Congratulations to Lyle Byrum and his ATI Team on the Southwest Superchargers 2013 Season Championship and win at the last race of the season in Midland, Tx.
Lawren Jones, 59, of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away from injuries sustained in a racing incident on Friday, July 5 at Albuquerque Dragway.
Condolences to the Jones family and friends.
ASR June Race Results
Street class winner
Mariano Arzate in his Civic Jus Rodriguez second and Gary Roark 3rd in his Mavrick
Motorcycle class was an all Cairns final Ryan Cairns, near lane, beat his dad Jack to take top honors.
Doug Quillen finished 3rd.
Points leader Brittney Blakely once again won the modified class in her Nova
over James McCall and RM Lloyd
Danny Dean won the Pro Class
Ray Montoya was runner up and Al Tombaugh was 3rd in his dragster.
Flashback
over 30 minutes of Thunder Alley Test n Tune night October of 1992
Thanks to forum member Black Gold 380R
Hello all,
My brother, Matt, had some of his old Thunder Alley videos converted from VHS to CD and asked me to load them up. So, here is part one.
This is from October of 1992. Don't know how many of you old timers know or remember my brother and the guys he used to run with (my bro; Matt DaCosta and his friends Don Curry and Joe Pena).
My brother and Joe used to work at Super Shops on Dyer back in the day. Don used to drive a Corvette that ran pretty quick back in the day. My brother and Mark Savage used to run each other a lot (that will be in another video I will load later).
Anyway, this came from a VHS tape that is around 20 years old, so the sound and picture quality are not the best. Remember, this was taken during non HD time LOL. Also the first 2 minuets the tracking is adjusting, but it DOES clear up.
El Paso Motorplex announces Jay Byrum as General Manager
of El Paso Motorplex
Beginning this week (5-19-13), Jay Byrum will be the General Manager of the El Paso Motorplex. Jay will have oversight over all operations at the El Paso Motorplex. Paul Kaiser and Ben De La Vega will continue on as the Track Manager and Race Director. Jay's Contact info is:
Mike Jones wins first SouthwestSuperchargers event for 2013
Mike Jones and his Voodoo Child altered had lane choice in the final round. But he was facing the #1 Qualifier Jason Wise in Mike Aton�s (Comfortably Numb 3) dragster. As the two neared the finish, somebody pedaled audibly, and the win light came on in Mike Jones left lane. Wise had pedaled, thought better of it, stroked it again and ran .002 UNDER index, giving away the win to Mike Jones, who ran 7.802. Our Congratulation on a hard fought pass by both drivers, and to Mike Jones, our first SWSC Winner of 2013!
Pro Winner Sammy Franco III RU Russel Hudson, Semi Ed Almanzar
Motorcycle Winner Mickey Rupe RU Marc De La Torre, Semi Doug Quillen
Modified Winner Andy Wiles RU Sammy Franco IV, Semi Bob Nichols
Street Winner Oscar Sanuez RU Uriel Escapita, Semi Robert Duplishan
Next Race is a double header scheduled for Sat. April 20 and Sunday the 21st. F
Reaction Time Contest Winner Andrew Jaramillo .503
Dash-4-Cash Winner Chris Bustamante 11.80 Dial 11.807 pass.
Five Years ago!
Zack Torres from El Paso made it through the Stock Eliminator Class taking out some of the best racers in the country on his way to his frist ever NHRA National event win! Congrats Zack!
El Paso Motorplex Awards Banquet Feb 12, 2013
Ranchers Grill 9530 Viscount
Everyone is more than invited to attend.
6:30 pm and start the food orders at 7pm
Be There!
Ben de la Vega
EPMX Race Director (915) 588-5490
El Paso Motorplex and Caril Sand Drag 2013 Schedules posted
El Paso's Toby Torres was diagnosed with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma in October 2012. Cancer may have started the fight, but we are going to finish it. Live to win!!
From the Facebook Link - The first 28 days of chemo treatment are over, the next round of chemo starts on December 13th. The co-pay to get the next cycle of chemo is over $3,000.
To help offset the costs, we are selling two styles of T-S
hirts for $20.00. The one shown is baseball style, the other is a short sleeve black T-Shirt. If you are interested in buying a shirt, please comment if interested and we will message you to get the style, size and shipping information.
2012 El Paso Motorplex Class Champions EPMX Final Point Standings
Pro
1. Jerry Cordero 410
2. Dave Stringer 340
3. Fred Beard 180
4. Mike Lewis 70
Modified
1. George Aguilar 440
2. James McCall 390
3. Jeff Henry 380
4. Daniel Dean 345
5. Dave Hartranft 340
6. Eddien Cordero 290
7. German Granados 280
8. Ruben Jasso 190
Street 1. Carla Apodaca 420 2. Joe DelValle 415
3. Alex Anguiano 410
4. Manny Robles 270
5. Jim McKay 245
6. Mia Mora 240
* Tony Mora 240
7. Ruben Mora 220
8. Sean McKay 205
Motorcycle
1. Juan Romero 380
2. Mark Garcia 300
3. Roger Bergermann 250
1/8th Mile Gamblers
1. Jim Taylor 405
2. Alex Anguiano 355
3. Jim McKay 340
4. Sean McKay 290
5. Jimmy Wyatt 155
6. Joe DelValle 70
Top Eliminator
1. Brittny Blakely 210
2. Lyle Byrum 180
3. Doyle Story 110
* Ray Stringer 110
Quick 8
1. Andre Jefferson 125
El Paso Motorplex Race Results for 10/9/2012
1/8th Mile Gamblers:
Winner; Jim McKay '07 Mustang
RU; Jim Taylor '10 Kawa
Semis; Alex Anguiano '00 Camaro & Sean McKay '87 Mustang
El Paso Motorplex Race Results for 10/11/2012
American Supercharger National Champoinship:
Winner; Lyle Byrum RED
RU; Doyle Story '67 Camaro
Top Eliminator:
Winner; Micheal Hunt '08 Sunset RED (Unoppsoed)
Pro:
Winner; Gabe Chavez '96 Mustang
RU; Jonathan Graham '67 Camaro
Semi; Rhen Hunt RED
Modified:
Winner; James McCall '72 AMC Gremlin
RU; Jeff Henry '66 Nova II
Semis; Dave Nowell '69 Camaro & Andy Wiles '71 Dart
Motorcycle:
Winner; Rick Peterson '06 Kaw
RU; Ron Comeau '06 Kaw
Semis; Arrian Ortiz '77 Kaw & Mark Garcia '08 Kaw
Street:
Winner; Alex "Icemen" Anguiano '00 Camaro
RU; David Parvin '07 Mustang Semi; "Rooster" Cordero '71 Nova
Doyle Story 2012 RODS Champion Doyle Story, from El Paso, won the Real Outlaw Door Slammers 2012 Points Championship.
Lyle Byrum 2012 SouthwestSuperchargers Champ El Paso's Lyle Byrum and the ATI Racing team made it two in a row winning the SWSC 2012 Points Championship. Lyle just barely got the championship by ONE point over Jacob Penner!
Casa Custom Auto Sports & Accessories
Grand Opening
8-4-12
Grand opening event on Saturday August 4th 12:00-4:00
bring your cars out and check out the store!
Any make or model Trucks,cars or bikes.
Free Hot dogs! while they last.
6140 Yaqui Way
Questions call Javier or Andrew 915-775-8206
Stop the closing of Speedworld Raceway Park while Speedworld works towards meeting Maricopa County zoning and planning compliance requirements.
Speedworld has been an Arizona motorsports icon for more than 50 years and is in jeopardy of being shut down by Maricopa County for minor zoning violations, some of which that were made more than 20 years ago.
Maricopa County alleges that Speedworld is in violation of grading/drainage requirements and use permit violations that were implemented long before current owner Dan Mathews took over the business.
Speedworld is not trying to avoid coming into compliance with the County's requests, we are only asking to be able to keep our doors open while the changes are being made.
If forced to close it's doors during the process, Speedworld would be put out of business completely due to the cost of the changes that the County is seeking.
We're calling on Speedworld customers and motorsports fans around the country to raise awareness on what this track means to Arizona and those across the country. Don't let Arizona's longest running motorsports park be shut down due issues that can easily be worked through by Maricopa County and Speedworld Raceway Park together.
Quick 8 W Andre Jefferson
RU Randy Hancock 3rd Doyle Story
Pro W David Rodriguez
RU Sammy Franco IV Semis Johnathan Graham & Dwight Jefferson Jr.
Modified W Danny Dean
RU Rene Ramos Semi Luis Avilez
Jr. Dragster W Austin Gardner
RU Brenda Avilez
Motorcycle W Roger Bergermann
RU Rick Paul Peterson Semis Adrian Ortiz & Terry Wright
Street W Rhen Hunt
RU Manny Robles Semis Carla Apodaca & Joseph "Otter" Del Valle
By the numbers; Quick 8=7, Pro=16, Mod=20, MC=10, Jr's=2, Street=17
72 Total Entries!
Modified Winner Eddie Cordero
RU Danny Dean 3rd German Granados
Motorcycle Winner Juan Romero
RU Rik Peterson Semifinalists Ron Comeau & Juan Lopez
Street Winner Tony Barnard
RU Alex "Icemen" Anguiano 3rd Mia Mora
Check out Al Gamboa's mid 9 second pass in Dallas
and write up on LSX tv here
ASR Season Opener Canceled due to Winds
Next race is the two day event April 21 and 22
El Paso Motorplex Releases 2012 Schedule Track announcer Ben de la Vega posted the 2012 race schedule.
There's only
six weeks until the first race - March 17! Full schedule here
El Paso Motorplex 2011 Points Awards Banquet Feb 9th Thursday Feb 9th at the Ranchers Grill at 9530 Viscount
Congratulations to the 2011 El Paso Motorplex Champions
Pro Champion - Mike Hunt
Modified Champion - Geoge Aguilar
Street Champion - Jim McKay
Motorcycle Champion - Juan Romero Complete Points on the forum!
The Carril Sand Drags 2012 Race Schedule released Nine races scheduled with the first race April 21, get ready! Full schedule here
Cool time killer: MSD Headquarters Tour Take a quick tour of MSD here in El Paso, TX
Highlight music video from EPM November
race
Arroyo Seco Raceway November Winners
Pro W-Ed Almanzar (Dart)
RU-Sammy Torres Jr. 3rd-Trevor Ward
Modified W-James McCall (Red, White Blue Gremlin) RU-Nacho Nolasco 3rd-Grant Wiles
Motorcycle W-James Taylor
RU-Marios Burgos 3rd-Doug Quillen
Street W-Amber Ward
RU-Stephen Grant 3rd-Dennis Ward
Car Count : Pro-17 Mod-15 Motorcycle-9 Street-8
Low RT Bonus Amber Ward .501
Dash-4-Cash Juan Romero 12.29 dial 12.293 pass - Juan also won the Dash at EPM the day before!
Congratulations to the 2011 ASR Champions
2011 Track Champion - Joe Ciskowski
Pro Champion, Joe Ciskowski
Modified Champion, Andy Wiles
Street Champion, Dennis Ward
Motorcycle Champion James Taylor
Rodriguez, Llloyd, Romero, Mckay and Blakely
Winners at
final EPM Race of 2011
All American Superchargers Winner Brittny Blakely
RU - Buck Woolen Sr
Pro Winner-Dave Rodriguez ( Silver '69 Camaro)
RU-Hugo Armendariz Semi Sammy Franco III & Jonathan Graham
Mod Winner - RM Lloyd
RU-Andy Wiles : Semi Danny Dean
Dash-4-Cash Winner Juan Romero MC Dial 12.18 12.189 run $150.
Low Et & Top Speed-Lyle Byrum 6.90 @ 196.85 mph Car Count: Pro-17 Modified-11 Street-12 Motorcycle-9 Superchargers-7
Cordero Racing win both Pro and Mod
Jim McKay takes street at Oct 29th race Jerry Cordero won the Pro class in his RED (rear engine dragster) over Rhen Hunt in his RED in the final round while his brother Eddie Cordero in his Chevelle made it through the Modified class taking the win over George Aguilar. Jim MacKay in his Roush Mustang made it two wins in a row in the street class taking out Alex Anguiano in his Camaro.
Great driving Vic! Check out this short vid of Vic Hernandez keeping it off both walls and going over.
Lyle Byrum is the Southwest Superchargers 2011 champ
Killer run at EPM Friday Night Dickson Racing Mustang made a few 8 second passes in the turbo Mustang
Check out Charlotte Schmidts 7.78 pass
171 mph 9.10.11
and the on board view that didn't make it to 171mph
SWD Video: Gordy King Jr 7.901 pass at EPM
Penner, Hunt, Cardona, Azarte winners at El Paso Motorplex September
The Pro class was Micheal Hunt in his Don Davis Vette over Toby Torres in his Mustang. Hunt had a .535 rt and ran 10.16 on his 10.04 dial, Torres ran a 9.84 on a 9.74 dial-in. Eric Cardona in his black 4 speed Nova won Modified over Ruben Jasso who was driving the Cordero Racing Chevelle after his Mustang broke in the quarter finals. Mariano Azarte in his Blue Honda hatch took the street class win over David Parvin in his black GT Mustang. Mariano ran a 14.52 on his 14.32 dial in the final round.
Southwest Superchargers Final round came down to Jacob Penner and Ricky Esparza
Gordy King Jr. ran a new personal best et - 7.981 @ 183.22 mph in a time only run- video to come!
El Paso Motorplex completed repairs of the bump at the finish line The finish line bump, or more of a hump, was not a problem to most cars that race at EPM but when you run 200 mph that small hump over so many feet is a bump and could make some fast light cars actually come off the ground. So in preparation for the Southwest Super Chargers race this Saturday the EPM crew had the finish line completely tore out and a re paved which should cure the problem.
Race-car enthusiasts and history buffs can learn about the Borderland's rich auto racing history during a special exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History. "Man-Made Thunder" documents about 100 years of racing in El Paso, Las Cruces and Juárez. It's the brainchild of Chris Babcock, a local racing enthusiast, amateur historian and guest curator for the exhibit. It includes four actual race cars, fire suits worn during racing, programs, banners, posters, a race helmet and goggle set from the 1950s and other memorabilia. article here
The El Paso Museum of History is located at 510 N. Santa Fe.
Admission is free.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
El Paso Motorplex Points Update after August Race
Pro Class Top 5
420x Michael Hunt 175
px423 Andre Jefferson 160
402 Doyle Story 155
511 Fred Beard 155
103 Lorenzo Hidalgo 140
Modified Top 5 208 George Aguilar 195
727 Andy Wiles 150
67 Dave Hartranft 140
269 Eddie Cordero 140
4x76 Danny Dean 140
Street Top 5 205 Jim McKay 150
309 Tony Mora 140
310 Mia Mora 130
311 Robert Martin 125
303 Sean McKay 120
Motorcycle Top 5 405 Juan Romero 130
413 James Taylor 130
417 Roger Bergemann 100
433 Ron Comeau 75
411 Mark Martinez 30
Pro Winner: Fred Beard (Camaro)
RU:Andre Jefferson dragster
Modified Winner: The "Grouch" George Aguilar
RU Danny Dean
Street Winner: Joe Rothman
RU:
Tony Benard
Motorcycle Winner: Juan Romero
RU: Terry Wright
by Ben de la Vega As soon as I stepped into the pits I got this feeling that the evening was going to be an amazing one!
And I was absolutely right.
The pits were completely packed with race trailors, including some race teams who have never been out there before. As a matter of fact, the time trials had to be extended to seven thirty because racers were still coming into the gates since they had to work. Because of that, the Dash-4-Cash was postponed, but it was well worth it. more
8th mile this Friday July 1st
Full track prep
$20 to TNT, Bracket Class Entry Fee $35, Spectators $6.
Track opens at 6pm
Races start at 7:30
Weather permitting
Two Classes
Pro...7:70 - faster
Street/Bike...7:71-Slower
This is the first 8th mile race points race.
This will be a separate points race from the 1/4 race.
Iron man trophy will be given out at the end of the race season
Ciskowski, Wiles, Cairns & Lynch win in Arroyo Seco by Ben de la Vega
All 56 racers that showed up at the track knew what they were getting themselves into as far as the weather was concerned. "Windy Conditions" But, with perseverence on everyone's part, then event was run successfully and finished by 2:20pm before the real windy conditions and dirt set in.
Time trials went on without a hitch and we were able to start eliminations an hour earlier than usual.
The reaction time contest was really interesting as seven racers kept chopping down the tree. In the end it was Dave Rodriguez taking the top honor with his .501 light.
25 racers entered the Dash-4-Cash and after the eliminator was over Ted Killian took home $250 after dialing his Vega in with a 11.04 and ran his 11.04 with a 2!
Before the start of the first round of Pro there was a 100 ft wide dirt devil that rolled across the track past the finish line which proved that we had to get things underway.
Joe Ciskowski Pro Winner Sammy Torres 2nd - Doug Hollars 3rd
Eighteen Pro cars took to the strip for eliminations and in the end it was Joe Ciskowski (Chevy) who took the win in the class finals Placing Slammin' Sammy Torres (chevy) in the runner up position with Studedude Doug Hollars (Cadillac) taking home third.
Sean Cairns Motorcyle Winner
Terry Wright 2nd - Marios Burgos 3rd
Motorcycle class was great with 13 bikes taking on the windy track conditions to duke it out for the over all win. And in the end it was Pornstache, Sean Cairns going home with the win over Terry Wright who came in runner up. There had to be a third place runoff between Anthony Brown-Silva and Marios Burgos with Marios winning third place.
Andy Wiles Modified Winner
Chris Bustamante 2nd - Nach Nolasco 3rd
Modified also had thirteen cars in attendance and after some really close racing it was Wiley Andy Wiles (Mopar) who was in the winners circle after he beat Chris Bustamante (chevy) who took the runner up honors. Nacho Nolasco (Chevy) came in third.
Mike Lynch Street Winner
Leo Quintana 2nd - Bonnie Wiles 3rd
We had the dirty dozen in Street class round robin to beat the wind, but this time the dust wouldn't settle, but they admirably raced on till the class finals were done with Mike Lynch (Chevy) beating runner up Leo Quintana (Mercury). Third place went to Bonnie Wiles (Mopar).
We would like to thank the following sponsors for making this race possible. Lightning Computer, Richard's Automotive, Lews Vinton Automotive and Car Parts Machine.
We will be taking our two month break with the next event being the Southern New Mexico Fall Classic on September 17th and 18th. So make your plans now, to attend.
Lake El Paso Sand Drag Results June 11th
OPEN Winner: Tim Martin
2nd. Sam De Avila - 3rd. Luis Treviño
PRO-MOD Winner: Danny Cortez
2nd. Kiki Najera
SUPER MODIFIED Winner: Raul Torres
2nd. Chilio Fraire - 3rd. Frank Nieto
MODIFIED Winner : Steve Vega
2nd. Wolfgang Perez -
3rd. Daniel Garcia
STOCK Winner : Genaro Peña
2nd. Anthony Urquidi - 3rd. Rick Soto
1960 El Paso Drag Racing
Check out this great video from Joe Rago. These are the drags that used to be held at Ascarate Park and also includes some of the first races at Sunland Park. The video is hard to see at first but gets better. Notice the silver '40 Ford of Durwood Higgins and Bobby Irvin in the '53 Olds. Both cars had 671 GMC supper chargers. The '59 Chevy is Vince Sepich and I'm sure a few more can be identified. Anyone know who's blown front engine dragster is in there? more on the SWD Forum
IHRA.com : The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to welcome El Paso Motorplex to its family of member tracks as the sanctioning body steadily approaches record numbers for member tracks.
El Paso Motorplex, a brand new facility that will be opening its doors for the first time later this month, is the 12th different track to sign with the IHRA in 2011 as the IHRA member track list steadily approaches triple digits. The signing also brings the IHRA one step closer to adding a new division in the Summit SuperSeries as early as next year.
“We at IHRA are excited about bringing the new track in El Paso into the family. This is another step in forming a new division in the west,” said Phil Gingerich, IHRA Director of Track Development. “The owners and racers are really excited to have a place to race in El Paso. The future certainly looks bright at the new facility and for the IHRA as tracks all across the nation are starting to realize the benefit of partnering with the IHRA and taking advantage of its many great racing programs.”
El Paso Motorplex, located in western Texas, is an all-concrete track from starting line to the finish line. The track boasts plenty of paved pit parking with more to be added later this year. The track is also currently in the process of completing its tower, restrooms and concessions and the buzz in the community couldn’t be greater as the IHRA welcomes the 12th different track in the state of Texas making the Lone Star State the most populated IHRA state in the nation.
Currently the new track will reside in Division 4 in the Summit SuperSeries with hopes of adding a brand new division in the region as early as next season.
For more information on El Paso Motorplex or the IHRA visit www.ihra.com for additional details.
Check out the new commercial for First Light Credit Union
That's Las Cruces racer Sammy Torres in his Sweet Deal Nova!
Sand Drag Results from Carrill Mini quads : Sammy Varela jr
Andy Varela jr,Clarissa
2 stroke : Andy Varela
Rudy trejo,
4 stroke : Sammy varela,
Larry Bailon
Stock Class Winner Kiki Najera
Rafael de la rosa, Lionel
Modified Winner : R team Racing
Custom Towing,Steve vega
Super-mod Winner : Javier Navarrete Dirty Boys,Pets Transportation
Extreme Pro Winner : David Macias
Turbonator,Dirty Boys
Stock:
1st - Miguel De La Rosa
2nd - Rick Soto :
3rd - Jesus Gonzales
Modified:
1st - Juan Monroy
2nd - Steve Vega : 3rd - Rafael De La Rosa
Super Modified:
1st - Javier Navarrete
2nd - Chilio Fraire : 3rd - Albert Payan
Pro Modified:
1st - CB Racing - Carlos Soto
2nd - David Macias :
3rd - Jose "Kiki" Najera
Open Class:
1st - Courtney Stidham
2nd - Anthony Maldonado :
3rd - Maxx Tire
El Paso Motorplex 4-2-11
Pro Winner : Walter Andrews (Chevy Monza)
2nd Place : Doyle Story (Camaro)
Mod Winner : Danny Dean (Duster)
2nd Place : James McCall (Gremlin)
Street Winner : "Ice" (Camaro)
2nd Place : Andre Jefferson
Hunt, Cardona, Azarte winners at El Paso Motorplex September
The Pro class was Micheal Hunt in his Don Davis Vette over Toby Torres in his Mustang. Hunt had a .535 rt and ran 10.16 on his 10.04 dial, Torres ran a 9.84 on a 9.74 dial-in. Eric Cardona in his black 4 speed Nova won Modified over Ruben Jasso who was driving the Cordero Racing Chevelle after his Mustang broke in the quarter finals. Mariano Azarte in his Blue Honda hatch took the street class win over David Parvin in his black GT Mustang.
El Paso Motorplex completed repairs of the bump at the finish line The finish line bump, or more of a hump, was not a problem to most cars that race at EPM but when you run 200 mph that small hump over so many feet is a bump and could make some fast light cars actually come off the ground. So in preparation for the Southwest Super Chargers race this Saturday the EPM crew had the finish line completely tore out and a re paved which should cure the problem.
Race-car enthusiasts and history buffs can learn about the Borderland's rich auto racing history during a special exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History. "Man-Made Thunder" documents about 100 years of racing in El Paso, Las Cruces and Juárez. It's the brainchild of Chris Babcock, a local racing enthusiast, amateur historian and guest curator for the exhibit. It includes four actual race cars, fire suits worn during racing, programs, banners, posters, a race helmet and goggle set from the 1950s and other memorabilia. article here
The El Paso Museum of History is located at 510 N. Santa Fe.
Admission is free.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
El Paso Motorplex Race Results 8/6/2011
Quick 8 Winner: Ray Stringer
RU:
Lyle Byrum
Pro Winner: Fred Beard (Camaro)
RU:Andre Jefferson dragster
Modified Winner: The "Grouch" George Aguilar
RU Danny Dean
Street Winner: Joe Rothman
RU:
Tony Benard
Motorcycle Winner: Juan Romero
RU: Terry Wright
by Ben de la Vega As soon as I stepped into the pits I got this feeling that the evening was going to be an amazing one!
And I was absolutely right.
The pits were completely packed with race trailors, including some race teams who have never been out there before. As a matter of fact, the time trials had to be extended to seven thirty because racers were still coming into the gates since they had to work. Because of that, the Dash-4-Cash was postponed, but it was well worth it. more
8th mile this Friday July 1st
Full track prep
$20 to TNT, Bracket Class Entry Fee $35, Spectators $6.
Track opens at 6pm
Races start at 7:30
Weather permitting
Two Classes
Pro...7:70 - faster
Street/Bike...7:71-Slower
This is the first 8th mile race points race.
This will be a separate points race from the 1/4 race.
Iron man trophy will be given out at the end of the race season
Ciskowski, Wiles, Cairns & Lynch win in Arroyo Seco by Ben de la Vega
All 56 racers that showed up at the track knew what they were getting themselves into as far as the weather was concerned. "Windy Conditions" But, with perseverence on everyone's part, then event was run successfully and finished by 2:20pm before the real windy conditions and dirt set in.
Time trials went on without a hitch and we were able to start eliminations an hour earlier than usual.
The reaction time contest was really interesting as seven racers kept chopping down the tree. In the end it was Dave Rodriguez taking the top honor with his .501 light.
25 racers entered the Dash-4-Cash and after the eliminator was over Ted Killian took home $250 after dialing his Vega in with a 11.04 and ran his 11.04 with a 2!
Before the start of the first round of Pro there was a 100 ft wide dirt devil that rolled across the track past the finish line which proved that we had to get things underway.
Joe Ciskowski Pro Winner Sammy Torres 2nd - Doug Hollars 3rd
Eighteen Pro cars took to the strip for eliminations and in the end it was Joe Ciskowski (Chevy) who took the win in the class finals Placing Slammin' Sammy Torres (chevy) in the runner up position with Studedude Doug Hollars (Cadillac) taking home third.
Sean Cairns Motorcyle Winner
Terry Wright 2nd - Marios Burgos 3rd
Motorcycle class was great with 13 bikes taking on the windy track conditions to duke it out for the over all win. And in the end it was Pornstache, Sean Cairns going home with the win over Terry Wright who came in runner up. There had to be a third place runoff between Anthony Brown-Silva and Marios Burgos with Marios winning third place.
Andy Wiles Modified Winner
Chris Bustamante 2nd - Nach Nolasco 3rd
Modified also had thirteen cars in attendance and after some really close racing it was Wiley Andy Wiles (Mopar) who was in the winners circle after he beat Chris Bustamante (chevy) who took the runner up honors. Nacho Nolasco (Chevy) came in third.
Mike Lynch Street Winner
Leo Quintana 2nd - Bonnie Wiles 3rd
We had the dirty dozen in Street class round robin to beat the wind, but this time the dust wouldn't settle, but they admirably raced on till the class finals were done with Mike Lynch (Chevy) beating runner up Leo Quintana (Mercury). Third place went to Bonnie Wiles (Mopar).
We would like to thank the following sponsors for making this race possible. Lightning Computer, Richard's Automotive, Lews Vinton Automotive and Car Parts Machine.
We will be taking our two month break with the next event being the Southern New Mexico Fall Classic on September 17th and 18th. So make your plans now, to attend.
Lake El Paso Sand Drag Results June 11th
OPEN Winner: Tim Martin
2nd. Sam De Avila - 3rd. Luis Treviño
PRO-MOD Winner: Danny Cortez
2nd. Kiki Najera
SUPER MODIFIED Winner: Raul Torres
2nd. Chilio Fraire - 3rd. Frank Nieto
MODIFIED Winner : Steve Vega
2nd. Wolfgang Perez -
3rd. Daniel Garcia
STOCK Winner : Genaro Peña
2nd. Anthony Urquidi - 3rd. Rick Soto
1960 El Paso Drag Racing
Check out this great video from Joe Rago. These are the drags that used to be held at Ascarate Park and also includes some of the first races at Sunland Park. The video is hard to see at first but gets better. Notice the silver '40 Ford of Durwood Higgins and Bobby Irvin in the '53 Olds. Both cars had 671 GMC supper chargers. The '59 Chevy is Vince Sepich and I'm sure a few more can be identified. Anyone know who's blown front engine dragster is in there? more on the SWD Forum
IHRA.com : The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to welcome El Paso Motorplex to its family of member tracks as the sanctioning body steadily approaches record numbers for member tracks.
El Paso Motorplex, a brand new facility that will be opening its doors for the first time later this month, is the 12th different track to sign with the IHRA in 2011 as the IHRA member track list steadily approaches triple digits. The signing also brings the IHRA one step closer to adding a new division in the Summit SuperSeries as early as next year.
“We at IHRA are excited about bringing the new track in El Paso into the family. This is another step in forming a new division in the west,” said Phil Gingerich, IHRA Director of Track Development. “The owners and racers are really excited to have a place to race in El Paso. The future certainly looks bright at the new facility and for the IHRA as tracks all across the nation are starting to realize the benefit of partnering with the IHRA and taking advantage of its many great racing programs.”
El Paso Motorplex, located in western Texas, is an all-concrete track from starting line to the finish line. The track boasts plenty of paved pit parking with more to be added later this year. The track is also currently in the process of completing its tower, restrooms and concessions and the buzz in the community couldn’t be greater as the IHRA welcomes the 12th different track in the state of Texas making the Lone Star State the most populated IHRA state in the nation.
Currently the new track will reside in Division 4 in the Summit SuperSeries with hopes of adding a brand new division in the region as early as next season.
For more information on El Paso Motorplex or the IHRA visit www.ihra.com for additional details.
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