9-12-03

The Fast and the Filthy out at Dezert Demonz. Speed Shop Shootout, Mud Bogs, and Live Music

Easily the fastest pass ever at Dezert Demonz - Rick Peterson was out with his blown alcohol dragster to represent his shop Show-n-Go in Northeast. Rick was the only entry for the last minute "Outlaw Class" rumored to have a couple other cars that didn't show. But that was fine with him as he thundered down the track anyway. It actually hooked up decently thanks to DC Motorsports and HP Racing for laying down a bunch of VHT.

The V8 class had some very quick cars but it was an all Evolution Racing Finals for the big V8 class. Joe Pena and Eric Brock, both with big blocks and nitrous, tore through the class and faced off in the finals. Eric got a jump off the line and stayed in front of him the whole way down. It was a really good run!

It was obvious that Speed Factory had more entries than any speed shop and their entry Jake Smith took first in his turbo Honda in the 4 cylinder class against another Speed Factory entry - a turbo charged Acura Integra (I think his name is Kris - let me know if you know)

TWO VIDEOS - thanks to Ray Frescas! It's dark, but you can still get the idea.

Joe Pena vs. "The Shop" Nova
Joe Pena vs. Cobra Mustang

Joe Pena had his 540 powered Nova out for Evolution Racing in El Paso's lower valley on North Loop. Joe had some really wild runs but still made it all the way to the finals were he had to face teamate Eric Brock. Bad ass race!

Alan Alvarez, from THR (Texas Hot Rods) on Carnegee off Montana.

Alan's small block put up a hell of fight, running right with Eric in the semi's.

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