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Wheels are a big part of any nonexistent so Brian is forced to Endeavors like this rarely reach
build so a vintage set was a must. carry it along with the methanol fruition without the help and
To complete the fuel altered look, they need. Oil, tools and some support of some of the racing
polished magnesium 5 spoke spare parts take up the rest of the industry’s leading experts. Brian
spindle mounts off of one of the old trailer. Brian says “If you break would like to thank a few of them
Hawaiian funny cars were found down on the side of the road and along with his crew: Kieron
and modified to accept disc brakes. the local AutoZone doesn’t stock Kohlmann, Mark Janaky, Jett
For the rear, polished 16”x11.5” the part, it better be on the trailer”. Townsend, Keith Christensen and
American Bear Claws handle strip Drag week is notorious for leaving Don Francis.
duty while 16”x11.5” Halibrand a long trail of broken cars and
Champs handle the street. M&H dreams. Roger “Radar” Lechtenberg – R
tires are used exclusively at all four and J Performance – Technical
corners – street and strip. The goal for the car is to be assistance, machining, cylinder
able to obtain a ¼ mile ET slip in heads
Safety is a big part of this street the 7.50’s on Nitro and 8.90’s on
car. The spec -20 fire suit, harness pump gas. With only a few outings Hot Heads Hemi Research and
and diaper are all from DJ Safety. under its belt since completion Racing – early hemi parts, hemi
A NecksGen head restraint works in September of 2016, Brian is technical support
with an Impact Nitro helmet. Two closing in on both goals. This
20# fire bottles are attached to ET on nitro is probably quicker Gene Adams – Mechanical fuel
the frame. The car is slowed down than the times that 1960’s Fuel systems
after a run on the dragstrip with a Altereds were producing. It’s hard
Simpson parachute. to believe that we have come so far Andy Starr – Hilborn electronic
with technology that a car can be sales
For Drag Week competition a built to run these numbers and is
4’x8’ trailer is the largest allowed. reliable enough to be driven across Chassis Service – Race car
Fuel jugs take up the majority of the country! The chassis hooks design and fabrication
the available space. The chance of hard and goes straight. With a little
finding Nitro on the road during tuning the car should be right on David Page – F.A.S.T. EFI
the week long competition is target.

Proper planning and organization are high priorities when it comes to the trailer. Everything this car and crew needs for a full week
of nitro racing has to fit on a 4x8 trailer. On Dragweek, each day cars are selected for impounding. No extra parts, tools or crew
can enter the restricted area. This prevents cheating.

10 Nitro Madness Magazine Spring 2017