This message board appears as dead as this class is looking. With Dictatorship like that of Joe G. this class seems to be headed down hill. I love watching you guys, you used to put on a good show. With the "I will win at any cost" attitude you guys have killed your own class. What are you going to do to get the members back that have left? I dont believe you will get many invites back with just 5 or 6 cars putting on a show. I wish you luck as I do enjoy a show but it dont look like it is going to be that exciting in the future. -- I miss the old TPSA, 02/ 3/08 8:47am
"What a Croc" -- PIGMAN (Disgusted), 02/ 4/08 12:45pm
Don't ya' just love a guy who can't do anything but complain! If "Fence Leaner" is so "plugged in" to the heart an' soul of TPSA then why don't he and his posse of fall outs tell DH and all the rest of us how we "fix" things so they can all show up and win. Anybody can get on here and be the "Soothsayer of Doom" but it takes a MAN to make meaningful suggestions that might improve the overall program. We're waiting and oh, by the way, I AM THE PIGMAN AND I SIGN MY S.....
Cheaply Priced Camaro-T/S-B/A -- Shane, 02/ 2/08 9:14am
02 camaro.25.1e cert.6.00 slower tag.set up for stick and or automatic.3 pedal car.lamb stuts and brakes. goodyear eagles,weld aluma stars,aluminum pro stock radiator,magna fuel system,dual chutes,new batteries,72 inch pro stock wheelie bars/orange wheelz.real lights front and rear,onboard fire extinguisher,air/electric shock,co2 system,richmond pro gears.aluminum seat...less than 12 passes on the car.can be bought complete race ready with 434 cubic inch big chief engine that produces 1,080 horses,minus trans for 38,500...........or can be bought rolling for 28,500........engine is fresh havent finish hooking it in car.makes 1,080,@683 ft lbs.....92-9700rpm engine...priced to sell.
For all you drag race junkies out there, here's a little relief for ya....video's of all three qualifying shots for the Pro Stock Superbowl @ Vegas for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy -- wish you were here, 02/ 2/08 12:12am
what teams will be coming north to the races, and are there tpsa cars hear, dont know of any, long trip for 1200 winning -- north texas racer, 01/24/08 7:28am
BTE TRANS W/ DEDENBEAR CASE and CONVERTOR -- SHANE, 01/27/08 2:12pm
DEDENBEAR CASED TOP SPORTSMAN BTE TRANSMISSION WITH 180 LOW GEAR AND ROLLER BEARING TAIL SHAFT...FRESH WITH A 5700 STALL CONVERTOR....RACE READY..3,000 OR WITH A PRECISION PRODUCTS COMP ELIMINATOR STYLE SHIFTER.3,500
Prayers needed -- Cooter Brown, 01/27/08 6:37am
Prayers are needed for the Doug Hebert family...looks like he lost his two sons, ages 12 and 17, to an auto accident Saturday night.
Boy it sure is quiet on the "board" !! Somebody talk some trash or start some rumors or something. Heard RO is expecting 1200 from "the Big Bad Wolf ". If he gets it the Pigman may be in a world of hurt ....... or not ??? Only the Shadow knows. -- SPOON, 01/23/08 3:49pm
WOW!!! -- GARY, 01/24/08 9:53am
Yates car is awesome! GTO's are now old news,and I hope we do see a GXP in TPSA this year,but if not,we do have a bunch of super nice cars already competing.Biting at the bit....Gary
25.2 -6.0 cert mustang -- Shane, 01/25/08 8:43pm
25.2 double frame railed mustang.built for 5 different classes.comes with a complete reher morrison small block 412 makes 740 hp. custom bill miller aluminum rods,1800 hp rating,jesel rockers,cnc dart 227's,with custom intake,flowed matched port runners.bowtie block,throttle stop available...delay,crossover,chassis certified,and powder coated.black luminum interior throughout.new custom wheels with rear beadlocks,Co2 bottle,new windows,new weather stripping. dual gel celled batteries.aluminum pro stock wing,removeable rear glass trunk,removeable stock front end,and removeable front frame rails from strut towers forward..8,000 dollar custom paint job. can be bought complete,rolling,engine .car can be bought complete...can be parted out as well.....
Reports have it that two teams will be sportin' the new Pontiac in the TPSA wars about mid season. One from the shop of Don Ness and the other from Wally Stroupe.. -- ., 01/23/08 5:01pm
Tires -- txbadboyz(floyd), 01/16/08 10:51pm
NEED TWO TIRES FOR THE FRONT OF MY CAR FRONT RUNNERS. 25S OR 26S M/T USED OR A GOOD PRICE ON NEW.GIVE ME A CALL #713-875-2562(FLOYD
***Banquet shots*** Here's your top ten from the 2007 TPSA "No Excuses" Tour. Thanks to Chris Elliott for the pics (the fuzzy one's are mine...LOL) and thanks to TCI, Lidiak Motorsports, and all of our sponsors for another great season. We missed the Worley's, who have moved to California for a year, and the Lee Staiger team who didn't make it out. Plenty of gossip was flyin' and some Texas size bench racing took place at the watering hole following the awards. Full banquet report later in the week..... -- .
Thanks to everyone that came out and made the Banquet a success. Some celebrities were seen in the audience, TPSA founder Mark Neberman & friend among them and a good turn out of racers, sponsors, and crew. We had several folks taking photo's that will be added here as they come in...... -- ., 01/15/08 7:03pm
I'm embarrassed !!! The other night at the Banquet I forgot to mention some very important individuals that played key roles in our success as a team this year. They are Merv and Deanna Davis and Jack Cothren. Jack and Merv crew the car and did a stellar job and Deanna provides much needed moral support. I couldn't have done it without their HELP !!!! -- PIGMAN, 01/14/08 10:02am
I am now carrying the new Ultralight 16Volt Battery. This new battery is incredibly light at 13.7 pounds, YES 13.7 lbs.!!! If your running dual batteries take over 70lbs, out of your car. This battery delivers 1268 cold cranking amps, 119 minutes of reserve capacity, 65 amp hours rating, disgital display, comes with a 2 year warranty. You will not find a lighter, stronger battery on the market. The lifespan of these batteries is 7-10 years, and can be fully charged in 10 minutes or less. I know many folks struggle to get their car light, well here it is. These batteries are powerful enough that you can go from dual batteries to using a single V series battery. The Introductory Price is $750 and am taking orders now on these batteries. Feel free to call me at 713-980-1347 office or on my cell 713-249-0382. I will email a picture to David and let him post it. -- Nick Tha P.... Walker Hoffman Performance Parts, 01/10/08 6:07pm
-- special thanks to Rick Hanson for handling the Banquet......DH, 01/ 9/08 10:02pm
The 2007 TPSA Championship Banquet, presented by TCI Automotive and Lidiak Motorsports, is Saturday, January 12th. Both TCI Automotive and Lidiak Motorsports will continue their support of the TPSA for the '08 season and some new programs and awards will be announced. Thanks Stanley Poff and Gary Lidiak! Doors will open @ 6pm and the BBQ buffet will begin about 6:45. Awards presentation will follow around 8:15. We're expecting a full house and some special guests so be there early for some great food, good times, and some world class bench racing. Hope to see you all there....
***Note: There will be a short business meeting for all team owners/drivers at the conclusion of the Banquet so bring any ideas, or suggestions you might have to make the '08 Season the best yet! Then it's off to the "watering hole" for some much needed r&r and to catch up with the latest in the "what's new" department of all the teams.***
Please call Charlie, SPOTS new owner. -- Charlie Matthews, 01/ 8/08 10:02am
Terry or anyone that give Terry the message to call me
I have bought another car and need some parts from him
that I have been waiting on.
1994 Lumina Top Sportsman
Built by ZAP and updated by Ballistic Racecraft 2006
Cert to 6.00 @ 2800#
11* 632 by Sunset Racecraft set up for N20 sheetmetal manifold,2 1150's,1 speedtech kit(31 runs since fresh)
1.69 low hughes tranny w/hughes convertor(Fresh)
New Mark Williams rear brakes 4.30 Mark Williams 3rd member(thru bolt)
Santuff struts & shocks
Biondo mega 450 delay box
Safecraft firesystem
Car has been 7.06 @ 193.00 on 1 system (w/small pills PLENTY LEFT) & 7.21 at 189.00 on motor
Winner 2007 LODRS Belle Rose La.
Finished 5th div.4 Top Sportsman 2007
Finished 3 in the world Super Gas 2005
This car WINS races !!!!!!!!$60,000 obo Lets Deal Call Shane @ 832-689-0749 or Mark @713-875-3748 WILL SEPERATE
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hope everyone had a happy and safe new year ,the foot is healed and ready to get back on the board :) and yes the vega is finally coming along -- Dave, 01/ 2/08 2:01pm
Race car Toterhome& Trailer For Sale 160,000.00 -- Eddie Conrad (Shopping for new rig), 12/18/07 11:20am
This is one of the top 6 car,s in T.P.S.A.Has ran a best of 1.06 60 ft.at 4.82 et.at 143.26 mph. Motor is a 535.6 C.I. big block chevy with chevy bowtie heads 55mm cam,jesel rockers,MSD digital7 ignition jesel belt drive gen4 chevy block 904 chry. lifters.Motor makes 1070 at7850&809 torque at7000.Car built by Jerry Bickle in 94 has 97 glass front,carbon fibre top and door,s,titanium wheelie bars,electric shocks,Coan superglide,Coan converter,dyna tec headers Burns merge collectors.Toter is a 95 GMC Topkick,sleeps 5,has TV,micro wave,shower,bathroom.Engine is 3115 cat recent top end job on cylinder head,all new valves,injector tubes,valve job.2 new Michlen front tires,35 lb.propane tank run,s ice box,truck always stored under canopy,get,s approx. 12.5 miles to gallon pulling rig.Trailer is a 40 ft. Shioleno Industries 3 axel trailer with engine changer on board stainless work bench,wood cabinets.Power is supplied by 8kw power tech gen on toter.Many extra,s go if sold as a package deal.
Racing junk ads 1065427 & 1065423 also coming out soon with Billet Fire Extinguisher Holders, Billet Gauge Clusters, Billet CO2 bottles with quick release pins. I also sell Royal Purple Racing Oil and can beat anyone in town, special pricing for TPSA Members -- Nick Tha P.... Hoffman Motorsports, 12/30/07 9:59am
New CAr -- Lidiak, 12/28/07 11:00pm
We are hoping to be doing shake down runs by March with a "baby" motor. The car is "for sale" or "lease" by the way. We will be starting another car by January 15th.
Lonestar Motorsports Park $10,000 Pretty N Pink Heads up Racing -- Jerry Haack (Come Get The $$$), 12/28/07 10:15pm
2008 Schedule of Events
Dragstrip Test & Tune Most Wednesdays and Fridays.
JANUARY, 2008
JANUARY 23 (WEDNESDAY) - PRIVATE DRAGSTRIP TEST & TUNE
FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM
$150 PER CAR/DRIVER AND RACE TEAM UP TO 4 MEMBERS
NO TIMES DISPLAYED
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
MAXIMUM CARS / TEAMS ALLOWED IS 12. CALL JENNIFER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION - 713-466-3420.
JANUARY 30 (WEDNESDAY) - PRIVATE DRAGSTRIP TEST & TUNE
FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM
$150 PER CAR/DRIVER AND RACE TEAM UP TO 4 MEMBERS
NO TIMES DISPLAYED
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
MAXIMUM CARS / TEAMS ALLOWED IS 12. CALL JENNIFER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION - 713-466-3420.
FEBRUARY, 2008
FEBRUARY 1 (FRIDAY)- DRAGSTRIP OPEN!
GATES OPEN AT 6:30
RACING FROM 7 PM TIL 11 PM. TRACK CLOSES AT 11 PM SHARP!
1/8 MILE STREET STOCK TROPHY RACE
FEBRUARY 6 (WEDNESDAY) - PRIVATE DRAGSTRIP TEST & TUNE
FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM
$150 PER CAR/DRIVER AND RACE TEAM UP TO 4 MEMBERS
NO TIMES DISPLAYED
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
MAXIMUM CARS / TEAMS ALLOWED IS 12. CALL JENNIFER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION - 713-466-3420.
FEBRUARY 8 (FRIDAY) - DRAGSTRIP OPEN!
GATES OPEN AT 6:30
RACING FROM 7 PM TIL 11 PM. TRACK CLOSES AT 11 PM SHARP!
1/8 MILE STREET STOCK TROPHY RACE
FEBRUARY 9 (SATURDAY) - 60 TO 130 ROLL-ON RACES
$50 TECH CARD; SPECTATORS $10
GATES OPEN AT 11:30, RACING 12 NOON TIL 4 PM
FEBRUARY 13 (WEDNESDAY) - PRIVATE DRAGSTRIP TEST & TUNE
FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM
$150 PER CAR/DRIVER AND RACE TEAM UP TO 4 MEMBERS
NO TIMES DISPLAYED
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
MAXIMUM CARS / TEAMS ALLOWED IS 12. CALL JENNIFER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION - 713-466-3420.
FEBRUARY 15 (FRIDAY)- DRAGSTRIP OPEN!
GATES OPEN AT 6:30
RACING FROM 7 PM TIL 11 PM. TRACK CLOSES AT 11 PM SHARP!
1/8 MILE STREET STOCK TROPHY RACE
FEBRUARY 20 (WEDNESDAY) - PRIVATE DRAGSTRIP TEST & TUNE
FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM
$150 PER CAR/DRIVER AND RACE TEAM UP TO 4 MEMBERS
NO TIMES DISPLAYED
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
MAXIMUM CARS / TEAMS ALLOWED IS 12. CALL JENNIFER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION - 713-466-3420.
FEBRUARY 22 (FRIDAY) - DRAGSTRIP OPEN!
GATES OPEN AT 6:30
RACING FROM 7 PM TIL 11 PM. TRACK CLOSES AT 11 PM SHARP!
1/8 MILE STREET STOCK TROPHY RACE
FEBRUARY 23 (SATURDAY) - PRETTY-IN-PINK $10,000 HEADS-UP RACING!
GATES OPEN AT 1 PM, RACING AT 2 PM
1/8 MILE INDEX CLASSES, TT5 AND OUTLAW 10.5
FASTEST TRUE STREET CAR SHOOTOUT!
FEBRUARY 28 (WEDNESDAY) - PRIVATE DRAGSTRIP TEST & TUNE
FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM
$150 PER CAR/DRIVER AND RACE TEAM UP TO 4 MEMBERS
NO TIMES DISPLAYED
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
MAXIMUM CARS / TEAMS ALLOWED IS 12. CALL JENNIFER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION - 713-466-3420.
MARCH, 2008
2008 TX2K8 SUPRA NATIONALS!
MAY, 2008
2008 CAR AND DRIVER ONE LAP OF AMERICA Presented By TIRE RACK!
Mr. T's ultra clean ride is a prime example of Jason & Wayne's work. Give them a call for any paint or body work/updates that you need. Tell 'em Mr. T sent ya....
46 ft trailer looking to trade for a smaller tag w/cash -- Shane, 12/23/07 10:55am
46 ft pace bigfoot gooseneck. extra ht. wanting to sell or trade it. sell for 13,500 firm.....or trade for a smaller tag trailer and some cash. contact me for more information.....i will email photos of this trailer..
Platt Brothers 1992 Trans Am chrome-moly chassis. Strange struts, 4 link, Koni shocks, 9" Ford rear end, 35 spline axles, 15x15 Weld wheels with 33x16 tire, weight 2250 w/o driver, MSD 7AL-2, Pro Cube delay box. For more pictures go to autoimagery.com -type in Justin Allen.asking $20,000 rolling Call Dwight cell 254-855-6218 shop 254-666-5255 9am-6pm or email krazydragracer@aol.com
Our Director of Banquet Planning and Entertainment, Rick Hanson, has asked me to solicit input on the Banquet menu. Those who have attended the last two Banquets know the mexican food is a great choice but are you ready for a change? Our choices are Texas style Bar-B-Q with all the trimmings, or the Mexican feast. Call, post, or email Rick with your choice (he'll be taking votes for the next week or so) or he'll be forced to make the decision for us....LOL. Also, we are trying to get a head count of those planning to attend so that the hotel can be prepared. Last year 84 folks attended and we anticipate at least that many this year. A good time will be had by all! -- DH, 12/11/07 1:05am
Thunder in Magnolia -- David Prejean, 12/ 9/07 12:21am
This just in!!! Expected sometime Monday December 10, 2007, a particular puple and white TPSA Chevy Camaro will be rumbling the pipes for the first time since October 13th. Any guesses on who's car this maybe???
VP FUELS -- GARY WINSCOTT, 12/10/07 6:00pm
Hey Guy's
I would like to let everyone know that Winscott Racing wil be a VP dealer for our Brazoria County-Gulfcoast area . If we can help Ya'll with fuel let us know.With Boxman in the Austin area, and us down south we should be able to fix you up. Please call us at 979-709-9993.
Thanks , Gary
fuel -- Billie, 12/11/07 8:20pm
I was wondering how much power increase do you get from running VP C-25 as to the C-14 fuel?I have seen some of you guys running the C-25 fuel and i am building a new motor to put in David Hubbard's old Trans Am and hope to come out a race with ya'll next season.
I'm sure you remember last year when the "Boxman" took delivery of his new GTO. All year Glenn & Donald have been making more hp in anticipation of debuting the new ride in '08. Well, all of the planning went up in smoke when the "ride" was stolen from Donald's front yard this week! If you have any info on this theft, please contact the "Boxman" or your local Crimestoppers!! -- ., 12/ 9/07 11:20pm
Is there any fact to the rumors that several cars will not be running next year due to the large seperation in performance between top 2 and the rest? -- CONCERNED!!!!!!, 12/ 9/07 7:15pm
I heard close to half of the cars are leaving!
Sig Thomas Has Died -- Mike Morgan, 12/11/07 10:51am
Sig Thomas of Westside Performance died last Thursday night after a long fight with cancer. I don't know how many of you knew Sig or remember him from when I was racing in the TPSA, he was at almost every TPSA race helping me with my car. Sig was my friend, he was also my engine builder and we shared a shop where we kept our cars for many years. Sig was also my technical consultant when I wrote the engine rules for the TPSA.
Sig will be missed!!!
There will be a Wake at Waltrip Funeral Directors at 1415 Campbell rd tonight Tuesday from 7 to 9.
The banquet will be held at the same location as the past two years, but be sure to make a note of the new name...Crowne Plaza West. It is located just north of I-10W on Park Row (Hwy 6). The cost is $20 per person and a dinner buffet will be served. The Banquet hours are Saturday, January 12th, from 6-10pm and afterward the action moves to the hotel "watering hole" for some lively bench racing and tall tale tellin'. Rooms are available for those that need them...contact the hotel for more info.
Make your plans now to join in the fun and to congratulate all of the TPSA teams on a fine season. You do not have do be a TPSA member to attend. Call or email me if you have any questions or need more info. See ya there...PS. Thanks to Rick Hanson for settin' it up! -- DH, 12/ 9/07 10:20pm
40' 2000 ALLEGRO BUS MOTORHOME FOR SALE -- Richard Brinlee, 11/ 4/07 3:57pm
One of the cleanest and well maintained diesel coaches you’ll see here. 2000 Tiffin Allegro Bus offers great value, many options, and is backed by the Tiffin families’ reputation of quality and stupendous service. Coach always parked in storage stall. Built on a Freightliner Chassis and featuring a 330 HP Cummins 8.3L turbocharged engine with Allison 6 speed World automatic transmission. Exhaust-brake, Hadley air horns, metal-clad awnings all around, chrome mirrors, CB radio, and 58,000 pampered miles. Features include: Onan 7.5 Diesel-Quiet generator, King-Dome satellite system, 2 slide-outs (street side: living room & bedroom), HWH automatic leveling system, Freedom 2000 Inverter/Charger, spotlight, back-up camera Alcoa alloy wheels, outside shower, complete set of exterior solar screens, rubber roof, dual AC units, 2-piece roof ladder, slide-out battery tray, 150 gallon fuel tank. Whitewash Oak cabinetry, booth dinette that makes into a bed with storage below, China hutch, 2 TV, Corian countertops throughout coach, double Corian sink in kitchen, side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker, built-in coffee maker, living room has leather couch that makes into bed and a leather J-lounger with recliner, Flexsteel leather driver and passenger swivel captain chairs, ceramic toilet, Splendid washer/dryer, Day/night shades, 3 burner stove, Convection/Microwave oven, ceramic tile floors, Queen bed with closet in bedroom slide-out, combination VCR/DVD player, 10 disc CD player, built in hair dryer, No Smoking and No pets.
Dry sump system for sale Pump ,Pan,Tank ALLBRAND NEW ...I couldn't fit in the vega and still have steering ....so I'm going with steering over HP, call for full info cell 713 817 4864 ....$4,300.00 -- Dave Donalson, 11/28/07 8:08am
WOW!!!! WOW!!! HAVE YOU HEARD????? HAROLD GREEN MOVE ASIDE MR "T" WON THE "AUTORAMA" WITH THAT NEW CAR. YES SIR WE HAVE A WINNER HERE!!!!! HE CAN RACE, AND SHOW HIS CAR !!! CONGRATS -- TO OLD TO GET IT UP, 11/29/07 6:17pm
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LAST CHANCE TO RUN 'EM THIS YEAR.. who's going to the S&S race this weekend? Take the delay box out, de tune 'em and run for a grand - 5.0 Index, heads up. -- ME, 11/26/07 11:39pm
LOIUISIANA PURCHASE -- Shane, 11/25/07 9:44am
46 ft gn pace extra ht,water tank,nickel rubber floor,carpeted area.lots of storage,lighting,new tires,upright compressor,work bench,uniform closet.13,000......Also 36 ft storm cyclone w/extra ht. 3 axle set up for door car and dragster.(lift)48" side door,ramp door,rv tongue,electic brakes tons of pit pals.insulated carpeted walls...17,000......sc1000 race pac computer,complete with wiring,chassis brackets,pressure blocks 1,200.00......7 inch coan,A1 freshened 7900 stall convertor,fresh from A1 ready to ship..750.00........set of 15 degree small block performance welding headers with egt ports...700.00..........(2)freshened rebuilt barry grant 400 pumps from BG..250.00 each....will pay for shipping on the parts.-504-269-7147...
Update -- Lee Staiger, 11/ 2/07 2:40pm
Thought I'd give everyone an update. Went to the doc yesterday and he said everything was healing fine. My hands are pretty much healed--somewhat tender but OK. My face is healing slow--nose is doing OK--they said that in six weeks they will be able to tell how much scaring there will be. Upside I didn't need a mask for Halloween!! Should be back to work in 5-7 days.
I really enjoyed the tee shirts. Thanks to all for all the support. Good luck to everyone in San Antonio--Be Safe!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rick Cowger and his family during this difficult time. Rick's mom passed away late friday nite after a lengthy illness. The viewing is this afternoon at Brookside Funeral Home, with services to be held tomorrow afternoon. Godspeed Mrs. Cowger and we extend our deepest sympathy to the Cowger family and friends. -- DH, 11/13/07 12:37pm
SAN ANTONIO RACEWAY...November 10th -- pit pundit, 11/13/07 11:19pm
The final standings of the top ten hung in the balance as the TPSA 2007 “No Excuses” tour rolled into San Antonio Raceway for the twelfth and last race of the year. Several of the teams arrived early Friday, parked, and visited friends, family, and just enjoyed the Alamo City area. Donald Hughes and Aaron Hubbard were among the early birds and were the first to test their setups and try to be one step ahead of the game come Saturday.
The Midnite Madness series is aptly named and with the first TT slated for 9pm, there was plenty of time for some bench racing, smack talk, and catching some college football on the tube. Conrad, Elliott, Hanson, A Hubbard, Donald Hughes, Pearce, Pigford, Storrs, the Winscott team with Lump driving, and Worley would line ’em up for the last time this year to determine the order of the top ten.
Warmer and more humid conditions than expected were on tap for the qualifying session, which had been reduced to one shot due to time constraints. The late nite dew would come in around 1am, and it was important to finish the race before then. Qualifying ended with a new face as #1, Larry Pearce ran 4.83 to pace the field, while perennial favorite, Pigford, had shook hard in low gear and had to lift. Was this a glimpse of a set-up error, or a chink in the armor of the “Green Mamba”? Time would tell. Meanwhile, Rick Hanson and Eddie Conrad would have aborted runs as well. A Hubbard was #2 with a 4.86, Brian Self (Lump), driving the Winscott family entry, posted a 4.87, and Jeff Storrs rounded out the 4 second slips with a 4.96. Donald Hughes discovered a noise on the way to the lanes for qualifying that was thought to be a rear end. Thanks to his brother-in-law, Scott Benham, Clint Crownover, and some other help, he got the third member changed in time for 1st round.
First round action saw Jeff Storrs post a 4.94 to bring Ben Worley’s season to a close. Ben, Joe, and Donna have been chasing ignition gremlins for the better part of this year and continued to work on the car after 1st round. They made a TT later in the nite that showed some promise they were on the right track. In spite of the issues they have battled, the Worley team finished in the #9 spot for 2007. Second pair out had A Hubbard in ’ol Blue facing Team Winscott with Comp standout Brian (Lump) Self at the wheel. This was only the second race for the new GTO and qualifying revealed they were making more progress on the setup. At the green, Hubbard was out first and his 4.8673 (.4197rt) was just enough to take the stripe over Lump’s 4.8590 by a margin of .003! Lump’s more comfortable with a full tree and a clutch, but his .4310 rt proved he can get it done with a transbrake and pro tree. After the run, computer data showed the GTO with a hiccup in the top of high gear that might have cost them the round win. Congratulations to Gary, Jason, Lump, David Bowie and the team for some great runs in a short period of time. Look for Team Winscott to shake some things up next year. Third pair featured surprise #8 qualifier Joe Pigford against #6 Randy Elliott. Evidently “Pig” and the crew put some putty in the chink and parked the “Dandy” with a 4.71 blast. Randy’s only missed one TPSA race in the last two seasons, and narrowly missed the top ten in 2006. In 2007 however he made it in as #10. Pearce and the “Dude” Eddie Conrad, rolled into the water box next. Larry couldn’t match his #1 qualifying effort, but his 4.85 easily advanced when Eddie’s engine stumbled hard at the starting line. Conrad finishes in the #6 spot for the year, and rumors suggest a driver change for '08. The last pair had Donald the “Boxman” Hughes paired with Rick Hanson. Rick could catch Richard Otwell for 2nd in the standings with a win at this event...and his chances looked pretty good. Remember, Hughes didn’t make a qualifying hit and he didn’t get down the track in Friday nite testing either. Welp, that’s why we race ’em on the track and not in the pits! Hughes, with the 2nd quickest run of the first round, a 4.83, ends Hanson’s season. Rick and son Chad had a stellar year and will finish in the #3 position. No word yet on which Hanson will be in the chair for ’08.
2nd round...traveling friends and fellow Hill Country Boyz would face off. Hughes and the younger Hubbard don’t have the history that the ’ol man has with the “Boxman” but a great race was anticipated by all. Two clutch rt’s, .4118 for Donald and a .4135 for Aaron and it was on....until both cars were hit with tire shake early and the resultant pass looked more like a funny car pedal fest with both drivers on and off the pedal. At the stripe, it’s the “Boxman” by .06! It sure wasn’t pretty, but it was entertaining. Aaron’s year finishes with him in the #7 position. Pigford and Storrs were up next and the fans crowded the fence to see if either or both would shake. Pigford evidently changed armor, the chink was long gone, and he showed the troops an outstanding 4.68 @ 148 for the low et and top speed of the meet. Jeff Storrs is a long time member of the TPSA that has been gone for a couple of years and it’s good to see him back. Hopefully, he can make the full schedule next year. Pearce rounds out the round with his best et of the nite, a 4.81, on his bye run.
The semi’s, and it’s crunch time. Hughes’ season hasn’t gone according to plan, with a couple of missed races, and breakage, but he could still finish in the top ten if he advanced to the final. He would face Pearce, who was also looking to improve his final standings. They pre-staged, and rolled in to lite the stage bulb, but the “Boxman’s “ Beretta blinked the top bulb, and his season was done. He finishes just 4 points out of the top ten. This is another car that will be a player in ’08. The 2007 TPSA Champion, Mr. Joe Pigford, drew the bye and backed up the previous .68 with a .69.
Time for the finals and it would feature the quickest two cars on the grounds. Funny how the random draw works out most of the time...LOL. Anyway, the rt’s were close, Pearce’s .463 to Pigford’s .458 and it looked to be tight ’till the 330' cone when Pearce lifted and the “Green Mamba” struck again. Larry Pearce’s late season charge with a semi and ru at the last two races moved him up to the #4 slot for the year. Great job by that team who has had their share of adversity in ‘07. This win marks #7 for the Pigford team and 4 in a row. Both tie the TPSA record set by David Hubbard in the 2006 season.
Our thanks to Freddy Cruz for allowing the TPSA to be part of the “Midnite Madness”, and Todd, Judy, Russell, Tommy and the entire crew @ SAR. Russell, Tommy and the track crew, drug & sprayed the track before each TPSA session providing the best possible surface. We appreciate it guys.
Congratulations, and thanks to all of the TPSA teams and their families. And finally, thanks to all of the tracks, sponsors, and fans for making 2007 the best yet. This season was quite a ride!
Heads and Manifold by Lump -- LWS, 11/12/07 8:26am
Dart Big M BBC heads(without valves or spring). Angle milled to 22 degrees. Extensive porting work done by Lump. Matching Sniper intake manifold, valve covers and T&D rockers. Heads flowed 480 CFM @ 0.900 lift. 2.35 intake/1.87 exhaust. Asking $4800. Also have a set of used MGP Al rods(6.385) and partial set of Tit valves for sale.
I ran in the low 4.80's with these heads in my Camaro in TPSA. Pictures available.
This Saturday is the Season Finale at San Antonio Raceway. Although Joe Pigford & "the Green Mamba" have the Championship sewn up, the other positions in the top ten will be decided Saturday. Hanson needs some help, but he can catch Otwell for 2nd, and Conrad, A Hubbard, DH, Pearce, Worley, Cowger, & Elliott are in a dogfight and every round matters. The odds are against the "Boxman", Storrs, the Winscott team, & Dorsett finishing in the top ten, but they are determined to end the year on a high note.
The weather forecast is killer...highs in the low 80's and lows in the 60's. Todd and the crew @ SAR will have the track in great shape and watch for the records to fall. SAR does have a Friday nite TNT with gates opening @ 6pm and the lanes close @ 11pm. Saturday the gates open @ 8pm, but TPSA racers should plan to be there around 7pm.
Donald Hughes has tried to contact the members to see if anyone needs VP delivered to the track. If you need some, contact Donald @ 512 423-9565 by Wednesday nite. Donald and I plan to be at the track Friday nite, so come join us early, make a couple of hits, hang out and enjoy the San Antonio area and TPSA's final race of '07. See ya in the lanes.
Attention Racers: Update Regarding Gate Time @ SAR
If you want to get in early Saturday @ San Antonio, you must be there before 5pm. After the gates are closed @ 5pm, they won't reopen until 8pm. Please help me pass this along to any member who may not see the message board. Contact me if you have any questions. Thanks.
Announcing another new venue for the TPSA series. Today, Abilene Dragstrip confirmed a date with the TPSA for the '08 Season. Mr. Dean Kennedy has entered into an agreement to buy Abilene Dragstrip and the purchase is expected to be completed in a few days. Abilene's a very nice facility with A/C & Heated restrooms, covered grandstands, and good lighting, but Mr. Kennedy and his crew have some upgrades and updates planned that will be the icing on the cake. Mark April 12th on your calendars as the date the TPSA will roll into west Texas. -- DH, 11/ 2/07 8:19pm
Welcome aboard to the Kennedy family and staff at Abilene Dragstrip and thanks for choosing the TPSA as part of your program in '08!! Click on the pic to go to Abilene's homepage.
The 2008 Schedule is really taking shape with 11 dates & venues confirmed and the 12th event to be confirmed in the near future. Stay tuned for all of the details.
TPSA Founding Fathers -- Fan, 11/ 4/07 5:04pm
I was looking at the Gallary page and I noticed that you have no pictures of the founders cars, Morgan & Neberman. Why is that?
Announcing another new venue for the TPSA series. Today, Abilene Dragstrip confirmed a date with the TPSA for the '08 Season. Mr. Dean Kennedy has entered into an agreement to buy Abilene Dragstrip and the purchase is expected to be completed in a few days. Abilene's a very nice facility with A/C & Heated restrooms, covered grandstands, and good lighting, but Mr. Kennedy and his crew have some upgrades and updates planned that will be the icing on the cake. Mark April 12th on your calendars as the date the TPSA will roll into west Texas. -- DH, 11/ 2/07 8:19pm
Welcome aboard to the Kennedy family and staff at Abilene Dragstrip and thanks for choosing the TPSA as part of your program in '08!! Click on the pic to go to Abilene's homepage.
The 2008 Schedule is really taking shape with 11 dates & venues confirmed and the 12th event to be confirmed in the near future. Stay tuned for all of the details.
TPSA Founding Fathers -- Fan, 11/ 4/07 5:04pm
I was looking at the Gallary page and I noticed that you have no pictures of the founders cars, Morgan & Neberman. Why is that?
March 15...Ben Bruce Memorial (Evadale)
March 29...Northstar Dragway (Denton)
April 12...TBA
April 26...TBA
May 17...Evadale
May 31...Northstar
June 14...Houston Motorsports Park
June 28...Pine Valley Raceway (Diboll)
August 9...Houston Motorsports Park
Sept. 6...Evadale
Sept. 27...Pine Valley
Oct. 11...Houston Motorsports Park
The TPSA 2008 Tour will feature a new stop as Mr. Larry Croft and Northstar Dragway will host two events next year. Northstar is located in Denton, Tx and is quickly building a reputation in north Texas as a quick, smooth, and fast track. The Northstar events will be held Saturday with gates opening @ 6pm and the final scheduled to run before midnite. Northstar also has a Friday nite TNT and the TPSA is welcome to come up early and spend the nite.
Ben Bruce Memorial, aka Evadale, Houston Motorsports Park, and Pine Valley Raceway (Diboll) all return for 2008 and their continuing support of TPSA is greatly appreciated.
The TPSA schedule will once again feature 12 events with points from each competitor's best 10 finishes used to determine the 2008 Championship Points Standings. The remaining dates will be posted when confirmed. Make your plans now to be part of the action!
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...e-mail sg4202@aol.com or call Donald 512-423-9565, 07/20/07 11:50pm
We have updated our web site, please stop by. -- Mr. Mad, 10/24/07 2:27pm
Make sure to click on the "Get Well Lee" link. We also posted a gallery from HRP.
Semi's...Steve Miller, driving Gary Winscott's new GTO
-- from the pit wall, 10/23/07 10:01pm
Dateline 10/19, Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas.
The first day of the Tiremax High Velocity Impact Race presented by Cypress Performance aka “Texas vs. the World” began early with many racers and vendors arriving Friday morning and the pit area began to fill up rapidly. Some of the TPSA regulars came out to park and to get a jump on Saturday. One of the teams was Gary Winscott and his new GTO. His regular driver wasn’t available and Gary wanted to get some full laps in...something they had not been able to do yet this season. Gary brought his chassis builder David Bowie and Tim from the shop. Testing went well, with the GTO dipping in the 4.80’s on the last pass of the night with Aaron Hubbard at the wheel. New member, RJ Dorsett was testing as well, but a converter was giving him some grief and he would put a new one in for Saturday’s eliminations.
Saturday morning was sunny and pleasant, and the track looked to be in killer condition. After qualifying was complete, Joe Pigford led the way once again @ 4.68 149.75, with Richard Otwell right behind @ 4.70 149.93; a new TPSA mph record. Richard had posted a 150mph pass during the Friday nite test session, but it was not part of the official race. The top nine qualifiers were in the 4.80 range and quicker. Randy Elliott couldn’t make any qualifying hits when his ‘Vette lost oil pressure during the warm up procedure in the pits. “Someone” suggested it might be the oil pump pickup had broken, and sure enough, Randy pulled the pan, checked the bearings, made the necessary repairs, and went to the lanes for first round. That's dedication!
First round had James Talley’s new driver, Charles Swindoll, Jr., advance when Eddie “the Dude” Conrad’s Camaro made a hard move and he had to lift. The Dude had qualified with a career best 4.83. Rick Cowger, in the Derryl Wood owned Camaro, damaged a converter but got the W when Randy Elliott was too quick with a .388 red lite. Steve Miller was behind the wheel of the Winscott GTO for eliminations and advanced with a great 4.87 over Ben Worley’s Grand Am. Ben may have exorcised some of the gremlins that have plagued him this season as he posted a 140.97 hit. In a re-match from last week’s race, Donald the “Boxman” Hughes got revenge and put David Hubbard’s ‘Bird back in the cage with a career best 4.82 and a .403 lite. RJ Dorsett got the new converter installed and would face the points leader, Joe Pigford. Pigford would go into round 2 via a solid 4.67 effort over the crowd favorite '57 Chevy. Richard Otwell advanced with a 4.69 over Jeff Storrs in a pair that saw both cars go red. Storrs’ red was the worst and Richard’s .386 red would move on. The best race of the first round was Larry Pearce vs. Aaron Hubbard. Pearce was out first with a .407 lite and ol’ Blue was right there with a .423. Both driver’s would run career best numbers with Pearce’s 4.798 getting the win over Aaron’s 4.818. Rick Hanson would complete first round action with a bye run.
2nd round had “the Boxman” Hughes reset his personal best et to a 4.800, just missing the .70’s! His nite would come to an end however, as the “Green Mamba” and the Pigford crew rolled on with another 4.67. Steve Miller and the Winscott entry kept on rockin' as he posted another 4.87 to put the wounded team Hanson ‘Vette on the trailer. Rick had hurt a converter earlier and didn’t have time to change it. Richard Otwell and Rick Cowger were the next pair up. When Cowger had hurt his converter earlier, Otwell loaned him a spare and now they had drawn each other! Cowger runs a career best 4.89 but couldn’t catch Otwell’s 4.69. Larry Pearce posted another 4.79 to move forward when Swindoll left the red lite hangin’.
Semi’s, and it’s on! Pigford draws Pearce and Larry has a .405 initiated 4.81 come up short to the 4.65 blast that Pigford lays down in the other lane. Every eye was on Richard Otwell and Miller to see who would advance and if they had something for the “Mamba”. Another stellar reaction time, as Miller posts a .411 and runs 4.89, only to see the win lite come on in Otwell’s lane. The Winscott team put out a super effort and will definitely be a force in '08. Richard had run a 4.69 to set up what should prove to be spectacular final between #1 and #2 in the points.
Otwell’s Cavalier, powered by Naiser, & Tricky Ricky completed the burn out and headed for the beams. In the other lane, Pigford’s Reher-Morrison motored monster waited. They staged, the tree flashed green on both sides and they left with a .012 advantage to the Cavalier. At the 330’ mark, Joe’s Grand Am had made up the difference and they were side by side. At the stripe, the margin of victory was .0062 for the winner, and new TPSA Champion for 2007, Joe Pigford. Congratulations to Joe & Charlotte, and the crew, Jack and "the Merv" for a great season. The numbers were 4.680 @ 149.91 for Pigford to 4.698 @ 149.85 for Otwell. Pigford would leave Baytown with the Championship and the et record of 4.659 and Otwell had set the mph record by besting Joe’s 149.91 with a 149.93!
Thanks to Seth Angel, Scott, Kenny, John, and the entire staff @ HRP for a super event. Also our thanks to the Tiremax group, Cypress Performance, and all of the event sponsors and promoters for their efforts. The TPSA teams deserve a salute for their performance as well and we thank all of you for your support of the TPSA.
One race remains....November 10th @ San Antonio Raceway. Although Pigford has clinched the Championship, the other positions in the top ten will go down to the wire. 2nd place Otwell holds a 61 point advantage over Rick Hanson, and the other positions are tighter than that. Make your plans now to join us @ SAR.
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Up Date -- Lee Staiger, 10/17/07 7:38pm
I wanted to thank everyone for the calls,visits and prayers since Sat. nite. The support has been overwhelming to say the least.
I was released on Tues and allowed to come home--no more 4 AM pokes and prods. The Doc said I have 2 degree burns on my hands and face. There is a 3rd degree on my nose. I jokingly said, does that mean it's going to fall off--and he said very somberly it might!! He is going to look at it in a week and see if it will require some work. I'm confined to house until I go back to the Doc.
Congratulations to Joe for the 4.66 and another trip to the winners circle.
LEE STAIGER -- KEITH, 10/14/07 1:20pm
I went and visited with Lee this morning and he is doing very well given the circumstances. He is burned really bad but says he is not in much pain. We appriciate all the help from the TPSA members & HMP staff following the accident. Lee is at Herman hospital and likes hearing from all the fellow racers. The fire was caused by a leaking fuel bowl not checked after our jet change. Guess we were to excited about our 4.78 previous pass and got out of routine and didn't check for leaks. Lee has asked that we consider some manditory saftey rules & checks for next season its never any fun when someone gets hurt. The fire suit did an excellent job but an open face helment and 1 layer fire gloves caused him his injuries. Lee has said were going to fix the car and I hope he will want to return to the program. Lets keep the Staiger family in our prayers & wish for a speedy recovery. Thanks again Keith Hoover.
***Disclaimer*** There may be some unintentional errors, misspelling or other blunders in this posting. My excuse is it's not my computer, I'm paying by the minute, and I'm sticking to it!...LOL -- pit pundit, 10/15/07 8:57pm
Greetings from cyberspace. We're on the road, so the report will be of the condensed variety. Great weather and super track conditions were on tap for the 10th race of the "2007 No Excuses Tour" held at HMP. As always, the Baker family, John Mandabach, and the crew @ HMP had the track working and the entire facility was groomed to perfection. Fifteen teams were on hand to battle it out to see who would be the last man standing. After qualifying was complete, Richard Otwell's Naiser/Tricky Ricky powered, Cavalier was #1 with 4.692, Pigford @ 4.73, Lee Staiger continued to improve with an outstanding 4.78, Hughes improved as well with a 4.83, DH @ 4.86, "Mr. T" Terry Ashabranner is back, and ran 4.87. It's well known that drag racing is a family sport, often spanning several generations, and the Ashabranner family is a prime example of this. After Terry's beloved "ROOT BEER" was totalled in a crash earlier this year, he thought it would be months before he could come back out with a new ride. Mr. T's family has raced for years and to solve the dilema, his mom stepped up, bought a car that has a long and storied history in the TPSA (Spot), and continued to be not only one of Terry's biggest fans, but also his sponsor. Way to go Mrs. A! Terry stuck the HE&B engine out of his old 'bird into the new ride, and came to the track, The car is beautifully detailed and spotless: the way Terry, his family, and Jason keep 'em!
1st round had two of the newest members, Jeff Storrs & the Don Wooten/ Talley team square off with Storrs taking the win. Richard Otwell drew the fast rising "General" Lee Staiger team. Otwell shook, and had to lift but Lee had more serious problems with a fire that started shortly after he launched the Camaro. He did a tremendous job of getting the car stopped and in his lane, but unfortunately suffered some burns that required a trip to the hospital. More details, and contact info for Lee are posted below. ***GET WELL SOON LEE*** The "Boxman" Hughes ran another 4.83 to stop the Cowger/Wood team, DH ran the "Dandy" Randy Elliott, and DH's 4.85 evened the series between the two at one each. The returning Mr T, driving his momma's car, (LOL!!) used a 4.90 to advance when "Big" Ben Worley's redlite came on. Pigford was scheduled to race newcomer RJ Dorsett's crowd pleasin' 57 Chevy, but RJ couldn't make the call after an apparent converter failure. Soooo, just for fun, Joe eases the "Green Mamba" with her Reher-Morrison power down the lane for a new TPSA record, 4.67! Eddie the "Dude" Conrad, and his son/crew had worked all week and some late nites just to make the event, but some odd gremlins kept them out of the lanes, which gave the Hanson team's Corvette, a competition bye, 4.93, into round 2. Aaron Hubbard, himself afflicted with some pesky gremlins all year, drew the bye, and indicated he might be a playa with a 4.87 out of "ol' Blue".
2nd round had Mr. T moving on with a 4.86 @ 143.04 victory over the Camaro of Jeff Storrs, 4.92. The Storrs' team has only been back for a couple of races and are showing they came to play. Next up was Aaron H against the Otwell powerhouse. Aaron left first, and was never headed with another 4.87. Richard had some weirdness of his own on this nite as a drill bit caused a flat rear slick. This necessitated a change to a set of tires that the team didn't want to use, but had no choice. The end result was tire shake and RO had to lift. Next up were long time buddies, traveling companions, and "Hill Country Boyz", Donald Hughes and David Hubbard, They always have a great race and this one was no exception. The "Boxman" had a slight performance advantage, but DH was close tonite. They staged, the tree came down, and DH left with a slightly better rt. It looked like when they used to race each other in Super Gas....the cars were glued together going down track and DH's 4.84 barely got there first over Donald's quicker 4.83. Next, Pigford said the 4.67 was just for practice, and promptly laid down a new record 4.66 against Hanson's 4.95.
Semi finals, and it's time to get serious. Could the three remaining Houston Engine & Balancing powered entries find a way around the juggernaut of team Pigford's R-M beast? The draw had Pigford vs. Ashabranner and showed the earlier .66 was no fluke with a nearly identical, 4.666 @ 148.71. Mr. T told this reporter it took his breath away when the "Mamba" came screamin' past so he stuck it in neutral and coasted thru, while watching Joe's numbers come up on the 'board! A great first outing for the Ashabranner team, and they're sure to improve at the remaining two races of the year. Next up; they race often in time trials, usually with great posturing and smack talk, but have yet to race each other in competition this year. Aaron would race his Dad to see which Hubbard would advance to the final. Aaron, driving Tommy Costales' Corvette at last years Pine Valley race, whupped up on the ol' man in the final there. This year, Aaron was in ol' Blue and looking to make it 2-0 in inter family competition. The kid was out first, .418 to "sleepy's" .438 and both cars would run in the .80's. The time slip said the ol' man got there first with a 4.85 to Aaron's 4.88.... proving the age old adage that youth and skill can be overcome by old age and treachery (some times).
The final featured Pigford in his 5th final of the year and DH in his first. Pigford was calm & collected, gave Hubbard the move, and drove past DH's 4.86 with a 4.73. The margin of victory was .031, and as Joe's crew would say later, "picked up those valuable TPSA points!".
Again our best wishes to Lee Staiger and his family for a speedy and complete recovery, and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
This was our last race of the season @ Houston Motorsports Park and we sincerely appreciate their continuing support of the TPSA. The new scales worked perfectly and are a welcome addition to a wonderful facility. Thanks to the entire Baker family, John Mandabach, the staff; and a special thanks to Cody, who worked the scale house.
Next up is this weekend @ Houston Raceway Park in Baytown for the next to the last race of the season....See ya there!
Points update.....strictly UN-official
Joe Pigford (10) 528
Richard Otwell (8) 389
Rick Hanson (8) 355
Lee Staiger (10) 339
Eddie Conrad (10) 314
David Hubbard (9) 279
Aaron Hubbard (9) 277
Ben Worley (9) 252
Larry Pearce (7) 251
Randy Elliott (10) 247
Rick Cowger (10) 229
Jim Naylor (6) 213
Donald Hughes (7) 185
Info on Lee Steiger -- Rick H, 10/15/07 8:54am
I just spoke with Lee via phone in his hospital room. His spirits seem good. He has not seen the Doc's today so he doesn't have an accurate prognosis but should know more after today. He is in the Jones Pavillion at Herman hospital, room 829. The phone number is 713 704 8829. He'd like to hear from everyone but he would appreciate spreading the calls out.
The Best of The Best -- Rusco, 10/14/07 10:03pm
I had my first chance saturday to attend a TPSA race since its first year. I was amazed at the level of performance and competition. You guys are totally awesome. The people that have promoted the association and all the racers are second to none. Hell of a job. Lee get well soon and best wishes to all. I will always be proud that I had the opportunity to race in that first year.
Hope all is well with Lee Staiger. We wll be praying for a speedy recovery. For those of you that don't know Lee had a fire in his car last night. and got a flash burn to the face. Hopefully nothing more than a bad sunburn. -- Bam-Bam and Helen, 10/14/07 10:35am
The next two weeks are gonna be real busy for the TPSA. First up is this Saturday, the 13th @ Houston Motorsports Park where we'll be headlining the event. Gates open @ 3pm, and HMP is open Friday nite if you need some additional laps or if you just wanna come hang out. Looks like we're in for some killer weather for this race with milder temps and low humidity in the forecast. The HMP event flyer is posted above for your convenience.
October 20th is the Houston Raceway Park (Baytown) race. HRP will be open Friday, the 19th, for parking from 9am to midnite and time trials will be available from 1pm to 11pm. The HRP event flyer and Saturday schedule is posted above, and the TPSA program is Saturday only.
I'll be leaving Friday, the 12th for HMP and plan to stay in the Houston area the week between the events and will have limited computer availability. Since the pit pundit, agent 660, and the inside TPSA reporter all travel with me, race reports, pic's, etc probably won't happen 'till after the Baytown race. In the meantime, If you have any questions about either event please call me, Rick Hanson, Donald Hughes, or Eddie Conrad. See ya in the lanes...
Are you ready? The 2007 TPSA "No Excuses Tour" is nearing the end of the line and rolling into HMP this Saturday. Who'll be on top and at the podium when the smoke clears? Pigford's held the points lead from the first event but Otwell, Hanson, Staiger, and Conrad still have a chance for a come from behind finish. Otwell and Hanson separated by a mere 34 points, have each raced seven events, and their finishes at the remaining races will count toward their season total. Pigford, Staiger, and Conrad have raced all of the prior nine events and will have "drops" to potentially improve their total. The only sure bet right now is there will be a new Champion this year....just as Otwell predicted at last year's Banquet.
There have been plenty of surprises, upsets, and just plain weird stuff happen this year, and it ain't over yet! Will the top 5 continue to wreak havoc or will the "Boxman", Mr. T, Pearce, Worley, the newcomers Storrs, Wooten/Talley, Lump/Winscott, Naylor, Elliott, or one the Hubbards play spoiler?? Come on out to Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday and watch the drama unfold.
Anyone needing an over the winter new look, contact Mr.T or Jason. We do Paint Jobs, Detailing, New Windows, Chrome Plating or whatever is needed. -- New Looks for Next Year, 10/ 5/07 8:55pm
Another new car in the works for the '08 TPSA wars! This super clean Ness Lumina is in the Houston area and plans to make some shake down passes later this year in preparation for '08. More details as they're available..... -- agent 660, 10/ 2/07 10:27pm
-- pit pundit, 10/ 2/07 10:08pm
13 teams were on hand for the TPSA's return to Ben Bruce Memorial Airpark Raceway aka Evadale Raceway. The weatherman had promised cooler temps and low humidity, and Friday nite delivered very pleasant conditions for the early arrivals. By Saturday morning however, all of the cool air was gone, and by the time the call came out for the first TT, it was back to normal with 91* temps and 51% humidity. The teams of Conrad, Cowger/Wood, Elliott, Hanson, A. Hubbard, D. Hubbard, Hughes, Otwell, Pearce, Pigford, Staiger, Storrs, and Talley/Wooten were up for the task at hand.
The 1st time trial went off @ 4:30pm without a hitch, and featured Pigford's 4.77 @ 147 leading the pack. Richard Otwell was 2nd with an early shutoff 4.83 @143. Donald the "Boxman" Hughes continued to show late season muscle with a 4.92 @142, followed by Conrad's 4.93, Staiger's 4.95, Hanson and A. Hubbard with 4.96's, and the rest close behind.
The 2nd time trial didn't start 'till around 8:30 pm, as a massive oil down had put the action on hold. Fred and the crew did an outstanding job cleaning the track and re-prepping the left lane. Mr. Mike Bruce was on hand and he and Fred said they'd keep working on the lane 'till we were happy. Kudo's to Mr. Bruce, Fred, and the staff for their effort to produce the best conditions possible. Once the session began, The "Boxman" was the only car to improve with a fine 4.91 @ 143. DH grenaded a planetary which put the 'Bird out for the nite.
First round action had Pigford with the "W" over Eddie Conrad. For the "Dude", it was a bad news/good news round as he went into the lead for the Lidiak Motorsports "Treeman Challenge" with a near perfect rt of .4002! Don Wooten, driving James & Samantha Talley's Camaro, advanced over Richard Otwell when something in the Cavalier went awry. Hughes sent Cowger to the trailer, A. Hubbard's 4.95 @ 142 defeated Jeff Storrs, and Larry Pearce moved on when Staiger left early. Rick Hanson drew the bye, and Randy the "Dandy" Elliott made a single when DH couldn't make the call.
2nd round, Pigford took out Wooten with the best ET of the event, 4.76, Hughes ran a 4.91 to stop Pearce's 4.94 bid for a repeat win @ Evadale, Rick Hanson's 'Vette got a competition bye when Aaron Hubbard's 'Vette refused to start in the lanes. Rick waited on Aaron several minutes in a great show of sportsmanship, but 'ol Blue just wasn't gonna light. Elliott drew the bye in a weird situation that had the same two cars make singles in the first two rounds!
The Semi's paired Hanson and Hughes in what looked to be a great matchup, but the "Boxman"'s redlite advanced Rick easily to his 3rd final of the year. Elliott knew he needed Divine Intervention to get past the "Green Mamba" of Pigford, and he made a tremendous effort with a .4003 lite! Pigford had to drive around him waaaay down track but the win lite flashed for Joe to send him to his 4th final.
In the final, Hanson ran his best ET of the event, a 4.95 with a .428 rt, but he couldn't charm the "Snake" and Pigford ran him down with a 4.77. Joe Pigford and the crew had the Grand Am performing like a bracket car all nite and it paid off with his 4th win of 2007. Congat's also to the father/son Hanson team for their 3rd Runner Up of the year.
The '07 points battle is tighter than ever, and with three events remaining, it's gonna come down to the wire!
Thanks again to the Bruce family, track Manager Fred Irby, and the entire staff @ Evadale. And a special thanks to all of the fans that came out to support the TPSA and stuck it out during a long nite. Speaking of support, the TPSA will return to Ben Bruce Memorial Airpark Raceway in the 2008 season for three events. Mark your calendars for March 15th, May 17th, and September 6th and make your plans now to be at the "little track in the woods."
Thanks to the Bruce family, Fred Irby, the entire staff @ Evadale Raceway (Ben Bruce Memorial), and especially the great fans that came out for this event. In spite of the high humidity and a massive oil down, the track was in great shape thanks to the extra effort put in by Mr. Bruce, Fred, and the crew. Congratulations to all of the teams, and thanks for your support of the TPSA. Much more to come later...... -- from the pit wall , 09/30/07 9:32pm
-- DH, 09/26/07 4:13pm
It's time to go back to the "little track in the woods" @ Evadale. TPSA members are allowed to park Friday, and Saturday nite. If you want to come up early Saturday, the gates will be open @ 9am for the TPSA. Fred and the gang will have a spot on the pavement reserved for us so we can park as a group. The tentative schedule calls for TPSA qualifiers @ 4:30 and 5:30pm with 1st round scheduled for 7:00pm.
If you have any questions, call, post, or email me. For track directions or general track info visit: www.evadaleraceway.com.
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well I've been working on my website and I'm almost finished ...well... first draft and yes there is a texas prostock link so if you have the time or need to get a hold of me drop by and leave me a message on the forum page -- Dreamweaver, 09/20/07 10:52pm
The "General" Lee Staiger was looking good with bottom .80's, but couldn't hold off Otwell's 4.73 in the Semi's
The "Boxman" impressed with some solid .80's
New members...James & Samantha Talley
The Talley's entry, driven by Don Wooten
Track manager Billy Kestner, right, with David who works the lanes.
Way too much goin' on at this race to report it all, but here's the Reader's Digest version. 14 teams made the trip to the Piney Woods of Diboll, near Lufkin, and were greeted by bright blue skies, temps in the mid 80's and humidity that felt about the same. Billy and the PVR crew had the track in great shape, and a few of the teams took advantage of the open time trials. The Talley's, and their Bickel Camaro became the newest member of the TPSA family, and veteran TPSA campaigner, Jeff Storrs, in his familiar Camaro returned after taking a couple of years off.
After qualifying, Pigford's Reher-Morrison powered Grand Am led the way with a 4.73 @ 147.20. Richard Otwell and his Naiser fired Cavalier was right there with a 4.75 @ 147.54. Lee Staiger's, Cook, Lump & Benham bullet continues to impress with a 4.82 @ 143.95. Donald Hughes, Glenn's Machine entry was back with a 4.88 @ 142.95. The father/son team of David & Aaron Hubbard with Houston Engine & Balancing under the hood, fought hard for the #5 spot, with the ol' man DH prevailing this time. His 4.91 @ 141.91 just held off Aaron's, 4.92 @ 141.87. Aaron was pleased as this was the first time in several events that the 'Vette made a clean pass.
1st round and the weather had improved to 75* and 80%. First pair out had the Rick Cowger/Derryl Wood team facing DH. Rick & Derryl have been chasing gremlins all year, but their 4.98 in qualifying proved they had made some progress. At the hit, DH's 'Bird stumbled, and Cowger advanced with his best pass of the nite, 4.93 @ 140.27 to cover the 4.91 @ 142.45 of Hubbard. Second pair saw the points leader Pigford, squaring off with the improving Donald Hughes. The "Boxman" was out first with a .1 rt advantage but the "Green Mamba" of Pigford was first to the stripe with a 4.72 to 4.87 decision. Good to see Donald, HR, and Glenn making progress after all of their hard work. Third pair featured the hard charging Otwell vs. "Big" Ben Worley. Richard would take the win with a 4.73 pass. Ben's another racer that has just been plagued with gremlins all year and hasn't shaken 'em loose yet. By luck of the draw, new comers Talley/Wooten and Storrs lined up. Storrs took the win with a 4.97 @ 139.84. Talley's ride has a small bracket motor in it for now just to shake the car down and finish the rest of the season. Rumor has it there will be a Reher-Morrison unit betweeen the frame rails for '08. Larry Pearce drew Aaron Hubbard and his 4.88 @ 142.63 took out the game 4.91 @ 141.96 of Aaron. Pearce had a good news/bad news kind of nite, but more on that later. The 'Vette's of Rick Hanson and Randy "the Dandy" Elliott were next. Rick and son Chad have been working hard and their results have proven it over the last few races. Rick's 4.93 @ 140.76 trailered Elliott's 5.10. The "Dandy's" great .409 lite gave him a .1221 rt advantage that tightened up the race to the stripe. The "General" Lee Staiger, gave Eddie "the Dude" his marching papers with a 4.85 @ 143.63 even though Eddie carried a .025 rt advantage. Eddie's Conrad Racing Camaro has improved lately, and his 4.89 @ 141.20 just fell a little short this time.
2nd round and the action heats up. Lee Staiger advances with his best pass of the nite, 4.82 @ 144.32, over Pigford when Joe leaves the red lite hangin' on a 4.720 @ 147.78 hit. The 4.72 was low et of the event. Pearce runs another 4.8840 to stop Hanson's 4.9108, but that's only part of the story. In the closest race mathematically possible with today's four digit timing systems, Pearce won by .0001! That's not a misprint. Pearce's rt.. .4509 to Rick's .4242! That was a great race guys!! Needless to say Pearce's .0001 MOV moves him into the lead for the Lidiak AT THE STRIPE award. In the next pair, Rick Cowger slowed to a 4.98 but his .411 rt got him past Storrs 4.95, .449rt. Another awesome race with a .0094 MOV. Otwell moved into the semi's with a bye run of 4.728 with the top mph of the event, 148.27.
Semi's, and the crowd's on the fence. Cowger and Pearce are first up and both do 100' burn outs that have the fans roaring. They back up, ease into the beams, and the unexpected happens. Officials and team members notice something is wrong with Larry's left wheelie bar...it's on the ground! Something has broken, Larry is backed off the line, and Cowger solo's into the final. Otwell and Staiger come to the line to see who'll face Cowger. They leave with nearly identical rt's and the Cavalier pulls ahead to a 4.73 victory over Lee's 4.84. Lee's been making steady progress, and this finish moves him into 3rd place in the championship points.
The final featured Otwell, who is making a late season charge on points leader Pigford, and Cowger, in his first final this year with the new Cowger/Wood team. Cowger knew he needed a telepathic lite to have a chance and went for it, but it wasn't to be this nite. Otwell's driving and performance was not to be denied and he went to his 2nd winner's circle of 2007 with a 4.73. This year's Championship is gonna go down to the wire and every point is crucial. Who'll be THE MAN at the Banquet?? Stay tuned, there's lots of racing left before that question is answered.
Congratulations to all of the teams and a special howdy to the Talley and Storrs teams for coming to play with the TPSA. This is our last scheduled race @ Pine Valley for the 2007 season, and we had a great time. Thanks to the Bailey family, Billy Kestner, and the entire staff @ PVR for providing us with a great venue and making us part of your program. See ya next year....
Another big turnout, the track was killer, and the racing was hotter than an East Texas Summer! Thanks to the Bailey family, "Wild Bill" Kestner, and the entire staff at PVR for hosting the TPSA as part of your 2007 racing program! We appreciate all of the fans (especially "red neck row") for coming out and making it another fun season for us @ PVR.
Full race report will be posted soon...... -- pit pundit, 09/16/07 10:45pm
LIDIAK MOTORSPORTS / BAYTOWN -- Gary @ s/s, 09/14/07 1:57pm
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS IS IN ORDER FOR MR GARY LIDIAK OF LIDIAK MOTORSPORTS, FOR HIS DONATION FOR THE BEST TWO REACTION TIMES FOR THE S/S INDEX SHOOTOUT RACERS, LIDIAK MOTORSPORTS HAS DONATED 500.00 DOLLARS FORTHE BEST REACTION TIME FROM OF ALL THE INDEXES DURING ELIMINATIONS ONLY, LIDIAK MOTORSPORTS HAS ALSO DONATED 300.00 FOR THE SECOND BEST REACTION TIME DURING ELIMINATIONS, THANKS TO MR LIDIAKS GENEROUSITY A RACER CAN LOOSE FIRST ROUND AND STILL TAKE HOME SOME DECENT MONEYS FOR THERE TRIP TO THE TRACK BASED ON THERE REACTION TIME DURING ELIMINATIONS, IF ANY OF YOU NEED ANY TYPE OF WORK DONE ON YOUR RIDE PLEASE THINK ABOUT THE PEOPLE LIKE LIDIAK MOTORSPORTS THAT THINK OF YOU WITH THERE DONATIONS TO OUR RACING PROGRAM!
GARY @ S/S RACING BAYTOWN OCT 20TH DONT MISS IT!
-- DH, 09/14/07 12:39am
The TPSA rolls into Lufkin this Saturday, September 15th, for the eighth race of the 2007 "No Excuses Tour"! Gates open at 3pm with open time trials scheduled to start around 4pm and our qualifying passes around 6 & 7pm. First round is scheduled for 8pm and we'll have about 1 hour between rounds. Looks like the weather is gonna co-operate with temps in the mid 80's and the standard humidity for this time of year. Overnite parking is allowed for TPSA members Friday nite and after the races Saturday.
As a reminder, your TPSA entry is good for the car and driver and two crew. Any additional crewmembers will pay the track gate fee. Be sure to tell 'em at the gate you're with TPSA and give them your name. My trailer (green & white motorhome w/white stacker) serves as race control. You must come by my trailer and get your tech card and TPSA entry. Without a tech card you cannot get your credentials.
If you want to be part of the round drawings/pairings just come by the trailer about 30 minutes before the round. We usually pick someone from the crowd to draw names and the round pairings will posted at my trailer.
We will weigh the winners after each round of eliminations and the scales will be available during TT's so you can check your weight. If you have around of any questions just come by the trailer.
Looking forward to seeing all of you there, and some great racing at the PVR. I'll be @ the track Friday so call my cell if you have any questions.
Jason Winscott??? -- psfan89, 09/ 9/07 1:09pm
I heard a while back that a house belonging to Jason Winscott burned down near sweeny and i was wonderin if it is the jason winscott that runs tpsa or not
Shocks -- Joe, 09/10/07 1:34pm
Can any body tell me the number or how to get a hold of Sanhuff shocks I need to send a set back and have them checked.any help please.
Email your pictures to bonnie.webb@sbcglobal.net if you would like them add to the list
This race should be the like a Mini National event, or maybe PINKS GONE WILD, so expect great things from the
TIREMAX High Velocity Impact race
on October 20th and 21st at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown
If you have any questions: Bonnie Webb (281) 820-5182 bonnie.webb@sbcglobal.net or Tracie Kmiec (832) 605-7466 tkmiec73@hotmail.com
We've all heard about this taking candy from a baby stuff, but this takes it to another level! Mr. T hasn't been in a car for awhile and to keep sharp, he's been hittin' the practice tree with anyone he could talk into it. The word is he got tired of Tiffany spanking him, so he's picking on the new grandson. Must of not gone too well... notice Mr T's had to turn the tree around so Gavin can't get a good look at it!...LOL....
With all of the construction projects happening at Lonestar Motorsports Park in Sealy, the race scheduled for September 29th has been moved to Evadale Raceway (Ben Bruce Memorial). Thanks to the Bruce family, Fred, and the staff at Evadale for fitting us into their program.
With all these new cars coming out, where's the Vega? We need some spy pics to see whats coming. -- Ollie Ollie Oxen Free............................, 08/28/07 12:08am
It's black, it's a Bickel, and it's a Camaro. Former Comp Eliminator racer, James Talley, and friends were out @ HMP Sunday nite for the maiden voyage and making some shake down passes. Plans call for the new team to be @ Pine Valley and to finish the season while waiting on their new R-M bullet for '08. Welcome aboard!
-- Now when are we gonna see that infamous black Bickel 'bird at the track??, 08/27/07 9:22pm
flame on???? (NT) -- that's what Jason says......., 08/27/07 11:16pm
NEXT EVENT...
Next up, it's Race #8 of the 2007 "No Excuses Tour", in a return to the Piney Woods of Lufkin. Word is there will be a couple of new playa's looking for some action, and the much anticipated return of a couple of the regulars as well. Pine Valley Raceway does have a TNT scheduled for Friday nite, so come on out early and join the fun!!
"What a Croc" -- PIGMAN (Disgusted), 02/ 4/08 12:45pm 
For all you drag race junkies out there, here's a little relief for ya....video's of all three qualifying shots for the Pro Stock Superbowl @ Vegas for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy -- wish you were here, 02/ 2/08 12:12am 
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Please call Charlie, SPOTS new owner. -- Charlie Matthews, 01/ 8/08 10:02am 
TPSA Founding Fathers -- Fan, 11/ 4/07 5:04pm 
Up Date -- Lee Staiger, 10/17/07 7:38pm 
