Three of the four regular category 2011 champs, Jeremy Hancock (Super Pro), Chad Brewer (Pro) and Jim Burford (Sportsman), were repeat champions from the 2009 season.
Monday, November 21, 2011
2011 Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions
Atlanta Dragway's finest enjoyed meeting again for their last event of 2011, the Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions, hosted by American Legion Post 127. The Jr Dragster families began the evening by crowning their champions and top performers in each class, followed by dinner and camaraderie.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Night of Champions held for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS
Champions receive accolades in top Canadian drag racing series
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO (November 20, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series held their annual Night of Champions at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, Ontario last night.
The event marked the seventh Night of Champions for the PMRA, the third such night for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the first night for the PBSS.
Along with presentations for the top five competitors in each of the three drag race series, rookie, achievement, and sportsmanship awards for all series were presented, along with the John Massingberd Memorial Award.
With over 300 in attendance, series announcer Larry Satchell presided as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
Before the top five in each series were presented with their awards, there were several other categories which were announced.
Bill Mehlenbacher of Bill Mehlenbacher Photography presented the Pro Bike & Sled Series Sportsmanship Award to Harvey Silverthorn, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Rookie of the Year Award to Billy White, and the Pro Modified Racing Association Sportsmanship Award to Jay Santos.
DragRaceCanada.com and Bruce Biegler presented the PBSS Achievement Award, given to Bill Anderson, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Sportsmanship Award to Spencer Hyde, and the PMRA Achievement Award to Eric Latino.
Dave Erauw of Dave Erauw Photography was on hand to present the PBSS Rookie of the Year Award to Dave Vandereyken, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Achievement Award to Jeff Moser, and the PMRA Rookie of the Year Award to Rob Atchison.
Top Dragster drivers Katie Ward and Sydnie Hyde presented the Official of the Year award to Davey Robertson, who is the Director of Competition and Official Starter for all three of the series.
One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement by David Lange of Ideal Supply and NAPA Auto Parts to continue as the title sponsor for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series for another two seasons.
Another highlight of the night was the presentation of the John Massingberd Memorial Award to Bob Slack and the Slack Family for their commitment and dedication to auto racing in Canada.
Receiving the award was Bob Slack, a Caledonia-based businessman who purchased Cayuga Speedway in the late 1960s and for the next 25 years presented the best in oval track shows to Canadians.
"I have known Bruce since he was a young man," noted Slack, who was referring to Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher, who worked with the Slacks at Cayuga.
"This is a tough sport," he continued. "And he has been very successful with it. I want to thank you for this award, and wish you all well in the future."
The top five in the Pro Bike & Sled Series, Presented by Wiseco Performance Products, were Champion Randy Hope, followed by Dan Cryderman, Bill Anderson, James Miller, and John Orfanidis.
Presented by NAPA Auto Parts and Ideal Supply, the top five in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series were Champion Phil Sampson, followed by Jamie Bridge, Jeff Moser, Darrin Grubb, and Billy White.
For the PMRA Marydel Homes Champions Awards presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport, and Global Emissions Systems Inc, the top five were Champion Vito Montesano, followed by Bruce Boland, Eric Latino, Jeff Roth, and Mark Nielsen.
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PBSS Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher thanked all the teams and the race venues. He also thanked the sponsors of the series, emphasizing everyone's importance in the Series.
The 2012 schedule for the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the PBSS has been posted, and the first event for all three series will be the Victoria Day Challenge May 18-20 on the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Roger Gustin & Dave Wren on Racin & Rockin November 21!
Racin' and Rockin': Roger Gustin & Dave Wren on Racin & Rockin November 21! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, November 21, as we are joined by Mr. Super Chevy Show himself, Roger Gustin! Of course, Roger also was one of the top racers in the sport with his jet funny cars and more. Also joining us is Northwest Super Stock and Pro Stock great Dave Wren! Dave was one of the top Mopar racers in history in his Division 6 winning Plymouths. Plus John Bockelman picks the best songs of an era and we play 'em all on our famous R&R After Party! (David Oakes photo)
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Quarter Mile Foundation receives donation from PWA
Parma Heights, Ohio – At the 2011 SEMA Show, the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) surprised Quarter Mile Foundation Chairman Traci Hrudka with a generous contribution to the Foundation’s PROJECT 1320 effort to compile the history of drag racing and the performance aftermarket.
“I guess you could say I was more than pleasantly surprised when John Towle (PWA President) presented me with the Association’s generous contribution,” said Traci Hrudka, Foundation Chairman. “I was aware that there was discussion among the PWA Board regarding some degree of support, but what the association provided us with definitely will be put to good use in securing additional interviews of our pioneers.”
John Towle, the PWA’s long time President (who recalled his own memories and observations in an interview for the documentary at the Show), commented, “The PWA is very proud and pleased to support the Quarter Mile Foundation and the PROJECT 1320 documentary effort.
“The industry has been blessed with many ‘pioneers’ who have given their blood, sweat and tears to make this industry what it is today. They developed parts and equipment which has been the driving force behind every one of our companies. But, we have missed hearing their stories, and lost far many important ones!
“We at PWA feel strongly that the Quarter Mile Foundation’s PROJECT 1320 is the best way to capture our pioneers’ recollections in their own words.
“On a personal level, I would like to ask you to please reach into your pocket and send the Foundation your check. Here is some simple math: If you have worked in this industry for 5-1/2 years and you put 5 cents in a dish each day of that period, you would have over $100.00. So send your $100 or more today! PROJECT 1320 must continue to preserve the "voices" for all to hear and see.”
“I guess you could say I was more than pleasantly surprised when John Towle (PWA President) presented me with the Association’s generous contribution,” said Traci Hrudka, Foundation Chairman. “I was aware that there was discussion among the PWA Board regarding some degree of support, but what the association provided us with definitely will be put to good use in securing additional interviews of our pioneers.”
John Towle, the PWA’s long time President (who recalled his own memories and observations in an interview for the documentary at the Show), commented, “The PWA is very proud and pleased to support the Quarter Mile Foundation and the PROJECT 1320 documentary effort.
“The industry has been blessed with many ‘pioneers’ who have given their blood, sweat and tears to make this industry what it is today. They developed parts and equipment which has been the driving force behind every one of our companies. But, we have missed hearing their stories, and lost far many important ones!
“We at PWA feel strongly that the Quarter Mile Foundation’s PROJECT 1320 is the best way to capture our pioneers’ recollections in their own words.
“On a personal level, I would like to ask you to please reach into your pocket and send the Foundation your check. Here is some simple math: If you have worked in this industry for 5-1/2 years and you put 5 cents in a dish each day of that period, you would have over $100.00. So send your $100 or more today! PROJECT 1320 must continue to preserve the "voices" for all to hear and see.”
Bennett flying high on and off the track
Racer and pilot putting his life on the line for fans and country
NORWALK, Ohio (November 18, 2011) – There is nothing more important than the mission.
That
is all you can really think about. Safely getting the cargo from point A
to point B, that is the task at hand. To do that you have to put out of
your mind all that is going on around you. Forget the war. Forget the
risks. This cargo HAS to make it to its destination.
The
plane fires up. Pretty soon this big hulking target will be thousands
of feet in the air on its way through hostile airspace. Moments before
takeoff the pilot takes a few deep breaths. What can possibly get him
through another trip into the unknown?
Drag racing.
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PROJECT 1320 captures 20 more interviews at the SEMA Show
Increases total interviews completed to 86
Parma Heights, Ohio (NOVEMBER 17, 2011) –The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced it has added interviews of 20 performance industry and drag racing legends for the PROJECT 1320 documentary at the 2011 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 1 to 4.
Quarter Mile Foundation chairman, Traci Hrudka said, “Our intent at this year’s SEMA Show was to try to capture several of the important figures of the industry who have helped grow and guide it to where it is today. We were also hoping to get perspectives of some of the important individuals from the auto makers’ performance programs.
“The Specialty Equipment Market Association and CONVEXX (the SEMA Show Producer) really made this possible. Combined with an excellent, high traffic booth location and record Show attendance, the support shown by SEMA and CONVEXX created a wonderful and very productive week!
“I feel we were able to gather a very broad group of individuals from a fairly diverse background. We were fortunate to gain the interviews of two key veterans – Art Chrisman and Leo Kagan, both SEMA Hall of Fame members whose contributions helped shape the sport and the industry.”
PROJECT 1320 interviewer, Don Gillespie, commented, "The SEMA Show interviews provided the PROJECT 1320 documentary with some real insights into the interviewees and to the growth of the aftermarket, in particular. Because the focus was heavily favoring industry figures, I got a far better appreciation for how the industry grew and how its internal relationships expanded and matured with the passing years.
“As the number of interviews has grown, there is also a clearer picture emerging of the ‘cradle to cockpit’ influences that the formative years of these pioneers had. It seems every interview adds another layer of perspective and information to the legacy of the sport and the industry.”
With the completion of the SEMA Show filming, the Quarter Mile Foundation has now interviewed 86 individuals, encompassing 100-plus hours of material.
A list of the interviewees follows below.
Interviews completed at the SEMA Show 2011
November 1-4, 2011
Parma Heights, Ohio (NOVEMBER 17, 2011) –The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced it has added interviews of 20 performance industry and drag racing legends for the PROJECT 1320 documentary at the 2011 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 1 to 4.
Quarter Mile Foundation chairman, Traci Hrudka said, “Our intent at this year’s SEMA Show was to try to capture several of the important figures of the industry who have helped grow and guide it to where it is today. We were also hoping to get perspectives of some of the important individuals from the auto makers’ performance programs.
“The Specialty Equipment Market Association and CONVEXX (the SEMA Show Producer) really made this possible. Combined with an excellent, high traffic booth location and record Show attendance, the support shown by SEMA and CONVEXX created a wonderful and very productive week!
“I feel we were able to gather a very broad group of individuals from a fairly diverse background. We were fortunate to gain the interviews of two key veterans – Art Chrisman and Leo Kagan, both SEMA Hall of Fame members whose contributions helped shape the sport and the industry.”
PROJECT 1320 interviewer, Don Gillespie, commented, "The SEMA Show interviews provided the PROJECT 1320 documentary with some real insights into the interviewees and to the growth of the aftermarket, in particular. Because the focus was heavily favoring industry figures, I got a far better appreciation for how the industry grew and how its internal relationships expanded and matured with the passing years.
“As the number of interviews has grown, there is also a clearer picture emerging of the ‘cradle to cockpit’ influences that the formative years of these pioneers had. It seems every interview adds another layer of perspective and information to the legacy of the sport and the industry.”
With the completion of the SEMA Show filming, the Quarter Mile Foundation has now interviewed 86 individuals, encompassing 100-plus hours of material.
A list of the interviewees follows below.
Interviews completed at the SEMA Show 2011
November 1-4, 2011
- Chuck Blum – Former President of SEMA (1980-2002), Wheel industry executive, SEMA Hall of Fame
- Art Chrisman – Pioneering drag racer, street rod/custom car builder, SEMA Hall of Fame - 2011
- Tom Compton – President - National Hot Rod Association
- Jeg Coughlin, Sr. – Founder - Jegs Automotive, Top Fuel/Funny Car drag racer
- Bob DeVour – Former Motorsports Director, Mr. Gasket Companies, industry executive, funny car crew chief
- Herb Fishel – Former Manager, Chevrolet Performance/General Motors Performance Parts, SEMA Hall of Fame
- John Force – 15 time NHRA/Full Throttle Funny Car Champion, heads NHRA all-time win list
- Angelo Giampetroni – Former National Sales Manager - Ford Racing, Principal, Gratiot Auto Parts, SEMA Hall of Fame
- Dennis Holding – Partner in the Frantic Four top fuel dragster, Director of International Sales – Mr. Gasket Companies, performance industry international sales representative
- Leo Kagan – Former SEMA Board Chairman, long-time member SEMA Board of Directors, manufacturers rep, employed by American Racing Wheels, Hurst Performance, SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA Hall of Fame
- Bob Keller – Founder/President – Turbonetics, Inc., long-time member of SEMA Board of Directors, SEMA Hall of Fame
- Jim Kerr – Long time manufacturer rep, SEMA Hall of Fame
- Arnie Kuhns – Executive Director, SFI Foundation
- Jim McFarland – Former Vice President, Engineering - Edelbrock, magazine technical editor, author, engineering consultant/advisor
- Ed Pink – Engine Builder
- Don Prudhomme – Top Fuel/Funny Car racer (1961-94), Top Fuel and Funny Car team owner (1995-2009), Four time consecutive NHRA Funny Car champion (1975-78), SEMA Hall of Fame
- Rick Rollins – Owner, Rollins Performance Marketing, immediate Past Chairman of SEMA, SEMA Hall of Fame
- John Towle – Executive Director – Performance Warehouse Association (PWA), former Vice President, Sales - Edelbrock, SEMA Hall of Fame - 2011
- Bob Vandergriff, Sr. – President/Owner - Hedman Performance Group, SEMA Hall of Fame
IHRA sportsman racing expands again with Division 7
IHRA adds second major division in two years
NORWALK, Ohio (November 18, 2011)
– One year after expanding into the northwest with the newly created
Division 6 Border Bandits in the western United States and Canada, the
International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced that it will be
expanding again, this time in the southwest and western part of the U.S.
While
details are still be worked out, including a division name, a complete
track list and a finalized schedule, the IHRA is thrilled to continue
its expansion west and giving racers in the southwest and west an
opportunity to compete in the Summit SuperSeries and Summit Team Finals
programs.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
4th Annual Christmas Eve Dragster Giveaway
We are giving away a front engine dragster for Christmas.
Every Christmas Eve for the last 3 years, we have had the pleasure of calling one lucky individual up and letting them know they won a Stage 1 Front Engine Dragster Chassis. Usually the response is "yeah right - who is this?" It brings us great joy to be able to give something back to all that support us.
This year, for the 4th Annual Christmas Dragster Giveaway we took it up a notch. See, 2011 is our 25th year in business so we wanted to celebrate Christmas by even giving more. to celebrate 25 years, we are also giving away 25 gift certificates good for up to $2,000.00 off each.
We have given back to our customers over $100,000.00 worth of prizes in the last 3 years and this year alone the prizes will be worth over $50,000.00.
Go to www.slingshotdragsters.com/giveaways.html to get all the info on how to enter.
I want to take this time to thank everyone for their support of our shop and business over the last 25 years. I also want to wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season and we hope you have a happy new year. Take time to remember our troops as allot of them are away from their families and they need our thoughts.
Sincerely,
John Worm
President
CEN-PEN Speed Shop/WORM INC
www.slingshotdragsters.com
Celebrating 25 years 1986-2011
TEXAS MOTORPLEX ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHEDULE FILLED WITH NATION’S TOP FEATURE RACING, CAR SHOW AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals just one of a dozen feature events slated for 2012
ENNIS, Texas (Nov. 17, 2012) –Texas Motorplex officials unveiled the 2012 event schedule today and it's filled with feature events for all North Texas fans from March through November.
Texas Motorplex has been the site of many historic events in racing history and 2012 will not only feature the fan-favorite events like the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, Super Chevy Show, the ADRL World Finals, Fun Ford Weekend, NHRDA Texas Diesel Nationals as well as the NHRDA World Finals and dozens of other events, but will also welcome new events including the 2012 National Biker Roundup presented by the DFW Roundup Committee, July 31-Aug. 5, 2012.
The PMRA Top Five for 2011 - PMRA Champion Vito Montesano
"They all put in a lot of hard work and it paid off this year."
MAPLE, ONTARIO (November 17, 2011) – For Vito Montesano, winning the 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association Marydel Homes Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport and Global Emissions Systems Inc. was a nail-biter right until the last race in the last event, but the Maple, Ontario-based driver held on to win his first PMRA championship.
And he won the title by a mere margin of only one point."This has been a great year," said the driver of the 1969 Chevy Camaro Pro Modified. "We are very happy," he continued. "Not only did we win our first PMRA race, we also won the championship. We are just ecstatic."
In his second year of PMRA competition, Montesano stayed at the top of the points race throughout the six-race season, but it was close as second-place finisher Bruce Boland of Hamilton, Ontario, and third-place Eric Latino of Whitby, Ontario, whittled into Montesano's lead. When Boland won over Latino in the final of the last race at Cayuga, the points were tallied, and Montesano won over Boland 1534 points to 1533.
Qualifying for each race, Montesano put down some killer laps in qualifying number one for race two and race three, posting a meet low ET – top speed of 5.889-second, 245.81-mph in race two, and a 5.909, 245.54 to start on the pole in race three.
He went to the semi-finals in four races, lost in the final to Latino in race two, but took the win over Boland at Grand Bend for race five.
The Cynergy Composites Camaro body sits on a G-Force Race Cars platform and is powered by a ERD (Engine Research & Development) 526-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi utilizing an ERD fuel system and a PSI supercharger. A Lenco three-speed and a Coan Racing torque converter is couple to the engine, and this combination set the record last season for the quickest quarter-mile converter car at 5.88-seconds.
"I have to thank crew chief Carl Spiering for his work and tuning the car," Montesano said. "I also want to thank Sal Vavala for all his work, as well as the help and support from the rest of my crew, Elisabeth DosSantos, Jon Daniel Montesano, Nino and Minnie.
"They all put in a lot of hard work and it paid off this year."
Montesano said he plans to return to PMRA competition in 2012.
"We have some things in the works for next year," he said, not getting into specifics yet.
"The PMRA has been a fantastic series. I'm glad I moved over to it a couple of years ago."
The Annual "Night of Champions" Championship Point Award Series Banquet for the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) will be held at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre in Burlington, Ontario on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series Top Five for 2011 - The Top Sportsman team of Chaos Racing with driver Phil Sampson - Number One and Champions for 2011
GRANTON, ONTARIO (November 16, 2011) – The Chaos Racing Team was hoping to finish in the top five in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts Championship Point Award Series Standings for 2011, but the Top Sportsman entry ran well all year to with the championship.
"This has been a fantastic season," noted team driver Phil Sampson. "We had started out going for a top five finish, but obviously we went all the way."
Headed up by Phil and Bud Sampson, the team fields a Jerry Bickel Race Cars 2002 Chevy Cavalier, powered by a 572-cubic inch Reher-Morrison Racing Engines running racing fuel through a large 1200-cfm Holley. Behind the big engine is a Powerglide two-speed from the shops of Hutch's Transmission.
The team ran a consist and steady season, qualifying in the upper half of the 16-car fields for most events, and posting times in the low seven-second range with speeds of 185-190 mph.
This year was Sampson's second in Quick 32 Sportsman Series competition.
The season was highlighted with two event wins. The team started the year on a high note at Cayuga, winning the Top Sportsman side and then beating Top Dragster finalist Jamie Bridge of Napanee, Ontario in the event final. Sampson found himself paired off with finalist Jeff Moser of Bamberg, Ontario in event five at Grand Bend, and eliminating the Top Dragster driver to win his second event of the year. Sampson also went to the Top Sportsman final in the second event, losing to Darrin Grubb of Pine River, Ontario.
Crew chief is Bud Sampson, while others on the team include Dan, Jessica, Rob, and Scott. Sampson also wanted to that Dale, Brad, and the Coull family for their support this year.
Sponsors for the team include Rycor Countertops, Matco Tools, NAPA Auto Parts London – Oxford Street East and Rust Check of London. "I also have to thank Performance Unlimited in London, and Hutch's Transmissions for their support this year," Sampson noted.
"We came up with a new game plan for this year from the previous year, and it worked well," Sampson said "This series is great, and the racers are a good group of guys."
The Annual "Night of Champions" Championship Point Award Series Banquet for the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) will be held at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre in Burlington, Ontario on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
SHIELDS LEADS FINAL CHAMPIONS FOR NHRA LUCAS OIL SERIES
GLENDORA, Calif. – Duane Shields led the final list of racers for the 2011 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series World Champions capturing the Top Alcohol Dragster Championship on Sunday during final eliminations at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals. The Boulder City, Nev., resident, came into the event leading the points but was being chased by Woodburn, Oregon’s Joey Severance needing to win the event to overtake Shields. Severance fell in round 2 as Shields sat in his dragster watching from the starting line as he waited to make his second round pass.
NHRA Summit National Champions Crowned
GLENDORA, Calif. – The NHRA Summit Racing Series crowned their four National Champions this past weekend at Auto Club Dragway at Pomona during the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals. Brandon Schmall and Mark Horton led the winners as Schmall, Lino Lakes, Minn., took home the trophy and the championship in the Pro class. Schmall drove his ’70 Challenger to a 9.918 second lap in the final to defeat Paul Comeau, Vancouver, Wash., and his ’39 Chevy. A starting line advantage of 6-hundredths of a second proved to be the difference as Schmall left first and never looked back.
Horton, a Callahan, Fla., resident, worked through three rounds of eliminations in Super Pro and faced off with Steven Shearer, Exeter, Calif., in the final round. Shearer left early with a red-light foul start handing the win to Horton who went on to a near perfect run of 8.107 seconds on an 8.10 dial-in and a reaction time of 0.006 seconds for a combined package of 0.013. Horton’s dragster that runs on E85 Ethanol fuel ran consistent all day with runs of 8.093 (8.09 dial) and 8.102 (8.09 dial) in rounds one and two.
In the Sportsman class it was a pair of NHRA regulars doing battle in the final round as Edmond Richardson faced off against Mark Faul. Richardson, Greenbrier, N.C., took the win on a double breakout running 12.140 (12.17 dial) in his ’66 Nova to Faul, Tacoma, Wash., running 12.719 (12.75) in his ’51 Chevy.
In the two-wheeled motorcycle class Tom Klemme returned to his winning ways taking his second NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship having won the trophy back in 2008 as well. Klemme out of Davenport, Iowa, rode his ’76 Kawasaki to a winning lap of 8.841 seconds with a 0.008 second reaction time in downing David Primrose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Horton, a Callahan, Fla., resident, worked through three rounds of eliminations in Super Pro and faced off with Steven Shearer, Exeter, Calif., in the final round. Shearer left early with a red-light foul start handing the win to Horton who went on to a near perfect run of 8.107 seconds on an 8.10 dial-in and a reaction time of 0.006 seconds for a combined package of 0.013. Horton’s dragster that runs on E85 Ethanol fuel ran consistent all day with runs of 8.093 (8.09 dial) and 8.102 (8.09 dial) in rounds one and two.
In the Sportsman class it was a pair of NHRA regulars doing battle in the final round as Edmond Richardson faced off against Mark Faul. Richardson, Greenbrier, N.C., took the win on a double breakout running 12.140 (12.17 dial) in his ’66 Nova to Faul, Tacoma, Wash., running 12.719 (12.75) in his ’51 Chevy.
In the two-wheeled motorcycle class Tom Klemme returned to his winning ways taking his second NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship having won the trophy back in 2008 as well. Klemme out of Davenport, Iowa, rode his ’76 Kawasaki to a winning lap of 8.841 seconds with a 0.008 second reaction time in downing David Primrose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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