PRO E85 recap for Memorial Day Classic at Great Lakes Dragaway. We had 15 cars show up. Tim “Broke Ass” Johnson came out with is new engine combination but had fuel delivery issues and was not able to compete. Mike Phipps had some mechanical issues and also was not able to compete. Both will be back soon. After 2 rounds of qualifying, Rob”Bad Habit”Keller came out with a 8.913 to claim Farmer Joe and Darlene Hopp #1 qualifier. The “Assassin “came out for the first time this year and said “Im Back” Look out, the “Assassin is ready. After 4 rounds the final was set. John “Dream Crusher “ Blanchard vs Rob “Bad Habit”Keller. This was Johns Second final appearance in a row. The tree came down and Keller got the advantage off the line giving Rob Keller his first win in 2024. Rob Keller won the HPL Superior Lubricant winner bonus, Randy and Collen Lee “Bounty Hunter” Bonus for beating Phil Palicke. Nick Dinga won the Randy and Collen Lee “ Bounty Hunter “Bonus for beating last years race winner Rich” Burnout”Black. Steve “ Wheelie King” Penrod won the Grimler Automotive “Reaction time bonus with a .014. Thank You Great Lakes Staff for providing an awesome track all day.
Race recap for PRO E85. We had 11 drivers show up to compete in the first NSCB @ Great Lakes Dragaway. Peter Shannon had some issues with his car and was not able to make a pass. Butch Smith had a fuel pump fail. Swapped it out and back up leaked. Both these guys will be ready for 5/25/24. After 2 rounds of qualifying. Rob Vinezeano got the Farmer Joe and Darlene Hopp #1 qualifier with a 8.933 .Phil Palicke got the Grimler Automotive reaction time bonus with a .010. After 4 rounds of racing. The final was set between Phil Palicke and John Blanchard. Phil accidentally doubled bulbed John Blanchard , John Blanchard accidentally rolled thru the beams and an automatic disqualification , Giving Phil Palicke his first ever win and i believe first ever win for a ford powered PRO E85 car. Phil Palicke won the HPL superior Lubricant winner bonus also. Congratulations Phil.
Race recap for X E85 for 5/11/24. We had only four cars come out for the first event of 2024. Brad Lamprecht came out swinging with the Grimler Automotive #1 one qualifying spot with a 10.002and Victor Trout with a 10.003for runner up. The final was set between Brad Lamprecht and Robert Staehlin. This was Roberts first ever final. When the lights came down, it was Brad getting his first win of 2024. Congratulations to Brad Lamprecht. Mike Vinezeano got the Mr. Fabulous reaction time bonus .
PRO E85 Recap for 6/29/24 WABASH VALLEY.
We had 14 racers show up. It sure was a hot a muggy day. Wabash Valley employees did an amazing job on the track all day. After 2 rounds of qualifying, Mike Phipps won the Farmer Joe and Darlene Hopp #1 qualifier with a 5.712 , John Blanchard also got a 5.712 but lost due to the 4th digit going to Phipps. We had 10 out of 14 cars qualifying in the 5.70-5.79 range. It was nice to see Peter Shannon being able to make great passes along with Tim Johnson and Steve Penrod. After 4 rounds of racing the final was set between Mike Phipps and Nick Dinga. Mike Phipps cut a great reaction time winning the Grimler Automotive reaction time bonus with a .010 and the HPL Superior Lubricant winner bonus. Mike Phipps dropped that new motor in that car Thursday night. Hats off to a job well done. Tim Johnson won the Bounty Hunter Bonus by eliminating Rob Keller. I want to Thank Aztalan Bio LLC , Wabash Valley and Freddy Melecio for givings a great place to race.
X E85 recap for 6/29/24
We had 5 racers show up. Victor Trout Broke his rear gear Friday testing. Aaron gerling finally came back to race with us, sure did miss him. After 2 rounds of qualifying, Brad Lamprecht and Aaron Gerling both tied with identical qualifying times . Brad had a 6.5250 to Aarons 6.5258, what tuff competition in this class. The final was between Brad Lamprecht and Mike Brkljacic. Brad got his second win of the year and won the Mr. Fabulous reaction time bonus and the Grimler Automotive #1 qualifying bonus .Thank you Aztalan Bio LLC for uour support and Sponsorship.
We finally finished the July 13th Race . Here is the recap of that race. Jason Grub got the Farmer Joe Hopp #1 qualifier with a 8.90 right off the trailer. Rich Black won the Grimler Automotive reaction time bonus with a .002. Tim Johnson won the Randy and Collen lee Bounty Hunter Bonus. The Final was between Frank Morgan and Aaron Miller. Aaron Miller left to soon and Frank won his First race of 2024 season.Frank also won the HPL Superior lubricants winner bonus.
Race recap for X E85 for 7/13/24 that we finished Saturday.
We only had 4 X E85 Drivers race. Robert Staehlin won the Grimler Automotive #1 qualifier with a 10.0. The final was between Victor Trout and Mike Brkljacic. Both broke out but Mike was closer to 10.0 giving him the win light. Thank you Aztalan Bio LLC for supporting our group and Helping us Grow.
PRO E85 Race recap from 8/10/24 at GLD
We had 15 PRO E85 drivers come out to race in front of a packed house. After 2 rounds of qualifying, Rich Black won the Farmer Joe and Darlene Hopp #1 qualifier with a 8.902. We had some great racing with our group and wheelies all day from everyone, definitely great to see. After 3 rounds of racing The final was set between Rich Black and Butch Smith, both left with wheels up , but Butch was able to get the win light Saturday night. Great job Butch. Butch also won the HPL superior Lubricant bonus, Randy and Collen Lee Bounty Hunter bonus. Grimler Automotive reaction time bonus went to John Blanchard. Pro e85 wants to thank Aztalan Bio LLC for your dedication and support to the group, Steve Roden for putting together 1 heck of an event and of course the staff at Great Lakes Dragaway. You guys always make this place the best it can be.
Race recap for 8/10/24 at GLD
We had 6 X E85 come out to race. After 2 rounds of qualifying, Robert Staehlin won the Grimler Automotive #1 qualifier with a 10.08. Robert had an oil leak and worked on it between 1st and Second round to fix. He had to sit 2nd round of qualifying out until rhe leak was fixed. Robert made it to the finals against Mike Vinezeano. Robert ending up with his first ever X E85 win. Congratulations to Robert , his father and Tim for all the hard work Saturday. Scott Lovell won the Mr. Fabulous reaction time bonus.
RAINED OUT
Race recap for PRO E85 8/31/24 Time Machine Nationals. What a great day of racing. We had 20 PRO E85 drivers show up. 2 days before this race, Aaron Miller and no engine in his car. Mike Phipps and Aidan Phipps picked Aarons engine up from DME. 3 hours later car was running and Aaron was loading his car to defend his Points Standing. Hats off to Mike and Aidan for always helping members. After 2 rounds of qualifying, Rob Vinezeano won the Farmer Joe and Darlene Hopp # 1 qualifier with a 8.901. 16 cars qualified with a 8.90
2. Frank Morgan. 8.914
3. Aidan Phipps. 8.915
4. Mike Phipps. 8.915
5. Jason Grub. 8.922
6. Nick Dinga. 8.925
7. Butch Smith. 8.929
8. Randy Lee. 8.935
9. Duane Waldrop. 8.942
10. Butch Klibofske. 8.955
11. Rob Keller. 8.956
12. John Blanchard. 8.969
13. Tim Johnson. 8.969
14. Rich Black. 8.975
15. Joe Beach. 8.981
16. Phil Palicke. 8.993
After 5 rounds of racing the final was set. Rob Vinezeano vs John Blanchard, Rob Broke out and gave John Blanchard the win. John dedicated that win to his Mom and Dad who is home and unable to make it. John and Matthew Johnson went home and woke Johns dad up around 1 am to celebrate the win with him ❤️. Rob Vinezeano won the Randy and Collens Lee Bounty Hunter Bonus for beating Butch Smith , Previous race winner. John also won the HPL Superior Lubricant Winner Bonus. Aidan Phipps won the Gary Grimler reaction time bonus with a .001. Thank you Dan Davinci, Aztalan Bio LLC, Ignite Racing Fuel for Sponsoring and supporting our group, without you guys this wouldnt happen. Thank you Great Lakes Dragaway staff for always taking care of us and running a great program.
PRO E85 recap for 9/8/24 @ US41 Dragstrip. We had 14 drivers show up to compete. After 2 rounds of qualifying, Frank Morgan won the Farmer Joe and Darlene Hopp #1 qualifier with a 5.70. We had 9 out of 14 qualifying in the 5:70s. After 4 rounds of racing, the final was set between Aaron Miller and Rob Keller. Aaron Miller was able to cross the finish line first and get his first ever win. Congratulations Aaron for all your hard work and commitment to Pro e85. Aaron also won the Randy and Collen Lee Bounty Hunter bonus bt defeating John Blanchard. HPL Superior Oil Lubricant winner bonus also goes to Aaron. Nick Dinga won the Grimler Automotive reaction time bonus with a .011. Want to thank Aztalan Bio LLC, Dan DaVinci Performance Carbs and Ignite Racing Fuel for sponsoring our group.
.Race recap from 9/8/24 at US 41 Dragstrip. We had 7 X E85 drivers come to compete. Bob Finley came out to test his awesome X E85 Vega to work out some bugs. We also had Bill Bill Van, Ron Graves and Rob Rodgers come and race with us for the first time. After 2 rounds of qualifying, new comer Bill Van walked away with the Grimler Automotive #1 qualifier with a 6.58. After 3 rounds of racing the final was between Brad Lamprecht and Mike Vinezeano. Brad crossed the finish line first giving him the win and extending his lead in points. With a 27 point lead going into the last race, this will be decided at the end. Mike Vinezeano won the Mr. Fabulous Photography reaction time bonus with a .058.
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