Tom Yancer Race Cars

Congrats to Tom Gresham, semi's at Seattle

2011-08-08T10:45:00.000-07:00

I know Tom was hoping to take home the Wally, but making it to the Semi's is not to bad either.

Sheldon's on a ROLL

2011-08-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

First Sheldon runner up'd in Top Dragster at the Div 7 race in Sonoma on July 24, then he WON it the next weekend July 31, at the Nat race in Sonoma in Top Dragster. Way to go Sheldon.
This makes 5 finals in 6 Top Dragsters races, winning 3 of them, 2 wins in IHRA, 2 runner up's and one win in NHRA. And just think, he didn't think he could run in Top Dragster...Tom kind of forced him to go to the IHRA race in Tucson which he won and well the rest is history.

Gecker Runner Up in Top Dragster at Div 7, Fallon.

2011-06-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

Sheldon left Fallon as the Runner up in Top Dragster, he is on his way to Salt Lake UT, for the IHRA race, lets hope he can claim another Iron Man in Top Dragster this weekend

way to go Loreen, semi's in SG at Fontana div.

2011-05-16T15:09:00.000-07:00

After a very long weekend and stressful one, Loreen Johnson-Rodgers went to the semi's in Super Gas. Congrats, that very good with everything that has happen in their camp this weekend.

Punch- Ed Johnson, Fontana crash

2011-05-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

We want to send out our prayers, well wishes and good thoughts to Punch and his family. Punch had a bad crash at Fontana Sunday 5-15-11. He was taken to the Hosp, he had a injury to his T3, He was released late Sunday night after being fitted for a neck and back brace. He should be good to go in several months.

Tim Parker, Div 5 race

2011-05-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

Congrates to Tim Parker for making it to the semi's at the div race at Great Bends, Kanas this past weekend. Good luck at the next one, hope you bring home the Wally

Team Firebird WIN

2011-05-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

Congrates to Bruce Williams for the win on 5-14-11

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR EDDIE BROWN

2011-02-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

"A Celebration of Life Edward G. Brown“A Life Well Lived”September 20, 1945 – January 27, 2011The family of Eddie would like you to join them for a celebration of his life.Saturday April 9, 20113:00pm – 9:00pmArizona Golf Resort425 South Power RoadMesa, AZ 85206(480)832-3202
We hope that you can attend and share your memories of Eddie as we gather to appreciate the impact he made in our lives.RSVP:eddiebrown798@gmail.com*The Arizona Golf Resort has accommodations if you wish to stay at the resort, just mention Eddie Brown Memorial
Karen Brown"

Monday's 1-31-2011 update

2011-01-31T06:32:00.000-08:00

Not much to update. It's looking like Karen is going to have a celebration of LIFE for Eddie in April, she is still working on all the details. This weekend at Speedworld is was a sad race, lots of tears for Eddie and lots of good stories too.

I'd like to do something special for Karen and the kids and I need your help.

If you have any photo's, I'm really hoping for some older ones and some of Eddie when he is not in the race car. If you can scan them and e-mail them to me at info@tyrc.com or bring them to the Div 7 race at Firebird in Feb so I can scan them and give them back.

RIP Eddie Brown

2011-01-28T08:02:00.000-08:00

Its with a heavy heart that I have to post Eddie Brown has passed away.
I'll post on info on any services as Karen gives them to me.

Update on Eddie Brown

2011-01-25T07:03:00.001-08:00

Please keep sending Prayers, you can also check the link on Drag Racing Results for news on Eddie or to send him a personal message.
He was moved in to a Hospice home over the weekend, Karen is hoping to have him back home as soon as they can control his pain.

Eddie Brown

2011-01-22T09:26:00.000-08:00

Friends, please keep Eddie, Karen and the family in your prayers. Several months ago Eddie found out he had another Cancer, this time it will take his life. He is at home and they can use all the prayers they can get, and I'm sure he would love cards and notes. Please let me know if you would like his address I'll be happy to give it to you.

Last post of 2010

2010-12-28T08:45:00.000-08:00

Well 2011 is only a few days away and with the New Year we are working hard on bringing you a new Website, Go Daddy has been working on a new site for us, We hope to have it up in the next week. The GOAL if to be a more well rounded one stop site for you. You will be able to order more items on line, find things easier and keep up with whats new faster.

One thing new is Hans Devicies, We are now a Dealer and there are some new products coming out from them, so PLEASE check back with us and if you need to buy or know someone who does tell them to call us. Next is Fire Suites, along with Stroud we now offer Sparco and Dennis Taylor's products.

Tom and I went to the PRI show in Florida this month, we talk with a lot of MFG's and set up some new accounts for products for us to sell, so make sure to check us out.

Last but not least, make sure to have Fun New Years Eve, but be safe, I want to see everyone at the races next year.

Denise

PRODUCT UPDATES

2010-09-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

We are no longer carrying Turbo Start battery, instead we are offering a 16 volt dry cell one from LIFELINE, some other shops sell it under the name of the rock. This battery is made 100% in the USA, the ones we carry are top post mount, but we can get side mount and a 12 volt is available.

Next is HANS Device, we are in the approval stage of being a west cost suppliers for them. They tell me that they are going to be some changes coming after December for the sportsman racers. I don't have any more info than that right now. So please keep us in mind if you should need to buy one.

Bakersfield update

2010-09-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

Well for Tom and Ross the Div race and make up race from Firebird didn't go so well. I heard there was close to 400 racers, it was nice to see so many cars at the track. We had several customers and friends go many rounds. This year was some of the BEST weather I've seen at the track, and the track did a great job with bug control this year. On our way home Tom made a commit that this is the first year in many that there were NO crashes at Bakersfield, they had a few oil downs, but no one lost a car and no one was hurt. That in its self is great. Well hope to see you at the Div race in Vegas next month.

September 2010 update

2010-09-13T13:07:00.000-07:00

Well Tom and Ross did well in Indy, Ross went 5 rounds, and Tom 4. Not to bad. They even took Hayden, Ross's 4yr son, and Ross's Dad Mike flew in to spend the weekend, so it was a Boys week at Indy. From what they told us Hayden had a blast, but was not to happy about the long ride back home.

Next up is Bakersfield Div this weekend. Looks like we are all going even Harley. Harley and I have not been to a race sence Vegas, just hope its not to hot. So hope to see all our Div 7 racing friends at Bakersfield.

2010-02-22T16:51:00.000-08:00

OPEN HOUSE / BBQ ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2010

This year its back at the shop. We will start at 6 pm and close when the food is gone or no one is still here, hope to close by 11 pm

We are just off the 202 (south end of town) and McClintock. From Firebird you take the I-10 west, stay in the right hand lane, exit on the 202 goe about 3 miles to McClintock, exit, go north (left over the freeway) 1st left hand turn in is Milky Way, take it (left) one block, at 4 way stop make left, come down 4 blocks, we are on the right hand side of the road. 600 S. 79th Street, Chandler, Az, 85226 My Cell number is 602-363-5890, the shop phone will not be on, so if your lost call my cell.

Hope to see you here.

Denise

"NEW" CARBON FIBER BELLY PANS

2009-07-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

We are now stocking a belly pan that we have designed. The pan is reinforced with Kevlar, comes with the absorbent pad that is flame retardant, per NHRA's rules. Pan is notched at the corners so it can fit up on the tubing, its made to mount to the outside of the dragsters frame rails. Mounting is very simple, 4 tabs to weld on to the chassis, 4 springs and 4 dzus buttons.
Pan size: 22 inch wide x 26.5 inch long x 4 inch deep.

Price is $500.00 for the kit, if you are in the area and what it installed add $100.00. Price does not include shipping or tax on AZ residents.

OFF TO SONOMA

2009-07-20T12:45:00.000-07:00

Well, Tom and Ross will be at Sonoma this year, Harley and I are staying behind. I had hoped to be able to go but things came up that need me to stay home. So when you see Tom remind him to give me a call. Also stop by his pit and check out the new Dragster of his, let me know what you think of the paint job, and his helmet. Also ask about the new belly pans we are selling, he was one on his new dragster and some spars in the trailer for sale. They are also taking Chuck Phelps front suspension dragster with them, Chuck will be there for the Div race, but they will have it out for you to look at.
Well everyone have fun, hope to see you at Bakersfield Div.
Denise

FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

2009-06-24T09:06:00.000-07:00

Yes, Tom Yancer Race Cars has done it again!.

Here at TYRC we keep trying to invent, tweak, or make new products that will help the racer. We have been working on a front suspension system for a few years now. With the help of one of our customers Chuck Phelps from here in town. Chuck has been our test pilot over the years.

This new system can be retrofitted on to almost any dragster (sportsman type) out there now.

Chuck has log allot of runs with the new system, he has seen better reaction times, few red light, as to the front end not popping up. The drive is smoother, and with the front wheels staying in the beams the 60 foot times are more consistent.

Chuck was also awarded the BEST ENGINEERED award at the Las Vegas Div 7 race back in April of this year.

THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

2009-06-15T08:43:00.001-07:00

This children's story reminds me of Craig Treble. We've known him a long time, from they days of his bracket racing, starting out in the Pro field same time we tried our hand at Pro Stock Truck. Craig has almost had the fair tail ending a couple of times, but for some reason he keeps finding himself with out a sponsor. But back to the story, the little engine just would not stop tyring, and this weekend sounds like Crag. No major full time sponsor, no full time crew chief,and this weekend with the last min changes to his help.
Copied from NHRA
“This track loves me, and I love it,” said Treble, who now has two wins in five final rounds in Englishtown. “I don’t know what it is but I really like it here. The guys like Matt Smith and Eddie [Krawiec] that went 6.90 were out of my league. I did not have a .90 in my bike. Of course, I don’t feel bad about the final because Eddie whipped my butt the last time we raced. I owed that to him. I was doing okay on the starting line, but I just let it fly in the final and went .007. I should have done that other three rounds, but it worked. I’m looking forward to the west coast swing now. I’ve got a major engine overhaul coming up after Norwalk, and I can afford it now.

“Normally my brother, Don Banaski, and Scott Williams are my crew guys, but neither one of them could make it this weekend. I recruited Johnny Thompson, then he broke his leg Friday night, so Michael Phillips and his crew helped us out. Michael is one of my best friends, and I wouldn’t be out here without him."

The final was the second straight round Treble won on a holeshot; he defeated Matt Smith in the same fashion in the semi’s, pairing a .033 reaction with a 6.96 to better Smith’s 6.904, the quickest time of the weekend. Leading up to those rounds, Treble ran a 6.93 and a 6.97 to get past Mike Berry and Karen Stoffer

SEMIS FOR GERALD TURCZYN AT FALLON

2009-06-15T08:15:00.000-07:00

Looks like it was a good race, both had great reaction time, double break out, just didn't go his way.

767G Gerald Turczyn 7411 Bob Herr
E4 0.003 10.269 156.30 ****WINNER**** 0.001 10.278 154.05
S/G Index: 10.30 (+/-): -0.031 S/G Index: 10.30 (+/-): -0.022

RUNNER UP FOR JOHN PROPP IN FALLON

2009-06-15T08:12:00.001-07:00

Congrats to John Propp for his runner up in Top Dragster at Fallon. Looks like the dragster is work good for you.

CONGRATES TO GLENN KERN, S/C WIN IN FALLON

2009-06-15T08:00:00.001-07:00

Glenn did a awesome job running 9.300 on a 9.30 dial in in the finals

7280 Glenn Kern ******** Bill Botelho
**WINNER**** 0.021 9.300 166.97 ****** -0.002 9.331 168.62
S/C Index: 9.30

BRYAN BRUHN'S NEW DRAGSTER

2009-06-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Saturday Bryan of Fullerton Ca, picked up his new dragster, he was all smile's, reminded me of a kid in a candy store. Cant wait to see it finished and on the track.

CONGRATS TO RYAN GIACONE IN SST

2009-06-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

Way to go Ryan, So sorry to see you go out in the Jegs All Star but at least you are bringing home the Wally for the Nat race to Arizona. Ryan is a excellent racer, I'm not sure who is tougher him or Dwight Downing (Div 7 SST). I've had the pleasure of racing both.

CONGRATS TO MARK COLTON

2009-06-04T09:18:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Mark Colton on his win at Medford in the Megabucks race.
Cant seem to find much about it on the Internet, if anyone has more info please let me know. Everything I found had the wrong person listed, they were getting Mark mixed up with Mike Coltrin until someone informed them that Mike was not at this race.
"Burgundy Yancer dragster going like 7.13 is what he is now telling me."

Yes that Burgundy dragster with finders would be Mark.

Mark sorry no photo cant seem to find them.

Alexis is 6 months, my how time flys

2009-05-27T14:52:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share a few photos of Alexis with you, hard to think she is 6 months already.

UPDATE ON HARLEY AND ME

2009-05-27T14:29:00.000-07:00

Some of you have been asking Tom why Harley and I have not been at th last few races. We have been working at getting certified by the Delta Society which is a National group for what most call pet therapy, these are the pets that go to the Hospitals and care centers to visit the patents. We have passed all our test and are now official volunteers at the Chandler Hospital here in town, we work on Sundays trying to visit as many as we can on our shift, we've been seeing about 50 per shift. It is so nice to see someones face lite up and have them tell you how much they enjoy the visit, although Harley is getting tired of being called a pony. Now we are planing on being at both the Sonoma races this summer, so hope to see you then.

BEST ENGINEERED AWARD FOR CHUCK PHELPS

2009-04-23T07:38:00.000-07:00

Chuck Phelps was awarded the Best Engineered Award at the Div 7 race in Las Vegas for his new Front Suspension Shockster.

Chuck's Dragster has all the latest updates, front shocks to help keep the front wheels from popping out of the beams, double shocks (shockster), rear fenders and several other little things that that were custom made just for him. Check out his dial in holder, Chuck is big in to bowling.

CARL THE PIZZA MAN

2009-04-21T17:02:00.000-07:00

Sunday Night PSCA Win for Carl at the strip.

Carls wife sent in this up date, Carl congrats.

THE WIND WAS BLOWING TOMS WAY IN FONTANA

2009-04-20T15:29:00.000-07:00

So I guess this weekend at the Sportsmen Nat in Fontanam, Ca. was a little windy. Congrats to the winners and to our customers who went round.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Fourth annual NHRA Pacific SPORTSnationals:COMP ELIMINATOREd Sigmon, Chatsworth, Calif., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 5.581, 120.96 def. Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '98 Firebird, I/A, 5.275, 130.83.
SUPER STOCKMark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., '98 Grand Am, GT/EA, 6.561, 102.78 def. Jimmy DeFrank, Thousand Oaks, Calif., '09 Cobalt, SS/CM, 5.659, 120.61.
STOCK ELIMINATORLeo Glasbrenner, Chino, Calif., '68 Firebird, E/SA, 7.038, 94.87 def. Clark Holroyd, Chino, Calif., '69 Nova, A/SA, foul.
SUPER COMPThomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., dragster, 5.696, 138.31 def. Jack Freckman, Woodacre, Calif., dragster, 5.701, 132.56.
SUPER GAS Hollis Colleasure, San Dimas, Calif., '27 roadster, 6.308, 121.31 def. Brad Pierce, Riverside, Calif., '58 Corvette, 6.315, 116.91.
SUPER STREET Michael Blodgett, Long Beach, Calif., '67 Camaro, 6.952, 111.02 def. Brian Griffey, Glendale, Ariz., '70 Charger, 6.892, 99.18.
TOP SPORTSMAN Jed Bourquin, Canyon Country, Calif., '93 Daytona, 5.005, 141.19 def. Gary Ross, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., '05 Grand Am, 4.558, 151.31.
TOP DRAGSTER Tom Yancer, Chandler, Ariz., dragster, 4.488, 151.49 def. Chris Forsyth, Laguna Hills, Calif., dragster, 4.856, 139.33.
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE John Widmann, Garberville, Calif., '97 Kawasaki, 5.681, 113.50 def. Tom Medlin, La Mirada, Calif., '86 GSXR, 5.422, 124.87.

A NEW RACER FOR THE WILLIAMS FAMILY, CONGRATS

2009-04-14T17:00:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Blake and Denise Williams of Chandler Az.

I can't forget the proud Grandparents Bruce and Ellen Williams, They have waitted a long time for this little bundle of joy.

Little Parker Bruce made his entrance on April 13, 2009 1:38 pm, Weight: 8 pounds 1 ounce
Length: 22 inches

A LITTLE PRE-EASTER EGG COLORING

2009-04-08T14:54:00.000-07:00

Well last weekend while many of you were at the Las Vegas Nat. race, Kimberly and I stayed home (someone has to work.lol). I had the joy of watching my 2 oldest grand-daughters on Friday, so Kimberly decided we should dye Easter eggs. Sounds like FUN, next year I think I'll let them use magic markers and stickers in stead of dye.

We had fun, Ryeligh (2-1/2) likes to eat and drink everything, yes she tried to drink the dye and when offered an egg with out the shell, she put the whole thing in her mouth.

Hayden (2-3/4) was so excited that he spilled green dye on him and his chair. Ashlynn (3), we could not keep up with her, she was dying faster than we could help her. And while we were tending to them, the newest grand-daughter Alexis (5 months) just sat in her jumper watching and laughing at us.

LAS VEGAS NAT.

2009-04-06T10:44:00.001-07:00

Well, after waiting out the rain and SNOW on Friday, getting one round off Saturday night, Tim Landis made it look easy again, to take home yet another Wally. Now Tim if you win this upcoming weekends Div race, I'm sure someone will post the money to tear you down (lol). Anyone who knows Tim, knows he is a GOOD racer, all of us who race Super Street were hoping he would stay in Super Gas, but when he was given (yes Given) back is Super Street car we all knew we were in trouble.

TIM LANDIS SUPER STREET WINNER, DIV 7 FIREBIRD

2009-03-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

Tim Landis went all the way to the winners circle, way to go Tim. And a big congrats to your crew chief Dustin.

IT'S OFFICAL, THE DIV 7 RACE HAS BEEN MOVED

2009-02-26T11:01:00.000-08:00

NHRA has posted the change to the Div 7 racing. Its not on the main page but under the 2009 LUCAS OIL race information.

February 27-March 1 Firebird International Phoenix, Ariz.
March 6-7 Southwestern International Tucson, Ariz.
****April 10-12 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Las Vegas, Nev.***
June 13-14 Top Gun Fallon, Nev.
July 31-August 2 Infineon Sonoma, Calif.
September 18-19 Auto Club Famoso Bakersfield, Calif.
November 5-8 The Strip at Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev.

CRANE CAMS CLOSED IT DOORS

2009-02-25T17:11:00.000-08:00

Just found out that Crane Cams closed its doors, here is a link to the story.

http://www.news-journalonline.com/Ne...rane022409.htm

very sad to see and hear

CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS AT FIREBIRD

2009-02-23T07:15:00.000-08:00

I cant remember a race at Firebird that when off so well, no big wrecks, bad oil downs or bad weather. Now with that said, Congrats to Thomas Bayer for is win over Larry Marshall in S/C. Larry I was pulling for you, hope to see you in the winners photo this weekend.
Mike Ferderer in S/G. And a special mention has to good out to Karen Comstock, a.k.a. Blondie, a.k.a. DRAMA QUEEN, after this past week. Karen did good, she made it to round four. Lets hope this next week end goes smoother.

GET WELL SOON MIKE RICE

2009-02-23T07:11:00.000-08:00

For anyone who didn't see Mike Rice our Div 7 Director this week end it was because he spent it in the Hospital here in Phoenix, I was told they released him Sunday and that he was flying home to be the his family, but should be back at Firebird for this weekends Div 7 race. So if you see Mike, just check in on him and make sure he is taking it easy.

BBQ AT FIREBIRD DIV 7 RACE

2009-02-17T07:37:00.000-08:00

OK, it's on for Friday night February 27. Mike Rice has told me he hopes the racing will be over by 7 pm. We are going to try and start at 6 pm and serve until we run out of food. If you are racing the class that's last down the track we will still be cooking for you.

RUMOR HAS IT

2009-02-17T07:31:00.000-08:00

I've heard rumors that the Div 7 race at Fontana is moving to the weekend after the first Las Vegas race in April. I've not seen anything on NHRA's site yet but I've been told by several that it should be posted this week, so be on the look out for that change.

SPEEDWORLD OPEN

2009-02-17T07:27:00.000-08:00

Well it was a nice weekend for the race at Speedworld. We left kinda of early, Tom hurt his motor so we packed it up and came home to start getting ready for Firebird. From what I've been told they had to close down the track before the finals could be run, they are going to be ran this weekend at Firebird. I don't have any info as to who is still in.

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY, YES WE HAVE WINNERS

2009-02-11T12:48:00.000-08:00

Congrats to all you racers who stuck it out, I don't know if Tom and I could have stayed there for a week confined inside the motor home and listen to the rain.
I hope this is not a preview of the up coming season's weather, I remember a few years back when it seemed like every National had some type of bad weather, and one of jokes was that NHRA stood for Next Heavy Rain Area. Well again congrats to the winner, see you at Speedworld this weekend for the Div 7 open and then the next week at Firebird for the Nat., followed by the div there and then the Div at Tucson. (lots of racing)

DIV 7 B-B-QUE AT FIREBIRD 2/27/09

2009-02-11T09:03:00.001-08:00

OK, I know many of you have been waiting to hear if we are doing it again, YES we are. It will be Friday night starting about 6 pm, still working out the time with Mike Rice. This year we are going back to the basics, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Yes my Chili will be back, Chicken, and Dicks special salad. I'll update as the date gets closer.

THE 2009 SEASON HAS STARTED

2009-02-02T15:30:00.000-08:00

Congratulation goes out to Roy Cracraft for his win in Top Comp (Top Dragster)(photo from best appearing away here at Firebird) AND Gerald Turczyn for his win in Super Comp this past weekend at the Las Vegas Div 7 Open. ( Gery, sorry I don't have a photo of you in the Corvette)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-18T07:21:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to share a few photos of our growing family. By age, Mason is 6 (Justine's Step son), Ashlynn is 3 (Justine's), Hayden is 2 (Kimberly's), Ryleigh is 2 (Justine's) and Baby Alexis 6 weeks (Kimberly's). We are very, very blessed with so many healthy grand children. This Christmas will be a blast. Of course Mason under stands Christmas, but this year both Ashlynn and Hayden are in on it. Hayden loves to tell you that "Santa Claus is coming" and if you ask him what he is getting he tells you " presents and a doggie -woof -woof". But there will be not doggie, so I'm going shopping this weekend to find a toy one for him.
Well I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday or what every it is you celebrate and hold dear to you this time of the year.
Denise Yancer

ARIZONA NAT. REG IS OPEN

2008-12-10T15:24:00.000-08:00

For those going to the Nat race here in Chandler, it opened for grade 8 today, and don't for get 6 is now open for Pomona for Super Gas.

SWEET ALEXIS

2008-12-09T11:28:00.000-08:00

Our oldest daughter Justine does photography, she does weddings , families, new born, etc.. Here is one of Kimberly and Ross's new daughter, Alexis Ann. She is now a month old and doing great.

CHUCK HAWK WINS AZ S/C RACE

2008-12-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday (Dec 6) at Speed World the Arizona Super Assco's held there 2nd to the last race of the season. Chuck Hawk in a Yancer Mono-ster took the win over Tom himslef.
I lost in round 1 in super street, Keith Montgue went on to win (Keith sorry I misspelled your name)

Our last race of the season will be this Saturday at Firebird, anyone with a super comp, super gas or super street car is welcome to come out, you don't have to be a member to race with us.

This last race will be bitter sweet for me, I have to give up my car, we sold it and the new owner will be picking it up after I make my last pass in it. I'm going to miss her. We are still trying to make up our minds on what the new one will be for me, I will still be running super street, but I will also be able to run super gas if I want, or Tom can run it.
Hope to see you at Firebird this weekend (Dec 13) gates open at 8 am.

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR OUR SOLDIERS

2008-12-01T11:55:00.000-08:00

XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL

If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.

2009 National Event Entry For Pomona is open

2008-11-26T10:51:00.000-08:00

Sorry guys, but yes they are taking entries for Pomona. Remember there is NO SUPER COMP. at this race.

BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE

2008-11-26T07:15:00.000-08:00

At this time of the year I like to stop and look back over the past year and years. I'm thankful for so much, my health, my husband and his health, the kids, grand kids, friends and family. We sometimes forget that real wealth is not money, its the life we have made for ourselves, our memories, our foot prints that we will leave behind.
This Thanksgiving I hope everyone finds something that can make them feel WEALTHY.

TO ALL SPORTSMAN RACERS

2008-11-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

Make sure you check the NHRA site every few days over the next few months, this is when they like to change things on us. I found this post this morining.

Notice to NHRA Sportsman competitors

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11/25/2008

Due to abuses of the policies, pit-parking complications, and pending changes to the online credential system, the following changes will go into effect for all Sportsman categories in 2009:

Provisional entries (Gold, Silver, past season and past event champions) will not be allowed to reenter after withdrawing.

Bronze Card holders will no longer be guaranteed entry. Bronze Card holders must enter prior to the category reaching quota.

Once a category has reached quota, entries will not be accepted if the competitor's grade point is less than when the category reached quota. Example: If a national event reaches its quota at Grade 4, only competitors with a Grade 4 or higher will be able to enter the event, regardless of the number of withdrawals.

Available transfers within the system will automatically be used during the checkout process. Under Payee information, competitors must enter address, Tax ID or Social Security number.

Driver changes will not be accepted.

Gate entries will not be accepted. All provisional entries (Gold, Silver, past event and past season champions) must be completed online by Monday at 1 p.m. PT the week of the event.

CHARLES STURDEVANT's NEW RIDE

2008-11-26T07:01:00.000-08:00

Charles Sturdevant from Drake Ut, picked up his new Mono-stere Friday the 21st. He was like a kid in a candy story. Charles we cant wait to see the finished product.

CONGRATES TO DWIGHT DOWNING

2008-11-17T13:51:00.000-08:00

Dwight Downing is the Div 7 Super Street Champ for this year (2008). Dwight I'm now glad I lost to you in Vegas, now I can say I was beat by the Champ. Hope to see you at the Super Street race at Firebird on Dec 13. That will be my last race in the Camero, we are selling it to Roy Cracraft, not to sure what I'll be doing for a car yet, we are talking about building me a super street / super gas one, I hate that I can't race the Nat's.
Again, congrats Dwight.

GRAND DAUGHTER ALEXIS IS HERE

2008-11-09T06:22:00.000-08:00

We have a new Grand daughter, Alexis, she was born Thursday Nov 6, weighing in at 7lb 14oz. Mom and baby are doing good, little brother Hayden is not so sure about her, and Daddy, well what can I say, you know Daddy's and their little girls. Kimberly will be home for the next 6 to 8 weeks before coming back to work, I'm sure I will be posting more photos in the next few weeks.

Las Vegas Nat update

2008-11-03T11:33:00.001-08:00

Well the Nat. race at Vegas was hit & miss on Sat night with the showers and then the Comp car crash they called it a night. Sunday morning came early, 8 am to finish out the rounds, the WIND made its appearance which was making it very hard to dial for those first few rounds. I want to send Congrats Brad Pierce for his Super Gas win, Brad does not have one of our cars, but his Dad Hurpert has one, his dad was so proud every round that Brad got by he would look around and say "That's my boy".
I also want to say congrats to some of our other customers for going rounds, Steve Apted for going 5 rounds in Super Gas, Keith Downing and Jonathan Fiello for 5 rounds in Super Comp and Sheldon Gecker for 3 rounds in Super Gas and 4 rounds in Super Comp.

Charles S. update photos

2008-10-27T17:35:00.000-07:00

Sorry Charles for some reason this one didn't post with the other two.

Charles S. update photo

2008-10-27T17:24:00.000-07:00

Ok Charles here are a couple of new photos and sorry, no I didn't take down the old one. I rear end housing is pretty much done, the protection plate looks great,but I could not get a good photo of it, you will be suprised with it, The dash has been cut out, Ross was working on the Shock-ster arm today. I hope this can tide you over a little bit, It sill does not look like much. Hope we get to see you this weekend in Vegas.

Charles Sturdevant

2008-10-11T07:46:00.000-07:00

Meet Charles of Draper, Ut.
He came down to see his new Shock-ster (under construction) and drop of some parts he wanted us to use for it. Charles first word was "WOW", I think in the first min he was here looking at the chassis I heard him say WOW 10 more times. I'm so happy when we get that kind of reaction from our customers. Charles was so excited that he had to get in it. After sitting in it he told Tom, I had about a thousand questions to ask but now I cant remember any of them. That's the normal reaction we get. I told Charles I'll be posting more photos over the next few weeks for him to see, so be sure to check them out

Fontana Sportsman update

2008-10-09T16:14:00.000-07:00

I missed seeing my friends and customers at the race in Fontana. I stayed home to be with Kimberly, she is only a few weeks away for having her baby.
I want to say congrats to Chris Lindsay for his runner up in S/C, and way to go to Dwight Downing, he has a good lead on the Super Street points for Div 7 again. And to Tom for his runner up in Top Dragster. I was so nerves with not being there, I had Crystal go to the finish line for the finals and call me, she gave me a great play by play of the run, but it didn't come one the way I was hoping for.

Blake Williams of Chandler Az

2008-10-09T15:47:00.000-07:00

I've got some good feed back from you, but one customer was not happy that his photo was not up, so here it is Blake. And for any other Customers please send me you photo and I'll post it and get it added to site. And by the way, Congrats Blake and Denise on your baby due in March of 2009. May she be health and look like her Mommy.

Welcome

2008-08-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome everyone, I hope you like the new website, we have been working hard at getting it up. Tom's still a little behind on the catalog part, we just didn't realize how much stuff we make and sell so it's taking a bit longer to get it put together for you.

We went to Sonoma for the Nat. and Div, the weather was nice and a welcome break from work for us. We enjoyed spending time with the customers and friends we caught up there. Our next racing event will be Bakersfield Div. in Sept.

I keep getting asked how Harley is doing, he is just fine, just turned 2yr, Harley is my Great Dane for anyone who has not met him. The photo is of him and Tom last summer, and yes he is sitting on Tom. Kimberly our daughter who works here is doing great, the new baby is due when we are in Pomona for the world finals.