions that they may have. I also love for kids to sit in my car or try on my gear if they stop by to talk with us. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Win at Ohio Valley Dragway -Midwest Junior Super Series Race participant at Terre Haute -Huddleston Races and Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol 2017 -Finished 4th in points at US 60 Dragway   -Top 15 finish in points at Ohio Valley Dragway -Winner at Ohio Valley Dragway -Winner at US 60 Dragway -Runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Three time runner-up at US 60 Dragway -Three time runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Five time semi-finalist at US 60 Dragway -US 60 Dragway Bracket Finals participant -Carl Casper Auto Show participant 2016 -Finished 8th in points at Thornhill Dragway Jr Dragster Division -Runner up at Mountain Park Dragway -Two time winner at Thornhill Dragway -Two time runner-up at Thornhill Dragway -Semi-finalist at Thornhill Dragway -Bristol Dragway NHRA Eastern Conference Finals participant -US 60 Dragway Bracket Finals 2015 -Finished 8th in points at Ohio Valley Dragway Jr Dragster Division -Winner at Lake Cumberland Dragway -Winner at US 60 Dragway -Runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Runner-up at I-64 Motorplex -Runner-up at US 60 Dragway -Twice runner-up at US 60 Drwagway -Twice semi-finalist at US 60 Dragway -Semi-finalist at Ohio Valley Dragway -Semi-finalist at London Dragway -Semi-finalist at I-64 Motorplex -Bristol Dragway NHRA Eastern Conference Finals participant 2014 -Winner at US 60 Dragway 2013 -Runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Runner-up at US 60 Dragway -Twice semi-finalist at Ohio Valley Dragway 2012 -Winner at Tri-State Dragway What are your goals for this season? Finish in the Top 5 in track points at both regular season tracks - Ohio Valley and US60. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Swimming, singing in choir, spending time with my dogs and visiting with my family.