Head remains in DeJoria’s car for Topeka

The Tequila Patrón Funny Car team will compete at this weekend’s NHRA Heartland Nationals with fill-in driver Chad Head behind the wheel of Alexis DeJoria’s Toyota Camry.

 

Head, who was appointed the role of interim driver by DeJoria just prior to the Four-Wide Nationals, will continue to work with co-crew chiefs Nicky Boninfante and Tommy DeLago on building upon the team’s on-track performance in her absence.

 

No date has been set for DeJoria to return to the driver’s seat. (photo courtesy Alexis DeJoria Racing)  [05/19/17]

The movie franchise that just keeps on going

Hey, it’s Friday and time to start thinking even more about fast cars. Here’s a look at a trailer for “The Fate of the Furious” movie. An extended director’s cut will be released on digital HD on June 27 and on Blu-Ray™ and DVD on July 11.

 

The movie stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron. [05/19/17]

New Product of the Day

 

DynaPro Front Drag Race Brake Kits from Wilwood

Wilwood’s most popular front brake kits for high-MPH, doorslammer drag cars are now available with full-floating dynamic mount lightweight steel rotors. A dynamic mount rotor allows controlled movement (float) at the rotor mount points, eliminating thermally induced stress and subsequent rotor distortion (warpage). These benefits, coupled with a controlled knock-back release of the brake pads, extend component life and reduce speed-robbing drag down the track. Eight new front drag race brake kits are now available for the most popular spindles.  [05/19/17]

Aeromotive hosts open house to celebrate 23rd anniversary

Top Image: Front row, left to right: City of Lenexa Mayor Michael Boehm, Kansas State Representative Linda Gallagher, Johnson County Commissioner, Michael Ashcraft, Aeromotive Founder and President Steve Matusek, State of Kansas Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Jeff Colyer, Kansas State Representative Tom Cox and Kansas State Senator, Dinah H. Sykes; Back Row: Hot Rodders of Tomorrow teams.  (photos courtesy Aeromotive Inc.)

 

Aeromotive, manufacturer of high performance fuel delivery systems and components for the automotive, marine and powersports aftermarket, celebrated the company’s 23rd anniversary last Saturday with an open house, car show, cruise-in and the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Qualifier. The event was attended by a number of state and city dignitaries, local automotive enthusiasts, area businesses, car clubs and media at the company’s headquarters in Lenexa, KS.

 

The open house launched the first-ever Aeromotive sponsored Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Qualifier featuring twelve teams from Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas. Seven teams qualified for the National Dual Championship playoffs from this event:

 

1. Tulsa Tech Center #1, Broken Arrow, OK – Time: 19:28

2. Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center, Choctow, OK, Team #1 –  Time: 19:51

3. Tulsa Tech Center, Tulsa, OK Team #3 – Time: 25:22

4. Pontotoc Tech Center #1, Ada, OK –  Time: 29:28

5. Hereford High School #1, Hereford, TX – Time: 30:17

6. Hereford High School #2 –  Time: 30:40

7. Tulsa Tech Center # 2, Broken Arrow, OK –  Time: 32:20

 

Only eight teams from this year's 15 scheduled events will proceed to the National Dual Championship to participate for the title and school scholarship funds at the 2017 SEMA and PRI Shows. Currently in the playoff standings, two teams from the Aeromotive Qualifier are in the top eight.  [05/19/17]

New track opens in Idaho

The Sage Raceway starting line under construction in April. (photo courtesy Sage Raceway)

 

A new eighth-mile track opened last week near Idaho Falls, Idaho, the Agent is informed. Sage Raceway is owned and operated by Terry Ray. The track address is 10556 W. 113 N, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. Phone 208-745-7432.

 

Racers made laps last weekend but the Grand Opening will be May 26-28 with Ed Jones and his wheelstander, a band and more.  [05/19/17]

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The Tequila Patrón Funny Car team will compete at this weekend’s NHRA Heartland Nationals with fill-in driver Chad Head behind the wheel of Alexis DeJoria’s Toyota Camry.

 

Head, who was appointed the role of interim driver by DeJoria just prior to the Four-Wide Nationals, will continue to work with co-crew chiefs Nicky Boninfante and Tommy DeLago on building upon the team’s on-track performance in her absence.

 

No date has been set for DeJoria to return to the driver’s seat. (photo courtesy Alexis DeJoria Racing)  [05/19/17]

Hey, it’s Friday and time to start thinking even more about fast cars. Here’s a look at a trailer for “The Fate of the Furious” movie. An extended director’s cut will be released on digital HD on June 27 and on Blu-Ray™ and DVD on July 11.

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Hey, it’s Friday and time to start thinking even more about fast cars. Here’s a look at a trailer for “The Fate of the Furious” movie. An extended director’s cut will be released on digital HD on June 27 and on Blu-Ray™ and DVD on July 11.

 

The movie stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron. [05/19/17]