Records drop after only the first event of the 2010 season

Words and photos by Steven Bunker

There was a lot of work being done to many West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association cars over this past winter, everyone was upgrading with expectations of the 2010 season to be a quick one. No one wanted to fall behind the 8-ball and after this first event it is safe to say everyone’s hard work, dedication and hard earned money was well spent. Two of the biggest anticipation’s were the debut of Bret Williamson’s new Alan Pittman built 53 Studebaker and Rod Pearce’s new Rob Matheis built 70.5 Camaro. Neither disappointed nor let down anyone’s (high) expectations.

When the gates opened Friday morning 12 cars pulled through to try and qualify for the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Associations 8-car field which included Dan Myers, Marc Meadors, Jay Diedrich, Rod Burbage, Scott Oksas, Bret Williamson, Rod Pearce, Randy Kay, Jalil Jaber, Scott Bailey, Rich Zehring and Mike Leonard.

The lanes were open for testing from 12-4 and Marc Meadors laid down low ET during the testing period with a 6.191 at 237.76, that got the team the added energy going into qualifying as it was their first “teen” pass…and that was the first sign of the updates done over winter as Meadors invested in his engine program over the off-season and it seemed to be working for them.