Page 37 - Nitro Madness Magazine Fall 2017

Story by Connell R. Miller • Photos by John Hale & Chris Graves

CM - One of the big guns over the Nitro Madness. I know our readers CM - When was your first drag
last several years in the nitro ranks would really like to find out about race and when did you start racing?
is John Hale and his “One Bad you, your varied racing career, as
Texan” Nostalgia Funny Car. John, well as your recent entry into the JH – My first time at the drags
it’s great that you could find some food business. First of all, why was in 1987 at Cedar Creek
GUARANTEED time in your very busy schedule don’t you give us some background Dragway in Seven Points, Texas.
My second trip to a dragstrip was
QUALITY AWNINGS to sit down and talk to us here at on where you’re from and how your
interest in cars came about. also in 1987 and I drove a front
- Extruded aluminum engine roadster.
construction JH - I was born in Dallas and have
lived in the Metroplex my whole CM - What was your first drag
- Stainless fasteners life. Addison is where I live now, car?

- 100% anodized billet which is only about five miles from JH - My first race car was a Don
aluminum brackets my childhood home. I grew up with Poynter-built, 272” rear-engine
a love for cars and have always
- Industrial grade dragster with a blown big-block
canvas & double worked at or run custom auto or off- Chevy on nitro.
stitched reinforcing road shops. Until the end of 2015 I
had a muscle car shop and still do CM – What different cars have
VISIT US IN BOOTH #112
AT THE PRI SHOW hot rod stuff for people. you driven over the years?

HOSPITALITY • TRAILERS 1987 – In only his second time

• RV’S • DISPLAYS • to visit a drag strip, this roadster
was also John’s first driving job.

CUSTOM APPLICATIONS

STANDARD FEATURES: OPTIONS:
- All a-frames are made with large 1.5 X 2 x .125 wall aluminum. - Raised frame awnings for std height trailers
- All billet brackets and plates are ¼ thick 6061t6 cnc machined (130” or lower)
for durability and great looks - Frame storage racks
- Billet quick connects - Logos/graphics
- All tubing and billet parts are clear anodized - Full enclosures
- All mounting hardware is stainless steel - Banner rails
- Fabric storage bag included - Internal air lines
- Free hanging awnings 12’ std and up to 14’ with no legs - Internal electrical
- Many colors to choose from

320.584.8013 320.237.0509 www.dmpawnings.com Fall 2017 Nitro Madness Magazine 37