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New Tech Area Completed
The final touches are done on the new Tech area located at the old gas station. From now on, racers will tech under the roof with dragsters in the left lane and everything else in either lane. The left lane gives a wider turning circle for the dragsters. Once tech has been completed, the racer will exit onto the return road.
Also, we are adding a new fence along the west side of the staging lanes. This is so during large spectator events, spectators are not injured walking between cars. During regular events, the walk-through gate will be open at the front of the staging lanes, where the old fence ended.
DragRaceResults.com Donates Entries
Danny Sons and Chris Barker of DragRaceResults.com have donated three entries to the Black Gold Classic held at Tulsa Raceway Park on April 12th and 13th. To be eligible to win either an entry for Super Pro, No/E or Junior Dragster, you must be one of the first ten racers in each class to join the Tulsa Raceway Park points program. Once we have received payment for the first ten in each class, we will draw a racers name who will then receive a free 2-day entry for the race. The cost to enter the points program is $55 for Super Pro and No/E which includes entry in the Summit Super Series and $25 for Junior Dragster. Payments to join must be received in our office at:
Tulsa Raceway Park 4157 S. Harvard Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74135
Good Luck!
***UPDATE***UPDATE***UPDATE*** Super Pro Winner - Jeff White No/E Winner - Cody Reiss Jr. Dragster - Still time to enter!
Show-N-Go Test-N-Tune
Everyone knows that Show-N-Go is the place for performance parts for your street or race car, and Tulsa Raceway Park is the place to try out those new parts. So, it makes perfect sense that Show-N-Go and Tulsa Raceway Park work together to bring you the Show-N-Go Test-N-Tune. Allen and Travis at Show-N-Go invite everyone to drop by their shop at 9306 E. 11th and check out their lines of performance parts for your domestic or import car.
Jr. Dragster Gains Sponsorship
2007 Jr. Dragster Champion Hannah Mitchell is well known at Tulsa Raceway Park for putting her name on the best sweet tea in town. Now with the help of her parents, Dana and Keith, she will be adding her name to the Jr. Dragster program for 2008. The Hannah's Frozen Nitro Jr. Dragster class will be contested at all 13 Suburban Chevrolet Bracket Series races held at TRP this year. We wish to thank the Mitchells and welcome them aboard as Tulsa Raceway Park's newest class sponsor! ________________________________________________
Suburban Chevrolet Renews Bracket Series Sponsorship for 2008
Suburban Chevrolet returns as the title sponsor for the 2008 Bracket Series program at Tulsa Raceway Park for the third season. We're pleased to have Suburban Chevrolet, located at 1300 S Lynn Riggs Blvd in Claremore, back as a partner again this year. When you need their services, call them at 918-343-3636. ________________________________________________ New Product Spotlight
During this last
season, we used a new type of dolly for moving damaged cars from the
track. Several of you asked for more information and where they can
be purchased. The dollies are called GOJAK®, and the company that
manufactures them is Zendex Tool Corporation. I met Al Coccaro, the
AN ALTERNATE TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE
Kevin Jones, the fourth alternate after final qualifying, completes storybook weekend with Top Fuel Ironman victory at Tulsa Raceway Park
TULSA, OKLAHOMA (JUNE 24, 2007) – Kevin Jones, a barber from Berea, Ky., will probably be sending Doug Foley a gift card good for a lifetime of free haircuts. When Foley decided to pull out of the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals presented by Wolverine and Academy Sports + Outdoors to compete in the NHRA race in Englishtown, Jones and Sipple Family Racing were contacted by IHRA to see if they were interested in filling out the Knoll-Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro NitroTop Fuel field by competing at the Nitro Jam event in Tulsa.
They had three days to get ready and head to Oklahoma, but the trip was more than worthwhile.
Jones drove past Bruce Litton, Indianapolis, to claim the first career Ironman for Sipple Family Racing. He carded a 5.138 at 260.71 mph to defeat Litton, who lost traction at half-track and lifted out of the run. Jones and crew chief Mike Sipple were thrilled with the victory, but they wish John “Doc” Sipple, the patriarch of Sipple Family Racing, could have been there to enjoy it with them.
“Doc” recently had a stint put in his heart and was back home in Kentucky recovering, unable to make the trip to Tulsa.
“This was the first time a Top Fuel team has ever pulled out of Berea without him in the rig,” Jones said. “It was kind of an emotional thing, but we knew we had to do what we had to do. If the Lord lays the way out for you, doggone it, that’s just the way it has to be. We may not understand it or like it, but if the grass is green the grass is green. You just have to follow that path.”
Dale Creasy Jr., the defending Knoll-Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car world champion from Beecher, Ill., continued his early-season success by stopping Andy Kelley in the final round. Creasy entered the event with a slim three-point lead over Jack Wyatt in the championship points standings, but he topped Wyatt in the semifinals before a 5.078/289.14 pass in the final round gave him the Ironman.
“The only thing that could have ruined this thing today was the driver,” Creasy said. “My crew did a tremendous job. After the first run we didn’t like the way the motor looked. We didn’t hurt it but the crew didn’t like something about it. They changed it and 40 minutes later it was running great. These guys are the best. My crew and Evan Knoll. I just got off the phone with him and he’s ecstatic. I love the guy and he has done everything for me.”
Rob Atchison, London, Ont., tightened up the championship points race with a victory over defending world champion Mark Thomas in the final round. Atchison, who had the quickest car all day, put together a 5.846 at 241.89 mph to claim the Alcohol Funny Car Ironman.
“This is getting fun,” Atchison said. “I still think the car has more to give, but we’ve figured out how to consistently get down the track and that’s half the battle. This class is getting really exciting. Terry Munroe is running well early and you know Mark and I are going to be there all year. Any time you can beat Mark in a round, whether it’s the final round or whatever, it’s a big deal.”
Pat Stoken, Eureka, Mont., won his first career national event when he defeated defending world champion Quain Stott in the Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified final.
Stoken was the first nitrous-powered Pro Modified to claim an IHRA national event victory since Mike Castellana captured the Ironman at the President’s Cup Nationals in Budds Creek during the 2005 season.
“This is great, it really hasn’t sunk in yet,” Stoken said. “I don’t know if there was ever a time during the race where I thought “you know, I could win this thing’ but the car was incredibly consistent and I was able to go rounds. I guess a nitrous car can win.”
Defending Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock world champion Pete Berner took an early step towards a successful title defense when he knocked off Brian Gahm in the final round. Berner posted a 6.419 at 216.27 mph with a .070 reaction time to top Gahm’s 6.414/216.03 with a .077 reaction time. Berner’s margin of victory was a scant .002 of a second.
“I knew I would have to be on my game because Brian is a two-time world champion,” Berner said. “That was the best drag race I have ever participated in. I actually had no idea who had won it and, truthfully, if Brian would have pulled it out I would have been thrilled for him.” _________________________________________________
RV Parking for Sooner Nationals
There are only a few RV spaces with electricity available at this time. All requests for these spaces will be handled on a first come, first served basis. For information regarding RV parking, e-mail Dan for details and reservations. We have also added RV parking without electricity for $50 for the weekend. All RV parking will require the purchase of at least one 3-day Superpass. _________________________________________________
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Tower Suite Available
If you are looking for a unique location for that special party, Tulsa Raceway Park has just the spot for you! For 2007, the 1st floor suite will be available for groups up to 15 people. Let Tulsa Raceway Park cater your birthday, bachelor party or company outing. The suite is available for all regular weekly events including Test-N-Tune, Suburban Chevrolet Bracket Series races and the Midnight Drags for $250 per event. For all special event races like the Mid America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet, Clash of the Titans, IHRA Summit Pro-Am and Thunder Jam, the rates will vary between $500 and $1,000 per event. Suite rentals require a $250 refundable security deposit and include 2 tickets to that event. To book the suite for your use, e-mail Dan at Dan@tulsaracewaypark.com for available dates. _____________________________________
IHRA releases 2008 Knoll Gas Nitro Jam Schedule
San Antonio Raceway will be the site of a historical season opener for IHRA as for the first time in history a major drag racing sanctioning body will host a scheduled 1/8th mile national event. The Amalie Oil Texas Nationals will take place April 4-6 in San Antonio, bringing IHRA racing to the 1/8th mile strip for the third time ever. Track conditions caused two events on the ‘07 Knoll Gas Nitro Jam schedule to be switched from quarter-mile events to the 1/8th mile and the response from fans, sponsors and racers opened IHRA officials’ eyes to the possibility of scheduling a race under this format.
The 2008 Knoll Gas Nitro Jam schedule will kick off April 4-6 with the race in San Antonio. It will then head to North Carolina for the IHRA Spring Nationals, April 18-20 at Rockingham Dragway. The tour then heads north to Michigan for the Motor City Nationals May 23-25 at Milan Dragway, then to Maryland International Raceway on June 13-15 for the Torco President’s Cup Nationals. This will be followed by a trip to Western Canada for the July 4-6 Rocky Mountain Nationals at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton. The tour will remain in Canada for the Canadian Nationals at Grand Bend Motorplex July 18-20.
After the Canadian Nationals the Knoll Gas tour will head back to Michigan for the Torco Race Fuels Northern Nationals Aug. 1-3 at Knoll Gas Motorsports Park in Martin. This will be followed by a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Aug. 22-24 Skull Shine Sooner Nationals. The tour will then swing to the Northeast for the Amalie North American Nationals at New England Dragway Sept. 5-7. IHRA will close the Canadian portion of its schedule Sept. 19-21 at the IHRA Canadian Nationals at Toronto Motorsports Park. The season wraps up in Rockingham for the World Finals Oct. 17-19.
2008 Knoll Gas Nitro Jam National Event Schedule
Date Venue April 4-6 San Antonio Raceway April 18-20 Rockingham Dragway May 23-25 Milan Dragway June 13-15 Maryland International Raceway July 4-6 Castrol Raceway July 18-20 Grand Bend Motorplex Aug. 1-3 Knoll Gas Motorsports Park Aug. 22-24 Tulsa Raceway Park Sept. 5-7 New England Dragway Sept. 19-21 Toronto Motorsports Park Oct. 17-19 Rockingham Dragway
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He designed these dollies as an easier way of moving cars around his
shop without having to use a jack and a dolly. The best part is the
dolly only touches the tire and it takes about a minute and a half
to lift all four tires off the ground! The model number of the
GOJAK® we use at the track is the Model# 4500. They
have a rating of 1,125 pounds each and we have had perfect reliability,
even loaded rolling over uneven asphalt. For more information
about the GOJAK® or other products from Zendex Tool Corporation,
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