Category: BTE Car of the Week
Monday, March 14, 2022
Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series!
We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting Matthew Holmes from Baileyton, AL.
What model/year do you race now?
1974 Chevy Vega
What's under the hood? Any special features?
Huntsville Engine 406 SBC
Mark Walker Custom paint
BTE Transmission Converter
When/where was your first race?
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Monday, March 14, 2022
Monday, March 7, 2022
Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series!
We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting Claudio Collazo from Spring Hill, FL.
What model/year do you race now?
1989 Chevy S-10. It’s nickname is the “Black Bullet.”
What's under the hood?
SBC 421 cu inch Pump Gas
250 in nitrous
When/where was your first race?
1987 in...
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Monday, March 7, 2022
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series!
We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting Ray Thurston IV from Northumberland, PA who races a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S.
Why do you race?
It’s all I’ve known since day one. I was taken to Numidia Raceway right after I was born.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series! We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting Rodney Taylor from Greenville, MS who races a 1985 Z28 Camaro.
Why do you race?
I really just enjoy fast cars and open headers.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I had friends with race cars that I would go to the track to watch.
When and where was your first drag...
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series! We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting Chris Starks from Greenbrier, TN who races a 1967 Chevy II.
Why do you race?
The racing family!
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad (RIP), who also painted my car 30 years ago.
When and where was your first drag race?
Union Hill
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series! We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting Brian Stockinger from West Bend, WI who races a 1979 Camaro Z28.
Why do you race?
It’s really not even the cars...It’s all about the memories made with my family race team. Stock Racing. My dad Jim and brother Mike and of course the support from our better halves Linda, Aubrey, and my wife Ann.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series! We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting JJ from Melbourne, Australia who races a GM Holden HQ One Tonner.
Why do you race?
There’s no better feeling in the world than hauling arse down 1320.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Local guys in my area
When and where was your first drag race?
Calder Park...
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022
The BTE Racing Car of the Week series is back! We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, we're highlighting Logan Sheffer from Kevil, KY, who owns and races a 1977 Chevy Monza.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My family has been drag racing for years, it’s in my blood.
When and where was your first drag race?
2009. Gleason Raceway Park in...
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Friday, January 21, 2022
Monday, December 13, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, we're featuring Justin E. Hale from Rainsville AL, who owns and races a 1974 Mustang II.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
A friend of the family took me under their wing and taught me everything I know.
When and where was your first drag race?
2001. Sand Mountain Dragway in...
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Clint Cothran from Fort Payne, Alabama, who owns and races a 1979 Chevy Chevette.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad and uncle drag raced.
When and where was your first drag race?
I was 16 when I competed in my 1st race.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Alan Stiverson from Hudson Michigan, who owns and races a 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I have been involved in some type of racing most of my life. My son actually got me to race at a track.
When and where was your first drag race?
US 131 in Martin,...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring David Cookman from Cornelius, Oregon, who owns and races a 1923 Ford T. Altered.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
We moved next door to Ernie Hall, a local top fuel racer, in 1972 when I was in 1st grade.
When and where was your first drag race?
1973 at Portland International Raceway
What...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Cleve May from Gray, Kentucky, who owns and races a 1970 Plymouth Duster.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My Dad raced and most of my family
When and where was your first drag race?
My first bracket race , London Dragway
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, we're featuring Rick Eisenzimmer from Pensacola, Florida, who owns and races a 1940 Ford.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
High school
When and where was your first drag race?
Street or strip?Lol. First legal track was 1997 in Atmore, Alabama.
What model/year do you race now? Any special...
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Justin Cervantes from Ennis Texas, who owns and races a 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Family
When and where was your first drag race?
Texas Motorplex 2007
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1976 Camaro
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Steve Neace from Cynthiana, KY, who owns and races a 2000 Turbo S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Grew up watching my older brother race.
When and where was your first drag race?
On the street.
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
2000 Turbo S10
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring John C. Gibson from Monticello, GA, who owns and races a 1993 Mustang GT.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Wanted to build a car with my son so I could teach him about engines.
When and where was your first drag race?
We raced in the last 2 Summit ET bracket races at Silver Dollar Motorsports...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Clint Cothran from Fort Payne, AL, who owns and races a 1979 Camaro.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad raced
When and where was your first drag race?
Sand Mountain Dragway in 1999
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1979 tube chassis Camaro that I built with my...
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Thursday, September 2, 2021
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Russell Dowell from Mulberry Grove, IL, who owns and races a 1970 Mustang Coupe.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I was living in a heavy muscle car in the 70s. Street racing was part of growing up in our town in Missouri. Older brother had several hot rods and my first car was a ‘65 Mustang...
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Monday, August 23, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Bobby Seaton from Colorado, who owns and races a 1955 210 Chevy Sedan.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I’ve been racing since I was 11 years old.
When and where was your first drag race?
I was 17
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1955 210 Chevy Sedan
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Monday, August 23, 2021
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Kenneth Pierce from Dyersburg TN, who owns and races a 1982 Chevy S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Through my dad at an early age.
When and where was your first drag race?
In the early 70s with my dad.
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1982 Chevy S10. 10...
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Pat Brooks from Jefferson City,TN, who owns and races a 1967 RS/SS Camaro.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad used to take us to the dragstrip when we were kids
When and where was your first drag race?
Sometime in the mid 80s at Knoxville Dragway in Knoxville, TN.
What model/year do...
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Mark Allan Clark from Silvis,IL, who owns and races a 1969 Camaro.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I’ve always liked drag racing, like the heads up.
When and where was your first drag race?
On the street
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1969 Camaro. Big tire...
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Troy W. Akers from Damascus, VA, who owns and races a 2000 Mike Bos Dragster.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My father raced, so I was around it all my life.
When and where was your first drag race?
1984 Cherokee Dragway
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Travers Scott from El Cajon, CA, who owns and races a 1985 Ford Mustang.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Always been attracted to speed
When and where was your first drag race?
1996 Carlsbad Raceway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1985 Mustang, it’s San Diego...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Scott Wood from Baton Rouge, LA, who owns and races a 1959 Thames Panel Wagon.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Enjoyed going fast.
When and where was your first drag race?
1969 at the State Capital Dragway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1959 Thames Panel Wagon
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring David Hammons from Gulfport, MS, who owns and races a 1988 Chevy S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad used to race, so I grew up around the track.
When and where was your first drag race?
1988 Gulfport Dragway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1988 Chevy...
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Friday, June 25, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Dalton Lummus from China, TX, who owns and races a 1966 Chevy Nova II.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My mom and dad both raced
When and where was your first drag race?
Houston raceway park, 2010
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1966 Chevy Nova II
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Friday, June 25, 2021
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Bill Wyne from Seville Oh, who owns and races a 1973 Plymouth Duster.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Going to the races
When and where was your first drag race?
My first race was in about 1970 at a Eldora raceway in Fairmont, West Virginia.
What model/year do you race now? Any special...
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Magnus skår Hansen from Norway, who owns and races a 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Started as street-legal racing
When and where was your first drag race?
My first 1/4 mile drag race was last year in 2020
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Jim Bousquet from Sidney, MT, who owns and races a 1977 Chevy Nova.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Grew up watching the races at our local track.
When and where was your first drag race?
Lewistown, Montana in 1977
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1977 Chevy Nova
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Brent Leslie from Fort Scott, KS., who owns and races a 1999 Chevy S10 .
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad helped build my first car.
When and where was your first drag race?
Mokan Dragway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1999 Chevy S10
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Dale Healy from Marengo, Ohio, who owns and races a 1965 Chevy II Nova.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Family and friends in the 70s
When and where was your first drag race?
2004 Pacemakers in Mt. Vernon, Ohio
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
Chevy II Nova 1965,...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Eric Jacobs from Kernersville NC, who owns and races a 1994 Mustang.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My father
When and where was your first drag race?
Thunder Valley Dragway, Red Spring, NC
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1994 Mustang
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Monday, May 10, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Brian Cassidy from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who owns and races a 1957 NHRA Super Gas Corvette.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
By reading Hot Rod magazine when I was young
When and where was your first drag race?
1970 at Niagara Dragway in upstate NY
What model/year do you race now? Any...
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Tim Crutcher from Jackson Tennessee, who owns and races a 1984 Monte Carlo SS.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I always wanted to get into racing but my father-in-law, Scott Mills, is who really pushed me to go for it.
When and where was your first drag race?
Jackson, Tennessee
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Brandon Michaels from Bel Air, MD, who owns and races a 2000 Chevy Camaro SS.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Going with friends to Cecil County Dragway on a random Friday night.
When and where was your first drag race?
Cecil County Dragway 2005
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Shawn Kennedy from Denver, Colorado, who owns and races a 1949 Plymouth Business Coupe.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Cheaper than flying airplanes and safer than pole dancing
When and where was your first drag race?
Started in Denver in 1976 with an Olds 442.
What model/year do...
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Paul Evans from the United Kingdom, who owns and races a 1979 Vauxhall Viva Estate.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
A '70's UK car magazine called Street Machine
When and where was your first drag race?
1985, Long Marston race track (later called Shakespeare County Raceway), with a...
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Lawton Ferreira from San Diego, California, who owns and races a 1941 Willys Coupe.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Started at the engine at the age of 12 or 13 and later worked at Hawaii Raceway Park. My Dad and my brother were racers when I was young, which made me catch the racing bug.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Rick Alford from Lakeland, FL, who owns and races a 1967 Chevy Nova SS.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My former brother-in-law took me to the dragstrip in the 70s.
When and where was your first drag race?
Streets of Lakeland
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1967...
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Jaymes Norris from Central City, Kentucky, who owns and races a 1996 Impala SS.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Raced tricycles as a child
When and where was your first drag race?
1975 in my dad's 1973 Grand Am in Mexico
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Kenneth Jordan from Huxley, Texas, who owns and races a 1969 Chevrolet Nova.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
From my uncle back in the early 80s
When and where was your first drag race?
1986 at Hallsville Raceway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1969 Chevrolet Nova...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Braden Maples from Corryton, TN, who owns and races a 1977 Hal Canode dragster.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I used to watch Gas Monkey Garage and when they raced Big Chief I asked my dad if there was anywhere close to race. He took me to Knoxville Dragstrip and there were a lot of Jr Dragsters...
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Jay Friedrich from Mackinaw, IL, who owns and races a 1966 Chevelle.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Through friends
When and where was your first drag race?
1992 in Cordova, IL
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1966 Chevelle that I race in outlaw street car races. I...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Mark Kuehn from Las Vegas, Nevada , who owns and races a 1970 Chevy El Camino.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I got interested in drag racing in the mid to late 50s. My father had an ambulance and he would get paid by the local track to have his ambulance there and ever since then I’ve been...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Mike Mularoni from Thonotosassa, Florida, who owns and races a 1968 Camaro.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My friend talked me into it.
When and where was your first drag race?
2016 Gainesville Raceway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1968 Camaro
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Our final couple we’ll feature for the Valentine’s Day edition of Car of the Week is BTE-sponsored racer, Afton Swanson and her husband Joe. The Swansons let us know the perks of being a racing couple, as well as their hopes of becoming a two-car racing team.
What is you and your partner's name?
Afton and Joe Swanson
How long have you both been racing or interested in racing?
Afton - 2000, Joe - 2007
How did you both meet?
We both began our racing careers at...
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Getting into the spirit of Valentine’s Day we’re spotlighting a couple who have a shared love of drag racing. Forged through fire after the grief of tragically losing two beloved sons (Justy and Jonathan) and overcoming cancer and a severe accident, Tommy and Cindy Bash took to the track to keep the memory of their sons alive racing a 1980 Malibu big tire.
How did you both meet?
I was a crew chief on a NASCAR Southwest tour car. When I wasn't working on the car I...
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Eric Pierce from Sutton, MA, who owns and races a 2006 Dan Page Top Dragster.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I received old National Dragster issues from a cousin when I was a teenager.
When and where was your first drag race?
1979 New England Dragway, once I had my drivers license
What...
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021