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?
1996 Impala SS with a full home built roller big block
Does your car have a nickname?
Pimpala
What's under the hood?
454 roller, 650x300, turbo 400, 3500 BTE converter
Which BTE Racing products do you use in your vehicle?
Converters
Why do you use BTE? How has BTE helped you improve your racing?
They don't break. That helps!
Describe BTE Racing in 3 words.
Quality, service, pride
Who is a drag racer you look up to?
Don Garlits
If money were no object, what would your dream car be?
What I got, but more of it!
What is your proudest drag racing moment?
Winning. Any W is great.
Why do you race?
Thrill
What is your biggest challenge as a driver?
Cutting the tree