Debbie Reed

Name: Debbie Reed DOB: 23rd March Place of Birth: Southport No. Years in sport: 23 years Favourite Track: Willowbank Home Track: Willowbank Occupation: Office Manager Class: Top Alcohol (when I can) and Top Comp Best ET: 6.07 Best MPH: 223 mph Career Highlights: Runner-up Competition at the Nationals '92, Winner Willowbank Track Championships in 1989 & 1991,Holder of CC/D record, Winner South Qld Division Championships. Winner Racers Choice Award in 1989. My first 200 mph run. My first wheelstand. How or why I got involved with drag racing: Met Steven & if you can't beat them you join them. Person I admire most in drag racing: I admire many people but I would have to say that Shirley Muldowney is an inspiration. The most difficult competitor to beat: They are all hard to beat the tricky thing is not to beat yourself. The smartest thing I have ever done: Putting a supercharger on my Dragster. The not so smartest thing I have ever done: Lots! Shifting into neutral on a run.

What I am not so good at: Listening to whingers, and doing as I'm told. Crew: The main Man - Steven, who does all the work on the car and enjoys doing it. My son Daniel, who gives me lots of confidence but who I will soon lose so he can race his own car. Luke Crowley who is a terrific help and will also be leaving shortly to race his car. Cameron Burnett who has recently been helping out. Sally, my daughter when she can make it, and last but not least my In-Laws Jim & Nelma for their support. Sponsors: Reed Transport, Jack Bros Engineering, Bob Grant Automatics, The Convertor Shop (Geoff Dell), Champion Spark Plugs, Nulon, Permatex & Jamie Smith for the signage. Anything they should change in the sport: Get rid of indexing it ruined Competition Eliminator. Anything they should bring back? A track in Sydney, we do miss travelling away. Car Specs:- 240" Weldwell Dragster with a 376 cubic in Rodeck with McCosker Heads (ported by Jack Bros Engineering), Littlefield Supercharger, enderle fuel injection, Bob Grant Powerglide, Convertor Shop torque convertor. Looking for sponsors.

What I am good at: Competing and enjoying myself.