I have 2 Engines both are kb olds chevy style 1-$15,000 and 1-$20,000 Both are fresh and ready. Give me a call cash talks.254-855-5274 -- Ronnie Niswanger, 15:48:56 11/19/09 Thu
Pat Edwards wants to sell his 90 Beretta.It is a Jerry Haas chrome moly chassis with Mark Williams Aluminum center & 40 spline gun drilled axles. Rolling chassis $20,000 firm.With a blower setup & BBC Dart steel block dual fire bottles and driver ready to go down track weighed 2540. -- Good Friend, 16:24:42 11/18/09 Wed
To help you thru the withdrawals of racing season end, think football a few min & vote for your favorite COACH OF THE YEAR on this site: http://www.coachoftheyear.com (hope it will be our TX fave Mack Brown) -- granny, 08:50:09 11/18/09 Wed
Do not want to loose chance to buy a better real race car, No choice but to sell ASAP my motor to be able to get the rest of the cash for new ride. complete AJ TFX 511 hemi. availabe carbon fiber hat to pan or will part out. motor in excellant condition. no damage to heads or block and all internals like new with 1 run and a few 60fts Also Bruno with 2 speed lenco and 2 piece coan converter . Please call for detailed parts list or to make reasonable offer. thanks howard 512-413-2971 PS 48 ft living quarter trailer availabe to if I need to sell. -- howard brown, 18:58:10 11/17/09 Tue
Let me be the first to say Happy Birthday to the most dedicated,considerate man I know, I love you Jackie D. This is your day. I think God every day that you are mine. -- Wendy, 00:05:16 11/17/09 Tue
If anyone is interested we would sale the Grand Prix as a complete roller. $37500.00 Call 903-427-7132 or 903-427-2296 for more details -- Heath Harvey, 08:31:04 11/13/09 Fri
Texas Raceway Results - 11/7/09 Final Race of the Season -- Mrs. TBH, 14:35:02 11/12/09 Thu
After 4 rounds of qualifying, here's how everything unfolded at the final TOPMA show of the season (which also happens to be the quickest field in TOPMA history).
#1 Gene Hector - 3.908 at 187 mph
#2 Gaylen Smith - 3.958 at 181 mph
#3 Frankie Taylor - 3.962 at 186 mph
#4 Steve Wiley - 3.974 at 190 mph
#5 Ken Thomas - 3.984 at 179 mph
#6 Doug Riesterer - 4.016 at 181 mph
#7 Randall Reid - 4.091 at 187 mph
#8 Heath Harvey - 4.108 at 175 mph
#9 David Baldwin - 4.303 at 164 mph
#10 Rickey Cate - 4.304 at 167 mph
#11 Jackie Deaver - 4.309 at 162 mph
#12 Jim Brinkerhoff - 4.426 at 157 mph
#13 Mat Thomas - 4.438 at 159 mph
#14 Howard Brown - 4.531 at 141 mph
#15 Chuck Poindexter - 4.574 at 153 mph
#16 Randy Rencher - 4.642 at 156 mph
#17 JR Boiles - 7.357 at 105 mph (Welcome back JR)
First Round:
Ken Thomas (W) 4.226 at 169 mph (.048 RT)
Steve Wiley (RU) 4.267 at 166 mph (.052 RT)
This was just a good ole drag race. Both cars had good lights but it was Ken Thomas pulling off the upset win over the better qualified Corvette driven by Steve Wiley.
Frankie Taylor (W) 4.025 at 185 mph (.106 RT)
Doug Riesterer (RU) 5.310 at 191 mph (.096 RT)
Doug was away first (barely) and encountered traction problems and aborted the run. Frankie was on a nice run and claims the win.
Randall Reid (W) 4.204 at 140 mph (.037 RT)
Gaylen Smith (RU) NT
Shortly after launching the '57 Godzilla Hellair, Gaylen made a lane change behind Randall as the '57 kept driving left. Gaylen aborted the run and finished in Randall's lane meanwhile Randall was in the House of Hot Rods/LenMar Motorsports lane charging to the finish line with newly added LenMar power and takes the win.
Gene Hector (W) 6.468 at 71 mph (.161 RT)
Heath Harvey NT Foul
I didn't see this run but it looks like Heath left before the tree activated which was a good thing for Gene because he also encountered traction problems and aborted the run.
Semi-Finals:
Ken Thomas (W) 3.931 at 182 mph (.119 RT)
Gene Hector (RU) 4.483 at 128 mph (.026 RT)
Gene was going for the win but the camo corvette didn't cooperate and Ken runs his best time of the weekend to claim the round win.
Frankie Taylor (W) 4.010 at 184 mph (.077 RT)
Randall Reid (RU) 10.336 at 51 mph (.037 RT)
Randall was away first but it was all over after that. Reid's '67 Camaro got out of shape and he aborted the run wisely while Frankie looked to be on a grocery run in BIG BERTHA claiming the round win.
Finals:
Ken Thomas (W) 4.088 at 176 mph (.078 RT)
Frankie Taylor (RU) 5.558 at 85 mph (.111 RT)
Paul must have had BIG BERTHA set on KILL because Frankie could not tame the ole girl down the lane and Ken keeps Frankie from winning the double header.
Congratulations to Ken Thomas and the entire LenMar/Thomas Motorsports team for the win and to Frankie and the Taylor Racing team for your runner-up finish as well. Not a bad weekend for BIG BERTHA after all, HUH?
Final TOPMA Points Standings -- Mrs. TBH, 11:16:56 11/11/09 Wed
1 Ken Thomas 1061 (11 wins) Waived 10 points
2 Gaylen Smith 859 (5 wins) Waived 20 points **Perfect Attendance**
3 Frankie Taylor 603 (3 wins)
4 Jackie Deaver 444 Waived 10 points
5 Gene Hector 414 (1 win)
6 Heath Harvey 412 (1 win)
7 Steve Wiley 408
8 Doug Riesterer 280
9 Chuck Poindexter 256
10 Rickey Cate 237
11 Michelle Wilson 213
12 Chris Smith 172
13 Thomas Myers 161 (1 win)
14 Perry Dunn Racing 149
15 Chuck Nuytten 123
16 Steve Gorman 113
17 Randall Reid 69
18 Grant McCrary 67
19 Eric Clark 55
20 HT Wilson 54
21 Clyde Scott 48
22 Howard Brown 35
23 Jimmy Hector 33
24 Jim Brinkerhoff 33
25 Marty Neely 32
26 Randy Rencher 22
27 Shawn Jones 21
28 Alfred Whiteside 0
29 Tim Cruce 0
Congratulations to the TOP 8 drivers for an awesome year. Congratulations to Ken Thomas and the entire Thomas/LenMar Motorsports crew for back to back championships. Welcome to the club! We're not switching cars next season so we're going for the 3 time championship. Back to back runner-up is okay, but we want more and we're motivated! LOL. Congratulations to Jackie for making the top 4.
Racers Helping Racers -- Steve (TGR), 11:43:26 11/10/09 Tue
As we all know a fellow racer had a night we all would not want to have. Howard Brown of Pflugerville Texas crashed at Texas Race Way Friday night. After assesing the damage it looks to be repairable, but before any repairs were even started a couple of fellow racers have made offers to get Howard in to another car, Unfortunately they come with a price. So with that being said I'm posting in hopes to help get Howard some monetary help so he can be back out at the start of the season. Howard attends the races he can afford and after destroying his engine in the beginning of the season it took several months to get the engine repaired and this misshap was not what he needed. I would like to thank everyone in advance that is willing to contribute to the cause, as I know he will be very humble.
please contact Howard for any contribtions at 512-413-2971
or mail to 3901 Pine Vista Dr. Pflugerville TX 78660
Ken Thomas (W) 4.075 at 179 mph (.145 RT)
David Baldwin (RU) 4.457 at 162 mph (.055 RT)
David had the holeshot advantage but couldn't hold off the hard charging "Hell Hoss".
Steve Wiley (W) 3.991 at 187 mph (.051 RT)
Gene Hector (RU) 4.081 at 179 mph (.050 RT)
Both cars left almost dead even but it was Wiley who came out on top for the upset win.
Gaylen Smith (W) 3.999 at 184 mph (.077 RT)
Heath Harvey NT
Something happened to Heath at the hit of the throttle because he went nowhere. Gaylen was on a nice run having to peddle a little in the middle of the track but still coming away with a 3.99
Frankie Taylor (W) 4.050 at 184 mph (.140 RT)
Jackie Deaver (RU) 7.042 at 65 mph (.061 RT)
Jackie had the holeshot but encountered severe tire shake shortly after launching the 69 Camaro meanwhile, Frankie was laboring "Big Bertha" right down the other lane and claims the win.
Semi-Finals:
Frankie Taylor (W) 4.076 at 172 mph (.075 RT)
Gaylen Smith (RU) 5.175 at 89 mph (1.00 RT)
Gaylen shook the tires and aborted the run while "Big Bertha" was in the House of Hot Rods/LenMar Motorsports lane getting the job done.
Steve Wiley (W) 3.974 at 190 mph (.075 RT)
Ken Thomas (RU) 3.984 at 179 mph (.106 RT)
I didn't see this run but I heard that Wiley was using up his whole lane getting the victory over Ken Thomas (which not too many people this season have been able to do).
Finals:
Frankie Taylor (W) 3.906 at 190 mph (.101 RT)
Steve Wiley (RU) 14.264 at 29 mph (.114 RT)
Again, both cars left almost dead even but it was "Big Bertha" emerging as the victor and took home the "BIG CHECK" for $10,000.00. Congratulations to Frankie Taylor and the entire Taylor Racing crew for a job well done. Congratulations to the Hector/Wiley Red Reaper Team as well for the runner-up finish. Great Job Guys!!!
I want to take a minute to thank all the racers and people who helped me get my junk loaded friday night. There was so many people its hard to remember all the help, Thanks again. -- Howard Brown, 12:13:46 11/09/09 Mon
I want to Thank, Gaylen, Mark, Gene Hector and Texas Raceway for putting on a damn good race! Quickest field in Topma History, awesome side by side racing, The 275 DR and 5.30 classes were good also! THANK YOU! -- TOPMA FAN!!, 09:54:35 11/08/09 Sun
Congratulations to Frankie Taylor -- LM, 10:03:55 11/07/09 Sat
Congratulations Frankie and Crew on winning the Texas Raceway Points Shootout. Taking home the 10 grand.
Also Congrats to Steve Wiley and Read Reaper Crew on your runner-up.
WOW - FANTASTIC SHOOTOUT - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MAD MAN FOR 1ST PLACE & THE RED REAPER ON 2ND!! What a GREAT job from ALL the drivers - YOU'RE ALL THE BEST!!! THANKS for a SUPER 2009 PROMOD SEASON - -- granny, 06:58:11 11/07/09 Sat
Winner gets $10,000; Runner-Up gets $5,000; Semi-Finalists get $3,000 each; 1st round runner-ups get $2,000 each and #9 and #10 (Michelle Wilson & Chuck Poindexter) get $500 each. Let's RACE!!!
Does anyone know if Q1 tomorrow is the first round of the shootout? No test hits and just race or how is that gonna work? -- ProMod Helper, 18:33:18 11/05/09 Thu
TOP GUN (5.80 INDEX) -- Terry Henry, 17:47:51 11/05/09 Thu
Gaylen, just wondering if you know the tracks are going to run the 5.80 index class next year? Thanks
Press release -- check it out, 11:20:51 11/04/09 Wed
KENNEDALE, Texas -- This Friday and Saturday, November 6-7 Texas Raceway in Kennedale, TX will play host to the Lenmar Motorsports Pro Mod Shootout presented by Circle H and RH Well Services. This two-day event, the season finale for the Texas Outlaw Pro Modified Association, will feature one of the richest purses for Pro Modified anywhere in the country. The weekend will kickoff Friday night with the TOPMA Top 8 shootout. There, the top 8 drivers in the Texas Outlaw Pro Modified Association will square off for a massive $30,000 guaranteed purse.
In that single elimination shootout, fans will see the fastest full bodied cars in the state of Texas square off for the largest purse in Texas Pro Mod history. The players include defending TOPMA champion Ken "The Bad Bird" Thomas and current Texas Raceway record holder Gaylen "Texas Bounty Hunter" Smith. The third seed, Frankie "Mad Man" Taylor was the former record holder at TXR will almost certainly have a say in the races outcome. All three will be challenged by perennial front runners Gene "Small Block Mafia" Hector, Steve "Red Reaper" Wiley, local favorite Jackie "Underdog" Deaver, Heath "Twisted Texan" Harvey, and David "The Chrome Kid" Baldwin!
In addition to the TOPMA shootout Friday night, competitors will also have two qualifying sessions for Saturday nights TOPMA event. Saturday competitors will have one last opportunity to qualify for the Saturday TOPMA event. Gaylen Smith's track record of 3.870 will be in jeopardy as the top competitors pound down the fabled Texas Raceway 1/8th mile in the crisp November air! The track mark has set and reset already in 2009, as Frankie "Mad Man" Taylor held the mark at 3.881. But Taylor's record was good for under a month, as Smith and his Texas Bounty Hunter stole the title with his 3.87 blast back in April. Those two and more will take aim at the track record, the TOPMA title, and the enormous purse this weekend.
Will Texas Raceway host an all 3-second Pro Modified field? Will the astounding 3.87 track record be reset? Will a household name like "The Texas Bounty Hunter," "Mad Man," or "The Bad Bird" take home the TOPMA title, or will an "Underdog" fly in under the radar to take the prize? Find out this weekend at the fastest little Dragstrip in Texas; Texas Raceway in Kennedale.
In addition to the TOPMA shootout and series events, Texas Raceway will host Fun & Grudge racing Friday and Saturday, open to all cars and bikes. The Saturday event will also feature a "King of the Hill" shootout as sub-4 second back-half doorcars scream down the Texas Raceway 1/8th mile on 10.5" slicks. Saturday's event will also showcase the Texas Backhalf Outlaws. Spectator tickets are $20 for a two-day Pit walk-in ticket, or $30 for a 2-day Pit drive-in ticket. Discount tickets are still available online at http://www.TexasRaceway.com. Overnight camping is available with the purchase of a two-day event ticket. As always at Texas Raceway, kids 12 and under are free. For more information, visit http://www.TexasRaceway.com, or call 817-483-0356.
This weekend keeps getting better and better -- Heads Up Race Fan, 23:14:24 11/03/09 Tue
Looks like there will be plenty of cars and the weather looks great. What a way to end the season. Wonder what the bump will be for Saturday's race?
PHOTOS -- TIM MCINTOSH (BIG TOPMA FAN), 19:47:41 11/03/09 Tue
I am looking for old pictures of TOM SLICK MOTOERSPORTS. im in NORTH CAROLINA. AND A REALLY BIG FAN OF THOMAS AND REBECCA MYERS. IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME. SEND ME AN EMAIL. THANKS TIM
Ms TBH give us the scoop. Will lenmar return with the same drivers next year or will their be any additions to the LMM team? -- the fan of the MADMAN, 11:59:19 11/01/09 Sun
I want to Thank all of the Racers and Crews from last night for all of the candy for the Kids! I know my kids were happy as hell! TOPMA has a great group of racers and family's! THANK YOU!!!!! -- TOPMA Family, 10:23:37 11/01/09 Sun
I'm out here at the crandall race and man is it a great show! We got Texas Pro Stock guys out here racing, we got Pro Mods out here, we got candy, scary costumes, barbeque and some pro mods even testing. to me it looks like Team TBH is just testing the '57 and getting it ready for the big shootout race next weekend. Made 2 passes earlier today and 2 tonight.... I sure hope they get it figured out. I would really like to see them do well! The Reid brothers r out here making some passes, no Frankie though, I wonder why he didn't come? If I hear more, I'll let y'all know! -- TOPMA fan, 21:20:39 10/31/09 Sat
454 HP Original -- Gary, 13:06:23 10/31/09 Sat
Have a 1974 GMC with a 454 HP if anyone is interested. The engine was rebuilt about a year ago. Selling so we have money for the kids' Christmas. :-(
Rollcall for Halloween -- TOPMA, 11:46:35 10/30/09 Fri
Can we please get a rollcall for who all is going to attend the Halloween show tomorrow night? Don't forget, all the little ghosts and goblins will be out huntin for candy.
For Sale, after November 7th race, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. (Twisted Texan) has been 4.01 and 188 mph. Complete with tune up and some spares $79000.00. Would possibly seperate, contact Heath Harvey 903-427-7132 or 903-427 2296 thanks. -- Heath "Twisted Texan" Harvey, 08:25:24 10/30/09 Fri
Looks like we're gonna be joining you guys next weekend. -- Danny Humphreys, 23:23:29 10/29/09 Thu
Cindy has called our race tomorrow and put our championship shootout in with you guys for next Saturday the 7th. Should be a hell of a show!!
Thank You -- Michael Browning, 14:50:00 10/29/09 Thu
I want to say thank you to Ken Thomas and His crew and to Gaylen Smith and all those that helped out this season. Looking forward to a great next year.
I'd like to thank Robert Loar (Little Money) for all the help and info on getting our press release out. LM - Thank you very much!! Texas Grim Reaper's press release can be seen at http://texasoutlawracing.com/ and http://fastdoorslammers.com/ -- TGR Crew - Eric, 11:55:50 10/28/09 Wed
shots of the Hamstra and Scruggs crashes I did not post the pictures they are huge,, taken by Joe Lorenzini from www.joelorenzini.com -- David, 21:24:31 10/27/09 Tue http://www.texaskingofthehill.net/jasonh.jpg
More photos lol I set up a texas car galler too I will add as I run across them -- David, 18:42:26 10/26/09 Mon
Lots more at http://www.prestagephoto.com
Texas and TOPMA representin' at ADRL -- TOPMA/ADRL Fan, 12:50:34 10/26/09 Mon
Congrats to all to the TOPMA teams for their impressive showing in Ennis at ADRL. Kevin Allen driving for the Small Block Mafia, Michelle and H.T. Wilson, Steve Gorman all qualified in the XTF class. Howard Brown debuting the Nuclear Frog on 10.5s got in the show as an alternate. Doug Riesterer qualified #7 in the Pro Nitrous class and ran an awesome 3.926 in a losing effort against Burton Auxier in the first round.
In the Pro Extreme class Wes Johnston qualified #4 running 3.790 and in earlier qualifying he had a 3.885 at 206.32 mph!! Wes beat Travis Swearingen in the first round and lost in the second round to Todd Tutterow. Steve Wiley qualified #8 with a career best e.t. and mph of 3.821 sec. at 198.12 mph, Steve lost to Bubba Stanton in the first round. Gene Hector qualified #11 running a career best 3.838 sec. pass. Gene lost to Von Smith in the first round. Ken Thomas qualified #15 and beat Cody Barklage, the #2 qualifier in the first round, but lost to Kelly Martin in the second round.
It was a great racing weekend at the LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals. I’m sure all of the Texas teams will be looking forward to competing with all of the big dogs of the ADRL again in March in Houston.
Special Thanks! -- Ken and Susan Thomas Thomas Motor Sports, 11:51:09 10/26/09 Mon
We would like to say Thank You to Mark and Angie Eddins, Gaylen and Celeste Smith at LenMar Motorsports. We wouldn't have been there without you! We would also like to say thank you to Charlie Matthews, John Ferry, Scott Biggs @ Packaging Specialty, Gary Ricks @ ABC Auto for all of your help at the LenMar World Finals! We had a blast!
LenMar World Finals! -- Canadian Fan, 21:06:32 10/25/09 Sun
I would just like to take this time to thank Lenmar Motorsports and House of Hodrods for the complimentary tickets for the event. Gaylen and Mark made it possible for us to see the baddest door slammers on the planet and I would like to say Thank you! Awesome showing from all the Topma guys and gals. And congrats to the Teams that made the show! I couldn't believe the number of cars fighting to get into those 16 spots. Especially the Pro Extreme, man there were alot of them! Can't wait for these last couple of weeks and the LenMar shootout! What a way to end the season! Good Luck to everyone!
THAT'S MY GRANDSON!!! - CONGRATS TGR - coming from 42 place after 1st qualif. to the final 16 was AWESOME. Even surprised the announcer when you came up for the 2nd rnd, & he said you had a big step to take to get in. (if I sound like a proud granny - YOU'RE RIGHT) Was great meeting so many of you - A special thanks to Jimmy H & the rest of the crew - you're the greatest!!! -- granny, 19:27:12 10/25/09 Sun
AWSOME JOB RED REAPER, Steve, Jimmy,Jason, you guys have that AJ haulin the mail. 3.82 and more to go.!!! also thanks for loaning me a heater, the ol hemi was cold. -- howard brown, 19:13:54 10/25/09 Sun
Question -- Wildchild, 18:45:47 10/25/09 Sun
I was wondering if any one was looking for a driver in promod topsportsman. I do have driving expireince in drag cars and tuning expierience with nitrous motors I'm only 18 but I've been driving a nitrous assisted backhalf car for the last 3 years and I was looking to futher my ability and maybe drive for one of the Texas guys any help would be apreciated u can reach me at vega599_09@yahoo.com
My hats off to my man Gene,Blain,Nate, and pops for the awsome run this weekend. They had a brand new motor in that car on that 3.83. Congrats Gene I knew that when you said it would get there that it would. Cant waiut to see you on the 6th...Lets just hope kennedale will hold that kind of horsepower....lol -- Wes H. (#1 Hector fan), 16:35:03 10/25/09 Sun
" Come on Texas, MAKE SOME NOISE ", new world record on how many times that phrase was yelled across a PA system. -- receiver of the noise being made, 10:04:01 10/25/09 Sun
Thundering in Mansfield, TX -- Mrs. TBH, 08:32:29 10/22/09 Thu
Last night the LenMar shop was partly cloudy from the fog that lingers around after you fire up one of these blown monsters but it wasn't from the '57 Hellair. Darrell & Randall Reid's Camaro came to life last night around 9:30 or 10:00. Once all the fine tuning was done to the Reid's Camaro, team TBH went to work on the bare engine block sitting in the machine shop that goes in the Hellair. I left the shop around midnight and they were just gapping the rings so I figured it was going to be a long night. Just about an hour ago, the '57 Hellair also came to life so now all we need is mother nature to cooperate so that the testing can commence! Please somebody, do a rain rain go away dance....we have a race to prepare for!
Heard Reid Motorsports will be back in action at the Lenmar ADRL world finals. Car is at lenmar now getting final touches! -- ADRL fan, 19:44:49 10/20/09 Tue
Crandall Results - 10/17/09 -- Mrs. TBH, 12:51:02 10/19/09 Mon
Mother nature was still cooperating in the rain department however, it was a little nippy when the sun went down. 16 teams rolled into the concrete palace and here's how it all went down:
#1 Ken Thomas - 3.909 at 187 mph
#2 Michelle Wilson - 4.261 at 157 mph
#3 Rickey Cate - 4.273 at 170 mph
#4 David Baldwin - 4.299 at 165 mph
#5 Heath Harvey - 4.303 at 170 mph
#6 Jackie Deaver - 4.342 at 167 mph
#7 Steve Gorman - 4.356 at 164 mph
#8 Todd Moyer - 4.390 at 131 mph
#9 Stanley Morton - 4.578 at 153 mph
#10 Chuck Poindexter - 4.635 at 152 mph
#11 Eddie Roach - 4.762 at 149 mph
#12 Jeremy Brown - 5.039 at 103 mph
#13 Gaylen Smith - 6.769 at 61 mph
#14 Wes Johnston - 8.806 at 49 mph
#15 Marty Neely - 9.085 at 49 mph
#16 Steve Wiley - NT
First Round:
Heath Harvey (W) 4.354 at 168 mph (.109 RT)
David Baldwin (RU) 8.640 at 50 mph (.023 RT)
David had the light, but the Butler Motorsports Corvette went into tire shake at the hit of the throttle and it was all over for him giving the upset win to Heath Harvey.
Rickey Cate (W) 4.282 at 168 mph (.096 RT)
Stanley Motron (RU) 4.980 at 145 mph (.047 RT)
Stanley Morton filled in for Jackie Deaver who torched the head during qualifying and was forced to withdraw. Rickey was on a great looking run down the LenMar Motorsports lane which is the best run on the Poolman's Camaro to date.
Jeremy Brown (W) 4.198 at 173 mph (.119 RT)
Michelle Wilson (RU) 9.399 at 46 mph (.095 RT)
Jeremy Brown driving Perry Dunn's Trans Am was the 4th alternate filling in for Steve Gorman who sheared all the bolts off the torque converter during qualifying and was forced to withdraw from the competition. Jeremy gets the major upset win over the #2 qualifier and advances to the semi-finals. Not bad for thinking your night was over huh Perry?
Ken Thomas (W) 3.998 at 182 mph (.092 RT)
Todd Moyer (RU) 4.352 at 163 mph (.033 RT)
Todd was down from Houston making some test laps for the upcoming LenMar Motorsports/ADRL World Finals and picking up some cash while he was at it. He was getting some bugs worked out and Ken was on another clean pass in the LenMar Motorsports lane and claims the win.
Heath Harvey (W) 4.368 at 168 mph (.039 RT)
Ken Thomas (RU) 5.924 at 88 mph (.077 RT)
WOW, another upset win for Harvey as this one was HUGE. Heath takes out the #1 qualifier and advances to the finals.
Jeremy Brown (W) 4.214 at 172 mph (.102 RT)
Rickey Cate (RU) 6.393 at 75 mph (.216 RT)
Jeremy also gets another upset win when Rickey gets into trouble and has to lift. Jeremy Brown was #12 qualifier and he is going to the finals with lane choice. Not bad considering.......
Finals:
Heath Harvey (W) 4.169 at 176 mph (.014 RT)
Jeremy Brown (RU) 8.083 at 43 mph (.218 RT)
Not sure what happened to Jeremy on the starting line but it didn't matter much to Heath who had a great reaction time and best run of the night for him claiming the win. The rods let go on Perry Dunn's car and Jeremy just had to watch Heath cruise on by for the win.
Congratulations to Heath Harvey for your first TOPMA win and to Jeremy Brown and the Perry Dunn Racing team for your runner-up finish.
I would also like to congratulate and welcome Steve Wiley and Jimmy Hector to the 3-second club. Earlier in the day on a test run, Steve clocked a 3.90 at 195 mph which was a costly run as it kicked about 5 rods out of the motor. I'm sure they will be scrambling to get the motor back together for the upcoming LenMar Motorsports/ADRL race next weekend in Ennis, TX.
To help you thru the withdrawals of racing season end, think football a few min & vote for your favorite COACH OF THE YEAR on this site: http://www.coachoftheyear.com (hope it will be our TX fave Mack Brown) -- granny, 08:50:09 11/18/09 Wed 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAURISA - Hope it was a great one - luv ya beary much - (NT) -- granny, 16:26:12 11/17/09 Tue
First Nitrous car in the Teens -- Jamaal, 11:32:16 11/13/09 Fri
-- Guess Who, 19:29:52 11/05/09 Thu 
Happy Birthday! Glad to see you are catching up with me! (NT) -- Summer, 06:38:32 11/04/09 Wed
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAYLEN - hope your day is great & all your runs safe ones. (NT) -- granny, 08:26:15 11/04/09 Wed
454 HP Original -- Gary, 13:06:23 10/31/09 Sat 
...and the winner is...Mrs. TBH. He's 1 of my 9 great-grandkids, I'd recognize him anywhere. (NT) -- granny, 08:37:11 10/31/09 Sat
...and his sister Traci get's the grand daughter of year award!!! (NT) -- granny, 17:26:54 10/28/09 Wed
