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 Troy Champlin

 Westerly, RI

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12-23-70

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1968

GTO

Super Eliminator

10.07

130

Jack Champlin

Merlin

540

Callies

Crane

12.5 to 1

Brodix BB2

Dart

1090 Demon

Barry Grant

 Turbo 400

Racing Accomplishments

 2001 Perfect Package; Qualifying for the Bracket finals on five different occasions

Sponsors

C&W Building Movers, Dunns Corners Pizza, Cherenzia Excavation, Larry Torti Paving, Cagin Concrete, Straight Azzinaro Construction, Printing Plus, Pawcatuck Tire, Kelley’s Deli, Murano Masonry, Hilltop Café, Reale’s Grocery

Questions

How long have you been drag racing?  14 years

How did you get your start?   I got tired of watching my cousin race down the track while I was only showing my car at the events.

What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season?  Compared to last season?  Finding the right combination for the new engine after losing the first one in the third race of the season.

What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?  Achieving A Perfect Package

What’s gotten you hooked on the drag racing scene?   The thrill and the family atmosphere

What are your plans for the future?  Now you sound like my ex girlfriend!!

What advice would you give to someone looking to start out?    Stay committed, save your money, you will need it!!

Who are your biggest friends (or enemies) at the track?  Denny Boyle, Kelly Boyle, Wade Horton,  Dale Previti, Erik Phipps, Walt and Shelly Houghtaling

Who do you fear having to see at the starting line?  Why?   

Very briefly, tell me the dumbest mistake you've ever made at the race track? Not letting off the gas when my opponent has broken at the starting line

Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not mentioned you feel are important?   My family and sponsors as well as my friends at the track for making this all possible for me!

What music do you listen to?  Who’s your favorite? Heavy metal; Metallica

Any nick names for you?   None that I know of

Do you have any pets?   No

Do you have Kids?    No

What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?  Putz around the garage

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Which is your favorite track to race on    Norwalk Raceway Park

Do you have a lucky charm?  What is it?   No

If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be?  Why .   My Grandfather. He was probably a really cool guy

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