April was a crazy month for the War Wizard Team.With two extra Monster Jam arena events addedto our schedule. Chattanooga, TN was the first onthe list and the War Wizard left its mark for thefans. Evansville, IN was the final stop for our teamand Monster Jam for 1st quarter. Steve Koehlerfilled in for this event for us and turned the heatup on the old girl. Three shows in 2 days wasintense but extremely fun. From the roll over onFriday night to the front wheelie which ended inthe Wizard on its roof. Evansville was one for thehistory books. And as we roll into the summer tourstay tuned for new things to come from the WarWizard team.
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Brenda Grubbs Motorsports “The Time Slip”
Brenda Grubbs Motorsports “The Time Slip”
Volume 6, Issue 3 April 2017
Race Updates
At the Belle Rose NHRA Divisional we went to the third round in the Super Stocker and the final round in the Stocker. It was a rare AA/SA heads up final where we came up short. Interestingly enough, it was our second heads up in Stock at the event. Running two cars gets busy and thankfully our engine builder, Allen Sherman
was on hand to help get the car ready. We did what we could to prepare the car before having to head to the staging lanes to run Super Stock. When we got back to our pits, it looked like a NASCAR pit as we had 5 people working on the car. Thankfully, Brenda did her job on the starting line and won the round, beating her opponent in a big hole shot.
We didn’t have any luck at the Houston National event, loosing first round in
both cars. A nice picture of the Super Stocker was posted on Drag Race Central.
The Dallas Divisional was a break through race for the Super Stocker as we finally
got the tire spin under control. Eliminations brought a 30 degree temperature
change from qualifying. Taking air changes into account the car was dialed well.
However, the car really hooked and came out of the hole like a bullet. Even though
a huge amount of ET/MPH were scrubbed we still broke out more than our opponent. This was the first confirmation we had overcome the Super Stocker tire spin that had been plaguing us. We did
better in Stock, getting to the third round where we met another AA/SA. Brenda had the light and the performance however the car was set up a bit too aggressively with the tire pressure and spun at the launch.
April was a good month and in Stock we are currently #3 in Division 4.
National Dragster-Travels with Brenda
The column featuring Stock Eliminator driver Allison Smyth was published in the April 21, 2017 issue of National Dragster. One additional article has been submitted and two more are already in process. It’s been great to hear how much the racers enjoy the articles and appreciate the publicity for Sportsman drivers.
Hero Card and Pictures
Our new hero car should be ready any day now. You will receive one in the mail. We continue to make updates to our
website and now have both cars on the front page. Included with this Time Slip email is a high resolution picture of each car.
Upcoming Races
Atlanta National Event May 5-7, Topeka National Event May 19-21, Great Bend Divisional Event Jun 2-4
Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indy 500 Practice Day 3
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
101ST RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DAY 3 PRACTICE RECAP
MAY 17, 2017
There’s something to learn from every practice session on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Even with a steady 30 mph headwind on the frontstretch and stiff crosswind in the turns, Chevrolet drivers benefitted from track time while others concentrated on pit stop practice.
Twenty-one competitors logged 408 laps, which was down significantly from the 2,404 laps recorded by 32 drivers a day earlier, as Chevrolet teams continued to work on race aerodynamic set-ups of the Chevrolet aerokit with V6 2.2-liter Chevrolet engines. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indy 500 Practice Day 3
Cruz Pedregon Kansas Advance
NHRA® Team Report
NHRA Heartland Nationals – Topeka
Pre-Race Report
The Snap-on Toyota has been going through the rigors of testing prior to the race in Topeka this weekend. Something unique about these test runs is not having Cruz Pedregon, the team’s owner and driver, behind the wheel. With changes made after the Atlanta race, the team took advantage of having another licensed Funny Car driver in the Pedregon family to fill in during the runs. Cruz’s brother Tony, a long-time NHRA driver turned FOX Sports commentator, obliged the team by filling in for the runs and marked a career best 3.97.
“It was important to Aaron (Brooks – crew chief) to try out some of the changes we made before we loaded the car for Kansas, and it worked out well to have Tony available, approved and ready to drive the Snap-on Toyota for us while testing near the shop in Indy. I wouldn’t let just anyone drive my race car,” said Pedregon. “Every run this season we’ve been collecting data, and we’re going into Topeka ready to see the winning results we’ve been working towards.
Crew Chief Aaron Brooks says, “Having your driver 2,000 miles away when you need to test does present a challenge, but not one we couldn’t overcome. Just like with the car, we’ve had our challenges this year, but we’re confident the work we’ve done over the past weeks will pay off.”
Cruz has had four previous Topeka wins and set a track record at Heartland Park in 2012.
On the Side of Cruz’s Car – Topeka
Local Snap-on Franchisee Rick Nichols is this week’s Nitro Franchisee. Rick enjoys being his own boss and says he loves supplying customers with “the best tools and the best service.” He’s a pro stock fan, even doing some of his own Quick 8’s racing in Kansas City and Topeka. He likes Funny Car, too, and spent time getting Cruz’s autograph at the races before. This weekend, Rick will get to be in the pit with Cruz, and it will be HIS name of the side of the Snap-on Toyota.
Dixon Paces Honda on Windy Wednesday as Indianapolis 500 Practice Continues
Dixon Paces Honda on Windy Wednesday as Indianapolis 500 Practice Continues
• Scott Dixon goes second-fastest on warm, windy day of practice
• Fernando Alonso completes day fourth fastest
• Third of five practice days prior to Indianapolis 500 qualifying
SPEEDWAY, Ind., (May 17, 2017) – With wind gusts at times exceeding 25 mph, many of this year’s 33 Indianapolis 500 competitors elected to remain in the garage area, or complete other race preparations – such as pit stops – in lieu of on-track practice Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Continue reading Dixon Paces Honda on Windy Wednesday as Indianapolis 500 Practice Continues
JEGS Top Dragster pro Mike Coughlin says it’s ‘all systems go’ heading into Norwalk
JEGS Top Dragster pro Mike Coughlin says
it’s ‘all systems go’ heading into Norwalk
NORWALK, Ohio (May 17) — “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” is the mantra Mike Coughlin and his JEGS.com Top Dragster crew is carrying into this weekend’s Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser, the second Division 3 race of the 2017 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Coughlin began his 2017 campaign in February with a convincing victory at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., the 14th national event win of his career. He then moved on to Indy for the start of the Division 3 schedule in late April, where he raced to the top qualifying spot before the entire affair was postponed by rain. Continue reading JEGS Top Dragster pro Mike Coughlin says it’s ‘all systems go’ heading into Norwalk
Chevy Racing–NHRA–Kansas Preview
CHEVROLET AT TOPEKA
What:
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties
When:
Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21
Where:
Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, Kansas
TV:
FS1: Eliminations and finals live – 2 p.m. ET Sunday
FS1: Qualifications live – 8 p.m. ET Saturday
FS1: Qualifications – 11 p.m. ET Friday
Chevrolet Drivers Seek to Extend Success in Three Classes in Kansas
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Opens the Second Quarter of Mello Yello Season Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Kansas Preview
PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet driver John Force seeking 10th victory at Topeka
PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet driver
John Force seeking 10th victory at Topeka
Photo credit: Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 16) – Sixteen-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car champion John Force heads into Sunday’s Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka seeking another victory at the track and a boost in the points standings. Continue reading PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet driver John Force seeking 10th victory at Topeka
Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 5.17.17
Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap
Consistency is key
The World of Outlaws Series had four scheduled stops, starting at Missouri State Fair Speedway and ending with the addition of the rescheduled race at Tri-State Speedway. Daryn Pittman and the Great Clips/Sage Fruit/ASE team started off this stint strong with two second-place finishes, and ended the stint with four top tens.
Sweet and the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet/Sage Fruit/ASE team stayed consistent over these five races, earning five top-ten finishes.
This upcoming week we are getting excited to be at the Gettysburg Clash, the Spring Classic, the Morgan Cup, the Empire State Challenge and the Jersey Outlaw Classic as we make our way through Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey before returning back to North Carolina.
The Outlaws will return to Charlotte for the The Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Friday May 26th.
Second Double Header Event in Two Weeks adds Eight New Qualifying Teams For Dual National Championship!
Second Double Header Event in Two Weeks adds Eight New Qualifying Teams For Dual National Championship!
Joliet, IL – The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge for the second weekend in a row held two qualifying events over the weekend. Both events were held in new locations and states. Out west in Kaysville, Utah at the Davis Applied Technology College, seven Utah teams competed in their very first Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge!
image003.pngOf those, 1 new team qualified for the Dual National Championship while another will be invited as a wild card team. Team Hedman Hedders, (Hunter High School from West Valley City, UT) qualified with the time of 32:59. Just 1 second under the limit. Team Aeroquip, (Box Elder High School from Brigham City, UT) came in second with a time of 33:52. They will be invited to the Dual National Championship as a “Wild Card” team. Continue reading Second Double Header Event in Two Weeks adds Eight New Qualifying Teams For Dual National Championship!
Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indy 500 Practice Day 2
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
101ST RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DAY 2 PRACTICE RECAP
MAY 16, 2017
Will Power posted a lap of 224.656 mph/40.0613 seconds in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet to top the speed chart on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval on the second day of practice for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race.
Power, winner from the pole May 13 of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Indianapolis on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, led seven Chevrolet drivers in the top 10 and nine of the top 12. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indy 500 Practice Day 2
Hunter-Reay Paces Honda Effort as Indianapolis 500 Practice Continues
Hunter-Reay Paces Honda Effort as Indianapolis 500 Practice Continues
• Ryan Hunter-Reay runs fourth overall on warm, windy day of practice
• Fernando Alonso completes field-high 117 laps
• Second of five practice days prior to Indianapolis 500 qualifying
SPEEDWAY, Ind., (May 16, 2017) – Practice continued Tuesday under warm and gusty conditions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Honda drivers and teams focused on preparations for the May 28 Indianapolis 500.
Andretti Autosport’s Ryan Hunter-Reay led the way for Honda in Tuesday’s six-hour practice session, posting the fourth-fastest speed in an incident-free day. Teammate Takuma Sato ended the day sixth, with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports’ Mikhail Aleshin taking the checkers seventh on the speed chart.
Two-time Formula One World Champion and McLaren Honda driver Fernando Alonso recorded the most laps of the 33 driver/car combinations in this year’s field, running 177 laps, just over half a race distance, today. Meanwhile, Dale Coyne Racing’s Ed Jones was fastest of the four rookies, ending the day 15th overall at 222.251 mph.
Practice activities continue through Friday, with qualifying action to set the field of 33 on the historic 2.5-mile oval scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Ed Jones (#19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda) led the rookie field Tuesday in practice: “The day started off quite difficult. There were a few changes to the car that we had to make to adjust to certain things. It took a bit longer than we expected, but once we got up to speed we did a lot of traffic running. I learned a massive amount today and felt really comfortable towards the end when we were able to start passing a few cars. I think the first two days have been solid, as well as they could have gone, and I’m happy with the progress were making.”
Red Horse Racing–Charlotte Advance
Red Horse Racing: Notes & Quotes
Event: North Carolina Education Lottery 200
Venue: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Date: May 19, 2017
Red Horse Racing: Notes & Quotes
Event: North Carolina Education Lottery 200
Venue: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Date: May 19, 2017
Red Horse Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway… In 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Red Horse Racing has recorded three top-five and nine top-10 finishes. In 2016, Red Horse Racing picked up two top-ten finishes with Matt Tifft and Timothy Peters. Continue reading Red Horse Racing–Charlotte Advance
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–All-Star Race Advance
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
MONSTER ENERGY ALL-STAR RACE
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA
MAY 20, 2017
BOWTIE BULLETS
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE:
Chevrolet leads all other manufacturers with 17 victories in the annual prestigious non-points All-Star race.
CHEVY HISTORY MINUTE:
Did you know Darrell Waltrip driving a Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Hendrick Motorsports won the inaugural All-Star race May 25, 1985. Chevrolet has gone on to win All-Star events with multiple brands include the Chevy Lumina, Monte Carlo SS, Impala and most recently the Chevy SS. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–All-Star Race Advance
Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads back to where it started: Heartland Park
Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads
back to where it started: Heartland Park
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 16) – This weekend, Robert Hight returns to where it all started: Heartland Park Topeka.
Hight’s first race with John Force Racing as a crew member was here in 1995, and he earned his Funny Car license at the track in 2004.
Now, he comes back with a vengeance for the NHRA Menards Heartland Nationals, trying to put the Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS in Heartland Park’s winner’s circle. Continue reading Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads back to where it started: Heartland Park
Monster Energy driver Brittany Force confident she can break out of slump in Topeka
Monster Energy driver Brittany Force confident
she can break out of slump in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 16) – All professional athletes go through slumps like Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster driver Brittany Force is facing.
The key to getting out of a slump is to keep working – and that’s just what Force and her team have done. The Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals this weekend at Heartland Park Topeka could be the breakthrough Force needs.
“I’m feeling good,” Force said after a successful test last week. “I’m positive that we have this bug out of our car. We’ve been struggling, and after Atlanta, my crew chiefs sat me down and said, ‘We figured out what the problem is. Now, it’s correcting it and getting better from here.’ Continue reading Monster Energy driver Brittany Force confident she can break out of slump in Topeka
Fueled by positive memories of Heartland Park, Advance Auto’s Courtney Force ready to win again
Fueled by positive memories of Heartland Park,
Advance Auto’s Courtney Force ready to win again
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 16) – The memories of Heartland Park Topeka come flooding back like a tidal wave for Advance Auto Parts Funny Car driver Courtney Force.
Force qualified No. 1 at Heartland Park – site of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals this weekend – in 2014, sharing the honor with sister Brittany Force, who earned the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel.
But Courtney Force didn’t stop there. She beat Dale Creasy Jr., Jeff Arend, Tommy Johnson Jr. and Cruz Pedregon to win the race and score the 100th victory by a female driver in NHRA. Continue reading Fueled by positive memories of Heartland Park, Advance Auto’s Courtney Force ready to win again
Allen Johnson Knows Importance of Performance at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Allen Johnson Knows Importance of Performance at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (May 16, 2017) – If there was one word to describe Marathon Petroleum/J&J Racing driver Allen Johnson’s season, it’d be progress. He is hoping to take that progress and ink his first victory of the season at this weekend’s 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
“It’s getting to the part of the season where it’s very important to do well,” Johnson said. “We’ve made a few more gains this past week on the dyno so we’re hoping our performance may be just a little better than it was in Atlanta. It’d be nice to get lane choice for first round and start winning some rounds.” Continue reading Allen Johnson Knows Importance of Performance at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Team JEGS Prerace Notes:
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Team JEGS Prerace Notes
Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties
Heartland Park Topeka
Topeka, Kan.
(May 19-21, 2017)
The JEGS Mail Order team will be well represented during this weekend’s Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will lead the effort behind the wheel of the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Pro Stock Camaro. Troy Coughlin Jr. will be behind the wheel of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster fielded by Kalitta Motorsports. Troy Coughlin Sr. will also be in action in the J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series with his JEGS.com Corvette.
Jeg Jr. will continue his pursuit of a sixth NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock title (and seventh overall) at this weekend’s event. Jeg Jr. will be driving a Rick Jones Race Cars-built Chevy Camaro as a member of the Elite Motorsports team. Continue reading Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals
Team JEGS / Prerace Notes: NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Cavalcade of Stars
Team JEGS / Prerace Notes: NHRA Division 3
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Cavalcade of Stars
Team JEGS / Prerace Notes
NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser
Norwalk, Ohio. (May 19-21, 2017)
Mike Coughlin will be racing his JEGS.com dragster at this weekend’s Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser in Norwalk, Ohio. The event is the second of seven races in the 2017 North Central Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Mike will be racing the same Top Dragster he drove to a win at the season-opening Circle K Winternationals in Pomona. In that event, Mike ran as quick as 6.05 seconds and defeated Andy Spiegel in the final round. Continue reading Team JEGS / Prerace Notes: NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Cavalcade of Stars