Chilton County open for 2009
Feb.03
Chilton County Dragway, Maplesville, AL, will open for a full 2009 season. The 2008 Division II champion track released it's 2009 opening schedule yesterday. The owner announced that the schedule will include Heads Up Racing, Bracket Racing, and Grudge Racing.
Message from Track owner Jerry Adams:
IHRA DIV. 2 WEST BRACKET CHAMPS 2008
CCD TO OPEN 09 SEASON WITH T & T --GRUDGE--& STREET WARS ---FEB. 21 AND 28
GATES OPEN AT 12 PM --T & T FROM 1PM TILL DARK
ADMISSION 7 [ AGE 12 & UNDER FREE]
2009 SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE HEADS-UP---STREET WARS--T&T--GRUDGE AND BRACKET RACING
SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED SOON AT www.chiltondragway.com
track ## 205-280-8828
Johnson edges coughlin in PS Showdown final
Feb.03
 Following an off-season full of moves to enhance his Mopar/J&J Racing team, Allen Johnson opened the year with a win at the annual Las Vegas Pro Stock Showdown at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Johnson bolstered his program with the additions of Johnny Gray as a racing teammate and Jeff Perley as a tuner to his already talented cast. He ran a 6.70 in the final round to defeat reigning NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock world champ Jeg Coughlin.
"Maybe we need to do this at all the special races," said Johnson,
who also won last year's NHRA K&N Horsepower Challenge. "I think we have a really good team of folks. If I do my job, I think we can win some races and get in position to win the championship."
Cool temperatures and good track conditions paved the way for performances such as Coughlin's low e.t. of 6.683 seconds, which is two-hundredths quicker than the official track record and two-thousandths quicker than his class-leading e.t. at last year's event. Consistent, fast performances from Coughlin and Johnson throughout the test session proved that they had two of the best cars on the premises.
 Coughlin's Jegs.com Chevy Cobalt was strong on race day. Coughlin, who won this event last year, was the only driver to reach the 6.6-second range, which he did twice with a pair of 6.68s. The four-time world champ was happy with the results of his new Todd Bevis-built chassis.
"We had a really good weekend," said Coughlin. "We've made 12 runs with this car, and 11 of them were good enough to learn from. The track came around in the final, and we just weren't ready for it. It's nice to get back here at the racetrack with the smell and the fumes to get your competitive juices flowing."
Coughlin, the No. 1 qualifier, beat Bob Yonke in the first round and singled in round two before engaging in the race of the event with Tom Hammonds. Hammonds was second off the line with an .026 light, and Coughlin barely held on for a holeshot win, 6.72 to 6.71. Racers were impressed with the progress of Hammonds' Race For Achievement team.
"Coming out with a new car and the progression of our engine program have really turned this around," said Hammonds, a retired NBA player. "I think we can be very competitive this season. This weekend has given us a shot in the arm."
Round one
Johnny Gray (.097) 6.745, 204.45 def. Ron Krisher (no-show)
V. Gaines (.015) 6.733, 203.71 def. Bob Panella Jr. (.054) 6.755, 203.98
Rickie Jones (.058) 6.746, 204.17 def. Jerry Haas (.037) 6.828, 201.79
Tom Hammonds (.041) 6.709, 205.07 def. David Beckley (.106) 6.802, 202.27
Allen Johnson (.038) 6.700, 205.41 def. Frank Gugliotta (no-show)
Greg Stanfield (.032) 6.741, 204.91 def. Rodger Brogdon (.039) 6.913, 198.76
Jeg Coughlin (.028) 6.686, 205.91 def. Bob Yonke (-.073 foul) 6.913, 198.58
Round two
Stanfield (.014) 6.762, 204.57 def. Gray (.090) 6.762, 204.39
Hammonds (.019) 6.719, 204.98 def. Jones (.036) 6.810, 204.01
Johnson (.055) 6.735, 204.76 def. Gaines (-.101 foul) 6.743, 204.14
Coughlin (.021) 6.717, 205.41 (bye)
Semifinals
Johnson (.043) 6.718, 205.41 def. Stanfield (.036) 6.747, 204.57
Coughlin (.007) 6.726, 205.66 def. Hammonds (.026) 6.718, 205.10
Final
Johnson (.039) 6.704, 205.04 def. Coughlin (.024) 6.744, 204.79
Spokane Raceway joins list of NHRA Tracks
Feb.03
Spokane (Wash.) County Raceway has joined the growing list of NHRA member tracks, it was announced today by NHRA officials. The multi-purpose motorsports facility, which includes a drag strip, road course and paved oval, is owned by Spokane County. The Board of County Commissioners recently signed a 25-year agreement with Austin Motorsports Management to operate the track. Austin Motorsports Management is owned by Bucky Austin, a successful businessman and drag racer. He has named Jay Livingston as general manager of the facility.
Austin’s agreement with the county calls for at least $2 million in improvements, and work is already under way.
The track will host an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, June 12-14, 2009. The rest of the 2009 schedule features a full slate of events, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA, and several other major events. In 2010, they will host the NHRA Northwest Division Summit Racing Series Finals.
MagnaFuel flows to the PSCA
Feb.03
 The Pacific Street Car Association is proud to announce that MagnaFuel Racing Fuel Systems has become an Official Class & Contingency Sponsor for the 2009 PSCA Racing Series...
When your talking Championship Drag Racing, it's hard not to think of MagnaFuel.. Top Pro Stock Racers like Warren & Kurt Johnson, Greg Anderson, Jason Line, Greg Stanfield, Rick Jones & Tony Gillig not only use MagnaFuel Products; they win NHRA National Events and help with current and future product development keeping MagnaFuel Products a industry leader...
"The PSCA and the Street Car Super Nationals is a perfect fit for our Racing Fuel Systems" said Robbie Ward of MagnaFuel. "Heads Up Racing is in our DNA and with so many west coast racers setting records and winning championships using our products, it's time to support the people who support us"
MagnaFuel will be posting Contingency Cash on any of their Fuel Pump & Regulator Combo's in all PSCA & SCSN classes at every 2009 event.
Ultimate 64 Car Shootout back with $200,000
Feb.03
Cincinnati, OH: As it enters it’s 4th annual event, the Ultimate 64 Shootout has earned a reputation as one of the finest and richest bracket racing events in the United States. The 4th annual Ultimate 64 Shootout will feature a new venue, as the event will be contested at Edgewater Sports Park, May 29-31. While the location has changed, the event’s basic structure remains unaltered, and the purses for the daily bracket events have been increased, making this the richest Ultimate 64 Shootout to date, with a guaranteed purse topping $200,000.
The $50,000-to-win main event features the same structure as the event’s first three seasons, with a 64-car pre-entered field that is already sold out (previous contestants have the first option to retain their entry in the field each season). As such, former $50,000 champions Steve Royalty, Rob Kropfeld, and John Cook, Jr. will be back to try to score repeat titles. Th e event also features a 64-car ultimate No Box shootout, which does still have entries available. This event is similar in structure to the main event, featuring 64 No Box competitors with a $500 entry fee. The winner of the shootout will take home $10,000, with the runner-up earning $4,000, and payback to the 1/8th finalists.
In addition to the shootout events, the Ultimate 64 Shootout will host the richest daily events in it’s history. These events are open to all competitors (no pre-entry necessary). The Box Class will be contested Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a daily winners purse of $10,000. Runner-Ups will receive $2,000 and the race pays all the way back to 1/32 finalists (assuming the event goes 9 rounds, 1/16 finalists if less). Entry fee is just $100 each day, with 1st round buy backs only on Friday & Saturday (1st or 2nd on Sunday) at $75, and no buy backs with over 275 entries.
The daily No Box events are also richer than any previous Ultimate 64 Shootouts, boasting a $2,500 winners purse each day. These events pay back to the 1/8 finalists, and weekend entry is just $150. Like the Box class, No Box will have 1st round only buy backs Friday and Saturday (1st or 2nd on Sunday) for $30.
The event will also host a pair of 32-car shootouts for Box racers ($250 entry, $5,000-to-win), and a 32-car Door car only shootout that follows the same format.
I n addition to the hundreds of thousands of dollars available in the myriad of events on the race track, the Ultimate 64 Shootout will continue it’s tradition of fun events away from the racing surface. Racers will once again be invited to attend the annual golf tournament that kicks the weekend off Thursday afternoon, and the Ultimate 64 Texas Hold ‘Em tournament Thursday night. Instant Karma Racing will sponsor the Saturday night racers party, featuring live entertainment from 32 Below.
The traditional ultimate Frisbee toss will once again take place at the Ultimate 64 Shootout, guaranteeing one lucky fun $500 when their driver wins the Ultimate 64 Shootout Main Event.
For more information on the 4th annual Ultimate 64 Shootout at Edgewater Sports Park, visit www.Ultimate64Shootout.com or www.USADragRacingChat.com, or contact promoters Kelly Estes (513-267-0322) Randy Helton (513-464-2253).
Speedtech Nitrous to Debut onsite Sales
Feb.03
Continuing their trend of innovation and forward-thinking, SPEEDTECH Innovative Nitrous Systems recently made public their plan to provide on-site sales and service for their customers at a host of professional drag racing events in 2009, starting with the upcoming National Guard American Drag Racing League Dragpalooza V event at Houston Raceway Park near Baytown, Texas on March 5th and 6th.
After six months of planning, building and preparation, the much-talked about SPEEDTECH Service Center is nearing completion. The final step in the process will be to apply a vinyl wrap to the Chevrolet Van and 24-foot enclosed trailer, which will be applied at the SPEEDTECH facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama by the renowned vinyl experts at Fine Line Graphics.
A presence on the ADRL manufacturer’s midway has become much sought after in the last year, and SPEEDTECH Nitrous will join a host of other quality manufacturers and service providers in their newest endeavor.
Davis says the interior layout of the trailer calls mostly for storage space for inventory, including burst panels, nitrous bottles, various other replacement parts and even complete systems for racers or enthusiasts looking to take their performance to the next level.
Dave Hance..World's Fastest Street Car?
Feb.03
Dave Hance, founder of Shakedown at E’town, shattered both ends of the quarter mile Drag Radial World Record this past weekend at Bradenton Motorsports Park, Bradenton, Florida while competing at the U.S. Street Nationals. On two separate passes Dave ran the record setting performances, a 6.93 e.t. and a 223.07 mph blast, in his 1993 Stock Suspension Ford Mustang on DOT radial tires without wheelie bars.
After a mishap at the Shakedown at E’town, the car was repaired in three weeks. Then the intense testing began. In a few short months, he completely turned it all around.
During testing at the U.S. Street Nationals, Dave ran 7.10 @ 221.16; 7.05 @ 223.07; 7.04 @ 219.60; and 6.93 @ 207.66 (hurt engine). On the record 223 pass, he pedaled the car several times during the run as it got into a little tire shake about 40 feet out and made a move to the left. He was driving the car all the way down the track trying to keep it in the groove. The 1/8 mile was 4.70 @ 160.
New 70 Camaro Promod from Duncan RC
Jan.28
 Canton, Il Chris Duncan Race Cars will be debuting the 70.5 Camaro body this weekend at the World Drag Expo held in Chicago, Il. For more information regarding the World Drag Expo, please visit World Drag Expo.
Chris Duncan Race Cars provided a light weight chassis with multiple titanium components to match the ultra light weight body of the 70.5 Camaro. The whole body weighs just 58 pounds painted. The car will be powered a Brad 6 Motor with a DMPE M5 Blower. As in previous years Hossler Duncan racing will be using a LencoDrive converter to get the power to the ground The new 70.5 Camaro will campaigned by Hossler Duncan Racing in the 2009 season. I
f you are unable to make it to Chicago this weekend, you will also be able to see the car at the Super Chevy Series running in Nitro Coupe. Also in 2009 the car will run ADRL Pro Extreme, NMCA Pro Street, and IHRA Pro Modified.
If you would like to see more pictures of the car you can find them at Chris Duncan Race Cars At the last race of 2008 Chris Duncan Race Cars put a converter powered pro modified into the 3 second zone with a roots blower, running a 3.980 at 187 MPH. Chris Duncan Race Cars is ready to take orders for more 70.5 Camaro's, as well as any other of your drag racing needs.
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