Julie Klinger

Date of Birth: 6/1/57

Born: Pottstown, PA

Years Racing: since 2001

How I got my start in racing? I did the Air Products Track Program in 2001 and was hooked! I started racing track that summer on Saturdays and moved on to Tuesdays in 2002 and Friday nights in 2004. Decided to give road racing a try in 2003.

Racing Highlights:

2004 Masters National Track Championships 500mTT 1st, 2K pursuit 3rd, 10k points race 5th. 2004 TSV Track Rider of the Year. 2004 SOYOCO Circuit Race 3rd. 2004 PA State TT Championships 3rd Womens 35+.

Favorite Race: Tuesday Night Regional Track Racing at LVV

Funniest Race Experience: flatting on my first Tuesday night track race at LVV in 2002

Toughest Race (ok, maybe not so fun): Fitchburg Road Race 2004

What has gone through my head while in my own world of pain The race finished at the summit of Wachusett Mountain and in my delirium I remember thinking......"If this isn't the LAST switchback.....I"LL......I'LL....I"LL WALK??????

Favorite Food: lobster, a Sonny's Best Turkey Hoagie

Favorite Beverage: a nice COLD Magic Hat #9

Favorite TV Show: My kids OWN the TV....ALL of them! I'm lucky to get a few minutes to check the weather channel!

Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Chevy Chase in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Hobbies: Playing Piano, Listening to Music and RIDING!!!

Favorite Saying/Motto:n/a