The Inside Track Nov 2014 | Page 37

Kline, much like many other drivers grew up in the sport he loves. Kline's dad and uncle owned cars together that his uncle piloted at various central Pa track. Kline remembers races at Nazareth, Penn National, and Orange County Fair Speedways. Now if there is a big Slingshot race Kline is there. He has wins in Go Karts and the Slingshots in his racing career. He says that there are so many special moments that it is hard to pin point just one. With that said, a former National Champion has to appreciate that feather in his cap. Kline says, at this point he is happy racing a Slingshot. Whether it is his own number 59 that shares the number his uncle carried on his big block Modified or the 1c that he races for friend and car owner Bill Weaver, Kline is out to win and have fun. Maybe one day he would venture to a Crate or 358 Modified to run at Grandview, Big Diamond, or New Egypt, but as for now Slingshot drivers can expect to be challenged by Kline. Type of Car: Slingshot by Tobias Car Number: 59 / 1c Home Town: Bangor, Pa Date of Birth: Aug. 23, 1984 Sponsors: R.G. Hoffman Electrical Contractor, NAPA Auto Parts of the Delaware & Lehigh Valley’s, Vishnesky & Son’s Construction, Extreme Race Bodies, Bill Weaver Home Improvement, MMF Chassis, & Wert’s Beverage of Topton Bruce Thomas Photo *Editors Note* Outside of racing, Cody has overcome a pretty traumatic experience with the serious sequences of surgeries. One thing I can appreciate from the outside is Cody never questioned, he just did. He did not complain, he dealt. He was focused on the goal, getting back in a racecar and I for one am glad I was able to see him reach that goal. “Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 November 2014 ~ 37