I thought I would start this blog for 2013 on News and Updates on Terry McMillen. Some people are not able to read National Dragster stories, so I will keep those posted on what is going on. Terry will be featured in "Straight Talk" in Issue 5 of ND.
We are headed to Vegas this weekend Feb 8, 2013 to test Terry's Top Fuel Dragster. Terry, Cori, and Jim are in the motor home heading to Vegas, and are in Dallas trying to avoid and snow coming their way. Terry Now has 2 Rigs heading to Vegas and Pomona. Yes, McMillen now has 2 Semi Trucks during the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Series. The extra rig will carry and extra car and more spare parts to assist in running better to compete in the NHRA Countdown. Terry said, "This will make a big difference this year with having 2 rigs on the road."
Since the car was not completed in time to test in West Palm Beach during the Pro Warm Up in January, Terry is stopping in Vegas to test the newly designed Top Fuel dragster with the new aerodynamic cockpit, the fuel system, and 7 stage heads and blower program.
We will see you all in Pomona during the NHRA Winternationals February 14-17, 2013.
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This is the story written by Phil Burgess: "McMillen Heads to Testing with New Weapons"
Just finished a lengthy phone call with Top Fuel ace Terry McMillen, who will be featured in our popular Straight Talk personality profile in Issue 5. T-Mac is on the road to Las Vegas, traveling in a motorhome with girlfriend Cori Wickler and PR man Jim Walczak, for preseason testing this weekend before heading to Pomona for the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries.
McMillen and company were pulled over just outside of Dallas plotting a new route to Vegas to bypass snowbound Scottsdale, Ariz. His twin Amalie rigs were on Highway 20 from crew chief Richard Hartman’s South Carolina base. Twin rigs, you say? What’s that all about?
Yep, McMillen will now be toting two tractor-trailers on the road to help carry the equipment — including a spare car — that he hopes will get him into his first Countdown to the Championship playoffs this season after narrow misses the last two years. He’s also looking forward to making a good showing for his longtime backer Amalie Oil at its event, the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals, in March.
“It’s an extra expense to have two rigs, but with all of the back-to-back racing we’re going to be doing on the NHRA schedule this season, you just can’t carry enough parts in one truck,” he said. “We think this will make a big difference for us this year.”
McMillen wasn’t able to test with the rest of the fuel teams in South Florida last month because he was waiting on the new cockpit cowling he’ll be running this year. The new aero package changes the amount of air being rammed into the injector, which changes the fuel-system setup, so there was no use testing his new Stage 7 heads and blower program before he had it in place.
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Friday, February 8, 2013
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins "The Legend"
I get suggestions now and then to write blogs on NHRA icons, and I thought writing one on William Tyler Jenkins, his birth name, would be interesting.
Bill Jenkins, let me refer to him as Grumpy throughout the blog, was born on Dec 22, 1930. He was born in Philadelphia, PA but was raised in Malvern, PA. He got the nickname "Grumpy" for having a no-nonsense attitude at the races. As a young child, Grumpy started working on his neighbors tractor engine, and from there his passion for working and building engines began. Grumpy did a bit of drag racing before going off to college at Cornell University. Grumpy started his drag racing career by racing a 1955 Chevrolet Convertible at local tracks.
Grumpy left Cornell University during the 3rd year, and used his training and skill to start building engines. He became nationally known for building 30 cars that set national records. In the 1960, he was known in many circles as the engine builder for Dave Strickler. In 1965, Grumpy won his first event at the Winternationals in a Hemi-Powered Plymouth Belvedere named "Black Arrow". Then in 1966 he decided to run a Chevy independently by making his own Chevy Engine package. That is when the Chevy II "Grumpy's Toy" was born. It has a 350 cubic inch/350 horsepower Chevy engine that was beating 426 Hemi-powered/425 horsepower engines. Then in 1967, Grumpy was added to the Chevrolet Team. Between 1965 to 1975, he won thirteen NHRA events.
Grumpy has been inducted in numerous Motorsports Hall of Fame for his engine building skills in the NHRA Pro Stock Division. His innovations include Pro Stock front end suspension, dry sump oiling systems, cool cans, drag racing's first kick out oil pans, electric water pump fans, gas port pistons, and slick-shift manual transmission. His continued search for improved performance left little time for idle chat with his racing colleagues. Among the Hall of Fame's where International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2008, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1996, and Don Garlits International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1993.
Grumpy retired as a driver in 1976 and he hired Larry Lombardo and Ken Dondero to drive his cars. Grumpy wanted to spend more of his time concentrating on research and development. Lombardo took over Grumpy's seat at the second race of the 1976 season and went on to win the NHRA Winston Pro Stock Division. Dondero won the AHRA title that year. Grumpy's main focus was building and improving performance in engines. Dave Connolly also powered a Jenkins engine in his Pro Stock Cobalt in 2005. It briefly put Connolly in the Powerade points lead.
You could always see Grumpy on the starting line throughout the years smoking his cigars. Every once in a while you would catch a glimpse of a smile. He loved drag racing and his passion for a better performing engine was always on his mind. Besides building engines for drag racing, he also worked on some NASCAR engines. He built the engine Donnie Allison used to take the pole position in the 1975 Daytona 500. He also built the engine for Mike Swaim that took him to the pole of the 1987 Busch Series race at Daytona.
William Tyler Jenkins passed away in March of 2012 of heart failure, but his legacy lives on. He has brought so much to the Motorsports World with his innovations and passion. He is survived by his daughter Susan Jenkins, from his first marriage to Alexandra Newman, and his son William and daughter Dani-El from his second marriage to Polly Wood.
If you would like to know more about Grumpy and his Toy's, there is a great book that captures a lot of his history. The book is called, "Grumpy's Toys" "The Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars" You can check out this copy at Barnes and Noble.
"Grumpy's Toys" They Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars
Bill Jenkins, let me refer to him as Grumpy throughout the blog, was born on Dec 22, 1930. He was born in Philadelphia, PA but was raised in Malvern, PA. He got the nickname "Grumpy" for having a no-nonsense attitude at the races. As a young child, Grumpy started working on his neighbors tractor engine, and from there his passion for working and building engines began. Grumpy did a bit of drag racing before going off to college at Cornell University. Grumpy started his drag racing career by racing a 1955 Chevrolet Convertible at local tracks.
Grumpy left Cornell University during the 3rd year, and used his training and skill to start building engines. He became nationally known for building 30 cars that set national records. In the 1960, he was known in many circles as the engine builder for Dave Strickler. In 1965, Grumpy won his first event at the Winternationals in a Hemi-Powered Plymouth Belvedere named "Black Arrow". Then in 1966 he decided to run a Chevy independently by making his own Chevy Engine package. That is when the Chevy II "Grumpy's Toy" was born. It has a 350 cubic inch/350 horsepower Chevy engine that was beating 426 Hemi-powered/425 horsepower engines. Then in 1967, Grumpy was added to the Chevrolet Team. Between 1965 to 1975, he won thirteen NHRA events.
Grumpy has been inducted in numerous Motorsports Hall of Fame for his engine building skills in the NHRA Pro Stock Division. His innovations include Pro Stock front end suspension, dry sump oiling systems, cool cans, drag racing's first kick out oil pans, electric water pump fans, gas port pistons, and slick-shift manual transmission. His continued search for improved performance left little time for idle chat with his racing colleagues. Among the Hall of Fame's where International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2008, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1996, and Don Garlits International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1993.
Grumpy retired as a driver in 1976 and he hired Larry Lombardo and Ken Dondero to drive his cars. Grumpy wanted to spend more of his time concentrating on research and development. Lombardo took over Grumpy's seat at the second race of the 1976 season and went on to win the NHRA Winston Pro Stock Division. Dondero won the AHRA title that year. Grumpy's main focus was building and improving performance in engines. Dave Connolly also powered a Jenkins engine in his Pro Stock Cobalt in 2005. It briefly put Connolly in the Powerade points lead.
You could always see Grumpy on the starting line throughout the years smoking his cigars. Every once in a while you would catch a glimpse of a smile. He loved drag racing and his passion for a better performing engine was always on his mind. Besides building engines for drag racing, he also worked on some NASCAR engines. He built the engine Donnie Allison used to take the pole position in the 1975 Daytona 500. He also built the engine for Mike Swaim that took him to the pole of the 1987 Busch Series race at Daytona.
William Tyler Jenkins passed away in March of 2012 of heart failure, but his legacy lives on. He has brought so much to the Motorsports World with his innovations and passion. He is survived by his daughter Susan Jenkins, from his first marriage to Alexandra Newman, and his son William and daughter Dani-El from his second marriage to Polly Wood.
If you would like to know more about Grumpy and his Toy's, there is a great book that captures a lot of his history. The book is called, "Grumpy's Toys" "The Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars" You can check out this copy at Barnes and Noble.
"Grumpy's Toys" They Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Rumors & Real NHRA Team Updates
With the 2012 NHRA season complete, it is time of the season for those silly rumors and actual team updates. Though some of the rumors that we call "Silly Rumors" end up coming to life, I have set up this blog to show both. I will be updating this constantly during this season, so we can all keep up with what is going on with all the teams.
Rumors:
TOMMY JOHNSON JR. RESIGNS FROM DSR?
"UPDATED: A GROUP OF BUSINESSMEN TO BRING BACK 3RD DSR DRAGSTER" Massey may be back with DSR??
"A DIXON AND BEARD COMBINATION?"
CLAY MILLICAN HEADED TO BOB VANDERGRIFF RACING?
BENZA, MARTINO ENGINE LEASE PROGRAM GROWING
CHANGES COMING TO JOHN FORCE RACING?
AT LEAST ONE SPONSOR CHANGING TEAMS
TJ TO TEST TOP FUELER?
BROGDON - KENT RACING MAKES KEY PERSONNEL ACQUISITIONS?
KRISHER’S OPERATION PURCHASED BY STEVENS?
Jim Dunn Racing Inks new major sponsor for 2013
PRO STOCK TEAMS PARKING?
Real Team Updates:
"SCHUMACHER ANNOUNCES THIRD DRAGSTER; MASSEY TO RETURN" Via Competition Plus
ENDERS PLANS 2013 ATTACK WITH NEW CAMARO AND POSSIBLE NEW SPONSOR Via Competition Plus
COUGHLIN SHINES IN FIRST TEST WITH JOHNSON Via Competition Plus
"Rapisarda teams with Dixon, Beard for 2013" Via NHRA
"JFR expands effort with Castrol Edge Top Fuel dragster" Via NHRA
PARTS PLUS & CLAY MILLICAN HEADED TO BOB VANDERGRIFF RACING FOR 2013 Via Competition Plus
LEAH PRUETT NAMED DOTE RACING’S 2013 TOP FUEL DRIVER Via Leah Pruett
LEAH PRUETT NAMED DRIVER OF DOTE RACING TOP FUELER Via Competition Plus
RICKIE JONES RETURNS TO NHRA PRO STOCK IN 2013 Via Competition Plus
MICHAEL RAY LEAVES MATT SMITH RACING; HEADED FOR BRYCE? Via Competition Plus
AREND IS THE NEW JIM DUNN RACING DRIVER Via Competition Plus
Confirmed - Rocky Footwear, brands join Hagan’s Funny Car team for 2013 and beyond
TASCA TO UNVEIL NEW SCHEME DURING PBIR TEST Via Competition Plus
BROGDON – KENT STOCKPILE CREW CHIEF TALENT FOR NHRA TITLE RUN Via Competition Plus
BODE PLANS TO GIVE IT ANOTHER RUN IN 2013 Via Competition Plus
DSR, IUPUI RENEW PARTNERSHIP FOR 2013 Via Competition Plus
HEAD LEAVES AL-ANABI RACING FOR PARTNERSHIP IN HEAD INC. Via Competition Plus
MATCO TOOLS WILL ENTER 13TH SEASON AS MARKETING PARTNER WITH DON SCHUMACHER RACING AS BROWN’S PRIMARY SPONSOR Via DSR
TASCA REGROUPING TO PURSUE NHRA TITLE IN 2013 Via Competition Plus
MAJOR KALITTA RESTRUCTURE: AREND OUT, WORSHAM IN, DELAGO TUNING ALEXIS Via Competition Plus
DSR Confirms Spencer Massey Termination Via Competition Plus
PEDREGON RELEASES BEARD IN CHANGE OF DIRECTION MOVE Via Competition Plus
DSR Confirms More Changes: Delago Leaves Hagan's Team Via RPM2Night.com
Rumors:
TOMMY JOHNSON JR. RESIGNS FROM DSR?
"UPDATED: A GROUP OF BUSINESSMEN TO BRING BACK 3RD DSR DRAGSTER" Massey may be back with DSR??
"A DIXON AND BEARD COMBINATION?"
CLAY MILLICAN HEADED TO BOB VANDERGRIFF RACING?
BENZA, MARTINO ENGINE LEASE PROGRAM GROWING
CHANGES COMING TO JOHN FORCE RACING?
AT LEAST ONE SPONSOR CHANGING TEAMS
TJ TO TEST TOP FUELER?
BROGDON - KENT RACING MAKES KEY PERSONNEL ACQUISITIONS?
KRISHER’S OPERATION PURCHASED BY STEVENS?
Jim Dunn Racing Inks new major sponsor for 2013
PRO STOCK TEAMS PARKING?
Real Team Updates:
"SCHUMACHER ANNOUNCES THIRD DRAGSTER; MASSEY TO RETURN" Via Competition Plus
ENDERS PLANS 2013 ATTACK WITH NEW CAMARO AND POSSIBLE NEW SPONSOR Via Competition Plus
COUGHLIN SHINES IN FIRST TEST WITH JOHNSON Via Competition Plus
"Rapisarda teams with Dixon, Beard for 2013" Via NHRA
"JFR expands effort with Castrol Edge Top Fuel dragster" Via NHRA
PARTS PLUS & CLAY MILLICAN HEADED TO BOB VANDERGRIFF RACING FOR 2013 Via Competition Plus
LEAH PRUETT NAMED DOTE RACING’S 2013 TOP FUEL DRIVER Via Leah Pruett
LEAH PRUETT NAMED DRIVER OF DOTE RACING TOP FUELER Via Competition Plus
RICKIE JONES RETURNS TO NHRA PRO STOCK IN 2013 Via Competition Plus
MICHAEL RAY LEAVES MATT SMITH RACING; HEADED FOR BRYCE? Via Competition Plus
AREND IS THE NEW JIM DUNN RACING DRIVER Via Competition Plus
Confirmed - Rocky Footwear, brands join Hagan’s Funny Car team for 2013 and beyond
TASCA TO UNVEIL NEW SCHEME DURING PBIR TEST Via Competition Plus
BROGDON – KENT STOCKPILE CREW CHIEF TALENT FOR NHRA TITLE RUN Via Competition Plus
BODE PLANS TO GIVE IT ANOTHER RUN IN 2013 Via Competition Plus
DSR, IUPUI RENEW PARTNERSHIP FOR 2013 Via Competition Plus
HEAD LEAVES AL-ANABI RACING FOR PARTNERSHIP IN HEAD INC. Via Competition Plus
MATCO TOOLS WILL ENTER 13TH SEASON AS MARKETING PARTNER WITH DON SCHUMACHER RACING AS BROWN’S PRIMARY SPONSOR Via DSR
TASCA REGROUPING TO PURSUE NHRA TITLE IN 2013 Via Competition Plus
MAJOR KALITTA RESTRUCTURE: AREND OUT, WORSHAM IN, DELAGO TUNING ALEXIS Via Competition Plus
DSR Confirms Spencer Massey Termination Via Competition Plus
PEDREGON RELEASES BEARD IN CHANGE OF DIRECTION MOVE Via Competition Plus
DSR Confirms More Changes: Delago Leaves Hagan's Team Via RPM2Night.com
Friday, November 23, 2012
Tis' the Season
The 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season has come to an end, and it proved to be another exciting finish. The Top Fuel Championship was decided on the last run of the season, crowning Antron Brown of DSR the 2012 Top Fuel World Champion. It was a great run, noted it was a hole shot, by Brandon Bernstein to take out Tony Schumacher in the final round at the Auto Club Finals in Pomona that helped Antron secure the win. In Funny Car, with Courtney Force beating Ron Caps in the Semi Finals, helped DSR Driver, Jack Beckman, win the Nitro Funny Car World Championship. The only other way Funny Car would have been better, if Capps faced Beckman in the Finals. Beckman won by just 2 points in the standings. What a great year for the Nitro Classes. Pro Stock World Champion Allen Johnson won his first Championship, and it was well deserved, and in Pro Stock Motorcycle, Eddie Krawiec captured the PSM World Championship.
Even though the the NHRA season is over, does not mean it is over for the NHRA Teams and their associates. Preparation continues throughout the off season for the teams to prepare for the 2013 season. Many changes will be filtering through along with the always popular, Rumor Mills, popping up through various social medias. Partnerships and Sponsors are always a continues venue for PR's to search and secure. It is not an easy task to accomplish. They put in a lot of hours of research, preparing their strategies, submitting and negotiations for the best offer's they can agree on. Most of the time the end results are very frustrating, but you just pick yourself up and get back on the tracks. Like in the movie "Field of Dreams", "If you Build it, They Will Come" is what it takes for an NHRA Team to build it's brand. A Strong Team that strives to work together, will benefit in the long run.
Also during the "Off Season" in which many believe teams are on a long vacation, they are not. Preparation for next seasons work is in full progress. Hotels, cars, appearances, transportation, and finding the best parts on which you have a budget for is an ongoing project. Not to mention finding the right crew members. So as you see, working for an NHRA Team is a full time, full year job.
Now as far as the Rumor Mill! I have already heard or read that Spencer Massey has been let go from DSR, pending an official statement from DSR. UPDATE: Spencer Massey has been let go by DSR. Here is the link: DSR Confirms release of Spencer Massey. Del Worsham will be driving a Funny Car for Connie Kalitta, and Tommy Delago will be tuning for Alexis Dejoria. I believe that DSR source said that Tommy still has another year on his contract with them. We will see how this all plays out.
I am sure we are saddened by Bob Frey retiring as the long time announcer for the NHRA! His voice has been heard in the NHRA every week since 1966. He is an Icon, a Legend, and the Best when it comes to announcing any NHRA Event. His knowledge and quick with will surely be missed my millions. His successor, which I believe will be Alan Reinhart will have some big shoes to fill, but I feel there is no better man to take on this feat. Looking forward to his announcing in 2013.
Last but not least. I'd like to wish everyone and their families, a very best Holiday Season. May you all enjoy your family, friends, and loved ones during the remaining time of the year, and throughout the new year. Let''s not forget about the men and women who all serve in the Armed Forces, and pray for them and their families through all they will endure to keep America Safe! May the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Series be fun and exciting as 2012. Hope to see you at an event next year.
Even though the the NHRA season is over, does not mean it is over for the NHRA Teams and their associates. Preparation continues throughout the off season for the teams to prepare for the 2013 season. Many changes will be filtering through along with the always popular, Rumor Mills, popping up through various social medias. Partnerships and Sponsors are always a continues venue for PR's to search and secure. It is not an easy task to accomplish. They put in a lot of hours of research, preparing their strategies, submitting and negotiations for the best offer's they can agree on. Most of the time the end results are very frustrating, but you just pick yourself up and get back on the tracks. Like in the movie "Field of Dreams", "If you Build it, They Will Come" is what it takes for an NHRA Team to build it's brand. A Strong Team that strives to work together, will benefit in the long run.
Also during the "Off Season" in which many believe teams are on a long vacation, they are not. Preparation for next seasons work is in full progress. Hotels, cars, appearances, transportation, and finding the best parts on which you have a budget for is an ongoing project. Not to mention finding the right crew members. So as you see, working for an NHRA Team is a full time, full year job.
Now as far as the Rumor Mill! I have already heard or read that Spencer Massey has been let go from DSR, pending an official statement from DSR. UPDATE: Spencer Massey has been let go by DSR. Here is the link: DSR Confirms release of Spencer Massey. Del Worsham will be driving a Funny Car for Connie Kalitta, and Tommy Delago will be tuning for Alexis Dejoria. I believe that DSR source said that Tommy still has another year on his contract with them. We will see how this all plays out.
I am sure we are saddened by Bob Frey retiring as the long time announcer for the NHRA! His voice has been heard in the NHRA every week since 1966. He is an Icon, a Legend, and the Best when it comes to announcing any NHRA Event. His knowledge and quick with will surely be missed my millions. His successor, which I believe will be Alan Reinhart will have some big shoes to fill, but I feel there is no better man to take on this feat. Looking forward to his announcing in 2013.
Last but not least. I'd like to wish everyone and their families, a very best Holiday Season. May you all enjoy your family, friends, and loved ones during the remaining time of the year, and throughout the new year. Let''s not forget about the men and women who all serve in the Armed Forces, and pray for them and their families through all they will endure to keep America Safe! May the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Series be fun and exciting as 2012. Hope to see you at an event next year.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
"Crunch Time" Two NHRA Events Remain
With the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series coming to an end with just two more events left. Once again it looks to be an exciting finish. We have the NHRA Big O Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Oct. 25-28, and the NHRA AAA Auto Club Finals in Pomona CA, Nov. 8-11. It may come down to the wire in all the classes, and that will be determined on what happens in Vegas. In this account, What happens in Vegas, won't stay in Vegas.
In Top Fuel we have Antron Brown leading the pack leading teammate Spencer Massey by 104 points. Tony Schumacher is in 3rd 136 points back, Shawn Langdon is 4th 144 points behind, and Brandon Bernstein takes up the 5th position 177 points back. With only 8 rounds left, these 5 drivers have the best chances of taking home the championship for 2012. Morgan Lucas who is 224 points back of Antron has a slim chance, but there would be a lot of determining factors for this to be accomplished, and highly unlikely.
Funny Car is a little tighter in the points. With Jack Beckman grabbing Records in Reading, he has jumped up to the #1 position, 23 points ahead of teammate Ron Capps. Coming in 3rd is Mike Neff 54 points back of Beckman, and who won the race at MapleGrove in Reading. Now comes the big Gap with Johnny Gray in 4th 191 points back, then Cruz Pedregon 193 points back in 5th. John Force has that slight chance being in 6th place 220 points back. Let me Add that Courtney Force is 221 points back, and could pull it off, but very unlikely without records, and leaders DNQ or going out in the 1st Rounds?
I will blog on Pro Stock Cars and Motorcycles in my next blog!
Also I'd like to mention, now that I am with Hoosier Thunder Motorsports, Terry McMillen, that you can still help with Breast Cancer Awareness in donating through She4Life. There is still time to "Pay Tribute to a Loved One" on Terry McMillen's Top Fuel Dragster in Las Vegas. Click on the link below to donate get your loved one on Terry McMillen's car in Vegas. Together they are doing an awesome job in promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in helping support breast cancer victims and their families.
I would also like to congratulate all the NHRA Rookies in 2012 to The Road to the Future. Best of luck to you all. You have all done a great job in 2012 and you are all winners in my book. The eight rookie candidates are Khalid alBalooshi (Top Fuel), Blake Alexander (Funny Car), Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car), Courtney Force (Funny Car), John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle), Todd Lesenko (Funny Car), Chris McGaha (Pro Stock), and Scotty Pollacheck (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
Please click on the links below to get your NHRA Tickets and to Donate to She4Life
NHRA Tickets for the last two remaining events.
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In Top Fuel we have Antron Brown leading the pack leading teammate Spencer Massey by 104 points. Tony Schumacher is in 3rd 136 points back, Shawn Langdon is 4th 144 points behind, and Brandon Bernstein takes up the 5th position 177 points back. With only 8 rounds left, these 5 drivers have the best chances of taking home the championship for 2012. Morgan Lucas who is 224 points back of Antron has a slim chance, but there would be a lot of determining factors for this to be accomplished, and highly unlikely.
Funny Car is a little tighter in the points. With Jack Beckman grabbing Records in Reading, he has jumped up to the #1 position, 23 points ahead of teammate Ron Capps. Coming in 3rd is Mike Neff 54 points back of Beckman, and who won the race at MapleGrove in Reading. Now comes the big Gap with Johnny Gray in 4th 191 points back, then Cruz Pedregon 193 points back in 5th. John Force has that slight chance being in 6th place 220 points back. Let me Add that Courtney Force is 221 points back, and could pull it off, but very unlikely without records, and leaders DNQ or going out in the 1st Rounds?
I will blog on Pro Stock Cars and Motorcycles in my next blog!
Also I'd like to mention, now that I am with Hoosier Thunder Motorsports, Terry McMillen, that you can still help with Breast Cancer Awareness in donating through She4Life. There is still time to "Pay Tribute to a Loved One" on Terry McMillen's Top Fuel Dragster in Las Vegas. Click on the link below to donate get your loved one on Terry McMillen's car in Vegas. Together they are doing an awesome job in promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in helping support breast cancer victims and their families.
I would also like to congratulate all the NHRA Rookies in 2012 to The Road to the Future. Best of luck to you all. You have all done a great job in 2012 and you are all winners in my book. The eight rookie candidates are Khalid alBalooshi (Top Fuel), Blake Alexander (Funny Car), Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car), Courtney Force (Funny Car), John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle), Todd Lesenko (Funny Car), Chris McGaha (Pro Stock), and Scotty Pollacheck (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
Please click on the links below to get your NHRA Tickets and to Donate to She4Life
NHRA Tickets for the last two remaining events.
Donate to She4Life
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Pay Tribute to a Loved One
As you already may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "Pink October" as some know it. Every Year Terry McMillen wraps his Top Fuel Dragster in Pink, and the whole crew wears Pink Jerseys to pay tribute to Breast Cancer through She4Life.
This year, Terry McMillen is helping those who want to help pay tribute to She4Life by offering fans to donate $50.00. The Donation Package will include: You will be able to pay tribute to a victim of Cancer, or yourself, by getting their name or yours on Terry's Top Fuel Dragster. You'll also receive an autographed driver handout, a She4Life gift, and you will also be entered in a drawing to win a Pink Crew Jersey. One contributor will win the Pink Crew Jersey.
The deadline to get your name or your loved ones name on Terry's car is Sept 29, 2012, but Terry said it will be extended for a bit. You can always continue to donate through October and throughout the year. Thank you in advance for your donations. Please click on this link to Donate:
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To learn all about She4Life and their mission, please click on the link:
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
"NHRA U.S. Mac Tools Nationals Quotes Continued"
I recently posted a blog on Live Octane on the "DRIVER THOUGHTS: NHRA MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY AUTO-PLUS" and a few quotes did not get posted. So I wanted to share those that did not get posted since these drivers went out of there way and took the time to give me their quotes. I am on the road driving to California so I don't have a lot of time to write an extensive blog at this time on my journey and time at the U.S Nationals in Indy that was rained out. I will be writing another blog on that experience and the Tweet Up as soon as I get settled in CA in a few days.
The question was to the drivers is:
"What are your thoughts when you hear the words "NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals"?
Ron Capps: Napa Auto Parts Dodge Charger Funny Car
"It is our frozen tundra,our yankee stadium,our Indy speedway...the racing spirits still roam that place and winning there means everything"
Clay Millican: Parts Plus Top Fuel Dragster
"As a racer I think Biggest Race of the year. The one you really want to win. Career Win. Career maker. I want to win in it.
As a team manager I think longest race of the year. More runs to make than any other all year. More hotel nights than any race all year. With all that said we at MPE Motorsports can't wait to get there."
Thank you Ron Capps and Clay Millican for helping out with these great quotes on the NHRA U.S. Mac Tools Nationals.
The question was to the drivers is:
"What are your thoughts when you hear the words "NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals"?
Ron Capps: Napa Auto Parts Dodge Charger Funny Car
"It is our frozen tundra,our yankee stadium,our Indy speedway...the racing spirits still roam that place and winning there means everything"
Clay Millican: Parts Plus Top Fuel Dragster
"As a racer I think Biggest Race of the year. The one you really want to win. Career Win. Career maker. I want to win in it.
As a team manager I think longest race of the year. More runs to make than any other all year. More hotel nights than any race all year. With all that said we at MPE Motorsports can't wait to get there."
Thank you Ron Capps and Clay Millican for helping out with these great quotes on the NHRA U.S. Mac Tools Nationals.
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