
Pro Brazilian Racing Driver
Celso Neto who just turned 20 year old is a Brazilian-American racing driver with a promising career in motorsports. Born in Salvador, Brazil, Celso relocated to the United States at age 5 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!

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Other Skills
As the full-time Coach and Driver Development Program Manager at Velocity Racing & Praga USA, Celso plays a pivotal role in enhancing both kart performance and driver skills. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks aimed at optimizing racing outcomes and fostering driver development.
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Celso is deeply involved in chassis testing and development, focusing on refining chassis setups to maximize track performance. This entails meticulous analysis and adjustments to improve handling, balance, and overall efficiency, tailored to the specific needs of each race and driver.
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In addition to their technical expertise, Celso provides comprehensive driver coaching, including one-on-one training sessions designed to enhance driving techniques, race craft, and strategic thinking. During race weekends, Celso Neto takes on the crucial role of strategist, data engineer, and coach. They develop and implement race strategies and positioning decisions that significantly influence race outcomes.
This involves analyzing competitors, adapting to track conditions, and ensuring drivers are well-prepared to execute their best performance.
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Overall, Celso Neto’s role at Velocity Racing & Praga USA is essential to both the technical and strategic facets of racing, ensuring that drivers are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed while advancing the capabilities of their chassis development.





