“The Queen B” Brylea Tilson Finds Sweet Success
This week’s DragChamp Jr. Racer Spotlight is all about Junior Dragster driver, “The Queen B” Brylea Tilson.
MOORE, OK- Brylea Tilson better known as “The Queen B” has been Junior drag racing for about one year after getting introduced to the sport by her Dad and his friends. Brylea has always been a lover of motorsports as she has been drag racing RC cars since she was three years old and recently made the move to try out Junior Dragster racing.
She currently competes in the 8.90, 8.90 Index, and Bracket 330 Junior Dragster classes. Her home tracks include, Ardmore Dragway and Thunder Valley Raceway Park. This year, she started racing the Southwest Jr Dragster Series.
Learn more about Brylea on her Racing Facebook page, Brylea Tilson Racing.
About her Junior Dragster
Her current car is a 2019 Mike Bos chassis powered by a JR Racer ZR3 Stage 9 motor set up to run 8.90s. This is her first season in this car. The car was recently painted by South Side Sled Custom Cycles & Hot Rods.
Outside of Racing
When Brylea isn’t behind the steering wheel, she can be found hanging out with her friends and sister, Kady. She also enjoys swimming, riding her bike, and watching YouTube videos. Her favorite music artists are Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Nightbirde. Her favorite movie series is Harry Potter and her favorite TV show is Fuller House. One thing people don’t know about her is that she competitively danced for 8 years before getting into drag racing.
Giving Thanks
Brylea would like to thank her family for supporting her and helping her get to the track. She said, “they help me with everything and I couldn’t do this without them”. In addition to her families support, she is also thankful for her sponsors:
- Tilson Innovations Garage
- Allen Samuels VW
- Everything Welding and Safety
- Brix Realty
- Cali Customs
- SouthSide Sleds
- Angel Heart Boutique
- Fultz Tattoos
- 405 Analytical
Brylea’s Accomplishments
- Semi-finals at 2020 NHRA Western Conference Finals
- Wally Winner at NHRA.TV Challenge at Paris Dragway in 2020
- Wally Winner at NHRA.TV Challenge at Ardmore Dragway in 2020
- 2020 Thunder Valley Raceway Park Jr Sportsman Points Champion
Brylea’s Q&A
Who do you hate to see in the other lane, and why?
Abigail Wilson because we are best friends and we don’t want to take each other out of races. She’s really good!
What’s the hardest part of drag racing?
All of the mental parts of it. Sometimes it’s stressful
What’s your most embarrassing moment in a race car?
My most embarrassing moment was at WCF in 2020 when my throttle stuck, I almost peed my pants because it scared me. It was the first time anything had gone wrong with my car while driving.
What are you saying to yourself just before you stage the car?
Don’t take this too seriously, take a deep breath and calm down. This is for FUN!
How do you support your racing, side hustle, sponsor, partner, etc.?
I love to rep my sponsorship family. Without them I wouldn’t be racing. My family and I like to attend events to support our sponsors and spend time together as a family.
What do you enjoy the most at the racetrack?
Driving my racecar and hanging out with my best friends
Who else in your family races? Please list names.
My dad, Bryan Tilson, and sister, Kady Tilson, race go-karts and we also race RC cars
What’s on your bucket list, future goals, what do you hope to achieve?
I want to win an Ironman and WCF. My goals this season are to improve my reaction times and become more consistent. My future goal is to become a pro driver and race top fuel, nitro funny car or pro stock.
Are you superstitious? If so, what are they?
I have to get in the car and put on all of my safety gear in the same order every time.
Do you love to win or hate to lose?
Hate to lose
Which are you better at the starting line or the finish line?
Starting line
Tell us what you do for a living?
Student in 6th Grade
What motivates you to continue racing?
My passion for becoming a pro racer and it’s fun
If money were no object, what would your racing operation look like? Car, trailer, class, race schedule, etc.
Giant totorhome and gianormous trailer and would race all over the country
How often do you use a practice tree?
I actually don’t like my practice tree, I use a VR simulator and it’s WAY better for me.
What is your daily driver?
My bike
What is your favorite sport? Favorite team?
Drag Racing, duh! And my favorite team is Elite Motorsports
Who do you look up to in the sport?
Erica Enders, Alexis Dejoria, Britney Force. I love girls that race.
What is your favorite race car, and why?
My favorite race car is my first Jr dragster. It got me started in racing and will always be so special to me.
Who has made the biggest impact on your racing success?
My family. They are my cheering section. They help me with everything and I couldn’t do this without them.
What are you really good at?
Writing
Would you rather hang out with a crowd or have a quiet evening at home?
Depends on my mood but usually hangout with a crowd
What’s your favorite thing to eat? Individual item, meal, or restaurant?
Olive Garden
Who would you like to thank, who helps you the most?
My dad and Papa, Bryan Tilson and Joe Hamil. They take care of my car and make sure I keep racing.
What is a piece of advice that you’d give to an aspiring racer?
Don’t give up even when it gets hard because eventually it will get easier and really fun.
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