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So, they had 17 TF Dragsters, 19 TF F/Cars, & 20 Pro Stock cars show up - and they are cutting the Pro Stock class??? Amazing.
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Nothing like getting more for your money ... this is BS.
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The Enders sisters at the NHRA banquet
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Some NHRA stars at Formal champ Chuck Liddell working out.
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Can you spot...Erica & Courtney Enders...Fast Jack Beckman...Alex Laughlin...Amanda Busick Jonnie Lindberg...Scotty Pollacheck. Dave 67 Nova Boy |
From burning pallets to racing...Lucas Oil Jet dragsters
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Bo Butner is staying put in prostock for 2019
Surprise surprise Past champion Bo Butner returns to NHRA Pro Stock class for 2019
Bo Butner is returning to the NHRA Pro Stock class in 2019. NHRA's move to 18-race season in the class is part of the decision NOVEMBER 29, 2018 Bo Butner is staying put after all. Butner, the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock world champion, earlier announced that he was shifting gears and stepping back from the class. However, the NHRA's decision to trim the 2019 Pro Stock schedule from 24 to 18 races changed Butner's mind. With the support of his family, Butner, 44, will remain committed to competing in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in his Cobra Jet Mustang. "I'm a glutton for punishment," Butner said. When rumblings of 18 races rather than the full 24 for Pro Stock began to surface, it was Butner's mother, Dottie, who began to question the decision to leave the professional-level naturally aspirated factory hot rods behind. Bo ButnerNHRA NHRA DRIVER BO BUTNER JOINING PRO STOCK EXODUSThe lure of three other drag-racing classes has intrigued reigning NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner.The one-time Competition Eliminator champion and multi-time division champion officially announced ... "She shocked me and said that maybe we should keep doing this, and I told her I thought it was time to move on; we'd already been successful with the best team out there," said Butner. "But I did say I'd think about it." Butner went home after the last race of the 2018 season and discussed the idea with his son, JB Butner, the general sales manager of Jim Butner Auto Group in Clarksville, Indiana. JB and his wife, Elizabeth, are expecting a baby in April 2019 -- Butner's first grandchild and one of the leading factors in his initial decision to scale back from a 24-race commitment. "JB runs the dealership, so it was important to make sure he was on board with it. And of course, when his baby is born in April, I want to be there for that, even if I have to miss a race," said Butner. True to their roots, Butner's fiancée, Randi Lyn Shipp, will continue to race Stock Eliminator at the national event level, and Butner's participation in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown will take shape as the year goes on. "The Factory Stock Showdown is a great deal, and I'm looking forward to racing in it. If we have a shot to win that championship, of course we'll take it," said Butner, who has earned multiple division championships and the 2006 Competition Eliminator world title in addition to his Pro Stock championship. Chevrolet claims NHRA Manufacturers Cup for record 23rd timeNHRA CHEVROLET CLAIMS NHRA MANUFACTURERS CUP FOR RECORD 23RD TIMETanner Gray's NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock class championship in a Chevrolet Camaro SS at Pomona, California, put the icing on the cake for manufacturer Chevrolet, which successfully defended ... When Butner initially decided to detour from Pro Stock, he said that he would only ever return with KB Racing. He's holding true to his word. "It tore at my heart to think about something happening to this class or it going away, and that's another reason I wanted to come back. So we sat down and talked with KB Racing on Sunday afternoon in Pomona," said Butner, who has claimed a total of seven Pro Stock wins with the esteemed group since launching his Pro Stock career in Gainesville, Florida, in 2015. "They were supportive, and Ken and Judy Black said that any time I ever wanted to come back, I'm welcome. We're all like a big family." Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro driver Greg Anderson, who put KB Racing together with team owner Ken Black in 2002, was elated to learn of Butner's planned return. "We're excited," said Anderson. "Bo is like family to us, and we've had a great run together the last few years. We've had a lot of fun, and he's a heck of a racer. We hated to see Bo leave the class, and it's great to see him come back -- not just for KB Racing, but for Pro Stock." Butner will likely remain in the same KB Racing-owned Jerry Haas-built Chevrolet Camaro that he drove last season, and the calls on his car will be made by his crew chief Darrell Herron, along with KB Racing's Tim Freeman. Tyler Hogan, of Hogan's Manifolds, will return, as will Jack Line (Team Summit driver Jason Line's son), as school permits. "I think everything is going in the right direction with this team. Everyone at KB Racing is pumped up and working hard," said Butner. "I'm excited to get back to it." |
Brian Lohnes joing Fox as lead announcer...Is Tony Pedregon is leaving!
FOX Sports and NHRA have announced the release of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Most notably, the 2019 schedule includes additional live coverage on the FOX broadcast network for the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston. The schedule is once again highlighted by live FOX broadcast network coverage of the “Western Swing” (Denver, Sonoma and Seattle) and the iconic U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis on Labor Day.
Joining the NHRA on FOX broadcast team as lead announcer for all 24 NHRA events will be Brian Lohnes, a seasoned NHRA announcer who has served as a contributor over the past three seasons in various capacities. This will be Lohnes’ first year to join the team full-time. “We’re excited to have Brian Lohnes in this role to help lead the broadcast team into the future,” said Ken Adelson, NHRA chief content officer and executive producer. “Brian has worked at virtually every level of drag racing and has been a valuable member of the NHRA on Fox broadcasts for our first three seasons. We look forward to what Brian can bring to our fans as we continue to grow the fastest, most explosive sport in the world.” “This is as humbling a professional moment as I’ll ever experience in my life. I have drag racing in my heart and have since I was a little kid,” said Lohnes. “We’re going to have fun and I know the audience will have fun with us.” |
Leah Pritchett takes a walk around the winning Mopar
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YEP, the dawn of the new "Pro Stock." I heard a rumor that Professor Benny was updating his COPO to maybe run that Class. I need to get his autograph before he gets even more famous.
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Sammy,
We will get Benny's auto when we all go out for Xmas dinner next week when he signs the bill!! HA!!! Dave 67 Nova Boy |
Steve Matusek to drive a Mustang for Elite Motorsports
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NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod racer Steve Matusek wasn’t sure what he was going to do after teammate Danny Rowe decided to step away from the sport for 2019. He found his answer in Elite Motorsports, which is making a large leap into Pro Mod, adding Matusek and Elite client Alex Laughlin to their effort for Erica Enders, giving the team three Pro Mod entries in the 2019 campaign. Matusek, the veteran standout will drive a twin-turbo Ford Mustang from Jerry Bickel Race Cars with Elite, returning to his roots as a Ford racer. “My dad worked at a Ford dealership, my dad ran Fords so those are my roots,” he said. “I loved how you had got be innovative to make their power plants work. So coming full-circle to that, it’s really fulfilling for me; it gets back to my roots.” Elite Motorsports initially dipped their toes into Pro Mod this year with Enders, and the Pro Stock stalwarts made considerable progress as the season progressed. All three of the Elite Pro Mod entries will run the full, 12-event schedule in 2019, as Laughlin makes his debut in the category, making Matusek the veteran of the group. Matusek made his NHRA Pro Mod debut in 2011, taking his initial career win in 2017. In a highly competitive category, he has four top-10 season finishes. When Rowe disbanded his team, Matusek believed he wouldn’t be able to compete in 2019, but his connection to Elite Motorsports owner Richard Freeman, on a business level, helped make Matusek change his mind. The driver is the owner of Aeromotive, a company producing fuel systems, accessories and electronics that he started in 1994. Of his time with Danny Rowe Racing, Matusek said it was “a magical time for us and you never want to see it end. Up until Monday of this week, I was already trying to get used to not scaring myself on a weekly basis, but the way this agreement came together and starting to meet the people on the new team, starting to get an understanding what they’re doing and being innovative, that’s what I love and I hope it’s as fulfilling as the last five years have been with Danny and Val (Rowe).” Richard Freeeman and Elite Motorsports have much on their collective plate next year. In addition to their core product bringing Pro Stock Chevrolet Camaro race cars to the starting line for two-time champion Erica Enders, five-time Pro Stock titleholder Jeg Coughlin Jr and race winner Alex Laughlin, they’ll have a fourth Camaro for returnee Rodger Brogdon. For Matusek, they’re building the late-model Ford Mustang from Jerry Bickel Race Cars. “Everybody’s happy, everybody’s excited and everyone speaks highly of each other,” Matusek said of this new partnership. “That helped in some of my decision-making process. To me, the thrill of just driving a Pro Mod is over. I’m not doing this to say I drive a Pro Mod. I want to freaking win races and win a championship!” On another note... Two-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, Erica Enders announced a contract extension with Melling Performance Thursday at the PRI show. The 2019 NHRA MelloYello Drag Racing Season will mark the third season of the partnership between Elite Motorsports and Melling Performance. "We feel strongly that our association in Pro Stock has been positive in getting the word out about our Melling Performance parts, Billet Oil Pumps in Particular," boasted Melling. "Engine Parts and Racing is in the Melling DNA and we hope to be involved with NHRA and Elite in some manner for years to come." Enders will be competing full-time in the Pro Stock category as well as Pro Modified for the span of the 2019 season under the Elite umbrella lead by Richard Freeman. |
John Gaydosh's Pro Stock Camaro was shipped to Sweden last week... :(
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Spend the day at Elite Performance with Wes Buck & Richard Freeman
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Owner, Richard Freeman on what it takes to do Pro stock. Dave 67 Nova Boy |
Drag racing Sportsmen classes get no respect by the T.V. Networks. Stock, Super Stock should be fully covered. But they still love the Big Pro Classes yet. Drag racing just is not the same anymore. Seems like attendance is way down at the tracks. A real shame.
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Sneak preview of Elite Motorsports...all-access
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Little Pro mod manifold explosion while testing...get that fixed!
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Courtney Enders at Elite motorsports...little tour
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WQho will take the Pro Stock crown this year?
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What is this?
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Dave, What could NHRA possibly have thrown together, so as to try to have something compelling for the fans to get excited about (NOT!!!).
My friends at Hancock & Lane Racing (Div 6 Sportsman) recently contracted with GM to build the first eCOPO all electric Camaro drag car. This car was revealed at SEMA and will have exhibition runs at the Winternationals in two weeks. They tested last weekend at Phoenix and ran a 10.08......at not full power As a result of of building this "concept" eCOPO, Lane would up with a NEW 2018 427 COPO Camaro which he will race in Stock Eliminator (I think). Pretty sure this BLACK (painted) gas COPO spent time at Richard Freeman's Shop...but I dont know the details. If this web site had usable resizng software I would post pics.............. |
I would love to see an ECopo run in Factory stock. Can you imagine the torque that car has!
NHRA has to do something fast as the ship is sinking in prostock. They are running mountain motor prostocks at a few races this year. https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/mount...al-events-2019 Bring the scoop back!! They need to make the cars tuneable again and make them look like a real car and the driver must drive more. Richard Freeman has allot going on at his shop and all the other things that company does. Del Worsham is back at Kalitta motorsports as a tunner and co crew cheif. https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/worsh...am-partnership And...what happen here? https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/court...rce-steps-away Lots of shake ups at NHRA but, nothing that would bring more fans to the stands. Good luck with your team this year and the new Copo! Dave |
The foot...what happened?
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Testing at Wildhorse pass Motorsports park
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Erica & Courtney Enders first jr dragster
This is the one that started it all... Erica rocking that Texas hair.
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Promod testing in Denver
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Day one in Pomona...To the top!
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Fridays results at the winter Nats in Pomona
NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals - Friday qualifying results
POMONA, Calif. -- Friday's results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, first of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations. Top Fuel -- 1. Steve Torrence, 3.716 seconds, 330.07 mph; 2. Doug Kalitta, 3.716, 326.87; 3. Scott Palmer, 3.720, 328.38; 4. Mike Salinas, 3.729, 324.28; 5. Billy Torrence, 3.738, 329.99; 6. Antron Brown, 3.758, 328.22; 7. Clay Millican, 3.759, 320.43; 8. Austin Prock, 3.771, 326.63; 9. Richie Crampton, 3.789, 319.60; 10. Brittany Force, 3.849, 305.01; 11. Cameron Ferre, 4.247, 196.85; 12. Terry McMillen, 4.799, 149.91; 13. Steve Faria, 5.574, 118.60; 14. Leah Pritchett, 6.406, 96.46. Funny Car -- 1. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.871, 329.67; 2. Ron Capps, Dodge Charger, 3.915, 304.87; 3. Shawn Langdon, Toyota Camry, 3.927, 325.77; 4. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.929, 314.61; 5. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.930, 328.14; 6. J.R. Todd, Camry, 3.940, 319.98; 7. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.944, 316.52; 8. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.971, 323.19; 9. Jim Campbell, Charger, 4.024, 315.78; 10. Jack Beckman, Charger, 4.044, 253.37; 11. John Force, Camaro, 4.101, 330.23; 12. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.120, 251.95; 13. Gary Densham, Mustang, 4.241, 303.78; 14. Phil Burkart, 8.584, 79.12; 15. Frank Pedregon, Toyota Camary, 8.840, 73.65; 16. Jeff Diehl, Camry, 12.042, 80.25. Pro Stock -- 1. Erica Enders, Chevy Camaro, 6.528, 212.09; 2. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.530, 213.10; 3. Rodger Brogdon, Camaro, 6.543, 212.06; 4. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.546, 210.57; 5. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.549, 211.53; 6. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.553, 212.06; 7. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.554, 210.67; 8. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.556, 211.89; 9. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.563, 211.59; 10. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.571, 211.00; 11. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.578, 209.65; 12. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.620, 210.93; 13. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.623, 210.14; 14. Alan Prusiensky, Dodge Dart, 6.648, 208.46; 15. Jeff Isbell, Ford Mustang, 6.664, 208.33; 16. Joey Grose, Camaro, 6.685, 207.46. Not Qualified: 17. Shane Tucker, 6.715, 204.88; 18. Val Smeland, 12.089, 73.92. |
Saturday/Sunday qualifying and pairing.
Sunday's first-round pairings for eliminations for the 59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the first of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. DNQs listed below pairings.
TOP FUEL -- 1. Steve Torrence, 3.657 seconds, 331.61 mph vs. 14. Steve Faria, 5.574, 118.60; 2. Billy Torrence, 3.662, 326.79 vs. 13. Cameron Ferre, 4.247, 196.85; 3. Antron Brown, 3.696, 333.08 vs. 12. Leah Pritchett, 3.963, 214.59; 4. Brittany Force, 3.696, 325.37 vs. 11. Austin Prock, 3.767, 324.75; 5. Mike Salinas, 3.710, 331.45 vs. 10. Clay Millican, 3.759, 320.43; 6. Richie Crampton, 3.712, 327.43 vs. 9. Terry McMillen, 3.748, 326.79; 7. Doug Kalitta, 3.716, 326.87 vs.8. Scott Palmer, 3.720, 328.38. FUNNY CAR -- 1. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.871, 329.67 vs. 16. Terry Haddock, Ford Mustang, 6.926, 89.59; 2. Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.900, 330.23 vs. 15. Phil Burkart, 5.200, 149.23; 3. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.904, 327.03 vs. 14. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.120, 251.95; 4. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.909, 326.79 vs. 13. John Force, Camaro, 4.101, 330.23; 5. Ron Capps, Charger, 3.915, 304.87 vs. 12. Gary Densham, Mustang, 4.072, 310.48; 6. Shawn Langdon, Toyota Camry, 3.927, 325.77 vs. 11. Jim Campbell, Charger, 4.024, 315.78; 7. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.930, 328.14 vs. 10. Frank Pedregon, Toyota Camary, 4.012, 310.05; 8. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 3.939, 318.92 vs. 9. J.R. Todd, Camry, 3.940, 319.98. Did Not Qualify: 17. Jeff Diehl, 7.831, 84.45. PRO STOCK -- 1. Rodger Brogdon, Chevy Camaro, 6.522, 212.03 vs. 16. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.669, 209.39; 2. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.528, 212.09 vs. 15. Jeff Isbell, Ford Mustang, 6.664, 208.33; 3. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.530, 213.10 vs. 14. Alan Prusiensky, Dodge Dart, 6.648, 208.46; 4. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.546, 210.57 vs. 13. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.623, 210.14; 5. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.547, 212.33 vs. 12. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.592, 211.36; 6. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.553, 212.06 vs. 11. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.563, 211.59; 7. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.554, 210.67 vs. 10. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.560, 209.10; 8. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.555, 211.03 vs. 9. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.558, 210.50. Did Not Qualify: 17. Joey Grose, 6.685, 207.46; 18. Shane Tucker, 6.715, 204.88. |
Rain delay till Monday..here are no.# 1 runs
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Joe Castello during rain delay with Elite drivers
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Your winners at the winternats in Pomona
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POMONA, Calif. -- Doug Kalitta, Robert Hight and Bo Butner were victorious at the NHRA season opener. Kalitta took home the Top Fuel victory with a 4.014-second pass at 269.29 mph in his Mac Tools dragster, defeating defending series champion Steve Torrence in the final round Monday. The finale was postponed a day because of rain. After qualifying in the seventh position, Kalitta took down Scott Palmer, Billy Torrence and Terry McMillen on the road to victory. Hight powered to the Funny Car win with a run of 3.881 at 329.75 in his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet, taking down Jack Beckman. Hight sat atop of the category following qualifying and took down Terry Haddock, Bob Tasca III and team owner John Force en route to his 46th career win. In Pro Stock, it was a rematch of the 2018 Winternationals. Butner defended his event title against teammate Jason Line. The 2019 season continues with the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park |
Erica in the lanes...is that their mom nest to the car? Blonde hair
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