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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Car of the Week: Troy Aker's 2000 Mike Bos Dragster

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  What model/year do you race now? Any special features? ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Car of the Week: Travers Scott's 1985 Ford Mustang

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Car of the Week: Scott Wood's 1959 Thames Panel Wagon

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 ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Car of the Week: David Hammons' 1988 Chevy S10

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Friday, June 25, 2021

Car of the Week: Dalton Lummus' 1966 Chevy Nova II

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 Does your car... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Friday, June 25, 2021
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Car of the Week: Bill Wyne's 1973 Plymouth Duster

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Car of the Week: Magnus skår Hansen's 1970 Plymouth Superbird.

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   What model/year do you race now?... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Car of the Week: Jim Bousquet's 1977 Chevy Nova

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 ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Car of the Week: Brent Leslie's 1999 Chevy S10

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 Does your car... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Car of the Week: Dale Healy's 1965 Chevy II Nova

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,... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Car of the Week: Eric Jacobs' 1994 Mustang

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 Does your car have a... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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Monday, May 10, 2021

Car of the Week: Brian Cassidy's 1957 NHRA Super Gas Corvette

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Monday, May 10, 2021
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Car of the Week: Tim Crutcher's 1984 Monte Carlo SS

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  ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Car of the Week: Brandon Michaels' 2000 Chevy Camaro SS

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   What... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Car of the Week: Shawn Kennedy's 1949 Plymouth Coupe

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Car of the Week: Paul Evan's 1979 Vauxhall Viva Estate

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Car of the Week: Lawton Ferreira's 1941 Willys Coupe

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.  ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Car of the Week: Rick Alford's 1967 Chevy II Nova SS

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Car of the Week: Jaymes Norris' 1996 Impala SS

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 What model/year do you race now? Any special features? ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Car of the Week: Kenneth Jordan's 1969 Chevrolet Nova

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Car of the Week: Branden Maples' 1977 Hal Canode dragster

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Car of the Week: Jay Friedrich's 1966 Chevelle

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Car of the Week: Mark Kuehn's 1970 Chevy El Camino

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Car of the Week: Mike Mularoni's 1968 Camaro

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Car of the week: Valentine's Day Edition (Tommy and Cindy Bash)

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Car of the Week: Eric Pierce's 2006 Dan Page Top Dragster

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Monday, January 18, 2021

Car of the Week: Andrew Ellis' 1987 Chevrolet S10

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Monday, January 18, 2021
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Friday, January 15, 2021

Car of the Week Submission Process

  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 We love reading what you have to say! This is the part that goes into the... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Friday, January 15, 2021
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Car of the Week: Paul Vinyard's 1999 Cameron RED

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Car of the Week: Kevin Warren's 1972 Chevrolet Nova

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Car of the Week: Joey Cram's 1977 Tube Chassis Vega

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 What model/year do you race now? Any special features? ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, December 30, 2020
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Monday, December 21, 2020

Car of the Week: Sam Freeman's A Fuel FED (2018)

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Monday, December 21, 2020
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Car of the Week: Lloyd Kreklewich's 1997 Chevy Cavalier

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Car of the Week: Rick Alford's 1967 Chevy II Nova SS

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Car of the Week: Bill Becker's 1933 Willys Sedan Delivery

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Car of the Week: Billy Ferguson's 1969 Camaro SS

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Car of the Week: William Orozco's 7.0 Pro Funny Car

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Car of the Week: Cory Berge's 1981 Toyota Starlet

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. When and where was your first drag race? ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Car of the Week: Kyle Fritz's 1989 Pontiac Firebird

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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Monday, October 5, 2020

Car of the Week: Kaleb Hall's 1966 Ford Falcon

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Monday, October 5, 2020
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Car of the Week: Gerald Neace's 1969 Chevy Chevelle

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Car of the Week: Kent Newsome's ProCharged Dragster

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Car of the Week: Scott Mills' 235" Worthy Dragster

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose
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Friday, September 4, 2020

Car of the Week: Ron Flood's 1972 Chevelle

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Friday, September 4, 2020
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Friday, August 28, 2020

Car of the Week: Tiaan van der Merwe's Chevy S10

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Friday, August 28, 2020
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Car of the Week: Rainaldo Viruet's 1988 Firebird Trans Am

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 ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Car of the Week: David Hollis' 1979 Chevy C10

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Car of the Week: Brent Fuller's 1985 Chevy S10

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Car of the Week: Mark Guinn's 1980 Chevy Monza

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... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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Friday, July 24, 2020

Car of the Week: Brian Wulff's 1987 Pontiac Trans Am

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 ... Read More
Posted by Amber Ambrose at Friday, July 24, 2020
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