VOLUME XXI,  NUMBER 4 - APRIL,  2019

Burk Blasts again

He may not write as often as he used to, but the Burkster still keeps his eye on the drag racing world when he’s not out walking Ace, the Blue Tick Coonhound. See what he’s thinking about this time at here.  (Axel Gillespie photo)   [04/16/19]

UNFC and WFA celebrate Tucson Reunion

Canadian drivers Ryan Hodgson (far lane) and Tim Boychuk at Tucson.  (Jim Kelso photo)

 

The United Nitro Funny Cars and the Western Fuel Altereds headed the show for the Tucson Dragway Reunion on April 12-13. Cold weather kept the Arizona fans bundled up in coats, but Saturday saw the action heat up on track. See all the results at here.    [04/16/19]

‘Angry Bee’ OK’d for NHRA competition

The drag-oriented, street-legal 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is now NHRA approved. The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 was recently given the green light to be modified for competition in NHRA Stock and Super Stock Sportsman class competition for the 2019 season.

 

The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the 392 HEMI® V-8 engine that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. With a quarter-mile elapsed time (E.T.) of 11.70 seconds at 115 miles per hour (mph), the showroom-stock Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available.

 

The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 can be modified for competition in NHRA according to Stock and Super Stock class rules. The vehicle will feature a class weight break of 8.72 and carry a minimum weight of 3,400 lbs. Contestants intending to compete at an NHRA event must meet any and all rules and regulations for the category they intend to enter.

 

A new “Angry Bee” interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo marks the vehicle’s front fenders, instrument panel, headlamps, instrument gauge cluster startup splash screen and key fob. The street-to-strip muscle car is beginning to arrive in FCA US dealerships.

 

Owners of the new cars will receive a complimentary one-year membership in the NHRA and the NMCA for the 2019 season, courtesy of Dodge.  [04/16/19]

Beckman salutes Houston hospital

Jack Beckman’s Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car carried a special wrap at the Houston SpringNationals. The team was named Best Appearing Car of the Event. (Ron Lewis photo)

 

Despite the team’s early exit in round one, they were still able to count the weekend as a win thanks to Doug Chandler, husband of the late Terry Chandler, who elected to banner MD Anderson Cancer Center on the side of Beckman’s Hellcat in honor of his wife. Before Sunday’s elimination rounds got underway, Beckman joined Chandler family representative Judy Pittman on-stage during NHRA’s pre-race ceremony where the duo presented a $100,000 donation check to Bobby Dean, Executive Director of Philanthropic Resources for MD Anderson, on behalf of Doug Chandler and his TLC Foundation.     [04/16/19]

Tyler finally gets Gateway Bracket Series win

Clay Tyler of Bethalto, IL, has worked on his heavily modified 1961 Corvair wagon for two years and Saturday, April 13, it finally paid off with a victory in the Pro class at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, IL. Tyler defeated Ron Hendrixson of St. Louis in the final round of eliminations during the Carl’s 4WD and Performance Bracket Series, turning in a 7.703/60.81 to Hendrixson’s 5.764/111.60.

Earlier in the day, Tyler (near lane) defeated Paul Mitchell’s 1964 Dodge Dart during semi-final round eliminations.  (John Bisci photo)

 

Other Saturday finals were:

Super Pro: Dennis Pearson, St. Peters MO, ’98 Camaro, 6.815, 100.88 def. C. Jeremy McKague, Chamois MO, ’69 Nova, 6.527, 101.41

 

Sportsman: Aaron Hagen, Fenton MO, ’99 Formula, 12.463, 109.21 def. Paul Lewis, St. Louis, ’04 Pontiac, 12.863, 107.87

 

Motorcycle: Yan Levit, St. Peters MO, ’17 Suzuki, 8.729, 154.69 def. Mark Abrahms, Bethalto IL, ’80 Kawasaki, 8.907, 143.16

 

Trophy: Michael Abbott, Jeffreyville IL, ’77 Nova, 16.625, 82.63 def. Amando Haberberger, Beaufort MO, ’72 Demon, 12.724, 106.18

Noah Taylor scored twice, taking the Jr. Dragster Thunder win and Jr. Dragster Run-off competition.  (John Bisci photo)

 

Jr. Dragster Thunder: Noah Taylor, St. Louis, 11.627, 50.78 def. Brand Bryant, Imperial MO, 9.034, 71.70

 

Jr. Dragster Lightning: Jake Metternich, E. Peoria IL, 7.988, 80.97 def. Sam Stewart, Washington MO, 7.897, 82.78

 

Jr. Runoff: Noah Taylor, 11.670, 50.93 def. Jake Metternich, 8.036, 80.28

 

Friday winners were Chad Barton (Outlaw); Joe Holt (Street Car N/T); Matt Schmidt (Stick Shift N/T); Kevin Prior (6.0 Index); Danny Rtulowski (&.0); Shannon Micheletto (Dragster 5.70); Mark Abrams (Crazy 8’s MX); Brandon Childress (9.50 Index MX) and Lilly Kinne (Jr. Dragster Index Madness).  [04/16/19]

UTI becomes official technical school of NHRA

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), the nation’s leading provider of technical training for transportation technicians, welding technology and CNC machining programs, has been named an official sponsor of NHRA.

 

Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, UTI will also be partnered with the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program, which offers the only full-time S.T.E.M. based educational program in all of motorsports. Held in conjunction with fifteen NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events, YES provides participating youth free admission to each race and makes students aware of the myriad of career opportunities that drag racing offers related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

 

“There’s huge demand for skilled technicians, and our partnership with NHRA is a great opportunity to make people who are passionate about cars and motorsports aware of the high-tech, well-paying jobs and careers in the industry,” said John Dodson, UTI Vice President of Business Alliances and NASCAR. “These jobs require sophisticated skills and training that’s grounded in S.T.E.M. education, which is why we’re so excited to help support NHRA and the YES program.”   [04/16/19]

New Product of the Day

 

Heat and Sound Suppressor from Thermo-Tec

Thermo-Tec has developed the Suppressor sound and heat control mat. The combination of a polyethylene inner film and foil surface provides direct protection from radiant heat up to 2,000 degrees and direct temperatures up to 300 degrees. It also reduces in-cab noise. Great for areas like firewalls, floorboards and doors, the Suppressor features a high-temperature adhesive backing, and is easy to trim and fit any floorboard. Kits include two 12-by-12-inch pieces, one 24”x36” piece, or a 36”x60” piece, ready to cut and fit any application.    [04/16/19]

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