All day, George showed his abilities on the starting line while Big Red showed her stuff on the track. Elapsed times of 11.17-11.20 against a brisk head wind showed that the 406 enjoyed the cold air; between-round maintenance consisted of nothing more than cooling the engine and topping off the fuel.

In the final round, Gudat faced Consentino in the Yankee Clipper 1962 Dodge station wagon.

With both cars dialed in at 11.20 they would leave heads-up. Reaction times of .013 for George and .019 for Steve turned this into one of the most exciting pairings of the day as the cars were side by side the entire way. At the stripe George tapped the brakes and recorded a stellar 11.21 on his 11.20 dial while Steve ran out at 11.18.

Text by Charlie Morris

Rini qualified #1 with a new NMCA record of 6.18 @ 232 mph. Rini and his crew then headed to Charlotte with a fresh ATI SG4 and Outlaw converter and took his second win of the season. At the next event in Milan, MI Rini set another new record for the NMCA (6.15 @ 233 mph) and took the event win. In St Louis, Rini set another NMCA record of 234 mph, won the event and locked up the NMCA Championship.

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The car’s restoration began in September 2009 at Rod’s Custom Fabrications, LLC. The 1980 body, paint, chassis, rear and many other original components remain. While in its '80s nitro burning race trim, Hanna recorded bests of 6.13 ET and 232+ mph. Fazekas will be running a Keith Black blown alcohol combination in 2011, but has plans for a nitro burning Hemi for a future powerplant. “My goal, while rebuilding the car, was to keep it as original as possible. Modern safety regulations prompted a few changes, but it’s essentially the same car Al climbed out of, and now I’m the lucky driver that gets to strap back in,” said Fazekas. “I look forward to experiencing the wicked ride and challenges that the Funny Car pioneers, like Al, had faced.”

In addition to being The Eastern Raider’s new owner, Fazekas is also the driver. After many years as a custom car builder, race car fabricator and crew member with Hanna Motorsports Jet Cars, Rod is now following his passion by becoming a professional drag racer. Simpson Race Products, MD Race Cars, Doug Bari, S&W Race Cars, Carroll Hine & family, the Hannas and other friends and family are lending support. The team is currently booking 2011 dates; if you’re a track operator and would like more information visit www.rodseasternraiderfunnycar.com.

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In this Video Spotlight it's an appreciation of factory-supported sportsman drag racing.

This is J.C. Beattie Jr. driving the ATI Drag Pak Dodge Challenger at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ at the recent Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional.

J.C. and the Drag Pak qualified #3 at this event, running 9.899 on an 11.00 A/SA index. They're still fine-tuning the combination, so it probably has more in it. Despite the outcome of this round, J.C. and the Drag Pak have been doing well so far in 2010.

You can read more about the ATI Drag Pak HERE.

Virginia may be for lovers, but Virginia Motorsports Park will be for Grudgers on Saturday October 23rd with Grudgement Day 4. All cars and bikes are welcomed to the last major grudge event of 2010.

Classes include Quick 32 Bike ($1,000 Win, $200 Runner-Up, $50 Semis, $30 Quarters), Crazy 8s Bike (8.88 Index, $500 Win, $200 Win, $50 Semis), Crazy 8s Car (8.50 Index, $500 Win, $200 Win, $50 Semis), and grudge racing for cars and bikes. Gates open at 10:00 am, with racing at 11:00 am.

For more information visit vmpdrag.com.

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I met David Ashby at the NHRA Division 1 Bracket Finals at US13 Dragway, and he shared a story about his wife Diane Blaylock and a day at the track neither will ever forget.

Diane, a paramedic and avid motorcyclist, has been surrounded by racing and racers for years, but she hadn’t actually raced until she met David. David is dedicated to motorcycle bracket racing and has a track championship to his credit, including six wins and three Runner-Ups. He’s also won three National Dragster Challenges, and has two 2nd Place and two 3rd Place season finishes.

His bike is a ’93 Kawasaki KLR 650, single cylinder, stock frame, lowered forks, wheelie bar, air shift/clutch, a ram air box, and a custom-built body shaped and fab’d by him and with graphics by PDG Graphic Design.

So you know David is hooked on racing, and when David and Diane met, his passion was contagious and got Diane hooked, too. She entered her car in bracket races at their track and within the first month she won a Street Trophy event. However, being an avid motorcycle rider it was only fitting she try racing a bike. And then she really flipped for it…

Her first year of bike racing was going pretty well, and she racked up a few round wins. She was riding a 1990 Ninja 500cc, stock with a strut rear, K&N filters, jet kit, and air shifter. One day, Diane was trying to get a better 60-foot time, so she held too many revs, and as the photo sequence shows, the bike flew out from under her. The crash was her second on a bike, both times defeating the kill tether. On this particular crash the handle bar cut the tether in half when it hit the pavement. The bike hit so hard, it popped the tank open. The bike narrowly missed her. She was shaken up by it, but she was back the next week racing the bike…but now with a wheelie bar! David and Diane’s team name is Crashbee Racing after David’s days in motocross, and Diane has earned a place in the team. In addition to racing the bike, she still races Street classes with her 2000 Monte Carlo SS.

Says David, “Being that Diane didn’t start racing until she was in her late forties, she is doing great and loves the racing community. It is a family all its own. We've met many great people and enjoyed some wonderful times with them sharing something we love - drag racing!”

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Capitol Raceway presents the East Coast Regional Nostalgia Drags & Car Show on Sunday, October 24th, including front-engine dragsters and the nostalgia nitro funny cars Nitro Nick and U.S. Male, driven by NHRA Fuel Funny Car star Phil Burkhart, Jr. There are also three bracket classes for cars 1975 and older. Class 1 is .400 Pro Tree, no electronics; Class 2 is .500 Full Tree, no electronics; Class 3 is .500 Full Tree, electronics OK. Entry fee for any class is $60. Visit www.capitolraceway.com.

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Old Bridge Township Raceway Park has announced that their Wednesday Night Mid Week $500-To-Win Eliminator will continue.

The dates in October are the 6th, 13th and 27th. $50 green tech card, payout as follows: $500 to win, $200 to Runner-Up, $100 to each Semi-Finalist. Payouts based on 32 car minimum. One official time trial session at 6:45 p.m. sharp. First round is approximately at 7:45 p.m. Round-robin after 2nd round. The curfew for all un-muffled cars is mandatory 10 p.m. For more information, call 732-446-7800 during business hours, or visit www.racewaypark.com.

Jim Howard’s Montgomery Motorsports Park continues it’s policy of “Respect The Footbrake” with the 4th Annual Footbrake Classic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.

The weekend includes a $5,000 race each day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and a $20,000 race on Saturday. Each $5,000 race pays $5,000 Win, $750 Runner-Up, $250 Semis, $150 Quarters, and $100 Eighths, all based on 100 car minimum. Entry for any single $5K race is $100; 1st or 2nd round buybacks are $50. The $20,000 race pays $20,000 Win, $3,000 Runner-Up, $1,000 Semis, $400 Quarters, $300 Eighths, and $100 Sixteenths, all based on 100 car minimum. Entry for the $20K is $250; 1st or 2nd Round buybacks are $200. Enter the weekend (three $5Ks and the $20K) for $400.

Gates open Thursday at 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm for parking. Gates open Friday and Saturday at 8:00 am with time trials at 9:00 am. Gates open Sunday at 9:00 am, with Run For The Money at 10:30 am. For more information visit Montgomery Motorsports Park’s website at www.mmpdragracing.com.

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Ghosts, Goblins & Gearheads invade Pittsburgh Raceway Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 8th – 10th. Events include prizes for best decorated trailer and pit vehicle, trick-or-treating for the kids on Saturday night, and a costume contest for adults and kids. And lots of bracket racing.

Friday includes the Gruesome Ghouls races for Jr. Dragster, Box, and No Box classes. Jr. Dragster pays $200 Win, $100 Runner-Up, and $25 Semis. Box and No Box each pays $600 Win, $200 Runner-Up, and $75 Semis.

Saturday features the Coffin Of Cash races for Jr. Dragster, Box, and No Box classes. Jr. Dragster pays $500 Win, $100 Runner-Up, and $25 Semis. Box and No Box each pays $2,000 Win, $500 Runner-Up, $150 Semis, and $25 Round starting with 3rd Round Win.

Single-day entry fees for Jr. Dragster are $25 on Friday, $30 on Saturday, and $30 on Sunday, or buy a 3-Race Weekend Pass for $65. Single-day entry fees for Box or No Box are $45 for Friday, $65 for Saturday, and $65 for Sunday, or buy a 3-Race Weekend Pass for $100.

Gates open Friday at 4:00 pm, with a single time-trial session at 6:00 pm. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 am, with time trials at 9:00 am. Visit Pittsburgh Raceway Park on the World Wide Interweb at www.pittsburghracewaypark.com.

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Capitol Raceway presents their 2nd East Coast Truck Show and Drags on Saturday, October 9th. The festivities include bracket racing for big rigs and small rigs and a truck show for show-only vehicles.

Big rig bracket racing pays $800 Win, $400 Runner-Up, $140 Semis, and there’s round money too. Entry is $45, and buybacks are $35. Small rig bracket racing pays $500 Win, $250 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, and there’ll also be round money. Entry fee is $35, and buybacks are 25.00.

Gates open at 11:00 am, and time runs are at noon. Visit www.capitolraceway.com for more info.

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The PID-Keystone Nostalgia Nationals comes to Pittsburgh Raceway Park on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 for a day of drag racing the way it used to be. Open the everything 1979 and older, the event will feature gassers, front-engined dragsters, the Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Cars, Nostalgia Super Stock, Stock / Super Stock combo, stick shift class, and a huge photo display. In addition, car cruisers can show their cars for free and make 1/8 Mile fun runs for $25.

Gates open 8:00 am, with time trials beginning at 10:00 am. Visit Pittsburgh Raceway Park's WEBSITE for more information.

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Eddie and his "P's Express" 1965 Pontiac GTO were well-known and liked by his fellow Super Pro racers. He was always quick with a wave and a smile; he was just a real pleasant guy to race with and be around. He will be missed.

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Top Eliminator - Barry Teachey II (Beulaville, NC, .036, 6.496 on a 6.48, at 103.41 mph) defeats William Cherry Sr. (Cove City, NC, .026, 6.062 on a 6.07, 110.21 mph). Modified Eliminator - Derrik Smith (Jacksonville, NC, .072, 7.608 on a 7.60, 89.64 mph) defeats Tony Wallace (New Bern, NC, .020, 6.470 on a 6.39, 104.88 mph). Jr. Dragster - Lexi

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Dail (Jacksonville, NC, .090, 8.202 on an 8.16, 78.12 mph) defeats Megan Edwards (Jacksonville, NC, .138, 10.477 on a 10.40, 61.90 mph.

Final round results from Old Bridge Township Raceway Park’s Friday, August 27th & 28th, 2010 bracket racing:

8.50 Index – Shawn Gallagher (Mahopac NY, 1979 Mustang, .017, 8.604, 142.06 mph) defeats Brian Ferrari (New Brunswick NJ, '66 Chevy, .037, 8.666, 155.65

ESTA Safety Park (Cicero, NY) will host their 50th Anniversary Celebration event on September 12th, 2010 along with The New York State Championship / National Dragster Challenge Race, which will award top payouts and Wally trophies to the winners.

Non Wally class winners will have Christmas Tree-type trophies awarded. In addition there will be a special Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster exhibition between Jim Didio’s “Nitrodiction” and Skip Halgren’s “Mr. Boston” Top Fuel cars.

For more information, log onto ESTA Safety Park's website at www.estadrags.com.

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ATI racer Chris Rini proved how dominant he is at the recent NMCA Muscle Car Nationals in Milan, MI. His first pass off the trailer qualified him in the #1 position with a 6.16 @ 231 mph to beat his previous NMCA record pass. Rini's ATI SG4 and Outlaw converter-equipped 2007 Dodge Stratus then plowed through the Pro Street field setting a new mph record of 233 in the second round and putting him in the final round. There he took down his record qualifying run with an even quicker 6.15 @ 231mph. Rini now has back-to-back NMCA wins and is going to be hard to catch in the points battle for the championship in the final race in St Louis.

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The North East Nostalgia Drag Racing Association (NENDRA) visits Lebanon Valley Dragway on Saturday September 11th. Any American-made vehicle from 1961 to 1974 is welcomed. All cars must run between 8.50 and 12.50. Racing is dial-your-own with a breakout rule in effect. A Pro .500 tree means fewer red lights.

NENDRA is now in their 3rd year of organized racing and in that time they’ve grown from 6 events in 2008 to 15 in the 2010 racing season. Their rules and membership package is online and available for download at www.nendra.com. For more information about Lebanon Valley, visit www.dragway.com.

Skyview Drags (Tioga Center, NY) presents their Inaugural No Box Shootout on Saturday, September 11th, 2010. The Shootout pays $5,000 Win, $2,000 Runner-Up, $1,000 Semis, and $250 Quarters. Entry fee is $100, 1st & 2nd Round buybacks are $50.

Gates open at 9:00 am, with two sessions of time trials at 11:00 am. For more information visit www.skyviewdrags.com.

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P.C. Richard & Son is making it as easy as possible to get people to come out and enjoy a FREE day of drag racing, most of which will be dial-in racing like we do.

The event is the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ, September 11th - 12th, 2010. The deal is FREE entry for an entire car load. You just cannot beat this.

Go to any P.C. Richard & Son location (find one HERE) and get the ticket pictured above for FREE ENTRY to see Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, and the dial-in or index classes where you can give play-by-play descriptions to your friends and neighbors so they'll know what they'll be seeing when they come out to watch you race. You can even place a ticket in your neighbor's mailbox with a complimentary note from you. What a great way to get more people involved in our sport. Who knows, maybe they'll like it so much that they'll bring their own car and try Street ET or Trophy. We need new people in our sport, and this can certainly help.

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Winning drag racers routinely screen their race cars; after each race, they’ll check the tires and brakes and inspect the fuel and oil filters for any hidden issues. These screenings can uncover potential problems. In the same way, a health screening will help identify problems that can keep your body from running perfectly. GET SCREENED AMERICA will be offering FREE Health Screening on the Nitro Alley Midway at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana September 1st – 6th and zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, NC September 16th -19th.

Health screening can identify health conditions and diseases that don’t show any symptoms; getting screened can ultimately save your life. Go to the GET SCREENED AMERICA pavilion on the midway and get checked for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It’s never too late to get screened; it’s all about you saving your life one day at a time, and the time to start is now. I got screened at Englishtown; it was quick and easy.

In addition, GET SCREENED AMERICA is looking for volunteers to assist them with simple testing. If you are interested, please contact Demetrius Murphy at 678-248-3171 or dmurphy@getscreenedamerica.com. This will be your way of giving back for FREE admission to the race and just a few hours of your time.

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Montgomery Motorsports Park’s popular Super 7 Series will conclude this coming Labor Day Weekend, Friday September 3rd – Monday September 6th, 2010.

Each day features a $10K for Pro (electronics) class that pays $10,000 Win, $1,500 Runner-Up, $500 Semis, $200 Quarters, $150 Eighths, and $50 Sixteenths, all based on 200 entries. Entry for any single day is $150, or enter the weekend (all four races) for $200. 1st or 2nd Round buybacks are $100.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday also include a bonus $5K each day that pays $5,000 Win, $750 Runner-Up, $250 Semis, $125 Quarters, $75 Eighths, and $50 Sixteenths, all based on 100 entries. Entry is $100 per race; 1st or 2nd Round buybacks are $50.

Feetbrakers can also get in on the Super 7 action with two (2) $1,000 Footbrake races (based on 35 entries) on Saturday and two (2) more on Sunday. Entry is $30 per race, or enter all four for $100. 1st or 2nd Round buybacks are $20.

Gates open Thursday at 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm for parking only. Gates open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 8:00 am. For more information visit www.mmpdragracing.com.

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Mason-Dixon Dragway gets classic with their Labor Day Weekend Classic Saturday September 4th – Monday September 6th.

The Classic gives racers in six classes three chances to get to the Winner’s Circle. Each day, Super ET pays $2,000 Win, $800 Runner-Up, and $50 Round starting with 4th Round loser. Entry is $75 per day, or enter all three days for $200. Pro ET pays $1,000 Win, $500 Runner-Up, and $30 Round starting with 3rd Round loser. Entry is $50 each day. Street ET pays $300 Win, $150 Runner-Up, and $25 Round starting with 3rd Round loser. Entry is $40 each day. Motorcycle ET pays $500 Win, $200 Runner-Up, and $25 Round starting 3rd Round loser. Entry is $45 each day. Trophy pays 5’ Trophy Win, 3’ Trophy Runner-Up. Entry is $40 each day. Junior Dragster pays 5’ Trophy + $300 Bond Win, 3’ Trophy and $100 Bond Runner-Up. Entry is $30 each day.

Gates open each day at 8:00 am. Visit www.masondixondragway.com for more info.

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Empire Dragway presents their 17th Annual 1/8 Mile Nationals Labor Day Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 4th – 6th.

Each day features Box class (0.00 – 8.99 dial, delay boxes permitted) and No-Box (any dial, delay boxes prohibited). Payouts are the same for Box and No-Box: Friday pays $750 Win, $250 Runner-Up, $75 Semis, and $10 Round starting with 3rd Round Win. Saturday pays $1,125 Win, $375 Runner-Up, $125 Semis, and $10 Round starting with 3rd Round Win. Sunday pays $1,500 Win, $525 Runner-Up, $150 Semis, and $10 Round starting with 3rd Round Win. Entry per class is $50 for any single day, or enter the weekend for $100.

All purses are guaranteed, with no minimums. Gates open Friday at 2:30 pm with time trials at 3:30 pm. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 am, with time trials at 10:00 am. For more information visit Empire Dragway’s website at www.empiredragway.com.

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Cecil County Dragway, August 14th & 15th - Pete "Lucky" Luciano pulled the trigger and gunned down The Mid-Atlantic Super Gas Association when he took the win over John Martin at Cecil County Dragway on Saturday, August 14th. Lucky started his march towards the final with round-wins over Rob Keister, Mike Lauria and Derek Clarke in the semis. Clarke was appearing in his 3rd semi-final of the year and was hungry to get to that first final round but Luciano had other plans. In a close battle Luciano's slight advantage at the tree (.016 to .027) was the key to victory as both drivers ran 9.914s. On the other side of the ladder, John Martin was out with his Corvette for the first time this year and took round-wins over Dave Burket, Larry Edwards and Don Knoblick to meet up with Tom Goldman and his ‘58 Corvette in the semis. As the 2 drivers left it was Martin who got the slight advantage (.026 to .035) which forced Goldman to run under the 9.90 index with a 9.894 to Martin's winning 9.928. In the final Martin took a .010 to .017 advantage at the tree over Luciano but Martin’s break-out 9.893 was whacked by Lucky's winning 9.910. MASGA’s race on Sunday August 15th was a rain-out.

The next race on MASGA's schedule is at Maryland International Raceway September 25th & 26th for the 1st annual "IHRA vs NHRA 9.90 Shootout". This should be a great race for anyone who runs Super Gas or Super Rod in Division 1 or 2.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH:

Empire Dragway hosts the Gasser Gang of Western New York. The Gasser Gang is open to Willys, Henry J, Austin and Anglia

Elk Creek Dragway presents Charlie Overfelt's Nostalgia Race featuring the Southern Slingshots. Gates open at 11:00 am with time shots at 1:00 pm. Visit Elk Creek's website at www.elkcreekdragway.com for more info.

Maple Grove Raceway staff will select the field of cars based on the closeness of the group’s elapsed times during sessions 1, 2 and 3. The times can vary week-to-week depending on closest group times. Cars in the group that are eliminated from Run Tuff may continue to make grudge runs.

All entrants must be state inspected and state licensed to be in the Run Tuff program. The cars will be randomly paired and Run Tuff will be contested on a heads up basis on a full countdown five-tenth tree. For more information, visit www.maplegroveraceway.com.

Coastal Plains Dragway hosted their sixth IHRA Summit Super Series event of the year on Saturday July 24th, 2010.

Despite weather forecasts for hazy, hot and humid conditions with temperatures hovering close to triple digits, racers and fans filed into the track. When the smoke cleared, Coastal Plains Dragway welcomed three new drivers to the Winner's Circle.

Coastal Plains' final round results from Saturday, July 24th: Top Eliminator - Curtis Newman (New Bern NC) defeats Brian Graf (Jacksonville NC, broke).

Modified Eliminator - Kale Hoffman (Richlands NC, .085, 7.810 on an 8.80) defeats David Chrisjohn (Greenville NC, .002 6.874 on a 6.88). Jr. Dragster - Catherine Dail (Jacksonville NC, .015, 8.316 on an 8.33) defeats Lexi Dail (Jacksonville NC, .028, 8.033 on an 8.05).

CPD’s next event is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th featuring the IHRA Summit Super Series with Top Eliminator, Modified Eliminator and Jr. Dragster. For more information visit www.coastalplainsraceway.com.

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Fast Ford: delay boxes, two-steps, trans-brakes & throttle stops allowed. ET Break 12.99 & quicker. Handicapped start .500 full tree. Payout is $1,000 Win, $500 Runner Up, $200 Semis, $75 Quarters (all based on 100 entries). Entry is $50 each day.

Quick Ford: no delay boxes or throttle stops allowed. Transbrakes and two-steps okay. ET Break 9.00 & slower. Handicapped start .500 full tree. Payout is $1,000 Win, $500 Runner Up, $200 Semis, $75 Quarters (all based on 100 entries). Entry is $50 each day.

Street Ford: DOT approved drag tires & open headers allowed. No delay boxes, two-steps, trans-brakes or throttle stops allowed. No ET break. Handicapped start .500 full tree. Payout is $350 Win, $150 Runner Up, $50 Semis (all based on 64 entries). Entry is $35 each day.

Tuff Truck: DOT approved drag tires & open headers allowed. No delay boxes, two-steps, trans-brakes or throttle stops allowed. No ET break. Handicapped start .500 full tree. Payout is $350 Win, $150 Runner Up, $50 Semis (all based on 64 entries). Entry is $35 each day.

Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 am, with time trials at 9:00 am.

Visit www.newenglanddragway.com for more info.

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MASGA’s next event will be July 31st & August 1st as they visit the newly paved Numidia Dragway in Numidia, PA (if you've never raced there, read Dragtime News On Location on this page). For more information about MASGA visit www.midatlanticsupergas.com, or send an e-mail to Leanne Luciano.

Over in The Competition Photos Super Comp Circuit, Kathy Smulligan claimed victory in her Cressman dragster over Bruce Combs from New Windsor, Md. It was over before it started as Combs went .016 red and handed the win to Kathy who legged it out to an 8.895 pass.

The next events for the Super Comp Circuit will be at Atco Raceway on August 7th & 8th and Maple Grove Raceway August 14th & 15th. For any questions on the Super Comp Circuit series please e-mail Tom Boyle at tboyle1655@yahoo.com or visit them on www.facebook.com.

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If you’ve been thinking about racing Super Gas and also been planning to visit Numidia Dragway, then Saturday July 31st and Sunday August 1st is your weekend. The Mid-Atlantic Super Gas Association (MASGA) will visit the rolling hills of Numidia for their season mid-point. If you’ve never raced at Numidia, you can see my Dragtime News On Location coverage here. If you’re not familiar with MASGA, it’s a great way to break into Super Gas in a friendly, relaxed environment. The only true difference between MASGA Super Gas and the NHRA Super Gas is that MASGA runs a true .400 Pro Tree and not the .370 Pro Tree used at NHRA Divisional and National events. Also, once qualifying is completed MASGA goes on a true NHRA Sportsman ladder to make for a much more even playing field. For 1st round only the higher qualified car gets lane choice for that round only. Finally, MASGA completes each race in one day. There’s no waiting around for time shots on one day and eliminations on another. Each day is a new race with two qualifying shots in the morning and straight into first round until a winner is determined.

You don’t have to be a member to race with MASGA, but members are eligible for added bonuses. The first is the “R&J Control #1 Qualifier Award” which is a $25 dollar bonus for the driver who is the closest to 9.900 after qualifying is complete. The next is the “Rockaway Racing Best Package Award.” This $50 award is given to the driver who has the best combined reaction time and elapsed time during eliminations. Last but not least is the free member BBQ that is held every Saturday night. All drivers and crew are invited over for a home-cooked meal while getting to know new MASGA friends.

As MASGA heads into their season mid-point at Numidia, Iggie Boicesco, their 2006, 2007 & 2008 champion, finds himself in the driver’s seat once again. In a tie for 2nd place is George Donhauser and newcomer Tom Nicholson. Sitting in 4th is George Smith and his 1968 “Live Wire” Camaro. Rounding out the Top 5 is Bob Henry and his 1963 Corvette. The rest of the Top Ten is a “Who’s Who” of NHRA D-1 Super Gas with Derek Clark and Tom Goldman tied for 6th, Don Knoblick in 8th and Dan Northrop and Rich Price tied for 9th.

MASGA travels all over the Northeast with races at Atco Raceway, Maple Grove Raceway, Numidia Dragway, Cecil County Dragway and Maryland International Raceway. To join MASGA visit their website at www.midatlanticsupergas.com, scroll to the middle of the page and click on the membership form button. For questions email Leanne Luciano at leanneluciano@hotmail.com. For information about Numidia Dragway, visit www.numidiadragway.com.

Outlaw Pro Mod pays $3,000 Win, $1,000 Runner-Up, and $500 Semis; Outlaw TT5 / Radial pays $2,800 Win, $800 Runner-Up, and $400 Semis; 4.70 Index pays $2,400 Win, $400 Runner-Up, and $150 Semis; 5.30 Index pays $2,000 Win, $400 Runner-Up, and $150 Semis; 6.00 Index pays $1,500 Win, $400 Runner-Up, and $150 Semis; 7.00 Index pays $1,250 Win, $400 Runner-Up, and $150 Semis. Minimum car counts apply.

Gates open Friday at 5:00 pm, with qualifying at 9:00 pm. Gates open Saturday at 9:00 am, with shakedown at 11:00 am, qualifying at 2:00 pm, and eliminations at 8:00 pm.

For more information including entry fees and car count minimums, visit www.odraracing.com.

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If you love heads-up door car racing then you don't want to miss some of the best pro-tree racers around as the Pro Tree Racers Association comes to Farmington Dragway on Saturday, July 24th. Featured classes of the PTRA will be the heads-up 5.30, 6.00 and 7.00 index classes, the dial-in Pro Tree Eliminator, Street Eliminator and Pro Tree Junior Dragster class.

Gates open at 12:00 noon, time runs start at 3:00 pm, qualifying starts at 4:30 pm, and eliminations start at 7:00 pm. Go to headsupsuperseries.com for more information.

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Those of you who would like to learn how to drag race will have a great opportunity in July at Maple Grove Raceway. Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School will be at The Grove July 26-27 and July 28-29.

The classes offered are open to around 15 students, who will find a fluid and fun day with Hawley and his staff at the track.

For more information, visit www.frankhawley.com.

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All race classes are welcomed when Montgomery Motorsports Park presents Run What You Brung! on Saturday, July 31st, 2010. Events include G-Body Shootout, match racing, prize racing, and grudge racing featuring Mr. No Limit, Deric “The Hurricane” McLain, The Heartbreaker, Mr. Bandit, and The Gravedigger.

Other events include All Stock Suspension ($50 to enter, $1,000 grand prize based on 20 car field), and Big Rims 22” – 30” Shootout. Bikes are also welcomed for Motorcycle Street ET; entry is $55 and it’s $500 Win.

Gates open at 2:00 pm, with qualifying at 4:00 pm. For more information visit Montgomery Motorsports Park’s website at www.mmpdragracing.com.

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Dunn Tire Raceway Park’s Sunday Niagara 2010 Nostalgia Drags and Car Show will be Friday July 30th - Sunday August 1st, 2010.

Friday’s schedule includes Dunn Tire’s regular points program in Mod, Top, Street, Bike / Sled, and Quick 16. There’s also a Nostalgia Eliminator open to 1980 and older cars without electronics. Gates open at 12:00 on Friday, with time trials at 4:30 pm.

Saturday is for 1980 and older vehicles only; no electronics permitted in any class. Classes include Little Eliminator (7.00 and slower), Competition Eliminator (6.99 and quicker), and Pro Gas / Pro Comp combo eliminator, which runs on a .400 Pro Tree. Pro Gas is for left-hand steer, and Pro Comp is center steer. Gates open at 8:00 am, with time trials at 10:00 am.

Sunday is also for 1980 and older vehicles. Classes include Little Eliminator, Competition Eliminator, Top Eliminator (.400 Pro Tree, 16 car field), Street Eliminator (street driven, DOT tires, closed exhaust), and Gasser Shootout for ‘60s period-correct Willys, Anglias, Austins, and Henry J. Gates open at 8:00 am; time trials are 10:00 am.

For more information, visit www.dunntireracewaypark.com.

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If your favorite movie is Groundhog Day and your favorite gum is Doublemint, come out to Maryland Int'l Raceway on Saturday July 31st for MIR’s Mod ET $2K Doubleheader and have two chances to win $2,000 in one day. Each race pays $2,000 Win, $750 Runner-Up, $250 Semis, $100 Quarters, and $75 Eighths. Entry is $60 per race, and 1st &

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Run either race, or run both. 1 driver may drive 2 cars; no double entry permitted. Delay boxes, trans brakes, two steps (unless manual transmission), air or electric shifters, dual line locks and throttle stops are prohibited in Mod ET. All purses guaranteed except in the event of low car

Gates open at 10:00 am, with Mod ET test & tune at 10:30 am. The first race’s eliminations begin at 1:00 pm; the second race’s eliminations will be approximately 7:00 pm. For more information visit www.mirdrag.com.

Coastal Plains Dragway has been idle since June 5th due to persistent inclement weather and Saturday July 10th was no different as the track had rain showers in the early going. After a slight alteration of the original schedule the event was completed at midnight. Not more than 10 minutes after the last pair went down the track rain began to fall again.

Coastal Plains Dragway’s final round results from Saturday, July 10th: Top Eliminator: Gabe Taylor (Elizabethtown NC, .010, 5.094 on a 5.08, 132.36 mph) defeats David Banks (Maysville NC, .011, 5.406 on a 5.39, 123.63 mph). In my math that’s a three-thou margin! Modified Eliminator: Kris Antinori (Jacksonville NC, .096, 6.647 on a 6.63, 101.87 mph) defeats Chris Flud (Jacksonville NC, .106, 6.761 on a 6.75, 101.02 mph). Jr. Dragster: Lexi Dail (Jacksonville NC, .003, 8.218 on an 8.06, 79.06 mph) defeats Catherine Dail of Jacksonville NC, .020, 8.477 on an 8.33, 74.11 mph).

Coastal Plains Dragways’s next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 24th 2010 featuring IHRA Summit Super Series racing action in Top Eliminator, Modified Eliminator and Jr. Dragster divisions. Visit www.coastalplainsraceway.com for more info.

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Joe Carlyle, near side, had a good day of racing in the Pro Division with his Chevy Malibu. Carlyle took home semi-final money and is shown here against Steve Cross in the Camaro. (Skyview Drags Photo)

Forbes drove his dragster to a win over the dragster of Bob Belvick. Although Forbes was a first round loser, he bought back in and then proceeded to shut down the competition all the way to the final where he ran a perfect 4.68 on a 4.68 with a .527 reaction to defeat Belvick’s .522 light and 5.12 on a 5.09.

In Pro, Furman (left) posted his second win of the year in his Plymouth Roadrunner. Furman, who also lost in the first round, bought back in and made to the final to defeat Tony Scribani in his Camaro. Furman’s .566, 7.05 on a 7.05 defeats Scribani’s .586 and breakout 6.60 on a 6.61.

Gary French had a big day in his Buick Regal, winning both Street Money and Street Trophy. In the Street Money final, French defeated Matt Peterson, running a 9.36 on a 9.32 at 74.51 with a .570 reaction to defeat Peterson’s too quick 8.35 on an 8.39 at 79.38 with a .587 light. In Street Trophy, it would again be a French vs. Peterson final, with the same results. However, this time Peterson bulbed at the start, handing the win to French. French pushed his Buick to a 9.33 on a 9.35 at 74.27 while Peterson wasted an 8.39 on an 8.31 with his .483 red-light.

Other July 17th Skyview Drags winners: Carrie Reome (Bike/Sled) Brandon Searcy (TCR), Jared Baker (Jr. Dragster).

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Mark your mid-week calendar for Wednesday July 28th for the Jimmy Jones Memorial $10K at Maryland International Raceway. This 1/8th Mile (0.00 – 8.49 dial) Top ET race pays $10,000 Win, $2,000 Runner-Up, $750 Semis, $500 Quarters, $250 Eighths, and $150 Sixteenths. Entry is $160, and 1st and 2nd Round Buybacks are $100. No double entries (but one driver may drive two cars), no throttle stops.

Gates open 9:00 am, with test & tune at 3:00 pm and eliminations at 7:00 pm. Visit www.mirdrag.com for more information.

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Got a car with those hinged things that open with handles? Then you’ll be welcomed with open doors at Mooresville Dragway and their Nuthin’ But DoorCarPalooza on Friday and Saturday, July 16th and 17th.

There’s a class for Top ET door cars (0.00 – 7.99 dial) that pays $1,000 Win, $400 Runner-Up, $200 Semis, and $100 Quarters. Entry is $40 and buybacks are $30. Included in this eliminator for no extra charge is The Quickest 16 Top ET Bonus Race; these 16 will race for an extra $500 Win and $200 Runner-Up, with the winner advancing to the next round of the main race.

There’s also a class for Footbrake door cars (all run) that pays $800 Win, $300 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, and $50 Quarters. Entry is $30 and buybacks are $20. Included in this eliminator for no extra charge is The Quickest 16 Footbrake Bonus Race; these 16 will race for an extra $200 Win and $100 Runner-Up, with the winner advancing to the next round of the main race. Also in Footbrake is a special Stick Shift bonus race, where all stick-shift cars will run together until only one remains and advances into the main race. Stick Shift Bonus pays $200 Win, $100 Runner-Up, and $50 Semis. For more information, visit www.mooresvilledragway.com.

If you own and/or race a diesel-powered vehicle then this is for you. There’ll be power on the mountain July 17th at Numidia Dragway, as the National Association of Diesel Motorsports (NADM) brings their Diesel East Coast Nationals II to the track. Main attractions of the event are diesel drag racing, sled pulling, diesel dyno, and monster truck. New this year is a huge tent sale in the Performance Alley.

Visit Numidia Dragway’s website at www.numidiadragway.com for more information.

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S&W Racecars has a new series for bracket racers: the Summer ET Bracket Shootout. This summer-long points series is for ET bracket racers who have chosen S&W Race Cars to either build their race cars or to supply the major chassis components for a car they have built themselves. From Memorial Day until Labor Day, if you’re an eligible racer and win a bracket race at your local track let S&W know and they’ll award you one point. At the end of the season 1st-place will be awarded a championship jacket and a $1,000.00 S&W house credit for use on any of S&W’s products. All other winners will be entered in a drawing for a consolation prize.

Entries will be accepted on the use of any complete S&W race car, S&W chassis & suspension package, complete bolt-on Mustang or Camaro package or an S&W roll bar or roll cage. Entries must display the S&W decal on both sides of the car.

For complete details including eligibility and how to submit your winning results, visit www.swracecars.com.

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Skyview Drags, Tioga Center, NY – Russ Denmark (Super Pro), Zane Furman (Pro), Matt Peterson (Street Money), Howie Conklin (Street Trophy), Brandon Searcy (TCR) and Rich Reome (Bike/Sled) were winners July 2nd at Skyview Drags inaugural Northern Bracket Nationals July 2nd & 3rd.

In the Super Pro final, Denmark faced off against Don Kiekel. Denmark needed his right-on 5.15 as his .542 reaction was late against Kiekel’s better .515, but Kiekel’s .03-over 5.19 on a 5.16 just let Denmark nip him at the stripe.

Zane Furman, (nearside) won Pro Eliminator on Day 1 of The Northern Bracket Nationals held at Skyview Drags July 2nd. Furman is shown here racing against Sandy Hacker in her Ford Mustang. (Greg Zyla photo).

In Pro ET , Zane Furman in his Plymouth Roadrunner 440 lined up against current points leader Ray Thurston IV. Furman took the win with a.525 light and a 7.00 on a 6.99 to hold off Thurston IV, who broke out with a 6.21 on a 6.22 while trying to chase down his .565 reaction time.

In Street Money, Matt Peterson posted a win in his Buick Regal when he defeated the Corvette of Rich Lapcevich. Peterson went right on his dial with an 8.34 with a .543 light to defeat Lapcevich’s 7.98 on a 7.96 with a .689 light.

In Bike/Sled, Rich Reome drove his Polaris to a win over defending class champ Brent Garcia on a Buell motorcycle. Reome cut a great .504 light and then cruised to the win with a 7.94 on a 7.90 over Garcia’s .573 light and a 6.93 on a 6.89.

Other July 2nd Skyview winners: Brandon Searcy (Teen Championship); Howie Conklin (Street Trophy); Ashley Denmark (Jr. Dragster); Bob Hacker (Gambler’s – Box); and Bob Belvick (Gambler’s – No Box)

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The World Footbrake Challenge returns to Bristol Dragway July 16th – 18th 2010 for three days of big-money 1/8 mile bracket racing. Each day’s race pays $10,000 Win, $2,000 Runner-Up, $750 Semis, and $100 Round beginning with 3rd Round Win. The entry fee for each race is $150; first-round buybacks are $100. There will also be Shootout races Friday and Saturday nights after the main events.

Gates open Thursday July 15th at 4:00 pm for parking and registration. Gates open Friday and Saturday at 8:00 am, with time runs at 9:00 am. Gates open Sunday at 8:00 am, with time runs for new entries only at 9:00 am. Visit www.worldfootbrakechallenge.com for more info.

Old Bridge Township Raceway Park has just announced a special Mid Week $500-To-Win Eliminator on selected Wednesday nights. This marks the return of Wednesday Gambler Races at Englishtown, and will be welcome news to those New Jersey bracket racers who remember the old Wednesday night Gambler Races from years back.

The dates are June 30, July 7 and July 14, and more dates may be added. You are eligible if you have a door-car or left hand steer roadster (with fenders) and fit between the 9.00-15.99 e.t. break. No delay boxes or throttle stops will be allowed, but transbrakes are okay. Autostart will be on; DEEP staging allowed and can be written on the car. Open exhaust, slick tires or D.O.T. tires, and racecar lettering are all okay. All NHRA & NJ State rules do apply. SUNDAY TRACK PREP INCLUDING TRACTION COMPOUND IN EFFECT; WILL SPRAY WHEN NEEDED.

The class will be randomly paired for first-round with a sportsman ladder for following rounds of 32 cars or less. $50 green tech card, spectator fee is $14, payout as follows: $500 to win, $200 to Runner-Up, $100 to each Semi-Finalist. Payouts based on 32 car minimum. Bye-runs are determined by best reaction time from the previous round. First round bye-run is determined by a random tech card drawing in the tower.

One official time trial session at 6:45 p.m. sharp. First round is approximately at 7:45 p.m. Round-robin after 2nd round. The curfew for all un-muffled cars is mandatory 10 p.m. For more information, call 732-446-7800 during business hours, or visit www.racewaypark.com.

ATI Performance Products, located in Baltimore MD, specializes in producing and maintaining high performance products for street and strip applications. For more information, call 800-284-3433 or visit their website at www.atiracing.com.

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In Super Pro, Jim Potenziano proved you don’t have to pilot a dragster to win, as he drove around a stout field of cars, including a red-lighting defending champ Don Keikel in the final, to post his first win of the season. The lone semi finalist was 2010 Skyview opener runner-up Tom Belvick in his dragster.

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In Street Eliminator, Gino Mangino won for the second time this year. Mangino and his Nova turned back Glenna Erecitano and her Chevy Malibu. Mangino took the win with a 7.98 on a 7.91 with a .539 light to defeat the runner-up’s right on but late 10.93 on a 10.93 with a .646 light. Greg Zyla, earned semi-final honors.

Other Skyview winners from June 26: Teresa Kurtz (Teen); Amelia Scofield (Jr. Dragster).

The Southern Outlaw Series comes to Montgomery Motorsports Park June 25th – 26th.

The series features five classes of racing: Pro Modified ($3,000 Win, $1,500 Runner-Up, $750 Semis, $500 Quarters, $250 Eighths); 4.70 Class ($2,000 Win, $400 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, $75 Quarters); 5.30 Class ($2,000 Win, $400 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, $65 Quarters); 5.95 Class ($2,000 Win, $300 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, $50 Quarters); and 7.00 Class ($2,000 Win, $300 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, $50 Quarters). 20 car minimum for all classes except 4.70 class (16-car minimum).

Gates open Friday at 5:00 pm, with test & tune at 6:00 pm and qualifying at 8:00 pm. Gates open Saturday at 9:00 am, with qualifying at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

For more information about The Southern Outlaw Series visit www.mmpdragracing.com.

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The 9th Annual Geezers Reunion At The Grove will be July 2nd & 3rd at Maple Grove Raceway, featuring nostalgia funny cars, fuel altereds, and nostalgia bracket racing for vehicles 1984 and older.

Nostalgia 1 (electronics) pays $800 Win, $400 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, $75 Quarters, and $50 Eighths. Nostalgia 2 (no electronics) also pays $800 Win, $400 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, $75 Quarters, and $50 Eighths.

The Geezer Eliminator (55 & older; I don’t know if that refers to the age of the car or the driver) pays 4 Ft. Trophy Win, 3 Ft. Trophy Runner-Up, and 2 Ft. Trophy Semis.

Race entry is $50 for Friday and Saturday, or $35 for Saturday only. Gates open Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am. Visit www.maplegroveraceway.com for more information.

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July 2nd – 4th is another installment in the 2010 Super 7 Series at Montgomery Motorsports Park. Whether you’re a button-let’r-go’er or a footbraker, Jim Howard’s got you covered with four $10,000 races for Pro (electronics) and two $1,000 Footbrake races.

The Pro races are one on Friday, two on Saturday, and one on Sunday. Each pays $10,000 Win, $1,500 Runner-Up, $500 Semis, $200 Quarters, $150 Eighths, and $50 Sixteenths, all based on 150 entries. Entry is $150 for each race, or $300 for all four. 1st or 2nd Round buybacks are $100.

The Footbrake races are one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Each pays $1,000 Win, $150 Runner-Up, $75 Semis, and $25 Quarters, all based on 25 entries. Entry is $50 per race; 1st or 2nd Round buybacks are $30.

Gates open Thursday July 1st from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm for parking only. Gates open Friday and Saturday at 8:00 am, with time trials at 10:00 am. Gates open Sunday at 9:00 am. Visit www.mmpdragracing.com for more information.

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Gates open all days at 8:00 am. Visit PRP's website for more info.

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Saturday June 19th at Lebanon Valley Dragway is the Extreme 32 Shootout for electronics-equipped race cars from 6.00 – 11.49. All NHRA rules apply, no throttle stops, and no bikes or sleds.

The Extreme 32 pays $1,500 Win, $700 Runner-Up, $300 Semis, and $100 Quarters. Qualifying is 11:30 am and 12:30 pm; 1st Round is 1:30 pm.

Entry is a $35 gate fee plus a $100 entry fee; the $100 entry will be refunded to racers who do not qualify.

Sunday June 20th is Quick 16, for 6.00 – 7.49 dials (1/4 mile). $1,000 Win, $400 Runner-Up, $100 Semis. Entry is $35 gate fee plus $100 entry fee.

Visit www.dragway.com for more info.

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NETO is for pre 1974 cars, front-engine dragsters, funny cars, altereds, gassers, super stocks and stockers.

Pro Stick Association vehicles must use a transmission that is clutch operated off the starting line; a clutchless Lenco or similar type transmission is also permitted. The ET break is 7.50 - 11.49 in the quarter mile (4.75 - 7.39 eighth mile); the format is handicapped dial-in, .500 full tree. Visit www.prostickracing.com for complete rules.

The East Coast Gassers are true to the gas cars that competed in the ‘50s through the early ‘70s. Dial-in is 12.99 or quicker, except 4- and 6-cylinder and flathead V-8 cars. All races are run on a full .500 tree and on a dial-your-own basis. Visit www.eastcoastgassers.com.

The Back Seat Drivers is a club for front-engine dragsters only; all NHRA or IHRA safety rules apply; no delay boxes or throttle stops; Zoomie-style headers only; driver must have Competition License if ET is under 10.00. Visit www.bsdrivers.com.

Numidia’s gates open at 9:00 am Saturday and 8:00 am Sunday. For more info visit www.numidiadragway.com.

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On Sunday the series drew in 35 cars looking to claim victory at the end of the day. Winner Scott Albrecht (left) started off his day with victories over Jim Larro, Lee Ream, #1 Qualifier Duane D’Agostino, and Ashley Senft before receiving a bye into the final. On the other side was #31 Qualifier Scott Lorish from Center Valley, Pa. Lorish started his march to the final with victories over Vonnie Mills, Frank Lauria, Brian Brown, Wallter Olt, and Joey Cambria. In the final Albrecht showed he was for real with a .002 light to Lorish’s decent .023 but the starting line advantage could not be made up and Lorish broke out with an 8.886 to Albrecht’s 8.921.

The next event for the Competition Photos Super Comp Association is July 10th & 11th at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa. For more information on how to become a member e-mail Tom Boyle at tboyle1655@yahoo.com.

Atco also hosted the season opener for the Mid Atlantic Super Gas Association (MASGA) the same weekend. On Saturday Iggie Boicesco would stake claim to the first 2010 race of the season. Boicesco took out Michael Lauria, Bob Henry, George Smith, and Joe Eckel in the semis. On the other side of the ladder was 2000 NHRA Super Gas Champ Dan Northrop and his ISC Racers Tape ‘75 Vega. Northrop started off with victories over Gary Eitel, Mickey Varner, Scott Albrecht, and Delaney Richardson in the semis. In the final it was Boicesco and Northrop. Both drivers were almost even at the tree with Boicesco gaining a slight advantage .011 to .014 and forcing Northrop to run under and break out with a 9.884 to Boicesco’s winning 9.924. Boicesco also claimed the Rockaway Racing “Best Package” of the race with his Round 2 victory over Bob Henry.

On Sunday, John Maggiulli Jr. (right) took Delaney Richardson’s Corvette to the winner circle. Maggiulli, the 2007 Division 1 Top Dragster champion took out Earl Nichols, Iggie Boicesco, had a bye-run in the 3rd round, and defeated Derek Clark in the semis. The other side of the ladder featured Tom Nicholson and his Top Sportsman 1953 Studebaker. Nicholson’s climb to the final started out with victories over Tom Goldman, Michael Lauria, Don Knoblick, and George Smith’s in the semis. In a very close final Maggiulli took a slight advantage over Nicholson .012 to .016 and at the stripe they were separated by inches as Nicholson could not make up the starting line advantage and ran a 9.912 to Maggiulli’s winning 9.915.

MASGA will visit Maple Grove Raceway on July 10th & 11th for their 2nd race of the season. For more information visit www.midatlanticsupergas.com.

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The North East Nostalgia Drag Racing Association visited Lebanon Valley Dragway for stop #3 of their 2010 season, and a familiar face came out on top. John Colabattista of Danbury, CT took the win at the first event he has attended of the 2010 season. John was also using a new engine combo that was installed that week and was completely untested. Mark Dimauro made it to his first final and a runner-up finish. Stop #4 for NENDRA is scheduled for June 20th at Island Dragway.

SEMI-FINALS: John Colabatistta (Danbury CT, 1962 Plymouth, .084, 10.145 on a 10.20) defeats Wayne Farquhar (1966 Chevy Nova, .050, 12.008 on a 12.00); Mark Dimauro (East Haven CT, 1965 Chevy Chevelle) has the bye. FINAL: Colabatistta (.053, 10.202 on a 10.15) defeats Dimauro (.265, 12.390 on a 12.20).

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The ATI Drag Pak Challenger, which normally runs a Gary Stanton-built 370ci Hemi, was running with its Mopar Performance-prepped motor while final tuning was being completed on the Stanton motor. This meant JC could not run the car to its full potential. JC's Challenger is equipped with an ATI 8" Treemaster MRT and ATI-built Chrysler 904 Transmission. JC ran consistent 10.60s all weekend, making it to the final. Unfortunately the final round was canceled due to rain, ending in a split.

JC will be competing with the Challenger in A/SA with the new Stanton motor at the NHRA Supernationals at Englishtown, NJ June 11th - 13th.

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Bring your Mopar to Virginia Motorsports Park on Saturday June 12th and Sunday June 13th for Mopar Madness, billed as “Virginia’s biggest all Mopar race & show.” Saturday is an all-Mopar race & show, and Sunday is Mopars Vs. The World, so all makes are welcomed.

Saturday’s race classes and payouts are Super Pro (entry is $41, $1,200 Win, $350 Runner-Up, based on car count), Modified (entry is $41, $1,200 Win, $350 Runner-Up, based on car count), and Street Legal Shootouts (entries are $20, Challenger $150 Win, $50 Runner-Up; Charger $150 Win, $50 Runner-Up; Truck $150 Win, $50 Runner-Up; Front-Wheel-Drive $150 Win, $50 Runner-Up; Street $150 Win, $50 Runner-Up).

Sunday is a VMP ET Bracket Points day; payouts and classes are available on VMP’s website.

Gates open Saturday at 8:00 am; gates open Sunday at 9:00 am. Visit virginiamotorsports.com for more info.

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Maryland International Raceway gives their Electronics racers two chances to win $5,000 on Saturday June 12th at the Top ET $5K Double Header. Each race pays $5,000 Win, $1,000 Runner-Up, $300 Semis, and $40 Round starting with 2nd Round Winners. Entry is $99 per race, or $179 for both. 1st & 2nd Round buybacks are $75.

Each race is on the 1/8th Mile for 0.00 – 8.49 dials. No throttle stops. No double-entries, but one driver may drive two cars. Gates open 10:00 am, with time trials for the first race at 10:30 am and 1st Race at 1:00 pm; the 2nd Race is 7:00 pm. For more information visit www.mirdrag.com.

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It’s a big weekend for those of the Ford persuasion. Lebanon Valley Dragway presents their Ford Day at the Valley on Saturday, June 12th. There’ll be three classes for Ford vehicles: Fast Ford Bracket (.500 Sportsman tree, dial your own, slicks allowed, no electronics, no air shifters, no throttle stops, Sportsman ladder when down to 8 cars, amateurs only), DOT ET (.500 Sportsman tree, dial your own, DOT-approved tires required, no electronics, no air shifters, no throttle stops, Sportsman ladder when down to 8 cars, amateurs only), and Gear Bangers Pro Dial (.500 Pro tree, Sportsman ladder on qualifying reaction times, manual clutch transmission only, no electronics except two step, no changing dial after eliminations begin, zero breakout in effect, no deep staging). For more information (gate times, entry fees, etc.) visit Lebanon Valley Dragway’s website at www.dragway.com.

Also, checking the Track Info & Weekend Schedules page, Farmington Dragway has their All Ford Show & Race on Sunday, June 13th. At the time of this update I had no additional information; check their website at www.farmingtondragway.net for more details.

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Coastal Plains Dragway ET Bracket Racing results from June 5th, 2010:

TOP ET FINAL: Michelle Pelo (Jacksonville NC, .014, 6.581 on a 6.57, 101.81 mph) defeats Roy Evans (Jacksonville NC, .033, 5.810 on a 5.80, 117.86 mph). MODIFIED ET FINAL: Doug Walton (Jacksonville NC, .065, 6.502 on a 6.50, 104.63 mph) defeats Steve Antinori (Sneads Ferry NC, .102, 6.971 on a 6.97, 96.53 mph). Jr. DRAGSTER FINAL: Jason Craft (Wilson NC, .430, 8.776 on an 8.76, 72.56 mph) defeats Lexi Dail (Jacksonville NC, .291, 8.450 on an 8.09, 80.17 mph).

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The current Mickey Thompson Rebate is ending soon, so if you need slicks now's the time to get them and save.

Also, please welcome ATI Performance Products to The Dragtime News; their support is extremely appreciated. You can see their ads here on the Home page and also on The Track Info & Weekend Schedules page. ATI specializes in high performance products for street and strip applications; visit them at www.atiracing.com to see how their products can benefit your racing program.

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Saturday May 22nd, 2010 marked the East Coast Nostalgia Super Stock Association’s second points race of the year. On this day the ECNSSA made the trip to historic Cecil County Dragway for a great day of weather and racing. George Gudat earned his first ECNSSA win behind the wheel of his '631/2 Ford Galaxie. Gudat had dominated in 2008 behind the wheel of an AMX and was the ECNSSA series points champ but went winless in 2009. First time ECNSSA competitor Bud McNasby earned a runner-up finish behind the wheel of Joe & Ginny Durkee's "Nothin' Special"

62 Dodge wagon. Gudat left little room for McNasby in the final by cutting a stellar .004 light. Nick Lillie and Allen George stayed hot with semi-final finishes. With a win and a semi-final finish to his credit, Nick Lillie currently leads the ECNSSA points.

The ECNSSA’s next event is Saturday, June 5th at Atco Raceway as part of the Super Funny Car Nitro Showdown.

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SEMI-FINALS: Bob Onofrio (Hamden CT, 1966 Chevy II, 10.420 on a 10.350) defeats Gary Federico (Hopewell Junction NY, 1972 Chevy Nova, 9.390 on a 9.300); Barry Longo (Enfield CT, 1969 Chevy Camaro) has the bye. FINAL: Onofrio (10.397 on a 10.39) defeats Longo (9.866 on a 9.88).

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Coastal Plains Dragway ET Bracket Racing results from May 23rd, 2010:
TOP ET FINAL: Mark O’Neal, Jr. (Jacksonville NC, .003, 6.119 on a 6.11, 111.17 mph) defeats Roy Evans (Jacksonville, NC .013, 5.793 on a 5.78, 117.56 mph). MODIFIED ET FINAL: Jason Leary (Jacksonville NC .002, 7.777 on a 7.78, 86.19 mph) defeats Kris Antinori (Jacksonville NC, foul). Jr. DRAGSTER FINAL: Austin Thompson (Sneads Ferry NC, .014, 12.504 on a 12.49, 51.37 mph) defeats Breanne Wall (Kenly NC, .042, 8.042 on an 8.00, 82.40 mph).

Coastal Plains Dragway IHRA Pro-Am results from May 22nd, 2010:
TOP DRAGSTER FINAL: Derrick Sholar (Holly Ridge, NC) defeats E. J. Womack (Lillington, NC). TOP SPORTSMAN FINAL: Dale McSwain (Worwood, NC) defeats Reggie Norris (Wilmington, NC). SUPER STOCK FINAL: Brandon Peterson (Eandleman, NC) defeats Cam Tingen (Henderson, NC). STOCK FINAL: Jack Zimmerman (Clemmons, NC) defeats Mike Longhany (Wade, NC). QUICK ROD FINAL: Greg Broadway (New Bern, NC) defeats W. G. Lankas (Sneads Ferry, NC). SUPER ROD FINAL: Donald Webb (Four Oak, NC) defeats Barry Estep (Hurley, VA). HOT ROD FINAL: Donald Webb (Four Oak, NC) defeats Matt Robinson (Garner, NC). Jr. DRAGSTER BEGINNER FINAL: Dyler Blanton (Campobello, SC) defeats Blake Hickman (Lawerburg, NC). Jr. DRAGSTER ADVANCED FINAL: Madison Lee (Campobello, SC) defeats Jason Craft (Wilson, NC). Jr. DRAGSTER MASTER FINAL: Holden Dial (Maxton, NC)
defeats Anthony Stanco (Richmond, VA).

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This is Succusunna, NJ's Rick Constable in his Camaro. Rick is a past NHRA Division 1 Bracket Finals winner in Pro ET; here he is going .01 over for a round win in Top Street.

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There’ll be classes for just about any American musclecar, including Modern Muscle (1981-present, 9.00-19.99), Musclecar (1960-1980, 9.00-19.99), and Hot Rod (1900-1959, 9.00-19.99); these classes must run 4 DOT-approved tires. There’s also Outlaw Tire for cars that run slicks.

This event is for American musclecars. No front-drive, no imports, no motorcycles, no time-only. No gutted, bracketized, lettered race cars. No delay boxes. Open headers allowed. All NHRA safety rules apply. Visit www.racewaypark.com for info.

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The MIRock SuperBike Series Summer Showdown is Saturday and Sunday, June 5th & 6th, 2010 at Maryland International Raceway, featuring 200 mph Pro Street Class, Short Wheelbase Real Street Class, Sportsman Motorcycle ET Classes, and Grudge Class.

There’ll be a Manufacturer’s Midway, Motorcycle Club Hot Spot, $1,200 Bikini Contest, Streetbike Corral, and grudge racing Saturday night. VP Race Fuels will be available at the track.

Gates open Saturday at 10:00 am, with qualifying for Pro ET, Street ET, Q32, and Crazy 8 at 11:00 am; Pro Street, Real Street, and Grudge Qualifying at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 7:00 pm. Pro ET and Street ET eliminations at 4:00 pm.

Gates Open Sunday at 9:00 am, with Pro ET, Street ET, Q32, and Crazy 8 Last qualifying at 9:30 am and eliminations at 12:00 noon. For more information, visit www.mirockracing.com.

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Hemmings Muscle Machines and Lebanon Valley Dragway celebrate the cars that got us all into drag racing: American muscle cars. Musclepalooza XI is Sunday May 30th, and features drag racing, a car show, and the F.A.S.T. Shootout. If you’re not familiar with F.A.S.T., it stands for Factory Appearing Stock Tire. These muscle cars look like stock factory machines but can run in the 10s.

Musclepalooza is open to all domestic, street-legal cars in sound working order. Racing entry is $30; gates open at 8:00 am, with time trials at 10:00 am. For more info, visit www.dragway.com.

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Sunday May 30th is the Northeast Nostalgia Classic at New England Dragway. Open to ‘72 & older vehicles, this event includes 6 drag racing Classes: Nostalgia Comp (flathead V8, Inline 4 or 6 cylinder engine. heads-up); Amateur Comp (any engine in ’72 or older race car, no permanent numbers or regular racers; rev limiters, line locks & transbrakes OK, handicapped); Pro Comp (permanent numbers & regular racers; any engine in ‘72 or older race car. Includes Footbrake and Electronics; handicapped); and two Street Classes (any engine in ’72 or older street vehicle, must be streetable/inspectable. DOT approved drag tires, open headers, rev limiters, and line locks OK; handicapped).

Racer entry is $35. Gates open at 7:30 am, with time trials at 9:00 am. For more information visit New England Dragway’s website.

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Rockingham Dragway lifts-off Memorial Day Weekend with the Memorial Bracket Nationals.

The weekend includes three big-money races for Top ET, one each on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Saturday’s and Monday’s races pay $5,000 Win, $1,000 Runner-Up, $500 Semis; Sunday’s race pays $10,000 Win, $2,000 Runner-Up, $1,000 Semis. Entry for either Saturday or Monday is $100, with a $50 buyback. Sunday’s entry is $200, with a $100 buyback. A three-day weekend entry is $300.

In addition to the Top ET races, there’s also a free daily footbrake race that pays $1,000 Win, $300 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, $50 Quarters. Buybacks are $30. The winners of each day’s Top and Footbrake races will race in a daily Ironman Runoff.

Gates open Friday at 3:00 pm for parking, test & tune, and a Gambler’s race. Gates open Saturday at 8:00 am, with time trials at 9:00 am. Gates open at 8:00 am Sunday, with time trials at 10:00 am. Gates open 8:00 am on Monday with a time trial for new entries only at 9:00 am. For more information, visit www.rockinghamdragway.com.

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The Mid Atlantic Super Gas Association (MASGA) and The Competition Photos Super Comp Circuit will kick off their 2010 seasons at Atco Raceway on June 5th & 6th. This will be a great opportunity for anyone looking to test before the NHRA Supernationals at Englishtown the following weekend. The field is open to all NHRA-legal 9.90 Super Gas and 8.90 Super Comp cars. After 2 qualifying runs the fields will be set on an NHRA Sportsman ladder and the higher qualified car gets lane choice for the 1st round only. MASGA’s entry fee is $35.00 at the gate plus the MASGA fee paid at Lucky’s Trailer. The payout is based on a 32 car all run field. After racing is complete on Saturday all racers are invited over to Uncle Buck’s and the Donhausers for a free BBQ. The Super Comp Circuit entry fee is also $35.00 at the gate plus the Association fee paid to Tom Boyle at his trailer. The payout is based on a 32 car all run field.

New for MASGA in 2010 are the #1 Qualifier and Best Package bonuses. R&J Control will sponsor the #1 qualifier at each race and the winner will receive $ 25.00 for the closest to running 9.900 in qualifying. The Best Package Bonus will be sponsored by “Rockaway Racing” and the car having the best overall package in eliminations will receive $ 50.00. You do not have to be a member to run the race but if you win or runner-up dues will be taken out of your winnings and you will earn points.

Gates open both days at 9:00 am with time runs beginning at 10:00 am. If you need more information about MASGA log onto www.midatlanticsupergas.com; if you have questions about the Super Comp Circuit e-mail Tom Boyle at tboyle1655@yahoo.com.

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Numidia Dragway kicks off their 2010 series of big bucks bracket races Memorial Day Weekend, with three days of guaranteed-payout money bracket racing, two days of nostalgia drag racing, and a benefit for one good cause.

Saturday, May 29th has money races for Super Pro (electronics, 6.00 – 14.99) and Pro ET (footbrake, 9.00 – 19.99). Super Pro pays $5,000 Win, $1,200 Runner-Up, $225 6th Round, $165 5th Round, $120 4th Round, and $75 3rd Round. Super Pro entry is $150, and buybacks are $50. Pro ET pays $2,500 Win, $1,000 Runner-Up, $190 6th Round, $150 5th Round, $100 4th Round, $60 3rd Round. Pro ET entry is $100, and buybacks are $50. Gates open Saturday at 12:00 noon, with time trials at 2:00 pm and 1st Round at 4:00 pm.

Sunday May 30th is a Summit Series Points Race with bonus payouts: Super Pro (electronics, 7.00 – 11.99) pays $2,500 Win, $800 Runner-Up, and $55 Round beginning 3rd Round loss. Super Pro entry is $65, with a $50 buyback. Pro ET (footbrake, 9.00 – 17.99) pays $1,500 Win, $800 Runner-Up, and $40 Round beginning with 3rd Round loss. Pro ET entry is $50, with a $40 buyback. Gates open Sunday at 8:00 am, with time trials at 11:00 am and 1st Round at 2:00 pm. Also on Sunday is the first annual "Breast Cancer is a Drag...Race to Save Lives" Numidia Dragway Breast Cancer Benefit 2010. There will be two 50/50 drawings and if you donate $10 you will receive a free t-shirt.

Monday, May 31st has $5,000 races for Super Pro and Pro ET. Each race pays $5,000 Win, $1,200 Runner-Up, $225 6th Round, $165 5th Round, $120 4th Round, and $75 3rd Round. Entry for each race is $150, and buybacks are $50. Gates open Monday at 9:00 am, with time trials at 11:00 am and 1st Round at 1:00 pm.

Also on Saturday and Sunday are the nostalgia bracket racers of Mid Atlantic Nostalgia Drag Racers Association (MANDRA). For Saturday, Numidia Dragway is asking all car club members to bring their cars to the track and enter for free. You’ll have a special space to park your car where you can meet and greet other car enthusiasts and watch the MANDRA cars race. There will also be a 50s DJ from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. For more information about this call Bob Rush at 570-245-6246. For more information about the track, visit Numidia Dragway’s website at www.numidiadragway.com.

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Pittsburgh Raceway Park hosts their Memorial Bash Weekend May 28th-31st for Box and No Box. Friday’s race pays $1,000 Win, $250 Runner-Up, $75 Semis; entry is $50, with a $20 buyback. Saturday’s and Monday’s race pays $2,500 Win, $700 Runner-Up, $200 Semis, $25 Round starting with 3rd Round win; entry is $75, with a $35 buyback. Sunday’s race pays $5,000 Win, $1,000 Runner-Up, $400 Semis, $40 Round starting with 3rd Round win; entry is $100, with a $50 buyback. A full weekend entry can be had for $250.

Gates open Friday at 2:00 pm, with time trials at 4:00 pm. Gates open Saturday at 8:00 am with time trials at 10:00 am. Gates open Sunday at 7:30 am, with time trials at 11:00 am. Monday’s gates open at 8:00 am, with a time trial at 9:00 am. Visit pittsburghracewaypark.com for more info.

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Mason Dixon Dragway’s Memorial Day Classic goes off Friday through Monday on Memorial Day weekend for a Friday Gambler’s Race, then three days of Super ET, Pro ET, Street ET, Motorcycle, Trophy, and Jr. Dragster.

Super ET pays $3,000 Win; $1,000 Runner-Up; $300 Semis, and $50 Round beginning with 4th round loser. Entry is $80 for any single day, or a three-day entry is $225. Buybacks will be $60, and only if time permits. Pro ET pays $1,500 Win; $600 Runner-Up; $200 Semis, and $50 Round beginning with 4th round loser. Entry is $60 for any single day, or a three-day entry is $160. Buybacks will be $50, and only if time permits.

Street ET pays $500 Win; $200 Runner-Up; and $25 Round beginning with 4th round loser. Entry is $40 for any single day. Buybacks will be $30, and only if time permits. Motorcycle ET pays $500 Win; $200 Runner-Up; and $25 Round beginning with 4th round loser. Entry is $40 for any single day. Buybacks will be $30, and only if time permits.

Trophy pays 5’ Trophy Win; 3’ Trophy Runner-Up; entry is $40 each day. Jr. Dragster pays 5’ Trophy + $300 Bond Win, 3’ Trophy + $100 Bond Runner-Up; entry is $30 each day.

Gates open Friday at 3:00 pm for parking and Electronics and Footbrake Gambler’s Races. Entry is $50; payouts for the Gambler’s Races are 60% Win, 30% Runner-Up. Gates open Saturday at 10:00 am, Sunday and Monday at 8:00 am. For more information visit www.masondixondragway.com.

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The North East Nostalgia Drag Racing Association kicked off their 2010 season Saturday, May 1st at Lebanon Valley Dragway. The sunny skies and temperatures in the 90s made it more like a Summer slam than a Spring swing, but either way the racing was hot.

The Semis had Wayne Farquhar (above left) taking the round win over NENDRA newcomer Bruce Sessions and his 1965 Dodge Coronet. Jeff Kraenzle (above right) had the bye.The final saw Farquhar vs. Kraenzle, with the 1966 Nova taking the win on a redlight by the 1967 GTX.

Visit NENDRA's website at www.nendra.com and check out the results page for more details and their photo page for some great shots courtesy of Jim of Photos by Jim of Lebanon Valley Dragway. NENDRA's next event is scheduled for May 22nd at Lebanon Valley Dragway. For more information about Lebanon Valley, visit www.dragway.com.

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Maple Grove Raceway's ET Series kicks off its 2010 season Saturday, May 8th, with the first of 21 races this year. These events feature Super Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, Street Eliminator and Top Bike. Competitors race for points and a season championship.

Also racing during Money Trail events are Trophy cars – regular street cars – and Junior Dragsters, who will also be taking part in their own season points race.

The countdown to “Pinks All Out” coming to The Grove will begin Saturday with a “Pinks Warmup” as part of the race. Eight Jr. Dragsters and, tentatively, eight Super cars will qualify to participate in an exhibition race at the big event May 14th & 15th.

Gates open Saturday at 9 a.m. with time trials beginning at 10.

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Virginia Motorsports Park presents their Pontiac Nationals Friday April 30th – Sunday May 2nd. Billed as “the largest Pontiac show on the East coast,” the event includes Pontiac drag racing, judged car show, and seminars.

Friday’s entry fees for Super Pro, Modified, Street, or New Generation are $17. Saturday's entries for Super Pro, Modified, Street, or New Generation are $60. Sunday’s entries for Super Pro or Modified are $40; for Street or New Generation they’re $30. Full event entry for Super Pro or Modified are $80; full event entry for Street or New Generation are $60. Gates open at 8:00 am each day. Visit virginiamotorsports.com for more event details.

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Sunday May 2nd brings the Spring Street Car Nationals to Sumerduck Dragway. The payout is $1,000 Win ($1,200 if over 90 cars), $350 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, and $20 Round beginning 3rd Round Win.

Entry fee $30.00. All vehicles must have street tires and mufflers. Gates open at 10:00 am, with time trials at 11:00 am.

For added fun and frolic, there’s also a Quick 4 Pro Mod Shootout as part of the event, with qualifying at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm.

For more information visit www.sumerduckdragway.com.

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The drag race portion includes seven eliminators: three for automatics, three for stick, and one for electronics. All NHRA rules apply, and all vehicles must pass tech before being allowed on the track.

Gates open at 11:00 am, with time trials at noon and eliminations at 3:00 pm. Entry fees are $40 for racing, and $20 for car show.

Visit www.capitolraceway.com for more information.

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The North East Nostalgia Drag Racing Association kicks off their 2010 season on Saturday May 1st at Lebanon Valley Dragway. No doubt 2009 NENDRA Champion John Colabatistta will be on hand to defend his title.

Any American-made vehicle from 1961 to 1974 is welcomed. All cars must run between 8.50 and 12.50. Racing is dial-your-own with a breakout rule in effect. A Pro .500 tree means fewer red lights.

NENDRA is now in their 3rd year of organized racing. In that time they’ve grown from 6 events in 2008 to 9 events in 2009 and now 15 in the 2010 racing season.

NENDRA's rules and membership package is online and available for download at www.nendra.com. For more information about Lebanon Valley Dragway, visit www.dragway.com.

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Wheelie Cool: ECS/SSA Season Lifts Off April 24th at Atco Raceway

The East Coast Stock / Super Stock Association kicks off their 2010 season on Saturday April 24th at Atco Raceway.

The ECS/SSA will run seven races this year - five points races at Atco and two non-points races at Maple Grove. The Atco points races are April 24th, June 20th, July 25th, August 7th, and August 8th. The Maple Grove non-points races are July 11th and July 17 & 18 at Super Chevy (for GM cars only).

To participate, your race car must be a current NHRA- or IHRA-approved Stock or Super Stock race car and you must have a current/active NHRA/IHRA license. All track rules and track regulations apply, and the program is a complete "dial in" format, with no forced heads-up runs. For more info contact Dave Ley at dleyracing@aol.com or visit ECSSSA Facebook page.

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MANDRA’s cars must be body styles built prior to 1973, except purpose-built late model front engine dragsters or altered replicating cars in competition prior to 1973. Vehicles will compete bracket style, with dial-your-own handicaps. Visit www.mandraracing.com for more info.

Pennsylvania-based 422 All-Stars campaign 60s vintage, Detroit big block powered nostalgia cars; their website boasts “all driver and motor. The way drag racing was meant to be… All 60s big blocks, all lettered, dual quads, all motor, all cool, no slicks on the wrong end of the car, no cars that came to America on a boat. Just plain old classic Detroit Iron with open exhausts and not a prayer of ever being driven on the street. The show consists of 427 Fords and Chevies in addition to Chrysler Hemi and wedge big blocks with a dose of AMC and Pontiac big block power.” The 422 All-Stars run on a .400 Sportsman tree. Learn more about them at www.422allstars.com.

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Bristol Dragway wants to fling you into Spring at their Spring Fling 20s on April 22nd – 25th. With three 20Ks and a warm-up $12.5K, there are four chances to win serious money. For the first three rounds, it’ll be door car vs. door car / dragster vs. dragster; races are 1,000’.

The event kicks off Thursday with a $12,500 race. Payout is $12,500 Win, $5,000 Runner-Up, $1,200 Semis, $600 7th Round Lose, $450 6th Round Lose, $300 5th Round Lose, and $200 4th Round Lose. Entry is $175 for this race; buyback is $125.

Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s $20Ks pay $20,000 Win, $6,000 Runner-Up, $2,000 Semis, $800 7th Round Lose, $600 6th Round Lose, $400 5th Round Lose, and $225 4th Round Lose. Entry is $230 for any single race, or enter all three $20Ks for $590 and save; buybacks are $175 in each race.

Gates open Wednesday for parking and tech at 3:00 pm; Thursday gates open at 8:00 am, with time runs at 9:00 am and eliminations at 2:30 pm; Friday’s and Saturday’s gates open at 8:00 am with (1) time run at 9:00 am; Sunday’s gates open at 8:00 am, with eliminations at 9:30 am. For more information, visit www.bristoldragway.com.

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Lebanon Valley Dragway is the place to be on Saturday, April 17th if you're a diesel drag racer. The National Hot Rod Diesel Association Racing Series rolls into town with five classes of diesel racing: Top Diesel, Pro Stock, Pro Street, Super Street and Sportsman ET.

Entry fees are $55 for Top Diesel and Pro Stock, $45 for Pro Street and Super Street, and $35 for Sportsman ET. Gates open at 8:00 am, with time trials at 11:00 am and eliminations at 1:00 pm.

Visit Lebanon Valley's website at www.dragway.com for info.

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Jacksonville, NC - Semifinal and final round results from Coastal Plains Dragway's April 10th ET Bracket Racing:

TOP ET SEMIFINALS: Reggie Norris (Wilmington NC, .013, 5.849 on a 5.84, 114.83 mph) defeats Mark O'Neil (Jacksonville NC, .017, 5.698 on a 5.68, 119.63 mph); David Banks (Maysville, NC) has the bye. FINAL: Norris (.003, 5.842 on a 5.84, 114.83 mph) defeats Banks (.013, 5.157 on a 5.16, 128.92 mph).

MOD ET SEMIFINALS: David Antinori (Sneads Ferry NC, .015, 6.945 on a 6.91 93.73 mph)

defeats Ricky Edwards (Jacksonville NC, broke); Eric Blackburn (Harrells NC, .013, 6.327 on a 6.28, 98.60 mph defeats Kris Antinori (Sneads Ferry NC, .086, 6.653 on a 6.60, 94.15 mph). FINAL: Blackburn (.012, 6.323 on a 6.29, 101.58 mph) defeats Antinori (.026, 6.939 on a 6.91, 94.34 mph).

Jr. DRAGSTER FINAL: Lauren Edwards (Jacksonville NC, .084, 11.161 on an 11.09, 54.15 mph) defeats Lexi Dail (Jacksonville NC, .037, 8.327 on an 8.20, 77.57 mph).

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Atco, NJ - Rich Panicaro (right) left the track a winner when he won Pro ET at Atco Raceway's opening points night on Saturday, March 27th.

Panicaro held off Rockaway, NJ's Bob Mullaney in a tight final round: Panicaro's .029, 6.882 on a 6.88 over Mullaney's .002, 6.163 on a 6.13. Panicaro gets there first by .004.

Celebrating in the Winner's Circile with Rich are Brian Ottaviano (left) and Howard Mason (center).

(photo: Dave Milcarek)

Numidia, Pa. - The hills weren’t the only things rolling around Numidia Dragway recently. The DiMino family had the heavy equipment rolling in preparation of their season opener this coming weekend.

The track kicks off it's 2010 season on Friday, April 2nd with Street Legal Drags; Saturday is a Test & Tune and Chassis Certification. In addition to a glass-like track surface, other amenities at Numidia Dragway are a playground for the kids, a covered pavilion, and home-made food and Italian Ices; the track also sells Sunoco Fuels 118 octane, 116 octane, 112 octane and alcohol. Visit www.numidiadragway.com for more information.

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Details for each class is as follows: Outlaw 10.5: $125 entry, $5,000 to Win, $1,200 to Runner-Up, $500 to Semis, $125 to Qtrs.; Outlaw Drag Radial: $100 entry, $1,500 to Win, $600 to Runner-Up, $250 to Semis, $100 to Qtrs.; 275 Drag Radial: $75 entry, $700 to Win, $200 to Runner-Up, $125 to Semis, $75 to Qtrs.; 7.50 Index: $125 entry, 60% to Win, 20% to Runner-Up, 10% to Semis; 8.50 Index: $75 entry, $1,000 to Win, $500 to Runner-Up, $200 to Semis, $75 to Qtrs. (if 16+ car field); Pro Dial, 10.00 Index, 12.00 Index: $55 entry, $450 to Win, $150 to Runner-Up, $100 to Semis; Pro Street, Super Street: $50 entry, $500 to Win, $250 to Runner-Up, $125 to Semis, $50 to Qtrs. (if 32+ Cars 1st Round); 9.50 Street Bike: $25 entry, $150 to Win, $50 to Runner-Up, $25 to Semis.

The dates are Saturdays: April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th, September 4th, and November 6th, with the rain dates being the next day on Sundays. Gates open 10:00 am with qualifying at noon. For more details and full rules, visit Cecil County’s website at www.cecilcountydragway.com.

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Numidia, PA – Numidia Dragway has announced a new payout structure for the Super ET and Pro ET classes for 2010. The new payout has increased for car counts 61 and above; for car counts up to 60 the structure remains the same as 2009.

Super Pro (7.00 - 11.99): for 85+ cars, $2,500 Win, $800 Runner-Up; for 71 – 84 cars, $2,000 Win, $700 Runner-Up; for 61 – 70 cars, $1,750 Win, $600 Runner-Up; for 0 – 60 cars, $1,500 Win, $500 Runner-Up. $55 Round beginning 3rd Round loss. Entry fee is $65, and 1st Round buybacks are $50. There’s an optional $10 Calcutta. All payouts are guaranteed.

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Also in 2010 Numidia Dragway will again present their popular series of big-dollar races throughout the season.

For more information, visit Numidia Dragway's website at www.numidiadragway.com.

Montgomery, AL. – For the first time ever Thunder Jam is bringing its one-night only drag racing thrill to Montgomery Motorsports Park on Saturday, April 10. Three flame-throwing jet vehicles will be on hand for the explosive debut along with a full field of five-second baby Pro Modifieds, the "Cool Bus" wheelstanding school bus and the area's best sportsman racers all on one action-packed night.

“We always love bringing Thunder Jam to new areas and Montgomery Motorsports Park is no different. MMP is known for its huge $1 Million dollar bracket races and other huge events and this will only add to the already action-packed schedule Jim Howard has planned for this season,” said Jim Marchyshyn, Thunder Jam Operations Manager. “We are loading this event full of the best-of-the-best from our Thunder Jam menu and giving these fans a show they won’t soon forget.”

Along with all the on-track action fans will also be invited to participate in the Thunderfest Pit Party prior to the start of the main event. Fans will be able to meet the stars of Thunder Jam, take pictures, get autographs and enjoy plenty of good food. Tickets for the April 10 event are just $20 for adults and $5 for children and parking and access to Thunderfest is free with admission. Discount coupons good for a FREE child ticket (12 and under) purchased with. adult admission are available by logging onto www.thunderjam.com. The show will begin at 7 p.m. For more information about the event call 334-260-9660 or logon to www.thunderjam.com to get a coupon good for a free kid’s ticket when you purchase an adult ticket at the gate.

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Martin, MI - US 131 Motorsports Park is finalizing upgrades that began at the end of the 2009 season; at that time the concrete was extended from 500 feet to 1000 feet to allow it to slowly cure during the winter.

Michigan saw warmer than normal March temperatures, which enabled Penhall Corporation to grind the newly poured concrete and IHRA Track Specialist Jim Weinert to polish the freshly ground racing surface, all in preparation for US131’s opening on Saturday, April 3. US 131’s General Manager Jason Peterson oversaw the process. Peterson stated, “In the past our weekly private track rentals have included pro racing teams from IHRA, NHRA, ADRL and the newly formed Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association cars. With continued support from these teams in addition to the championship drag racing and weekly events that we offer we deemed it necessary to ensure that US 131 Motorsports Park retains the reputation of being one of the smoothest tracks in the industry and these improvements will ensure that.”

Visit www.us131msp.com to view US 131 Motorsports Park’s 2010 schedule of events.

The East Coast Nostalgia Super Stock Association (ECNSSA) has announced its 2010 schedule:

Atco Raceway (Sunday, May 9th), Cecil County Dragway (Saturday, May 22nd), Atco Raceway (Saturday, June 5th), Atco Raceway (Sunday, June 20th), Beaver Springs Dragway "Nostalgia Nationals" (Sunday July 11th), Old Bridge Township Raceway Park “Old Time Drags” (Sunday July 25th), Cecil County Dragway (Saturday, Sept 11th), Atco Raceway "S/S Spectacular" (Saturday & Sunday, October 9th & 10th), Atco Raceway (Sunday, November 7th), Island Dragway (TBA).

The ECNSSA was founded in 1996 with the purpose of preserving the history of the 1960's S/S cars and providing those with a love of these cars the means to race and enjoy showcasing their period correct vehicles.

Visit their website at www.ecnssa.org for more information about the association, their rules and their accepted vehicles and combinations.

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The best commentary I’ve seen so far was posted on Drag Race Results’ forum HERE by ‘32 Bantam’:

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NHRA: The pros all race 4 wide. Look, right across the track, racecar, racecar, racecar and...
Race Fan: Oh, I see. And most tracks race 2 wide?
NHRA: Exactly.
Race Fan: Does that mean it's louder? Is it any louder?
NHRA: Well, it's two louder, isn't it? It's not two. You see, most tracks, you know, will be racing two at a time. You're racing two at a time, two at a time, two at a

That sums it up brilliantly.

Mooresville, NC – Mooresville Dragway will melt away your blues – not your green – at their 2nd Annual Winter Melt Down on Saturday, March 20th. For $20, the cost of a spectator admission, racers will have their choice of running for the money in either Top ET or Footbrake. Top ET (0 – 7.99) pays $1,500 Win, $300 Runner-Up, $150 Semis, and $75 Quarters. Buybacks are $40. Footbrake (all run) pays $1,000 Win, $200 Runner-Up, $100 Semis, and $50 Quarters. Buybacks are $30.

Gates open at 9:00 am, with time trials at noon. Visit www.mooresvilledragway.com for more info.

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Jacksonville, NC – Final round results from Coastal Plains Dragway’s St. Patrick’s Footbrake Spring Fling held March 19th – 21st,, 2010:

Friday 3/19: Doug Walton (Maysville, NC) defeats Scott Macy (Randleman, NC). Dash4Cash winner: Tommy Duff (Holly Ridge, NC).

Saturday 3/20: Steve Alford (Angier, NC) defeats Roger Rhodes (Pikeville, NC). Dash4Cash winner: Francis Reynolds Jr. (Charlotte Hall, MD); Gambler’s Race winner: Tommy Duff (Holly Ridge, NC).

Sunday 3/21: Chris Plott (Winston-Salem, NC) defeats DeWayne Ramsey (Bear Creek, NC). Dash4Cash winner: Jamie Radford (Christiansburg, VA).

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Atco NJ – Atco Raceway will kick off their 2010 big-money bracket schedule on April 2nd – 4th with their Summer Series Shootout season opener.

Open to vehicles running 6.50 – 12.99 with electronics allowed, the weekend includes a $5K race on Friday and Sunday, and a $10K on Saturday. The payout for the $5Ks is $5,000 Win, $2,000 Runner-Up, $800 Semis, $400 Quarters, and $75 Round starting with 3rd Round loser (no Round money for Quarters and up). Entry is $140; buybacks are $90.

The $10K pays $10,000 Win, $3,000 Runner-Up, $1,000 Semis, $500 Quarters, and $100 Round starting with 3rd Round loser (no Round money for Quarters and up). Entry is $190, and buybacks are $120.

Gates open Friday at 11:00 am, with time trials until 5:00 pm and eliminations at 5:30 pm. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 am, with time trials until 11:00 am and eliminations at 12:00. Visit Atco’s website at www.atcorace.com for series rules and more info.

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Gates open Friday at 2:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 am. For information about ORSCA rules, payouts and entry fees, visit www.outlawracing.com.

For more information about Montgomery Motorsports Park, visit www.mmpdragracing.com.

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If you attended the Dover Drags at Island Dragway last November 2009, you know it was a great time.

One of the reasons the event went so well was the involvement of Drag Racer Magazine, whose support to event organizer Dean Lawrence and Island Dragway helped make it a success.

The magazine chronicles the Dover Drags with a major feature in their May 2010 issue. Written by Lawrence, the article is a first-hand account and includes stunning photography with action shots, vintage photos, and pictures of some of the vehicles of NENDRA (North East Nostalgia Drag Racing Association), NETO (North East Timing Organization), and the East Coast Gassers. They even included a photo of the Dragtime Dodge.

Other features include tech pieces "565 To Go" and "Carburator Class: The Benefits Of Billet," as well as a tour of Moroso Performance. The issue is on sale now, and is available at newsstands and book store chains like Borders, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million and others.

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2010 NMRA Schedule

March 4-7: Bradenton Motorsports Park – Bradenton, FL; March 26-28: Atlanta Dragway – Commerce, GA; May 14-16: Atco Raceway – Atco, NJ; June 11-12: Milan Dragway – Milan, MI; July 15-18: Route 66 Raceway – Joliet, IL; Aug. 5-8: zMax Dragway – Concord, NC; Sept. 3-5: National Trail Raceway – Columbus, OH; Sept 30-Oct. 3: Beech Bend Raceway – Bowling Green, KY; Nov. 12-14: Houston Raceway Park – Houston, TX.

Visit www.nmradigital.com for more information.

2010 NMCA Schedule

March 19-21: Bradenton Motorsports Park – Bradenton, FL; April 30- May 2: Beech Bend Raceway – Bowling Green, KY; June 4-6: Maple Grove Raceway - Reading, PA; July 15-18: Route 66 Raceway – Joliet, IL; August 5-8: zMax Dragway – Concord, NC; August 27-29: Milan Dragway - Milan, MI; October 7 - 10: Gateway Int’l Raceway – St. Louis, MO; November 12-14: Houston Raceway Park – Houston, TX.

Visit www.nmcadigital.com for more information.

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Virginia Motorsports Park (Petersburg, VA) kicks off its 2010 season next Saturday March 6th with their Season Opener Test & Tune.

This will be the first of four Saturday test & tunes in the month of March, which means plenty of time to break in new combinations before the season hits full stride in April. There will also be a special Test & Tune for motorcycles Friday March 26th.

VMP will also launch its remodeled bracket program in March as the first two ET Points Races take place March 21st and 28th.

To see VMP’s full 2010 Season Schedule, visit their website at virginiamotorsports.com.

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Budds Creek, MD – Maryland International Raceway is introducing a new bracket program in 2010 called “The Dash” Speed Unlimited ET Series Championship Runoff. Just like “The Chase” in NASCAR, “The Countdown” in NHRA and "The Tournament of Champions" in IHRA, its purpose is to keep all the drama of the four Speed Unlimited ET Series track championships as intense and unpredictable as possible up until the final ET race of the season. To qualify for “The Dash” a racer needs to finish in the top 15 in points in their class. Top and Mod racers have two opportunities to qualify for a top 15 spot because the 1/4 mile races and the 1/8 mile races are run as separate points programs. For more info about MIR's Dash format, visit www.mirdrag.com.

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Jacksonville, NC – Coastal Plains Dragway presents their Top ET Spring Shootout March 12th-14th. This 1/8th mile race for electronics-equipped vehicles features a $10K race on Friday and Sunday and a $20K on Saturday.

The payout for the $10Ks is $10,000 Win, $2,000 Runner-Up, $750 Semis, $50 Quarters, $250 Eighths, and $50 Round starting 3rd Round win. Entry for each $10K is $125, and 1st Round buybacks are $75. The $20K pays $20,000 Win, $5,000 Runner-Up, $1,000 Semis, $500 Quarters, $100 Round starting 3rd Round win. Entry is $200, and 1st Round buybacks are $100.

Payouts are based on 125 car minimum for the $10Ks, and 150 car minimum for the $20K. Double-entries are permitted, and will run each other for the first four rounds.

Gates open Friday at 9:00 am, with time trials at 11:00 am. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 am, with time trials at 9:00 am. For more info, visit www.coastalplainsraceway.com/dragway.

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Dragtime News.com reader and Facebook fan Albert Bambace is trying to locate this car. He writes, "Does anyone remember me from a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere called the 11th Commandment, later changed to The American? Both ran out of Brooklyn N.Y." If you have any information about this car, contact Albert at 11thcommandmentrecoveryteam@gmail.com.

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The racing industry is dynamic, ingeniously inventive and ever perseverant, and all of these qualities were on display in Orlando this past December. Approximately 1100 racing companies brought the latestadvances in hardcore racing components, and roughly 38,000 motorsports entrepreneurs were in attendance to get absolutely current with today’s fast-changing race technology. 

They came from all 50 states, as well as 64 countries. The PRI

In addition to racing components, the PRI Trade Show also features the latest advances in precision machining equipment, motorsports

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Where do you take that special someone for Valentine’s Day? If that special someone is your racecar, take it to Coastal Plains Dragway (Jacksonville, NC) and Dunn-Benson Dragstrip (Benson, NC) for back-to-back weekends of Valentine’s Day big money racing.

First up is the 10th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Classic at Coastal Plains on Saturday and Sunday, February 6th and 7th. Each day features a race for Top ET and another race for Mod ET. Payout for each is $3,000 Win, $500 Runner-Up, $150 Semis and $50 Quarters. Entry for either day is $60, or enter the weekend for $100. Buybacks are $40. Gates open Saturday at 9:00 am, time trials are 11:00 am, and eliminations go off at 2:00 pm. Sunday gates open at 10:00 am, time trials at 12:00 noon, and eliminations go off at 2:00 pm. Early arrivers can park Friday, February 5th from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Visit their website at www.coastalplainsraceway.com/dragway for more info.

The following week it’ll be Dunn-Benson’s Valentine’s Day Race on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th 20th and 21st. Pro Class pays $3,500 Win, $800 Runner-Up, $200 Semis and $50 Quarters. Entry is $75 for either day, or enter the weekend for $125. 1st and 2nd Round buybacks are $50. Footbrake pays $2,000 Win, $500 Runner-Up, $150 Semis and $50 Quarters. Entry is $50 for either single day, or enter the weekend for $80. 1st and 2nd Round buybacks are $35. Gates open Saturday at 9:00 am, with time trials at 11:00 am. Gates open Sunday at 10:00 am, with time trials at 12:00. Racers can park anytime on Friday. Visit www.dunnbensondragstrip.com for more info.

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In Johnson's just released, self-published book “The True Story of How I Survived Absolute Terminal Cancer,” the former drag racer describes the emotional roller-coaster he faced while desperately trying to find a cure after being told he had only three months to live. In his 80-page, paper-back book, Johnson details the daily regime he uses to keep the cancer at bay, shares his medical records and talks about how the life altering event changed him personally. He also candidly expresses his opinion regarding a cure for cancer and why he believes the medical industry doesn't want to find one.

In this emotional rendition of his battle with colon cancer, Johnson encourages people fighting the dreaded disease to never lose hope and to take control of their destiny by researching alternative treatments. Written in the first person, Johnson honestly reveals every emotion he faced and the various thoughts that raced through his mind after being given his “death sentence.”

For more information about the $19.95 book “The True Story of How I Survived Absolute Terminal Cancer” visit www.tommyjohnsonjr.com/Cancer-Book.html.

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COMP Cams® new Elite Race™ Solid Roller Lifters feature an SAE 8620 steel alloy body that is CNC-machined and REM-finished, SAE 9310 steel alloy wheels that are micro-polished and micro-sized, and needles that are made from 52100 bearing steel and micro-sorted with a controlled contour profile. They feature an exclusive body design that does not include an oil band, which maximizes rigidity and reduces lifter bushing wear. While the construction and body design make them strong, they're also lightweight, with each lifter weighing less than 100 grams each. All lifter bodies are "tall" and will clear both stock and aftermarket .300" tall lifter bores and will properly fit either 5/16" or 3/8" ball pushrods.

Possibly the most critical element of this lifter design is the fact that the oversized (.400") axles are dual-pinned: pins go through the lifter ears at each end and leave a small gap in-between for wear-reducing oiling that actually flows through the center and the top of the axle directly to the needles.

For maximum control and durability in high rpm race applications, these lifters also feature captured link bars and an exclusive modular pushrod design that allows the pushrod insert to be swapped out for centered, left or right offsets. And with patent-pending oil control through the pushrod insert, engine builders can modify the lifter to meter extra oil to the top as desired.

Elite Race™ Solid Roller Lifters are fully heat-treated, machined to high tolerances and are available for a number of Chevy, Ford and Chrysler applications. For more information visit www.compcams.com.

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Edelbrock Corporation recently released their 2010 Race Products Catalog. Complete and up to date with the latest products from the floors of the SEMA and PRI trade shows, this catalog includes the full range of new and existing Edelbrock products that help racers, both amateur and professional, dominate the field at each event. Round the track, down the strip or on the water; Edelbrock race products can be found anywhere the very best in performance is demanded from an American Made pushrod V8.

Featured products include the new series of Victor Two-Piece manifolds that split longitudinally to allow easy access to the runners and plenum for CNC or hand porting work. New cylinder heads are available in a wide variety of configurations, ranging from complete with valves, springs and CNC machined ports, to Pro-Port Raw for full customization by professional head porters. Most heads are available with a HIP treatment that raises the material density of the head to nearly that of billet aluminum for three times the fatigue life of a normal cast aluminum cylinder head.

Call today to receive your free 2010 Race Products Catalog (#01909), and discover the high performance parts that will keep your car running at the head of the pack. Features include 24 pages of Edelbrock race parts and accessories in a new design with dozens of new products. To order by phone call toll free (800) 416-8628, or click HERE to download The 2010 Race Catalog. For more information visit www.edelbrock.com.

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Contact an ATI Sales Technician for shipping instructions to take advantage of ATI's greatly reduced shipping costs and details on ATI's 5-year warranty plan for Superglides® and other selected units that use an ATI converter and are overhauled annually. For more information, call 800-284-3433 or visit their website at www.atiracing.com.

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Mickey Thompson products are popular in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class and in Stock, Super Stock, Comp Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. Mickey Thompson Motorsports will continue to support NHRA racers through its Team M/T program. Racers interested in joining Team M/T may contact Carl Robinson at 800-222-9092 x3152 for more information.

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January 22, 2010 – After a 7 year absence from the East coast the Competition Photos Super Comp Circuit will make its return to the area in 2010.

Tom Boyle has resurrected the series and the first race will be held at Atco Raceway on June 5th & 6th. This is a great opportunity for Super Comp racers to test for the United Association NHRA SuperNationals the weekend following at Englishtown, NJ. The next race in the series will be at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA on July 10th & 11th as part of the “Sportsman Circuit Showdown”.

The series will then run back to back races to close out the season at the same 2 tracks: on August 7th & 8th the circuit will return to Atco Raceway and on August 14th & 15th they re-visit Maple Grove Raceway which is the week before the Cecil County Division Race.

For questions on the series please e-mail Tom Boyle at tboyle1655@yahoo.com or you can call him at 610-399-9319 (Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST).

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The weekend includes three $20,000 races, one each on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The payout for each race is $20,000 Win, $4,000 Runner-Up, $1,500 Semis, $500 Quarters, $200 Eighths, and $150 Sixteenths, all based on 150 entries. Entry for any single $20K is $200, or enter the weekend for $500 and save. Buybacks are $200 for 1st or 2nd Round.

There will also be two (2) bonus $5,000 races, one each on Friday and Saturday. Payouts for the bonus races are $5,000 Win, $750 Runner-Up, $250 Semis, $125 Quarters, $75 Eighths, and $50 Sixteenths. Entry is FREE for racers who have entered all three $20Ks, otherwise it’s $150 for Friday and Saturday, or $100 for either single day. Buybacks are $75 for 1st or 2nd Round.

For more information contact Jim Howard at (334) 260-9660 or visit Montgomery Motorsports Park at www.mmpdragracing.com.

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The North East Nostalgia Drag Racing Association has announced their 2010 schedule. This year’s series encompasses a total of 15 events at Lebanon Valley Dragway and Island Dragway.

PINKS All Out will be making a stop at Maple Grove Raceway on May 14th & 15th, and a time for potential participants to register has been announced. Registration will begin at 12:00 noon on February 1st. All entries will be online at the track's website; no phone entries will be accepted. The fee is $60. For more information, contact Maple Grove Raceway at (610) 856-9200 or visit www.maplegroveraceway.com.

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Montgomery Motorsports Park's Super 7 Series kicks off on February 26th, so what better way to get your game on than by attending Scotty Richardson’s Drag Racing School at the track the day before on Thursday, February 25th. In his 21 years in racing, Richardson has won 38 NHRA national events. If you would like to attend, register by calling Montgomery Motorsports Park at (334) 260-9660 Monday thru Friday 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. This class will be for Super Pro only; bottom bulb classes will be offered later this season at MMP. For more information about Scotty Richardson’s Drag Racing School, visit their website at www.scottyrichardsonsdragracingschool.com.

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Old Bridge Township Raceway Park (Englishtown, NJ) has announced that they are again offering a discount to racers competing in the Sunoco Championship Points Series. Racers who sign up by February 5th, 2010 for points competition at Raceway Park will receive a $5.00 discount per category. Entries must be postmarked by February 5th.

The discount alleviates some of the costs of racing, and also ensures that racers will receive their bonus point, which is a free point awarded to each racer who signs up for the series prior to first round of the first day of points for the category being contested.

The 2010 Points/Permanent Number form is available HERE. Contact Jeanne Linke at jlinke@racewaypark.com or 732-446-7800 if you need more information.

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