Kelly Clontz

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  Kelly Clontz carved her path from bracket racing to professional NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition, proving that determination and steady progression can earn respect in drag racing’s most demanding categories. Racing alongside her husband Chris as part of Kelly Clontz Racing, she represents the new generation of female motorcyclists making their mark in professional motorsports.

  EARLY YEARS

  While details about Kelly’s childhood remain private, her Virginia roots run deep—she has described returning “home to Virginia Motorsports Park” for competitions. Her early exposure to motorcycles and drag racing culture laid the foundation for what would become a serious racing career, though the specifics of how she first discovered her passion for speed remain untold.

  OTHER INTERESTS

  Beyond the track, Kelly keeps her personal interests largely out of the spotlight, choosing to let her racing speak for itself rather than cultivating a public persona around hobbies or non-racing pursuits.

  EARLY SUCCESS

  By 2011, Kelly was already turning heads in bracket motorcycle racing with impressive 7.7-second quarter-mile runs. Her skills caught the attention of serious competitors, leading to her entry in the 2015 Star Racing Riders Challenge—a prestigious competition among 25 racers vying to join Angelle Sampey’s NHRA team. Though she didn’t win the challenge, her participation demonstrated she was ready to compete at the sport’s highest levels.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2011: Competed in bracket motorcycle racing with 7.7-second quarter-mile times
  • 2015: Participated in Star Racing Riders Challenge competition
  • 2017: Made professional debut at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, New Jersey
  • 2022: Recognized as potential Countdown spoiler in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series

  INSPIRATIONS

  Kelly’s connection to established champions speaks to her commitment to learning from the best. L.E. Tonglet, the 2010 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, was one of two licensed riders who signed her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle license—a significant endorsement that indicates both mentorship and recognition of her potential within the racing community.

  REPUTATION

  In the tight-knit world of Pro Stock Motorcycle racing, Kelly has earned respect through consistent performance and steady progression. Her sponsorship relationship with Steamfitters UA Local 602, which has lasted at least five consecutive seasons as of 2022, demonstrates the kind of reliability and professionalism that attracts long-term backing. Despite facing medical setbacks in 2022 that forced her to miss races at Bristol and Norwalk due to abnormal mammograms, she maintained her competitive standing and commitment to the sport.

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  Kelly continues to compete actively with Kelly Clontz Racing, maintaining her focus on NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. With stable sponsorship from Steamfitters UA Local 602 and her partnership with husband Chris, she remains positioned to pursue her racing ambitions, though specific future goals beyond continued competition have not been publicly disclosed.

  References:

  NHRA Official Coverage
  CycleDrag Racing News
  Steamfitters UA Local 602 Sponsorship Profile
  Star Racing Riders Challenge Coverage