CELSO NETO
BRAZILIAN DRIVER
Celso Neto is a 19-year-old Brazilian-American racing driver with a promising career in motorsports. Born in Salvador, Brazil, Celso relocated to the United States at age 4 and began karting at 6. His talent quickly shone through as he made impressive strides in American karting, earning accolades on both regional and national levels. Celso's early success paved the way for him to transition to car racing in Brazil. He started in regional touring cars, swiftly achieving podium finishes.
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Within a year, he advanced to the prestigious Brazilian Turismo Nacional Championship, competing against fields of over 30 drivers nationwide. During his two-year stint in the series, Celso set records, becoming the youngest driver ever to secure a podium finish and clinching the Mid West Touring Car Cup. His exceptional performance led to the establishment of his own team in the Stock Car Series, the second tier of South America's Stock Car Pro Series.
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Despite starting with a new team and limited track experience, Celso excelled, earning the title of Best Rookie in all three events he competed in, along with numerous laps led and Top 5 finishes.
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Celso's achievements caught the attention of the U.S. racing scene, and he seized the opportunity to return stateside, joining TC America in the TC class. In his debut season, he achieved two podium finishes, marking the team’s first-ever podiums in the TC class in only 4 races. The following year, Celso joined Skip Barber Racing, where he established himself as a leading competitor within SRO.
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His stellar season included one race win, nine podiums, three pole positions, and a Hard Charger Award. Currently, Celso competes in the TCX class with the Acura Integra Type S TCX.
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In a breakthrough season, Celso has established himself as the top Acura driver and, in the process of becoming TCX vice-champion, conquered 6 wins and 12 podiums, highlighting his front-wheel drive expertise and readiness for IMSA competition!
Achievements
KART 2009-2024 Three-time Comer Kart Champion, Rotax Max Challenge MicroMax winner, OKC Challenge MiniRok Champion, Vice-Champion 2019 12h of Orlando, Two-Time 6h of Orlando Champion, 4th Place SSKC Junior
TURISMO 1.4 MINEIRO 2020
Pyoungest driver to ever race in the series, 2 races & 1 podium
2021 Turismo Nacional
SUPER class (Top level) 2 podiums (Youngest driver to do so in history), 14th in Drivers Championship out of 31
2021 Mid West Touring Car Cup
7 wins, 9 podiums, 4 pole positions, 8 best laps, 1st Place Drivers Championship out of 16
2022 Stock Car Series
3 races, 3 best rookie results
2022 TC America
TC Class, 4 races, 2 podiums, 4 Top 5 finishes, (Partial Schedule)
2023 NASCAR BRAZIL - PRO class, Autodromo Velocitta,
7th overall out of 21
2023 TC America – TC Class
9 Podiums, 1 Win, 2 Pole Positions, 2 Fastest Laps, 1 Hard Charger, 3rd Place in Drivers Championship out of 10
2024 TCR South America - Autodromo Interlagos
2nd place out of 16. Co-Driver: Pedro Cardoso
2024 TC America TCX Class - Vice-Champion
6 Victories, 12 podiums, 2 pole possitions and 6 fastest lab
Team
Precision Racing LA is a premier motorsports team known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in competitive racing. Based in Los Angeles, the team participates in a variety of racing disciplines, including GT racing, IMSA, Touring Cars, and Toyota GR Cup.
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The team is renowned for its success in series such as IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, in which they are multiple-time race winners and have contended for various championships. They are also regarded for their level of meticulous engineering and reliability. With a focus on driver development and teamwork, Precision Racing LA has built a reputation for producing top-tier talent who excel on the track.
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Their participation in prestigious events showcases not only their technical prowess but also their strategic acumen, making them a formidable competitor in the racing community. Whether on the track or in the pits, Precision Racing LA embodies the spirit of competition and the pursuit of victory.
