Volume X, Issue 1, Page 26

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U.S. Street Nationals

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Ian Tocher Reporting

Pro Street Photo Extra

Jan 27, 08 | 1:26 am

Top to Bottom: Tony Christian, Rob Reese, Doug Mills, Kenny Voss, Michael Neal, Pete the Pelican (Ian Tocher photos)

Reese Debuts Twin-Procharger Mustang

Jan 27, 08 | 1:03 am

Rockmart, GA's David Reese, the defending ORSCA EZ Street champion, debuted his unique two-into-one, direct-drive, Procharger-boosted 2002 Mustang at Bradenton. He and tuner Alan Dudley approaced the race conservatively--too conservatively as it turned out. Dudley said they underestimated how fast to turn the Prochargers, as they were going only 50,000 rpm(!) when they needed to be at 70K rpm or more. As a result the 588 c.i. ProLine engine was receiving only about seven of the 15 pounds of boost it needs for the launch and went through the traps at only eight psi instead of the desired 40 pounds. Regardless, they were encouraged by a 1.13 60-foot time in their second attempt and by how well the Tommy Mauney chassis performed. After missing the first session on Friday, Reese made two qualifying passes on Saturday, but wasn't included on the sheets after weighing in too light at the scales. "I'm stil happy," Reese stated. "It's a new thing, the direct drive stayed together, the blowers stayed together, everything worked just the way it should--it just needs more power and I'm not worried about that." (Ian Tocher photos)

Pro Street - Final Qualifying Order

Jan 27, 08 | 12:54 am

Oklahoma father-and-son duo Dean and Cary Goforth (shown) traded spots in the third and final Pro Street qualifying session with Cary stealing back the number-one starting position and pushing dear ol' dad back to runner-up status. (Ian Tocher photo)

Outlaw 10.5 - Final Qualifying Order

Jan 27, 08 | 12:24 am

After leading Outlaw 10.5 qualifying in the opening round on Friday, Charlie Dolbin and his colorful 1990 Mustang slipped to 4th place after the third session on Saturday. (Ian Tocher photo)

Pilcher Packs a Punch

Jan 27, 08 | 12:05 am

Johnny Pilcher arrived Saturday morning from Enterprise, AL, with a brand-new Sonny Leonard-built 865 cubic incher between the rails of his '63 Corvette--he even had to borrow a larger scoop to clear the monster motor. Pilcher shook hard in his first attempt with the new powerplant, but bolted on a pair of 36-inch Top Fuel tires for his second and final Pro Street qualifying pass and placed fourth. Pilchr said he loves the new Sonny's power, but not the extra 300 pounds he had to bolt on to reach the 2,600-pound minimum placed on his combination. (Ian Tocher photo)

Heavy Street - Final Qualifying Order

Jan 27, 08 | 12:01 am

Always a crowd favorite, Ray Claery's wild '63 Belvedere led Heavy Street qualifying after the first round, but placed second after the third and final session wrapped up. (Ian Tocher photo)

Radial Tire - Final Qualifying Order

Jan 26, 08 | 11:53 pm

Defending race champion Will Stevenson will start his Gainesville, FL-based Camaro from the 8th position this year. (Ian Tocher photo)

6.50 Index - Final Qualifying Order

Jan 26, 08 | 11:45 pm

Spring Hill, FL's Willie Waddy ran just five thousandths over the index to lead 6.50 qualifying with his 351-equipped '92 Mustang. (Ian Tocher photo)

Tutterow Trades Cars

Jan 26, 08 | 11:30 pm

On the launch of his second qualifying attempt, Todd Tutterow blew out the blower burst panel on his "Big Dog" Mustang and damaged the left cylinder head. Without time to make repairs, Tutterow instead trotted out his ADRL Pro Extreme '41 Willys and managed to get it teched barely in time to make a leisurely 7.99 pass in the final session to qualify for Sunday's elimination rounds. He explained the car blew an oil pressure plug in testing at the Bradenton track on Thursday, and figuring he'd just fix it at home he put it back in the trailer, but was forced to make a lap with practically no oil pressure. The 526 Hemi in the Willys was immediately torn down and repaired and is ready to go on Sunday. (Ian Tocher photos)

Pro Street - Q2 Order

Jan 26, 08 | 11:26 pm

After two rounds of Pro Street qualifying, Holderville, OK's Dean Goforth was on top with his IHRA Pro Stock '06 GTO. (Ian Tocher photo)

Outlaw 10.5 Photo Extra

Jan 26, 08 | 10:56 pm

Top to Bottom: Rob Logan, Jimmy Keen, Elliot Thompson, Ray Degiovine, John Carinci (Ian Tocher photos)

Outlaw 10.5 - Q2 Order

Jan 26, 08 | 10:17 pm

Things got even hotter for Jupiter, FL's Wayne Smozanek at the end of his second Outlaw 10.5 qualifying attempt when his '41 Willys suffered a brief fire in the shutdown lane. (Ian Tocher photo)

Heavy Street - Q2 Order

Jan 26, 08 | 10:05 pm

Mike Schmidt from Sunrise, FL, took over the number-one spot in the second round of Heavy Street qualifying in Bradenton. (ian Tocher photo)

Radial Tire Photo Extra

Jan 26, 08 | 9:46 pm

Top to Bottom: Angelo Graham, Shane Stack, Chad Henderson, Chris Crown, Shannon Wren (near lane). (Ian Tocher photos)

6.50 Index - Q2 Order

Jan 26, 08 | 9:40 pm

After two rounds of 6.50 index qualifying, Ken Keefer had his '76 Trans Am in fourth place. (Ian Tocher photo)

Radial Tire - Q2 Order

Jan 26, 08 | 9:22 pm

Seffner, FL's Troy Pirez sat second after two rounds of Radial Tire qualifying at the 2007 U.S. Street Nationals. (Ian Tocher photo)

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