We are in talks with 50 other facilities currently and expect more signing announcements in the next few weeks said Scott. Being from Virginia did not stop Jim from success in North Carolina with race wins at Farmington, Piedmont, Rockingham, and Mooresville dragways. Loose Rocker Promotions returns to Piedmont Dragway May 13-15th for the Summit Super Pro $75K Challenge. Alcohol Dragster follows: Loose Rocker Super Pro $75k - Complete Results. There are a lot of other tracks around, but I have the best crew. Justin Wall advanced over Robbie Keziah and Travis Harvey had a rare nitrous explosion giving a win to Brian Shrader. A lot has changed with this series over the years in transitioning from a Pro Street theme to purpose-built Pro Mods to the recent announcement that Big Dog will take on a more Top Sportsman identity in 2016. Purchasing one of Don Carltons original Colts in 1977, this one still survives today and is still race ready according to Lynwoods acceptance speech. Its special, and were definitely thankful to be a part of it., Your email address will not be published. ", "This is a big show for racers," Chervitz continued. The next four drivers included Cam Clark at 4.02, causing a piston change and having to set out the second round of qualifying. Your email address will not be published. [spacer color=336699 icon=fa-trophy style=1] If you're searching for more fun sightseeing adventures . Starting with a store in Statesville, NC, the brothers made a name for themselves by, not only sponsoring most every track, some way or another, but building some of the most competitive engines anywhere. The track obviously is doing a great job, but youve also got Bryant Marriner whos massively involved, supporting the class, beating the brush for people to come race. What I remember most about this particular visit was when Hank reached over to a bookshelf and picked up a vintage photo for me to examine. They all have great history, quality leadership and have constantly strived to move the bar higher for their racing customers and spectators. Chuck was runner up in 74 to Dodge racer Bob Marshall of Ohio and by 79, had won 3 IHRA Super Stock National events and several NHRA and IHRA regional races. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-worthy videos to electric live events, DI meets hundreds of thousands of racers where they live, creating the moments that create conversations. "The facility was the first thing we attacked," explained Chervitz. First round buybacks will be available for $300 per entry. EVENT DETAILS ARE TYPICALLY UPDATED ON THE VOICE MAIL MESSAGE PRIOR TO EVENT DATE. Advertisement. There will also be a second car in the Keziah-Mitchell team. He admits its a highly-debatable topic, but points to his own 3.849-second pass in his supercharged 481X-powered Cuda to the 3.849-second laps posted by the aforementioned Harris and Chris Rini and their 5.0-inch bore space nitrous engine-powered runs as evidence of the parity and competition in Big Dog in 2021. Jason won but was P&Ged , but all was OK and the Covid Big Dog trophy went back to Pittsboro. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA. The star-studded STREET OUTLAWS: No Prep Kingsseries is set to return for its 6th season in the summer of 2023. We are calling it 297. Fortunately, Sonny made good on his end of the bargain and excelled in school as well as in racing. A few years ago I was visiting retired racer and speed shop owner Hank Thomas at his shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Turner is credited with bringing many structural changes and updates to a then-humble facility and it was also during Jims first term at Piedmont that the legendary Big Dog series was born. The pair of Box winners were Jonathan McCandless and Bubba Paschal. I think if Todd could jump in the car and ride down through there with me, honestly, I think he would.. He eventually grew up to own many race cars and even owned and operated a drag strip in North Carolina at one time before being inducted in 2008 into the North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame. It has a RV dump site, while the track itself features an 1/8-mile drag strip with 2,000 feet of shutdown. Located just outside Greensboro in the town of Julian, this IHRA-sanctioned eighth-miler kicked off its 67th season with a test-and-tune session in late February. The concessions have all been gutted Time indeed marches on. The area is a hotbed for two-wheel drag racers and Piedmont is one track which has embraced the bikes. The star-studded STREET OUTLAWS: No Prep Kingsseries is set to return for its 6th season in the summer of 2023. This year's race will feature an eight car show of Top Alcohol Dragsters We look forward to servicing our racing families through the NHRA brand." This companionship led Jim to the local dirt drags, where great success led Jim to go on to the blacktop with continuing success. MESSAGE REGARDING PHONE CALLS. The first dirt moved towards Atlanta Dragway was in 1968, and it was third owner Gene Bennett who finally made it stick. While the equipment was parked each afternoon and weekend, Jr. would use the equipment to construct the Jackson Dragstrip as the facility was originally known. The cars werent exactly streetable, but did have some similarities. April 29, 2021 Loose Rocker Promotions returns to Piedmont Dragway May 13-15th for the Summit Super Pro $75K Challenge. We went to Darlington [Dragway] to test and within four passes we had a car that was competitive. BRADENTON, Fla. - New ownership has brought the winds of change to the track formerly known as DeSoto Memorial Dragway. We made our way out to Piedmont for the first Big Dog of 2023. show, and we think we can get a decent field, and put out a decent purse, dragsters, two jet funny cars, a triple engine jet semi, and a His natural talent and innovations will be sorely missed by this tight knit group, known proudly as Top Fuel Harley racers. These all-billet pieces will really be what sets the pace for the class, and its absolutely bananas what these cars are running with 762 cubic inches and two nitrous systems at 2,450- to 2,480-pounds without a lock-up torque converter. JULIAN, NC Its almost time for drivers to experience Loose Rockers largest Top ET payout to date! by Compulink, and completely updated the components or replaced them. Honestly, it was at Todds sons Tys wedding that this whole deal was set in motion. Winner: $4,000 Drag Racing League Challenge, where racers compete for the coveted Wally trophy. 301 Courtney Enders, Alex Laughlin The Wes Buck Show Ep. Antron Brown Earns Milestone 50th No. In addition, NHRA owns and operates five racing facilities: Atlanta Dragway in Georgia; Gainesville Raceway in Florida; National Trail Raceway in Ohio; Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis; and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California. The second race of the abbreviated season will be held on Thursday, June 18, so get ready for the best in Door Slammer racing, Piedmont Dragways Big Dog Shootout. Sugar Shane Carr Wins JEGS Performance Thursday $25K, Racers Win Big at Music City Raceways Super Pro $5K Plus, Champions Crowned at Season Finale at Atco, Simplify Drag Racing- Spectators and New Viewership. The entry fee is $100 and there are no time runs or buybacks for the gamblers races. year, and this year is the start of the new Snowbird Outlaw Nationals. Todd is actually my neighbor, has been for years. In addition we are going to have two jet Door cars and dragsters are welcomed and will be ran separately, with their own bye runs, until the ladder round of 16 cars or less. This is a guy whos raced around the world, done it all, and you should see him up there on the starting line at Piedmont. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to announce that Piedmont Dragway, Julian, N.C., has entered into a multi-year sanctioning agreement. racer and the bracket racers, as well as a fantastic show for the Piedmont Dragway, Inc. | 6 followers on LinkedIn. HOUSE SPRINGS, Missouri Piedmont Dragway and the International Hot Rod Association have been a perfect match for several years. Additionally, the tracks have the opportunity to host NHRAs specialty events including the NHRA All Access Challenge, NHRA Summit King of the Track, and NHRA Summit Racing Jr. The '63 split-window Corvette is owned by David Lambert and was built by none other than Tommy Mauney and featured a Scott Duggins-built PAR Race Engines powerplant. The new owners, Jim Turner and Bob Harris, are both former owners of the central North Carolina facility. With a construction date of 1957, North Carolina's Piedmont Dragway is among the oldest, still-active dragstrips within the Tar Heel State. Your email address will not be published. Students of doorslammer drag racing are well aware of Tutterows history in Big Dog competition his dominance and ongoing dance with the series rule-makers is something of drag racing folklore adding to the unique opportunity Mitchells return to racing in this particular eliminator represents for everyone involved. More information about advertising and tracking in our Data protection notice, the List of our partners and in Data protection information center. Semifinals: $750 We present the sport to a wide audience in a professional manner, utilizing multiple contributors and posting content in a timely, accessible and entertaining format. Your support greatly is appreciated Lifers! I can honestly say 2018 is going to be one of the biggest years in our history and NHRA has a lot to do with that!. event, this year's Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by MegaPower, Nov. Former competitor Chris Rini is also awaiting engine blocks. "We have moved to Top Alcohol Dragsters exclusively this Andy Beal is finishing a Camaro. "Current owner, Ron Senecal has taken great pride in keeping up with the times," said Rick Moore, general manager of Piedmont Dragway. Working at T&G Speedshop, this worked out well until being outrun by a co-worker in a 1962 Dodge factory race car. To be honest, Todd Tutterow had this car on the money right out of the gate, says Mitchell. Maybe thats the secret recipe for Mitchell, and what Big Dog racing represents on the heads up drag racing landscape. . Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. We hold many different events during our season which runs from March to the end of November. Pay the admission fee and then take your time to really explore this popular motorsport race track in Julian. They were basically cars that had been back-halved, but still retained things like a factory dash, interior carpet and working headlights; all while running on DOT tires, Harris recalls. Still working from the same shop some 40 years later, Lee is continuing to do, not only drag racing motors but is adept in motors for many of the top Truck Pullers in the sport. addition to the physical things is that we just have a tremendous staff He stepped away from the sport a few years ago following a very successful run in radial tire racing, including dominating performances in X275 and helping usher in a new era for the near-unlimited Radial vs. the World eliminator. Its an eight-car field, $5,000-to-win and there are a lot of great people involved, Senecal explained. Top Alcohol Funny Cars into the event. The gift wasnt without stipulation, though. Carolina Dragway roared to life in 1957 and like so many other tracks during that era, help alleviate the illegal street racing problem. The WDRA member track list is growing on a daily basis. 50,216 were here. Ken Myrick won the 7.49, Ricos Real Street, presented by Deep Creek Motors. 2013North CarolinaDrag Racing Hall of Fame inductees: Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. We are a small crew, but we work very hard, Senecal said. said Chervitz. 1 Qualifier at NHRA New England Nationals, Tony Schumacher to Be Inducted into Bristol Dragways Legends of Thunder Valley, Bishops Performance Motorsports Announces Extension with Sea Foam Products Bugs B Gone, Welcomes NGK Spark Plugs, First Teams Confirm Quick 32 Sportsman Series Entry at Empire Dragway, Following Ground Breaking, NHRA Welcomes New Kansas City Area Flying H Dragstrip to Member Track Network, Megan Meyer Leads Randy Meyer Racing Quad to Victory at Eddyvilles Nitro Chaos, Franklin, Harris, Drinkwater, Melnick, Kincaid and Denton Race to Victory at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge, Halsey, Harris, Gillig, Nicholl, Riddle and Denton Earn Low Qualifier Spots at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge, Mid-West Drag Racing Series Kicks Off 2023 Season At Osage Tulsa Raceway Park, Passion Drives TMS Titaniums Todd Harrison, Sonnax Offers Inside Look at Game-Changing TH400 Smart-Tech Drum Module, American Race Cars Shows Off Innovative New Features at PRI Show, RC Now Offers GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) Blueprinting, The Wes Buck Show Ep. While in Michigan,working for Chevrolet as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Chuck won: 3 NHRA North Central Division Championships-81, 82, and 84; Top Sportsman Driver Award 84; 8 Top 10 National Points finishes; NHRA Super Stock World Champion 1984; 3 national-event wins (including the 1990 US Nationals). Ending up at Langley Air Force Base, in Virginia, Jim ended up doing part time work for Newport News Harley Davidson, and the rest is motorcycle drag racing history. That just goes to show you that the times are going to keep changing with or without you, Shipmon says. Its gonna be a HOT summer! and replaced; we hired a professional restaurant to run our concessions, Current owner, Ron Senecal has taken great pride in keeping up with the times, said Rick Moore, general manager of Piedmont Dragway. Its a great place to race, a perfect fit for me, and I think a lot of other guys.. The August edition of Big Dog Shootout welcomed in a new ruleset and a larger payout!!! The second time out they started from the top of the ladder again, set the ET record and reset the speed record before falling to longtime Big Dog standout Jason Harris. Advertisement. Robert Richardson (Box), Tucker Creech (No Box) and Gavin Whisnant (Junior) were IHRA Summit SuperSeries champions at Piedmont in 2022. Sunday is scheduled for a clean up day or rain date, if needed. 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I remember asking him and my jaw hit the floor when he answered, Piedmont Dragway. True, not everyone remembers when this tidy and modern eighth-mile facility near Greensboro, North Carolina, was a dirt strip (myself included), but Ive heard several accounts from people who support Hanks recollection that this popular track did indeed have a racing surface of dirt in its very early days. significant improvements to what we had and purchasing new equipment. Since Turner and Harris saw the potential for an exciting new series, they figured theyd offer a $1,000 payout on the first Thursday night of the month. Last, but not least, the Jeff Byrd Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award went to Larry Wright. On Thursday everyone will receive one time trial starting at 9AM sharp, followed by eliminations. Your email address will not be published. They have literally flipped the flyer upside down, putting the emphasis on the incredible round money up for grabs during the Super Pro $75K Challenge. 2022 International Hot Rod Association. The WDRA Facebook page and websiteracewdra.comwill both feature the latest member track updates. Tracks that have joined WDRA for the 2023 season are Prescott Raceway Park in Arkansas, US 13 Dragway in Delaware, Immokalee Regional Raceway and North Florida Motorplex in Florida, Cordova Dragway in Illinois, Bunker Hill Dragstrip in Indiana, Eddyville Raceway Park and Onawa Dragway in Iowa, Beacon Dragway and I-64 Motorplex in Kentucky, Maryland International Raceway in Maryland, Lapeer International Dragway, Mid-Michigan Motorplex, The Ubly Dragway and US 131 Motorsports Park in Michigan, Gulfport Dragway in Mississippi, Mo-Kan Dragway in Missouri, Hi-Line Dragstrip in Montana, Empire Dragway in New York, Farmington Dragway and Piedmont Dragway in North Carolina, Beaver Springs Dragway and Keystone Raceway Park in Pennsylvania, Darlington Dragway and South Carolina Motorplex in South Carolina, Cherokee Race Park in Tennessee, Amarillo Dragway and I-30 Dragway in Texas and Canadian tracks Grand Bend Motorplex and Saint Thomas Raceway in Ontario. Other winners for the night included Larry Clark in Outlaw Door Slammer presented by OReilly Auto Parts. In addition to the Top Alcohol Dragsters and outlaw door car Developing the Overkill engine for the Top Fuel Harley crowd led Jim to proclaim I raced a Harley when Harleys werent cool. spectators. Le Mans test day: Ferrari paces Peugeot in morning session, Toyota crashes, Ocon: Barcelona F1 qualifying pace a "confirming moment" for Alpine, Ocon: Barcelona F1 qualifying pace a "confirming moment" for Alpine But the racer knows the name Heintz for being there when no one else would with gas, parts, engines, or tires. As far as evolutionary tales go, it makes me wonder what those racers in Hank Thomas old, black-and-white photo would have thought if youd told them that door cars would one day be running 3.70s at more than 200 mph on the very same drag stripthough with pavement where dirt once sufficed. Jessica works full time as an Ultrasound Technologist but spends almost every weekend chasing win lights at IHRA and NHRA bracket races. These accidents led to the safety strap (a strap that wraps around the engine from front to back holding it together and not allowing the engine components to lift upwards into the frame, or into the chest of the rider) and the chest protector (the racers version of a bullet-proof vest). The track provides a vast variety of racing events and offers the best eighth-mile drag racing facility in the south. June 23-24 -Friday - Saturday: Carolina N/T Blood Wars / DONKMASTER Car/Truck/Bike Show & Drag Race They will continue that partnership into 2023 and look forward to carrying it into the future. The round money actually starts accumulating once you win third round with $100 Thursday and Saturday, but a crazy $500 on Friday! Visit Piedmont Dragway. Established in 1957. Were feeling good, but theres some great racers that are committed to the class, so I dont think were going to be able to let up.. 298, Megan Meyer Isnt Done Yet The Wes Buck Show EP. Second round had two familiar faces advancing with Shrader winning with a 3.957 over Mike Graham and Jason Harris running a 3.933 to defeat Justin Wall. 6750 Holts Store Rd, Julian, NC (336-449-7411) (www.piedmontdragway.com) Piedmont Dragway | Julian NC NHRA presents 24 national events featuring the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. After making the trek to Jekyll Island and spending five minutes in the track operators meeting, it was 100% evident that I had made the correct decision. Sitting 20 minutes outside of Greensboro, N.C, in Julian, N.C., Piedmont Dragway has been in operation since 1957 and is home of epic 1/8-mile drag racing owned . The plan is to have the gamblers race after Friday and Saturdays main events, if time allows. Even sled pulling and drifting goes on at Piedmont these days! Weve seen the fire Marshall shut the gates. He will be back. They were stoked about the idea, although they werent exactly sure what to name the new series. Greensboro, NC Established in 1997, Dragbike.coms mission is to promote and grow the sport of Motorcycle Drag Racing worldwide. Round one had some competitors with broken parts so Harris got a bye when Bubba Turner broke. Building a business on honesty and trust has helped them make friends and customers such as Ham Smith, Carl Weisinger, Butch Williams, Mickey Summers, Wayne Dollyhigh, and John Livingston, as well as Ollie Stephan in California and Emmett Mikowski in Texas and the 2012 NHRA Divison 2 Super Stock Champion, Jimmy Wilson. Required fields are marked *. Weve had a lot of great people who have run it for a long time. In alcohol or top fuel cars. Last week, they repeated those accomplishments and added a final round win over Harris, who is developing as something of a rival halfway through the 2021 Big Dog Shootout Series season. There are people everywhere literally people piled around the pits at Jason Harris trailer, over in Rinis pits, watching every move Todd makes in our pit. wheelstanding school bus Saturday night. That is more than enough to cover the entry fee for all FIVE races of the weekend! My phone and the phones of the tracks that make up our Track Advisory Committee have not stopped ringing. Antron Brown Earns Milestone 50th No. Quarterfinals: $500. Fast forward to 1985 and the purchase of the 25-acre facility by local businessman Jeff Miles Sr. For more information, including schedules, point standings, and more, go to the Division 2 website, NHRADiv2.com. Scroll to continue reading. Where its positioned in Julian, North Carolina, with all the population in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, it draws such a crowd. 299, Tom Gunner aka Jimmy Dale The Wes Buck Show EP. For more information, log on to NHRA.com. The latest Tweets from Piedmont Dragway (@piedmontdragllc). This years honorees included past Pro Stock driver Lynwood Craft, 1984 NHRA Super Stock World Champion and U.S. Nationals winner Chuck Gallagher, two-time IHRA Pro Stock World Champion Lee Edwards, speed shop owners and brothers Steve and Mike Heintz, and Nitro Harley motorcycle racer Jim McClure (deceased). Dad had to stay in school, keep his grades up and also keep the school buses in good running condition, Kevin adds with a laugh. With last years Jerry Bickel Camaro in Big Dog trim, Harris had won the recent Buck 800 event at Darlington Dragway so he, as well as most regular Big Dog competitors, had shaken the rust off and were ready for the 2020 season at the DoorSlammer Capital of the World, Piedmont Dragway. 1 watching now Premiere in progress. Though we lost Jim on May 1st, 2004, after a long battle with the results of two accidents, Jims contributions to motorcycle drag racing were to have lasting importance for all competitors since then. Rich (Schaefer) and so many others have made the transition so seamless that I wish we had done this many years sooner. Double entries are allowed but no vehicle or driver may go down the track more than twice per round. Turner later bought the facility in 1982, owning it until 2001. Dickinson and Alan Chervitz have renamed the facility Bradenton With a new store not far from Charlotte Motor Speedway and parts trailers running up and down the road, it was time for Steves son Scott to come in and help, along with long time friend and competitor Johnny McGuirt. The timing system has been gone through Advertisement. The Summit Super Pro $75K Challenge is an eighth-mile, all run, top bulb race with CrossTalk. Brother Steve joined Mike in the operation in 1978, and, as they say, the rest is history. One night a month, six times a year and a hour and a half from my house. In addition, Piedmont Dragway was the site of the season-opening IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Hagerty and Moser Engineering back in April. JULIAN, NC - Loose Rocker Promotions returned to Piedmont Dragway over the weekend for the ATI Bigfoot $75K. "Top Alcohol Dragster is our premiere drag racing class in this event," For more information, you can check the Loose Rocker Facebook page or website. It should be a really interesting class, we In recent years the shutdown has been lengthened, asphalt in the pits expanded and bathrooms remodeled amidst a host of other updates. There are some other tracks talking about doing something similar, theres talk about some bigger races to compliment what theyre already doing. A lot of history surrounds the now-IHRA-sanctioned facility, including its modernization era that can be traced back to Jim Turners first tenure of ownership from 1982 to 2001. Drivers start earning $50 per round win beginning with a third round win light. 6750 Holts Store Rd, Julian, NC (336-449-7411) (www.piedmontdragway.com) 6750 Holts Store Rd Julian, NC 27283 (336-449-7411). Everything that can be painted has been painted or replaced. perspective racers. JULIAN, NC - It's almost time for drivers to experience Loose Rocker's largest Top ET payout to date! From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. been revamped with new pieces. Piedmont Dragway was also created in 1957 and has hosted premier events for over 60 years. The rest of the week gates will open at 8AM. The two were never separated. We try to make it better every year., Its quite a challenge to make it better as Wes Buck from Drag Illustrated has called it, the best one-day, one-track event in the country.. Other cars in the works, waiting on a motor is the 2017 champ, Tim Lawrence. Mike Graham ran a 4.53, in his borrowed Pontiac after Cam Clark had an electrical fire. Round money begins with a third round win where drivers earn $100. Its incredible.. With 7 of the baddest around on property, who would find their way to. All Rights Reserved. 297. For more about this longtime IHRA-member track, clickhereto check out the Piedmont Dragway website. So incredible that it lured Mitchell out of drag racing retirement. Kevin Shipmon, the general manager of Piedmont Dragway, remained optimistic and was finally able to put together the new season to begin on June 4. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. We will just build from year to In the middle of 2017 my heart led me to NHRA, said Miles, vice president. For example, if youd have told me five years ago that we would be opening the gates and letting kids slide around in the parking lot and call it drifting, Id have said you were crazy!. From Mitchells point-of-view, the shootout is in a good place rules-wise today after being controversy-ridden essentially since its inception in 1994. The facility is well known for hosting the original Big Dog Shootout featuring the finest in door slammer racing. Back in its heyday of the early 2000s, each Big Dog race would often attract more than two dozen entries trying to squeeze into an eight-car field. The latter event win being super sweet as the field consisted of factory MOPAR drivers. We wouldnt have started this organization if we were not capable of delivering benefits to either of those groups. During a career that resulted in 19 National Championships, Jim had an amazing win streak of 21 races in a row from 1990-1991. ATI Performance Thursday and Abruzzi Transmissions & Converters Saturday both pay $12,500 to the winner and $3,000 for runner up. Qualifying round 1 was a bit of a mixed bag as Harris was in the first slot for both rounds with the result being Harris #1, with 2019 champ Brian Shrader #2 at 3.975, followed by the Vaughn Myles Camaro driven by Travis Harvey #3 at 3.994 and Robbie Keziah at 4.009. Alyssa Tilghman and Whisnant took home Junior Dragster victories. Gates open Wednesday May 12th at 1PM and will be open all night for parking at Piedmont Dragway. Piedmont Dragway began hosting Test n Tune days several weeks before, so most drivers had their cars ready when the call came for first round of qualifying, which put a familiar face at the head of the group, that being Jason Harris. "The track provides a vast variety of racing events and offers the best eighth-mile drag racing facility in the south. Now, were three races into the season, had some success and got a win. April 19, 2021May 10, 2021 Ellison, Dunn, and Zane earn main event wins during Loose Rocker's ATI Bigfoot $75Kat Piedmont Dragway. Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. Jr. Steed sold dirt from some property he owned to help in the building of the new four lane road, highway 125, just one mile down the street. I think think what it isits that its personal, concludes Mitchell. BRADENTON, Fla. - New ownership has brought the winds of change to the Located on 110 acres, there are restroom facilities on both sides of the track. The famed first-Thursday-night-of-the-month drag race has been contested for nearly 30 years at Piedmont Dragway, the self-proclaimed doorslammer capital of the world, and still to this day remains the eighth-mile facilitys marquee attraction. Its no secret the money it takes to run Pro Mod has become obscene and current track owners Gilmer Hinshaw and Ron Senecal hope to make it more affordable and accessible to local racers while still producing a quality heads-up show. The appeal was obvious and large crowds began to gather and watch the locals battle it out each Thursday night. 297. For Senecal, his focus is always on the racers and giving them the best experience possible. When people come to race at BMP, they have fun. 1 Qualifier at NHRA New England Nationals, Tony Schumacher to Be Inducted into Bristol Dragways Legends of Thunder Valley, Bishops Performance Motorsports Announces Extension with Sea Foam Products Bugs B Gone, Welcomes NGK Spark Plugs, First Teams Confirm Quick 32 Sportsman Series Entry at Empire Dragway, Following Ground Breaking, NHRA Welcomes New Kansas City Area Flying H Dragstrip to Member Track Network, Megan Meyer Leads Randy Meyer Racing Quad to Victory at Eddyvilles Nitro Chaos, Franklin, Harris, Drinkwater, Melnick, Kincaid and Denton Race to Victory at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge, Halsey, Harris, Gillig, Nicholl, Riddle and Denton Earn Low Qualifier Spots at PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge, Mid-West Drag Racing Series Kicks Off 2023 Season At Osage Tulsa Raceway Park, Passion Drives TMS Titaniums Todd Harrison, Sonnax Offers Inside Look at Game-Changing TH400 Smart-Tech Drum Module, American Race Cars Shows Off Innovative New Features at PRI Show, RC Now Offers GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) Blueprinting, The Wes Buck Show Ep. wilkesborodragway774@gmail.com. The other question is would spectators be allowed and what rules and regulations would have to be followed. Michael Beard and Anthony Walton are no strangers to the winners circle. Miles operated and rebuilt the facility which became known as Carolina Dragway. These two tracks are icons of the drag racing community, said Rich Schaefer, director of NHRA Division 2. Its 100-percent focus; there are no mistakes. Make sure to like, subscribe and hit. on Sunday. The Rockingham Dragway will change hands in October 2022, with the future owners observing the track's operations until then and current owner, Steve . New Snowbird Nationals to showcase FMD with big purse. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-worthy videos to electric live events, DI meets hundreds of thousands of racers where they live, creating the moments that create conversations. I cant say enough about Todd, says Mitchell. From there it caught on like wildfire!. Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. Those member tracks are located in 18 different states and Canada. The newly formed World Drag Racing Alliance, the first new drag racing sanctioning body since 1970, has in just a few weeks already signed 30 member tracks to its roster for the 2023 season. It should be a good show for Fans can expect to Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings star Lizzy Musi announced today that she has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer via her Youtube channel. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. With the current state of affairs in our state and country, the complete season, for Big Dog competitors, as well as all other motorsports, has been in doubt since March of this year. Join to see who you already know at Piedmont Dragway, Inc. Youre qualifying in the afternoon, running the finals that night. Required fields are marked *. 31 Employees . While Mitchell is thrilled with his teams individual performance, hes equally excited about the direction of Piedmont Dragways Big Dog Shootout. Breaking out in 1973, Chuck won 3 IHRA National events in Super Stock and continued in 74 winning the spring IHRA Rockingham event and the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida. Beginning with help from Charlotte buddy, Roy Davis and power from fellow inductee, Bobby Warren, Chuck spend several years working at drag racing at tracks like Shuffletown and Mooresville Dragway. 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August 13-14 schedule Carolina NT All Stars vs KDS 252 list survivor of the fittest at Piedmont Dragway Friday August 13th Gate 1 open for racers parking 12pm Track go hot 4pm/4:30pm for. Theres a bit of a challenge there, getting people to build cars of this caliber to race six times a year, but we think were making progress and people are excited right now, he continues. The Summit Racing Equipment Super Pro $75K Challenge is coming to Piedmont Dragway May 13-15, 2021. The 2013 induction ceremonies, held Feb. 2, during the Shriners Hot Rod and Drag Expo in Greensboro, featured opening remarks by Rockingham Dragway owner and president Steve Earwood, who commented on the state of the sport and the nation in general. Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. What began as just a thought by former Piedmont Dragway owner Jim Turner has become a southern tradition with the seventh class of inductees to the North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame. Scroll to continue reading. Wilkesboro Dragway. For more about this longtime IHRA-member track, click, Last modified on Thursday, 29 December 2022, Holiday Raceway Joins IHRA Family of Tracks, I-22 Motorsports Park Becomes Newest IHRA-Member Track , Sportsman Spectacular: Quaker City Motorsports Park, Sportsman Spectacular: Central Illinois Dragway. Jessica was born into a family of drag racers and fell in love with the sport at a young age. Matt Sayers repeated as No Box winner on Sunday at the two-day event, while Scott Macy won the Saturday race. Bradenton Motorsports Park BENCH RACING: Mitchell, along with family and friends, gathered at Ty Tutterows wedding and ultimately hatched a plan to return for Barry to return to drag racing. 298, Megan Meyer Isnt Done Yet The Wes Buck Show EP. Chervitz cites numerous facility upgrades as an additional attraction to We look forward to servicing our racing families through the NHRA brand.. track formerly known as DeSoto Memorial Dragway. If Im going racing especially racing with a blower motor Im going racing with Todd Tutterow. Thats Lynwood Craft, 2013 inductee. Ten years ago, Anthony Walton and Michael Beard joined together to create big money bracket events from a racers perspective with Loose Rocker Promotions. Support the companies that support motorcycle drag racing by shopping with the companies below. Drag Racing League for youth ages 5 to 17. NHRA also offers NHRA Jr. Street for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Piedmonts story is that of multiple transitions over the years and the facility is currently in the most superb condition of its near 60-year existence thanks in part to the support of sponsors like Lucas Oil, ATI, OReilly Auto Parts and Speed Pro. Piedmont would like to express sincere thanks for all sponsors who patiently awaited the beginning of competition for the 2020 season. If there were a space in the dictionary for independent racer then General Lee Edwards would surely be pictured on the page. and get them some decent run money. Given the choice of working in a saw mill in West Virginia or joining the military, Jim chose the Air Force. Next year we hope to incorporate the Right about then, Jim and I were sitting up in the office at the track talking about this new Thursday-night shootout when Jims wife, Dora, walked into the office and laughingly made the now-famous comment, If you cant run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!, Instantly a light went on and suddenly their new series had an identity, Harris says. Later competing in Pro Stock against the name drivers of the day saw Lynwood lining up against such drivers as: Don Carlton, Ronnie Sox, Harold Denton, Lee Edwards, Don Nicholson, Billy Stepp, Bob Glidden, Bill Jenkins, as well as local favorites, PeeWee Wallace, Malcom Durham, and later Dick Landy and the Ramchargers. wheelstanders, as well as bracket categories. Everything has worked well with IHRA. Watch as some of the baddest Big Dog nitrous and blower cars go head to head to see who can stake claim as the winner in the second race of the year at the world famous North Carolina 1/8th mile track!!!!! Piedmont Dragways current general manager, Kevin Shipmon, has fond memories of the track from the 1970s, as well as knows much older stories passed down from his late father, Sonny Shipmon, who started racing at Piedmont in the early 60s. The final had Shrader losing traction at about 200 feet out but Jason Harris set low ET for the track for the third time with an amazing 3.922 at 186.25MPH. The first Pro Mod race I ever went to, back when I was 15- or 16-years old, was a Big Dog race, says Mitchell, who could hardly contain his excitement when rehashing the details surrounding winning the event for the first time on August 5th, 2021. What began as just a thought by former Piedmont Dragway owner Jim Turner has become a southern tradition with the seventh class of inductees to the North CarolinaDrag Racing Hall of Fame. Fans can expect to Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings star Lizzy Musi announced today that she has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer via her Youtube channel. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. Julian, NC - After recording a 75K runner-up at last month's . The signings represent a diverse group of owners and operators that provide a variety of motorsports content to the industry. HOUSE SPRINGS, Missouri Piedmont Dragway and the International Hot Rod Association have been a perfect match for several years. We do a lot with the motorcycles, Senecal said. Thursday, 29 December 2022. Were thrilled to have these tracks join us in building the NHRA Southeast Division 1/8th Mile Championship Series, as well as fielding competitive teams for the Summit ET Finals.. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-worthy videos to electric live events, DI meets hundreds of thousands of racers where they live, creating the moments that create conversations. You can also reach Anthony Walton at 910-382-6723 or Michael Beard at 440-415-3541. 1/8 Mile Drag Racing home of the Original Big Dog! 50,749 were here. Track probably draws a minimum of 3,000-people on the first Thursday of every morn for as long as I can remember. Piedmont Dragway, which opened in 1957, has long enjoyed the IHRA's programs like the . This new class is going to help everybody.. Additionally, we will always make sure the racers are taken care of in every way possible when a track joins our family.. More importantly, though, Kevin says his dads life was truly turned in a positive direction because of drag racing. New owners Todd Dickinson and Alan Chervitz have renamed the facility. Ultimately, the secret to Piedmonts success is the people. They also host a wide variety of Pro Mod events during a busy racing season. both the racers and the spectators.". Three cars went .849 that same night, says Mitchell. By August, Big Dog will possibly have a field of competitors numbering 16 or more. Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. Racers who turn on the 4th round win light during Fridays $75K main event will earn $1,000 in round money. Kevin still owns his fathers old front-engine dragster, as well as his 72 Barracuda. For more news from DragChamp, clickhere. F1 live: Follow the Spanish GP as it happens, Le Mans test day: Ferrari paces Peugeot in morning session, Toyota crashes, Le Mans test day: Ferrari paces Peugeot in morning session, Toyota crashes You can revoke your consent at any time via the data protection page.1. Trophy and Champions Jacket Presented at the awards banquet. The recent addition of a Motorcycle class to the IHRA programs was also good news for Piedmont. North Carolina-based racer Barry Mitchell has been going to Big Dog since he was a teenager. They will continue that partnership into 2023 and look forward to carrying it into the future. 774 Dragway Rd, Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697, United States. Required fields are marked *. Piedmont Dragway no doubt has produced many similar stories of race cars being passed down from generation to generation and treasured memories accumulated as a result. Only new entries will get the 9AM time trial on Friday and Saturday before rolling into the main events. A chance trip to the ER led Jim to his partner and wife Phyllis, an ER nurse. The program fits in perfectly with the tracks focus on its grassroots racers. The star-studded STREET OUTLAWS: No Prep Kingsseries is set to return for its 6th season in the summer of 2023. Each year, past inductees also are invited back, with most making the trip to an event honoring their contribution to North Carolinas rich history of drag racing. Capturing 12 IHRA Pro Stock wins along his way to winning the championships in 1977 and 1978, Lee became IHRA Grand Champion in 1977, amassing more points than the winner of Top Fuel or Fuel Funny Car. Watch as some of the baddest Big Dog nitrous. The fact it was declared an Atlanta drag strip was a big misnomer considering it was roughly 68 miles outside of the metropolitan city. $10,000 to win all 3 days for only $300! Sonnys high school principal noticed a mechanical talent in him, however, and decided to cultivate it. While big money bracket racing keeps soaring into astronomical payouts, Loose Rocker squares up with their own special twist to the format. In addition to the TAD, the featured class, will be Outlaw Theres a ton of potential with Big Dog and theres some really good people behind it. New owners Todd 301 Courtney Enders, Alex Laughlin The Wes Buck Show Ep. Your email address will not be published. "We As NHRA-sanctioned tracks, the facilities will be eligible to offer racers a variety of NHRA racing opportunities, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Hank always has a fascinating story or two to share about the areas racing history, the majority of which he experienced firsthand. The newly formed World Drag Racing Alliance, the first new drag racing sanctioning body since 1970, has in just a few weeks already signed 30 member tracks to its roster for the 2023 season. Tracks from Virginina to deep into South Carolina and everywhere in between have benefitted from help from these two southern gentlemen. Back in 1996, Turner, who at this time jointly owned the track with racer and businessman Bob Harris, saw a magical opportunity begin to unfold when local racers began to gather at Piedmont on Thursday nights during the test-and-tune session to race their Pro Street-style cars in a heads-up fashion. Drag Racing League, NHRA Jr. Street and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA. 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Stacy Hall from Fulton Competition Engines was there, too, and we got to talking about a 762ci engine that I thought they still had, started talking about a car, and next thing I know were going back racing.. restrooms are absolutely spotless. The famed first-Thursday-night-of-the-month drag race has been contested for nearly 30 years at Piedmont Dragway, the self-proclaimed "doorslammer capital of the world", and still to this day remains the eighth-mile facility's marquee attraction. Piedmont Dragway, which opened in 1957, has long enjoyed the IHRAs programs like the Summit SuperSeries, the most prestigious national championship in bracket racing. Piedmont Dragway's current general manager, Kevin Shipmon, has fond memories of the track from the 1970s, as well as knows much older stories passed down from his late father, Sonny Shipmon, who started racing at Piedmont in the early '60s. The The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) recently announced that they have signed 30 member tracks in just a few short weeks. Explore the high-speed world of motor racing at Piedmont Dragway. The reception for WDRA has been nothing short of overwhelming said WDRA founder Don Scott. Your email address will not be published. Its the intensity of major league drag racing, but multiplied within a single calendar day. Click Here for More Information! It was special, I have to admit, Mitchell continues. Turner, a retired educator and coach, grew up near the drag strip that was built in 1957, and visited the facility often during his teenage years. Visit motorsport.com as usual with advertising and tracking. 301 Courtney Enders, Alex Laughlin The Wes Buck Show Ep. Drivers will be paired by reaction time and placed on a Pro Ladder, which will be re-laddered each round. DragChamp has the latest in bracket racing news, including race results, which you can find here! I thank God for my crew.. At the season opening race, Mitchell and company secured the No. Weve been with IHRA a long time and we hope to stay with them a long time, track operator Jesse Senecal said. If you lose first round, itll cost you $100 to buyback. Even NHRA Funny Car champion Jack Beckman showed up at Piedmont one Thursday night just because hed heard of the Big Dog phenomenon and had to see it for himself! The MotorManiaTV crew will be on site to livestream the racing action and a Summit Racing Equipment support truck will also be at the scene. One year at the season finale the track even used a helicopter to fly several of the star drivers to the track, landing on the starting line! I have the best computer operator, Leon Graves, doing the track. Theyve got announcers Rico an Alvin, I think hes in his 60s, that have been there forever. Carolina Dragway, located in Aiken, S. C. and Piedmont Dragway in Julian, N.C. have joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division as NHRA member tracks. One night only, says Mitchell, with a laugh. Your email address will not be published. Hastings and a second Ellison claim gamblers race victories. 50,702 were here. You can contact her at Jessica@dragchamp.com or on her Facebook page. If the race reaches ten rounds of competition, the payout increases to $100,000! ", Payout for the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by MegaPower in Top Beginning in 1967 with the family 64 GTO in C/Stock, inductee Chuck Gallagher started a sportsman racing career to carry him to many parts of the country but still ending up calling North Carolina home. Working out of his shop in Calverton, Virgina, Lee won his first IHRA Pro Stock event in Lakeland, FL in a Camaro that he built, maintained and drove. One of the biggest things we have done in classes, we are adding an interesting twist of a class. Thats about as much racing as I want to do, explains Mitchell, who is quickly becoming a favorite at the Big Dog Shootout, due in part to his new Jerry Bickel-built, Modern Racing-finished and WYO Motorsports-powered 1970 Plymouth Cuda in B5 blue, but primarily to his strong start to his debut season in Big Dog competition. Some tracks treat motorcycles as outcasts, but weve worked with the Carolina No Time and there are a lot of motorcycle followers here. Fans can expect to Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings star Lizzy Musi announced today that she has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer via her Youtube channel. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. 1 qualifying position and set the eliminators speed record. My son, Kyle, actually won Piedmonts 2015 Real Street championship in dads old Cuda last year! Kevin beams. 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