DragChamp Racer Spotlight with Corey Reed

Corey Reed is in the DragChamp Junior Spotlight this week! Read Below to learn more about his accomplishments, his dragster, and his love of Football.

WINDER, GA- Corey Reed grew up around the sport of drag racing and eventually got his start in a Junior Dragster himself. His mom, Pop Pop and his Uncle Keith have all helped introduce Corey to the sport that he has grown to love today.

Corey has been racing for 4 years now and he currently competes in the 11.90 (6-9 year old) Junior Dragster class. He runs the NHRA National Open, NHRA Lucas Oil Series, and the Summit ET Bracket Points. Hailing from Winder, GA he races NHRA Division 2.

About his Dragster

His Junior Dragster is a Mike Bos chassis and it is unique because it is a reverse driven clutch junior. As far as they know, they’ve never seen another one like it!

Besides Corey’s driving duties, he also helps maintain his dragster. He is responsible for keeping up with all of his safety gear, helping adjust the weight, keeping the body clean, and helping change the oil.

Future Goals

Out of all of Corey’s impressive accomplishments, he says the 2020 Atlanta Dragway Track Championship would have to be the one he is most proud of but he isn’t stopping there. On his racing bucket list, he would like to win four National Opens this year, win ECF (Eastern Conference Finals), and win a LODRS (Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series).

Role Models

When it comes to people Corey looks up to the most he says it would have to be his Pop Pop, Sid Neal. As far as someone within the Junior Dragster ranks, it would be DragChamp Top 10 Racer of the Year finalist, Carson Emmett.

Giving Thanks & Advice

Corey would like to thank his mom, dad, and Pop Pop for everything they do to help get him to where he is today.

When asked what advice Corey would give to aspiring racers, he said, “don’t be scared of anybody you pull up to, no matter how old or how good they are; ANYBODY can be beat.”

Corey’s Accomplishments

• 2020 Atlanta Dragway Track Champion
• 2019 ECF 6-9 Year Old Runner Up
• 2019 Huddleston Performance Jr Nationals Runner Up
• 31 Finals (that we can recall)
• 18 Career Wins
• FTI Farm Team Member

Corey’s Q&A

Besides racing, what do you do in your free time? 

I love to play baseball and football with my friends.  

Favorite movie or TV show?

Tom and Jerry

Favorite music, artist?

Luke Bryan

Where do you spend the most time on the internet?

Tik Tok

What is your favorite sport?  Favorite team?

UGA FOOTBALL

Name one thing most people don’t know about you?

I want to play football

What’s your favorite thing to eat?  Individual item, meal, or restaurant?

Mexican CHIPS AND CHEESE

Who do you hate to see in the other lane, and why?

Im not scared of anyone! Everybody CAN be beat

What’s the hardest part of drag racing?

Trying to hit the tree

What do you enjoy the most about racing?

Getting to play with my friends!

Do you love to win or hate to lose?

Love to Win!

Which are you better at the starting line or the finish line?

Definitely the finish line

For more DragChamp Jr. Spotlights, click here, here, and here.