BTE's new cast iron valve body is now available. It is in three configurations, the bracket style (BTE 248260), the quicker releasing pro style (BTE 228260), and the high pressure quick release style (BTE 228270). All kits include a new transbrake solenoid and instructions for easy installation. These valve bodies are 100% new. The internal design of the new BTE Powerglide valve body retains the dependable, industry transbrake design,

Khalid Al-Balooshi received his new car Friday Morning of the ADRL Hardee’s Gateway Drags III in Missouri a few weeks back.  The 2009 ADRL world champion received this high dollar ride on a flat bed open trailer, nothing more or less. You should see this bad to the bone hot rod soon at the track.

Andrew’s breakage was not the only bad break for the Parise’s that day. During the 1st round of qualifying, Dina Parise took a hard hit to the driver’s side of her beautiful Military tribute themed ’63 Corvette.

“I am not really sure what happened.” Stated Dina Parise  “ I was in the left lane. The car went out about 100 feet and went right on two wheels. I let off the throttle. When she came down, I was ok then bam she shot hard left. To avoid hitting the wall head on, I turned the wheels to the right. I hit the wall, next thing I know, I’m taking flight.

New look for Lagana Jr.
posted by Agent DC on August 29, 2010

Nothing goes together better than burgers, fries and drag racing and for Bobby Lagana Jr. that combination has led to a tasty new partnership for this weekend’s event in Maryland. Five Guys Burgers and Fries will be helping out Bobby Lagana Jr. and his crew this weekend at the Maryland Nitro Jam at Maryland International Raceway and will also be participating during FanFest both Saturday and Sunday afternoon.