Category: BTE Car of the Week
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
Does your car...
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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
Monday, January 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 Andrew Ellis from Evington, VA, who owns and races a 1987 Chevrolet S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My older brother raced a little when I was younger. I always wanted to race so I saved my money and bought a truck to race.
When and where was your first drag race?
New London...
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Monday, January 18, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021
We love to give everyone in our BTE community a chance to show off their ride every Wednesday. However, as we go through the submission process we often notice missing information, which is why your entry may not be published.
To make sure everyone has a clear picture of how it works, here’s how to properly send in your submission to guarantee your Car of the Week slot:
Fill out the form
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Tuesday, January 12, 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 Vinyard from Albuquerque, NM, who owns and races a 1999 Cameron RED.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I was born into it, my dad raced a RED, then I raced JR’s, now I have my own car.
When and where was your first drag race?
Probably Alamo City Motorplex in San Antonio when I...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Wednesday, January 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 Kevin Warren from Milan,Tennessee, who owns and races a 1972 Chevrolet Nova.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My father
When and where was your first drag race?
Jackson Dragway in Jackson, TN.
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1972 Chevrolet Nova
Does your...
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
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 Joey Cram from Santa Fe, Texas, who owns and races a 1977 Tube Chassis Vega.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My cousin Frank when I was about 10 years old
When and where was your first drag race?
Houston Raceway Park 1982-ish
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Monday, December 21, 2020
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 Sam Freeman from Hertfordshire, UK, who owns and races an A Fuel FED (2018).
How did you get interested in drag racing?
From a UK magazine in the Sunday newspaper.
When and where was your first drag race?
1970
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
A Fuel FED built in 2018. Crashed it...
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Monday, December 21, 2020
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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 Lloyd Kreklewich from Regina, SK, Canada who owns and races a 1997 Chevy Cavalier.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I grew up with cars and liked it.
When and where was your first drag race?
Saskatoon in the 1980’s
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1997 Chevy...
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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 II Nova SS.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Racing event in 1972
When and where was your first drag race?
Street racing in Lakeland, FL, back in 1975
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
Chevy II Nova...
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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 Becker from Paso Robles, CA, who owns and races a 1933 Willys Sedan Delivery.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
We had a drag racer that lived next door when I was a kid in Southern California. I got to go with him to the tracks and have wanted to pursue it since then.
When and where...
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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 Billy Ferguson from Carleton, Michigan, who owns and races a 1969 Camaro SS.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad used to race which got me interested, and once I started racing I was hooked.
When and where was your first drag race?
I did a lot of street racing when I was about 17-years-old...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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 William Orozco from Las Vegas, NV, who owns and races a 7.0 Pro Funny Car.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Through my brother-in-law back in the 60s
When and where was your first drag race?
Lions Drag Strip
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
7.0 Pro Funny Car
Does...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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 Earl Schexnayder from Arnaudville, LA, who owns and races a 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
As soon as I started driving...I started racing! I still have my 1st vehicle! 1969 F100 since 1985
When and where was your first drag race?
Eunice Raceway in LA, now...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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 Cory Berge from Phelan, California, who owns and races a 1981 Toyota Starlet.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Grew up around it then decided to take a chance offroad. Then I noticed the urge to go faster was there, so I decided it was time to buy a car.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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 Pareso from Brighton, CO, who owns and races a 1923 Altered T-Bucket.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad
When and where was your first drag race?
My 16th birthday at Bandimere Speedway
What model/year do you race now? Any special...
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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 Kyle Fritz from Mesa, Arizona, who owns and races a 1989 Pontiac Firebird.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My father has been a drag racer for 30+ years. I can’t remember a time when I wasn't interested in drag racing! This has truly become my life.
When and where was your...
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Monday, October 5, 2020
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 Kaleb Hall from Omaha, Nebraska, and his 1966 Ford Falcon.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My grandfather and father were racing long before I was born, so I was brought up around cars.
When and where was your first drag race?
The first drag race I attended was at Nebraska Motorplex in...
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Monday, October 5, 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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 Gerald Neace from Cynthiana, KY, who owns and races a 1969 Chevy Chevelle.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Started racing in 1979 as a street racer then went to bracket racing around 1984
When and where was your first drag race?
1979 on the street
What model/year do you race...
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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 Kent Newsome from Forest Hill, MD, who owns and races a ProCharged Dragster.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Mechanical curiosity
When and where was your first drag race?
Summer Nationals in Englishtown
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
Procharged small block...
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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 Mills from Jackson, TN, who owns and races a 235” Worthy Dragster.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad and his best friend both raced and so I was raised around it.
When and where was your first drag race?
Jackson Dragway
What model/year do you race now? Any special...
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Friday, September 4, 2020
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 Ron Flood from Eagan, MN, who owns and races a 1972 Chevelle.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Always been a car guy ever since I was a kid
When and where was your first drag race?
1988, Rock Falls Raceway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1972 Chevelle 383. A John...
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Friday, September 4, 2020
Friday, August 28, 2020
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 Tiaan van der Merwe from South Africa, who owns and races a Chevy S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I have been a Petrol Head ever since I was a boy. It first started with street drags and from there the passion just got bigger.
When and where was your first drag race?
In 1993 on a small...
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Friday, August 28, 2020
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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 Rainaldo Viruet from Pennsylvania, who owns and races a 1988 Firebird Trans Am.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My family was a drag racing family
When and where was your first drag race?
Puerto Rico
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1988 Firebird Trans Am
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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 Hollis from Dyer, TN, who owns and races a 1979 Chevy C10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
As a kid, my cousin gave me his old Hot Rod magazines. That was it!
When and where was your first drag race?
Mid-South Dragway, spring 2018
What model/year do you race now? Any special...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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 Fuller from Fyffe, Alabama, who owns and races a 1985 Chevy S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I had 2 uncles in 1972 that had GTO’s and would carry us to the track when I was 9 years old. It gets in the blood!
When and where was your first drag race?
On the street. We did a lot...
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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 Guinn from Washington, WV, who owns and races a 1980 Chevy Monza.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I was born into it. My father is a long time racer.
When and where was your first drag race?
Eldora Dragway, Fairmont, WV, 1992
What model/year do you race now? Any...
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Friday, July 24, 2020
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 Wulff from Charles City, Iowa, who owns and races a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad
When and where was your first drag race?
NEITA Raceway in Cedar Falls, Iowa
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1987 Pontiac Trans Am ...
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Friday, July 24, 2020
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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 Rob Kruger from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, who owns and races a 2007 Police Interceptor.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My brother, friends, and Eric. Racing is just in my blood and it helps keep kids out of trouble.
When and where was your first drag race?
I'd say it's hard to...
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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 Jacob Dufrene from Lockport, LA, who owns and races a 2001 Camaro.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Family
When and where was your first drag race?
No Problem Raceway
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
2001 Camaro
Does your car have a nickname?
Ironman
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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 Rory Vick from Riley Township, Michigan, who owns and races a 1972 Rally Nova.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
As a kid in the 70s
When and where was your first drag race?
First time I drag race at track was around 2004 at The Ubly Dragway Ubly Michigan.
What...
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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 Rich Reed from Champaign Illinois, who owns and races a 1966 Chevelle Super Sport.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Went to a drag strip with friends and family at a young age...I should have stayed home, lol!
When and where was your first drag race?
1986 Coles County dragway in Charleston...
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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 Mandi DeLarec from Akron, OH, who owns and races a 1991 Mustang.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My father, uncle and sister all race.
When and where was your first drag race?
Dragway 42 when I was really young. My first race competing was at Summit Motorsports Park.
What model/year do...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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 Jeffries from Belle Vernon, PA, who owns and races a 2001 Chevy S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Former Aviation Mechanic in the military. We used to drag race on the runway when we had the chance.
When and where was your first drag race?
Fort Hood Texas, 1984
What...
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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 Buddy Dailey from Hannibal, MO, who owns and races a 1967 Chevy Nova.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
Going to watch my dad.
When and where was your first drag race?
I-57 dragstrip in Benton, IL.
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
1967 Chevy Nova built by Garret...
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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 Cody Graham from Forrest City, Arkansas, who owns and races a 2000 S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My uncle raced.
When and where was your first drag race?
1998 Jackson Dragway.
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
2000 S10, 1969...
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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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 Dan Thacker from Ashland, KY, who owns and races a 1962 Chevy II Nova.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My dad got me into hot rods when I was a kid, then I got competitive with it as I got a little older. Then came the nitrous and I was hooked.
When and where was your first drag race?
My first...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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 Robert Prough from Greencastle, Missouri, who owns and races a 2004 Mazda RX8.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
My older brother.
When was your first drag race?
When I was 16 years old.
What model/year do you race now? Any special features?
2004 Mazda RX8
Does your car have a...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
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 Blalock from Abbeville, AL, who owns and races a 1994 Chevrolet S10.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I lived close to our local drag strip Big A Dragway where we used to stand in the yard and listen to the cars. When I became older we would go watch and I always liked anything fast and loud.
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Monday, May 11, 2020
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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 Ben Partlow from Askov, MN, who owns and races a 2016 Mega Truck.
How did you get interested in drag racing?
I saw it on tv as a kid. Got into drag racing as a kid which progressed into dirt track racing, and now mud drags/hill in a hole mega truck racing.
When and where was your first drag race?
1999...
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020