Home town: Shakespeare, Ontario

Birthdate: 30

Family: Married, Deborah

Car info: IHRA Top Comp Dragster: Undercover Motorsports 4 Link Dragster. It is equipped with a 565 cubic inch Steve Schmidt Racing Engine that produces over 1100 horsepower, capable of speeds over 180 mph and travels the quarter mile in 7.5 seconds.

Primary sponsor: Lucas Oil

Secondary sponsor: Dixie Chopper, Mechanix Wear, Auto Meter, K&N Engineering, NGK, Bella Water Express.

Career Highlights

2008 Outlook: T.J. is back behind the wheel after teammate Dan Morgan did an excellent driving job in 2007. He placed 4th in Top Dragster standings. T.J. will compete in Grand Bend Motorplex’s premiere series and select IHRA races in and around Ontario.
Accomplishments:
-2005 Top Dragster Champion at Grand Bend Motorplex
-2005 Rookie of the Year
-2005, Nominated as Driver of the Year by DragRaceCanada.com
-2006, Tied for first in Top Dragster Championship points
Most Memorable Racing Moment: First win in the Lucas Oil/ Dixie Chopper Dragster during the ’05 season.
Comments: “Lucas Oil produces the best products we can rely on in extreme and normal conditions. I am very grateful for the support and confidence they have in my race team.” –T.J. Schippling

Series: IHRA NHRA Top Dragster

Website: www.tjschippling.com

Occupation: Production Manager

Owner: Thom Schippling

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Crew: Thom Schippling, Dan Morgan, Deborah Schippling

Home Track: Grand Bend