Cayson Walker: DragChamp Jr Racer Spotlight

Cayson Walker is in this week’s DragChamp Jr Racer Spotlight. Learn all about this DragChamp Pro Member in his spotlight below!

MONT BELVIEU, TX- Cayson Walker started Junior Drag Racing a little over 3 years ago. Introduced to the sport by watching his mother race, Cayson was captivated and eager to follow in her footsteps. Racing runs deep in Cayson’s family. Alongside Cayson, his twin brother and mother are racers themselves, creating a tight-knit racing family.

In the fiercely competitive arena of Junior Drag Racing, Cayson competes in the 8.90 Index and 10-12 Age Group Junior classes. He is a regular competitor at the SouthWest Jr Dragster Series (SWJDS) and Texas Bracket Series. He also enjoys traveling to other races around his home state of Texas.

Get to know more about Cayson below!

His Race Car

Cayson’s current Junior Dragster is a 2015 Motivational Tubing chassis equipped with a ZR3 Jr Motor and a Shockwave with OD clutch. His car runs 8.90s at 73 mph. In addition to his role as a driver, Cayson is actively involved in maintaining his car. His responsibilities include refueling, prepping the tires, changing oil, and keeping the car clean.

Outside of Racing

When Cayson isn’t behind the wheel of his Junior Dragster, he enjoys hanging out with friends and family, spending time outdoors with his neighborhood pals, and playing video games. His favorite TV show is Street Outlaws, and he’s a fan of Contemporary Christian music. During NHRA racing events, his favorite driver to root for is Ron Capps. Online, Cayson spends his time checking out YouTube videos.

Accomplishments

• April 2022 First win in 10-12 Age Group Southwest Jr Dragster Series
• 2022 Runner-up at XRP
• 2022 IHRA Ironman Team Winner
• 2022 8.90 Index Southwest Jr Dragster Series Winner
• 2022 2nd Place 10-12 Age Group Southwest Jr Dragster Series Points
• 2022 3rd Place 8.90 Index Southwest Jr Dragster Series Points
• 2023 10-12 Age Group Southwest Jr Dragster Series Winner
• 2023 NHRA D4 Jr ET Finals Team Winner
• 2023 Runner-up at XRP
• 2023 Pine Valley Bracket Series Winner
• 2023 SWJDS 2023 8.90 Index Champion

Cayson’s Q&A

Which win are you most proud of? 

I am most proud of my first, it was in the SWJDS, it made me happy because I had worked so hard to achieve that win.

What’s on your bucket list, future goals, what do you hope to achieve? 

I want to keep learning and growing in the sport.

Who has made the biggest impact on your racing success? 

Friends and fellow racers that have helped me learn along the way.

Who do you look up to in the sport?

I look up to the older racers that are successful.

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

Tough competitors are always a challenge to face because of the different strategies involved.

What’s the hardest part of drag racing? 

The mental work of how to race the race.

What do you enjoy most about racing? 

Winning

Do you love to win or hate to lose?

Hate to lose, but at least I learn from it.

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

Finish line

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

That I have 5 siblings

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

Cool Cow Creamery Ice Cream

Who would you like to thank, who helps you the most? 

My parents because of the hard work they put in to make this possible.

What advice would you give to young aspiring racers?

Be willing to work hard and keep learning to become the best you can be.

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