VOLUME XXI,  NUMBER 1 - JANUARY,  2019

Nitro teams gets some testing done at Phoenix

Clay Millican heads down the track with new tuner Mike Kloeber and crew. (Ron Lewis photo)

 

Some of the NHRA nitro teams took Jan. 30-Feb. 2 to get in some testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.

 

TOP FUEL

Steve Torrence - 3.689, 328.78

Brittany Force – 3.7, 321.27

Billy Torrence - 3.731, 325.14

Jordan Vandergriff - 3.738, 325.85

Mike Salinas - 3.747, 296.24

Antron Brown - 3.769, 293.73

Doug Kalitta - 3.78, 289.07

Richie Crampton - 3.78, 275

Clay Millican - 3.81, 296.44

Scott Palmer - 3.921, 242.50

Greg Carrillo - 5.057, 142.94

Jim Maroney - 10.972, 46.22

Doug Kalitta’s Mac Tools dragster has a new look to start the year.  (Ron Lewis photo)

As does Antron Brown’s Matco-backed entry.  (Brad Baker photo)

Advance Auto Parts moves to Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster this year.    (Ron Lewis photo)

Robert Hight led the Funny Cars.   (Ron Lewis photo)

J.R. Todd was right behind.   (Brad Baker photo)

Bob Tasca’s new 2019 Mustang. (Ron Lewis photo)

 

FUNNY CAR

Robert Hight - 3.863, 326.87

J.R. Todd - 3.868, 324.36

John Force – 3.894, 331.61

Shawn Langdon - 3.905, 327.35

Matt Hagan - 3.959, 319.22

Bob Tasca III - 3.972, 310.20

Jonnie Lindberg – 3.99, 309.56

Chad Green - 4.090, 252.80

Cruz Pedregon - 4.377, 200.11

Tim Wilkerson - 4.469, 184.02

Angelle Sampey will be riding a Harley for the Screamin’ Eagle PSM team to start the season.  (Ron Lewis photo)

 

The Agent hears that Austin Prock is testing at Phoenix in a JFR Top Fuel dragster.

 

The NHRA season begins this week with the Winternationals at Pomona, CA. Pro Stock cars and Top Fuel Harleys will be competing at this event. [02/04/19]

Connolly moves to KB Racing

Pro Stock veteran tuner and driver Dave Connolly will join the Ken Black Pro Stock team this season. Connolly tuned Tanner Gray to the 2018 series championship.

 

Connolly will join crew chief Rob Downing on the Summit Racing-sponsored Camaros of Greg Anderson and Jason Line, as well as the cars campaigned by 2017 Pro Stock champion Bo Butner, Deric Kramer and Fernando Cuadra.  (file photo)  [02/04/19]

‘They’ve got the meats’ for Atlanta NHRA event

Arby’s will be the title sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race at Atlanta Dragway. The 39th annual Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals takes place May 3-5.

 

Founded in 1964, Arby’s is headquartered in Atlanta and is the second-largest sandwich brand in the world. Arby’s has more than 3,300 restaurants in seven countries and is part of Inspire Brands, a multi-brand company that includes a portfolio of more than 8,300 restaurants.   [02/04/19]

Cromwell added to NHRA board of directors

NHRA president Glen Cromwell has been elected to the NHRA Board of Directors.

 

Cromwell joined NHRA in 1997 as a division director. He rose through the ranks and became president at the start of 2018. Prior to joining NHRA, Cromwell served in a variety of capacities with Lombard, Illinois-based FELD Motorsports.

 

Cromwell joins chairman of board Dallas Gardner and other board members Michael Cohen, Ed Desser, and Peter Clifford. And, of course, board members are compensated for their time.  (NHRA photo)    [02/04/19]

New Product of the Day

 

Hooker BlackHeart Mustang Coyote Swap Long Tube Headers

Hooker BlackHeart Mustang Swap Long Tube Headers were developed specifically for Coyote-powered 1996-2004 Ford Mustangs equipped with stock, Maximum Motorsports, AJE, or Team Motorsports engine K-members. They're a perfect fit for Blackheart engine swap brackets. Manufactured from 18-gauge mandrel-bent 304 stainless steel and feature 1-3/4-inch primary tubes with long-transition 3-inch collectors for increased exhaust velocity and maximum flow. Ideal for NMRA Coyote Stock class drag racing, these long tube Headers are 100% hand-welded and provide factory-like fitment with stock clutch cables and steering shafts. When installed with Hooker Blackheart engine mounting brackets and transmission crossmembers, they're bolt-in compatible with several different transmissions – T45s, TKO 500/600s, T56 Magnums, MT82s, Powerglides, 4R70Ws, and 6R80s. They feature oxygen-sensor bungs in each collector, 3/8-inch flanges for extra strength and sealing, and advanced tube geometry for optimum clearance.  [02/04/19]

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