VOLUME XXI,  NUMBER 2 - FEBRUARY,  2019

Wondering and more about the new season

Find out what's on Burk's mind in the new Burk's Blast here.    [02/15/19]

It’s official: Firebird Raceway is ‘National Historic Place’

Jeff Arend (far lane) and Dan Horan at last year’s Nightfire Nationals.  (Brian Losness photo)

 

Firebird Raceway near Boise, ID, has just been placed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.

 

The New family established the drag strip in 1968 and has owned and operated it for the last 51 years. While a couple of other racetracks are listed in the NRHP, Firebird is the first drag racing strip in the United States to achieve the honor.

 

In other Firebird news, the Discovery Channel’s No Prep Kings will be at the track on July 12-13. Guess that will be historic too.   [02/14/19]

Sportsman racers get Winternationals wins

The sportsman classes finished on Monday, Feb. 11, under Pomona sunshine.

Top Alcohol Dragster: Shawn Cowie (shown), 5.156, 279.73 def. Matt Sackman, 5.299, 276.18. (Ron Lewis photo) [02/14/19]

Top Alcohol Funny Car: Brian Hough (shown), Chevy Camaro, 5.412, 269.56 def. Doug Gordon, Camaro, 5.498, 273.22.   (Ron Lewis photo)

Competition Eliminator: Scott McClay (shown), Dragster, 7.251, 179.06 def. Doug Lambeck, Sunfire, 8.449, 157.83. (Bob Johnson photo)

 

Super Stock: Ryan McClanahan, Chevy Cobalt, 8.414, 157.03 def. Rick McKinney, Olds Cutlass, 10.597, 122.81.

 

Stock Eliminator: Doug Gibson, Chevy Camaro, 10.702, 113.32 def. Duane Dickens, Chevy Nova, 11.525, 112.09.

 

Super Comp: Kevin Wright, Dragster, 8.908, 175.14 def. Val Torres Jr., Dragster, 8.916, 166.91.

 

Super Gas: Pete Zak, '27-T Ford, 10.732, 107.74 def. Evan Kowalski, Chevy Corvette, Foul - Red Light.

 

Top Dragster: John Taylor Jr., Dragster, 7.105, 191.24 def. Zach Sackman, Dragster, 6.256, 221.85.

 

Top Sportsman: Bart Smith, Chevy Monte Carlo, 6.976, 194.83 def. Mike Ferderer, Pontiac Grand Am, 7.061, 194.83.  [02/14/19]

Douthit Motorsports looking for second jet car driver

The Agent hears that Smokey Joe Douthit is home recuperating from successful open heart surgery and Douthit Motorsports is looking for a second driver for their jet cars for this season and beyond. [02/14/19]

Larry Dixon joins ‘Grudge Race’ production

Former Top Fuel racer Larry Dixon has signed on as co-host, executive producer and technical advisor of the Grudge Race television program. The program will begin its third season on NBCSN this coming fall.

 

The program, produced by Pullin Media Group, will film at select NMCA events this year. Stephen Pullin’s company also produced PINKS and PINKS ALL OUT.  [02/14/19]

VP Fuels expands to Tennessee thanks to state’s favorable atmosphere

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., has acquired a new property and facility in Huntingdon, TN, citing a favorable atmosphere for business growth and development in the state.

 

“VP was founded over forty years ago in San Antonio,” said Alan Cerwick, President and CEO of VP Racing Fuels. “As the company has continued a consistent and remarkable growth, we have acquired additional properties in Texas, plus have facilities in Indiana and Delaware. We evaluated all of these locations, ultimately hoping to expand in Texas, but unfortunately, acquiring the approvals to fully develop the Texas sites has been too challenging. On the flip side, Tennessee is clearly open for business, and their desire to attract and partner with companies wanting to grow is a perfect fit for VP.”

 

Currently, VP operates a 37-acre facility just south of San Antonio in Elmendorf, Bexar County, Texas. Blending, packaging, storage, and distribution for the company are done primarily at the Texas facility which employs nearly 100 people. The new Tennessee facility includes nearly 160,000 square feet on 57 acres and will also be used for manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution, expanding as the company grows. These plans will require VP to make considerable investments in new equipment, including packaging equipment and an expanded fuel tank farm. For that, VP has already begun additional investment in the Huntingdon area community, engaging local architects, engineers, and other contractors.

 

“Tennessee is located in the eastern United States and from a logistical standpoint supports VP’s rapid expansion. This location appears to provide precisely what VP needs not just to manage what we have been doing but set the foundation for the significant domestic and global growth we project for the future.” Cerwick continued, “Just how much of the San Antonio plant’s production is moved to the Tennessee location is yet to be determined.” [02/14/19]

New Product of the Day

 

Mr. Gasket Big Block Mopar Electric Water Pumps

Mr. Gasket’s new electric Mopar water pumps  are a great way to free up horsepower and add consistent cooling to high performance engines. They eliminate the parasitic horsepower losses found in traditional mechanical water pumps. These pumps are designed to fit into a stock cast iron or aluminum water pump housing. They are compatible with all B and RB engines from 361-440 cubic inches including 426 Hemis. The black die-cast main body features a billet aluminum impeller and a black powder coated motor cover for great looks. The water pump comes with a mounting gasket, four mounting bolts, and a wiring pigtail. [02/14/19]

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