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Date Posted: 04/21/08 8:49pm
Author: pit pundit
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US OUTLAW NATIONALS
Race Report


The first annual US Outlaw National is in the books and the TPSA had an outstanding event. Ennis definitely had that "National" feel to it with the three day format and plenty of the Outlaw race teams arriving and testing on Friday. A couple of the TPSA teams made hits Friday nite, but most opted to wait for the Saturday qualifying sessions.

After the 3rd session Saturday Larry Pearce, with his new NRC/Tricky Ricky bullet nestled 'tween the framerails stood atop the heap. His 4.651 @ 150.97 was followed by Joe Pigford (Reher-Morrison) @ 4.685 @ 149.78. Points leader and current record holder, Richard Otwell, also with NRC/Ricky motivation was 3rd @ 4.732 148.35. Eddie Conrad led the rest of the group with a 4.818 142.75, followed by the best of the "Hill Country Boyz", Clint Crownover @ 4.839 143.80. David Hubbard was slightly quicker than Aaron H with a 4.845 145.08, to Aaron's 4.848 143.36. The "Hill County Boyz" use Houston Engine & Balancing power. Rick Hanson anchored the field with a 4.910 140.20 hit with his Westside performance/Knarak combo.

1st round had teammates Crownover, and Abilene's winner, Aaron Hubbard face off. Not only was this to advance to the semi's, it was also for braggin' rights in the "Boyz" camp. Clint was out first (a victory in itself!) and never looked back as the 'Bird turned on the win lite with a 4.845 to AH's 4.884. The next pair featured DH against the Hanson family's black 'Vette. Rick and Chad are building a new piece but until it's ready they're running last years engine. Rick's 4.94 fell just a little short to advance D Hubbard into the semi's. Rick & Chad said they're gonna freshen up ol' reliable during the break. Next up would be Pigford vs Eddie the "Dude" Conrad. Eddie's another one who is building a fresh piece, but in the meantime is making the most of his 538" combo. Pigford got away first and his 4.720 made Conrad's 4.817 a spectator for the rest of this one. Stable mates, Richard Otwell and Larry Pearce would close out the opening round. These guys use the same engine builder, share crew members, travel together, and lord knows what else, but there would be no quarter asked nor given on the starting line. #1 Qualifier Pearce, showed it was no fluke when his 4.669 (only .60 of the round) put his buddy's 4.749 in the box. Otwell had been experiencing some sort of tranny/converter issues and had worked late into the nite trying to figure it out but 'twas not to be this time.

The Semi's had the two slower cars, Crownover & DH draw the quicker Pigford and Pearce respectfully, and this time you could have raced them on paper. Even though both left first on their opponent, Pigford's 4.700, and Pearce's 4.694 blew by the "Boyz" to set up a classic #1 vs #2 showdown in the final.

It doesn't get any bigger or better than being in the money round at the fabled Texas Motorplex. Just like Anderson, Connelly, & WJ on ESPN's coverage of NHRA racing, "Pig" & Pearce were towed under the tower and prepared to meet in the waterbox. Each had been in this position before...Pearce has won races, Pigford's won his share, and is the defending TPSA champion. After the long 200' burnouts were completed, each team made their final adjustments and the cars pre-staged. Pigford staged first, then brought the r's up a bit. Pearce staged, the lite flashed green and this little "Piggy" went weee, weee, weee all the way to the winner's circle with a HOLESHOT 4.716 to 4.691 victory that wasn't as close as it sounds. Back in the pits, Pearce was understandably beatin' himself up, but his performance over the weekend was outstanding. In a great show of sportsmanship (and humor) Pearce left Joe a hand written message taped to the side of his trailer and left before team Pigford was through with all of the winner circle activities. Congratulations to all of the teams for a great show and for your support of the TPSA.

Finally, our thanks to Shan and all of the promoters, staff (special mention to the scale guys), sponsors, and fans of the US OUTLAWS. You had many different racing organizations to choose from, and we're honored you elected to bring 8 TPSA cars to be a part of this event. We hope you enjoyed the show.....

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[> CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR WIN JOE. -- RICK C, 04/22/08 10:24am


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[> Congrats to LP on his great performance at Ennis. Jeff and Ricky have really got that combination figured out. I was really "Amped up" for the final and I guess that's what generated the .015 light. At any rate I'll take it 'cause I know LP won't be late too darn often. Lookin' forward to "The 'Dale". Let's go racin' boys. boogity,boogity boogity !!!! -- PIGMAN (Relieved), 04/23/08 1:47pm


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