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EVENT CALENDAR
Arroyo Seco Raceway
Test-n-Tune Feb 21
Test-n-Tune Mar 17
Race Mar 18
Drag races
Pro, Mod, Street, Bike

El Paso Motorplex
Fridays 6p.m. to 11p.m.
Phone: 915-892-0430
Hot Line : 915-887-3318

Caril Sand Drags
April 21, '12 - Season Opener

 

El Paso Motorplex Releases 2012 Schedule
Track announcer Ben de la Vega posted the 2012 race schedule.
There's only six weeks until the first race - March 17! Full schedule here

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IHRA
Thunder Jam at El Paso Motorplex May 19th More

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El Paso Motorplex 2011 Points Awards Banquet Feb 9th
Thursday Feb 9th at the Ranchers Grill at 9530 Viscount

Congratulations to the 2011 El Paso Motorplex Champions
Pro Champion - Mike Hunt
Modified Champion - Geoge Aguilar
Street Champion - Jim McKay
Motorcycle Champion - Juan Romero

Complete Points on the forum!

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The Carril Sand Drags 2012 Race Schedule released
Nine races scheduled with the first race April 21, get ready! Full schedule here

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Cool time killer: MSD Headquarters Tour
Take a quick tour of MSD here in El Paso, TX

Highlight music video from EPM November race  

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Arroyo Seco Raceway November Winners

Pro W-Ed Almanzar (Dart)
RU-Sammy Torres Jr. 3rd-Trevor Ward

Modified W-James McCall (Red, White Blue Gremlin)
RU-Nacho Nolasco 3rd-Grant Wiles

Motorcycle W-James Taylor
RU-Marios Burgos 3rd-Doug Quillen

Street W-Amber Ward
RU-Stephen Grant 3rd-Dennis Ward

Car Count : Pro-17 Mod-15 Motorcycle-9 Street-8
Low RT Bonus Amber Ward .501
Dash-4-Cash Juan Romero 12.29 dial 12.293 pass - Juan also won the Dash at EPM the day before!


Congratulations to the 2011 ASR Champions
2011 Track Champion - Joe Ciskowski
Pro Champion, Joe Ciskowski
Modified Champion, Andy Wiles
Street Champion, Dennis Ward
Motorcycle Champion James Taylor


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Rodriguez, Llloyd, Romero, Mckay and Blakely
Winners at final EPM Race of 2011


All American Superchargers Winner Brittny Blakely
RU - Buck Woolen Sr

Pro Winner-Dave Rodriguez ( Silver '69 Camaro)
RU-Hugo Armendariz Semi Sammy Franco III & Jonathan Graham

Mod Winner - RM Lloyd
RU-Andy Wiles : Semi Danny Dean

Motorcycle W-Juan Romero
RU-Terry Wright : Semi Justin Rutlidge & Ron Comeau

Street W-Jim Mckay (Silver Roush Mustang)
RU-Carla Apodaca (Purple Challenger) : Semi-Alex Anguiano (White Camaro)

Dash-4-Cash Winner Juan Romero MC Dial 12.18 12.189 run $150.
Low Et & Top Speed-Lyle Byrum 6.90 @ 196.85 mph

Car Count: Pro-17 Modified-11 Street-12 Motorcycle-9 Superchargers-7

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Cordero Racing win both Pro and Mod
Jim McKay takes street at Oct 29th race
Jerry Cordero won the Pro class in his RED (rear engine dragster) over Rhen Hunt in his RED in the final round while his brother Eddie Cordero in his Chevelle made it through the Modified class taking the win over George Aguilar. Jim MacKay in his Roush Mustang made it two wins in a row in the street class taking out Alex Anguiano in his Camaro.

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Great driving Vic!
Check out this short vid of Vic Hernandez keeping it off both walls and going over.

 

Lyle Byrum is the Southwest Superchargers 2011 champ

Lyle
Congrats to Lyle Byrum and the ati crew
Check out the SWSC web site for complete points

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SWD Video: EPM October Final Round Elimanations

 

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Killer run at EPM Friday Night
Dickson Racing Mustang made a few 8 second passes in the turbo Mustang


Check out Charlotte Schmidts 7.78 pass 171 mph 9.10.11



and the on board view that didn't make it to 171mph

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SWD Video: Gordy King Jr 7.901 pass at EPM

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Penner, Hunt, Cardona, Azarte winners at El Paso Motorplex September

The Pro class was Micheal Hunt in his Don Davis Vette over Toby Torres in his Mustang. Hunt had a .535 rt and ran 10.16 on his 10.04 dial, Torres ran a 9.84 on a 9.74 dial-in. Eric Cardona in his black 4 speed Nova won Modified over Ruben Jasso who was driving the Cordero Racing Chevelle after his Mustang broke in the quarter finals. Mariano Azarte in his Blue Honda hatch took the street class win over David Parvin in his black GT Mustang. Mariano ran a 14.52 on his 14.32 dial in the final round.

Southwest Superchargers Final round came down to Jacob Penner and Ricky Esparza


Gordy King Jr. ran a new personal best et - 7.981 @ 183.22 mph in a time only run- video to come!

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El Paso Motorplex completed repairs of the bump at the finish lineFinish Line
The finish line bump, or more of a hump, was not a problem to most cars that race at EPM but when you run 200 mph that small hump over so many feet is a bump and could make some fast light cars actually come off the ground. So in preparation for the Southwest Super Chargers race this Saturday the EPM crew had the finish line completely tore out and a re paved which should cure the problem.

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El Paso Times : 100 years of racing: 'Man-Made Thunder' marks area's fast history
* If you haven't made it downtown yet, the exhibit is still running*

Racing Exhibit

Race-car enthusiasts and history buffs can learn about the Borderland's rich auto racing history during a special exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History. "Man-Made Thunder" documents about 100 years of racing in El Paso, Las Cruces and Juárez. It's the brainchild of Chris Babcock, a local racing enthusiast, amateur historian and guest curator for the exhibit. It includes four actual race cars, fire suits worn during racing, programs, banners, posters, a race helmet and goggle set from the 1950s and other memorabilia. article here

  • The El Paso Museum of History is located at 510 N. Santa Fe.
  • Admission is free.
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
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    El Paso Motorplex Points Update after August Race

    1. Pro Class Top 5
      420x       Michael Hunt           175
      px423     Andre Jefferson      160
      402         Doyle Story            155
      511         Fred Beard            155
      103         Lorenzo Hidalgo     140

    Modified Top 5
    208       George Aguilar          195
    727       Andy Wiles                150
    67         Dave Hartranft           140
    269       Eddie Cordero           140
    4x76     Danny Dean               140

    Street Top 5
    205         Jim McKay              150
    309         Tony Mora              140
    310         Mia Mora                 130
    311         Robert Martin          125
    303         Sean McKay            120

    1. Motorcycle Top 5
      405        Juan Romero            130
      413        James Taylor            130
      417        Roger Bergemann    100
      433        Ron Comeau             75
      411        Mark Martinez            30


      Complete points on the forum

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    El Paso Motorplex Race Results 8/6/2011

    Quick 8 Winner: Ray Stringer
    RU: Lyle Byrum

    Pro Winner: Fred Beard (Camaro)
    RU:Andre Jefferson dragster

    Modified Winner: The "Grouch" George Aguilar
    RU Danny Dean


    Street Winner: Joe Rothman
    RU: Tony Benard

    Motorcycle Winner: Juan Romero
    RU: Terry Wright

    by Ben de la Vega
    As soon as I stepped into the pits I got this feeling that the evening was going to be an amazing one! And I was absolutely right. The pits were completely packed with race trailors, including some race teams who have never been out there before. As a matter of fact, the time trials had to be extended to seven thirty because racers were still coming into the gates since they had to work. Because of that, the Dash-4-Cash was postponed, but it was well worth it. more

    Chuy Nava photos here

    Dragster's videos on the forum here

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    Take ride with Billy Graham!

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    EPM Friday Night 7-15-11 Test & Tune pics on the forum

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    New photos! EPM July race Results
    Byrum, Hunt, Dean winners

    El Paso races July 9th

    El Paso races July 9th

    Lyle Byrum with his 7 second dragster took the Quick 8 race over Doyle Story in his Don Davis Camaro
    Mike Hunt

    Micheal Hunt in the Don Davis Vette won the Top ET Class over Lorenzo Hildago in the black S-10

    danny dean
    Danny Dean in his Duster took Modified over Eric Cardona in the black Nova.

    joe
    Joseph Rothman in the Blue Sunfie took the Street class over Jim McKay in his Mustang.

    Only four bikes showed up for the Motorcycle class so they ran with the Mod class.

    Lorenzo
    Lorenzo Hildago won the Dash for Cash

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    New El Paso Motorplex Hot Line:
    915-887-3318
    You can now get the latest information on the track openings and times!
    Save it to your phone now!

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    1/8 mile Points Series Starts
    July 1st at El Paso Motorplex
    - Iron Man Trophies to Champs!

    8th mile this Friday July 1st Full track prep
    $20 to TNT, Bracket Class Entry Fee $35, Spectators $6.
    Track opens at 6pm Races start at 7:30 Weather permitting

    Two Classes
    Pro...7:70 - faster
    Street/Bike...7:71-Slower

    This is the first 8th mile race points race.
    This will be a separate points race from the 1/4 race.
    Iron man trophy will be given out at the end of the race season

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    Ciskowski, Wiles, Cairns & Lynch win in Arroyo Seco
    by Ben de la Vega

    All 56 racers that showed up at the track knew what they were getting themselves into as far as the weather was concerned. "Windy Conditions" But, with perseverence on everyone's part, then event was run successfully and finished by 2:20pm before the real windy conditions and dirt set in. Time trials went on without a hitch and we were able to start eliminations an hour earlier than usual. The reaction time contest was really interesting as seven racers kept chopping down the tree. In the end it was Dave Rodriguez taking the top honor with his .501 light. 25 racers entered the Dash-4-Cash and after the eliminator was over Ted Killian took home $250 after dialing his Vega in with a 11.04 and ran his 11.04 with a 2! Before the start of the first round of Pro there was a 100 ft wide dirt devil that rolled across the track past the finish line which proved that we had to get things underway.

    Joe Ciskowski Pro Winner
    Sammy Torres 2nd - Doug Hollars 3rd
    Eighteen Pro cars took to the strip for eliminations and in the end it was Joe Ciskowski (Chevy) who took the win in the class finals Placing Slammin' Sammy Torres (chevy) in the runner up position with Studedude Doug Hollars (Cadillac) taking home third.

    Sean Cairns Motorcyle Winner
    Terry Wright 2nd - Marios Burgos 3rd

    Motorcycle class was great with 13 bikes taking on the windy track conditions to duke it out for the over all win. And in the end it was Pornstache, Sean Cairns going home with the win over Terry Wright who came in runner up. There had to be a third place runoff between Anthony Brown-Silva and Marios Burgos with Marios winning third place.

    Andy Wiles Modified Winner
    Chris Bustamante 2nd - Nach Nolasco 3rd

    Modified also had thirteen cars in attendance and after some really close racing it was Wiley Andy Wiles (Mopar) who was in the winners circle after he beat Chris Bustamante (chevy) who took the runner up honors. Nacho Nolasco (Chevy) came in third.

    Mike Lynch Street Winner
    Leo Quintana 2nd - Bonnie Wiles 3rd

    We had the dirty dozen in Street class round robin to beat the wind, but this time the dust wouldn't settle, but they admirably raced on till the class finals were done with Mike Lynch (Chevy) beating runner up Leo Quintana (Mercury). Third place went to Bonnie Wiles (Mopar).

    We would like to thank the following sponsors for making this race possible. Lightning Computer, Richard's Automotive, Lews Vinton Automotive and Car Parts Machine. We will be taking our two month break with the next event being the Southern New Mexico Fall Classic on September 17th and 18th. So make your plans now, to attend.

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    Lake El Paso Sand Drag Results June 11th
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    OPEN Winner: Tim Martin
    2nd. Sam De Avila - 3rd. Luis Treviño

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    PRO-MOD Winner: Danny Cortez
    2nd. Kiki Najera

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    SUPER MODIFIED Winner: Raul Torres

    2nd. Chilio Fraire - 3rd. Frank Nieto

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    MODIFIED Winner : Steve Vega

    2nd. Wolfgang Perez - 3rd. Daniel Garcia

    STOCK Winner : Genaro Peña
    2nd. Anthony Urquidi - 3rd. Rick Soto

    see the race photos on the SWD Forum

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    El Paso Motorplex Results June 5th

    Brittny Blakely - SWSC Dragster
    SWSC Winner Brittny Blakely

    2nd Wild Bill Norman

    Doyle Story Camaro
    Pro Class Winner Doyle Story ( Camaro )

    2nd Jerry Cordero ( RE Dragster )

    George Aguilar- Grouch Camaro
    George Aguilar (the Grouch) won both days of the "Dash for Cash" and the Mod Class

    2nd Place James McCall ( AMC Gremlin )

    Ron Comeau - Drag Bike
    Motorcycle Winner Ron Comeau

    2nd Juan Romero : 3rd Rick Peterson

    Robert Martin -  Maverick
    Street Class Winner : Robert Martin ( Maverick )

    2nd Danny Dean ( Baricuda ) 3rd Tony Mora ( Ranchero )

    Chuy's Photos on the forum!

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    Shawn Jones had a wild ride in his blown RODS '57 Chevy this past weekend in Albuquerque. Luckily he was ok!

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    ASR Spring Fling Bracket Bash Results


    Saturday 5/21/2011

    Pro Winner Sammy Torres
    RU Russel Hudson, 3rd Mike Casaus

    Modified Winner Trevor Ward
    RU James McCall, 3rd John Arzibal

    Motorcycle Winner Kevin Deiter
    RU Doug Quillen, 3rd Ron Comeau

    Street Winner Cara Parker
    RU Truit Keeler, 3rd Dennis Ward

    Reaction time contest Winner Andrew Jarramillo .500.
    Dash-4-Cash Winner Liz Montoya 10.43 dial, 10.432 run. $310 Cash!


    Sunday 5/22/2011
    Pro Winner Joe Ciskowski
    RU Chuck Sorenson, 3rd Ted Killian

    Modified Winner Andy Wiles
    RU Trevor Ward, 3rd Nacho Nolasco

    Motorcycle Winner Terry Wright
    RU Marc Delatorre, 3rd Doug Quillen

    Street Winner Dennis (Killer) Ward
    RU Eric Armatage 3rd Bonnie Wiles

    Reaction time contest Winner Chuck Sorenson .500.
    Dash-4-Cash Winner John Chastain 10.95 dial 10.963 pass. $270 Cash!

    Be Sure to check out all of Dragsters videos from the race on the SWD Forum

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    Caril Sand Drags May Results

    Mini Quad Winner Sammy Varela Jr
    2nd: Anabel Medina - 3rd: Nelson Varela

    Stock Quads Winner James Serrano
    2nd : Erick Saavedra - 3rd : Brandon Uhde

    4 stroke Winner Sammy Varela
    2nd : Larry Bailon

    2 Stroke Winner Andy Varela

    Stock Class Winner Lionel Dominguez
    2nd : Jorge Chavez - 3rd : Terbo Urquidi

    Modified Class Winner Mark Torres
    2nd : Steve Vega - 3rd : Custom Towing

    Super -Modified Winner Javier Navarrete
    2nd : Chilio Fraire - 3rd : Raul Torres

    Extreme -pro Winner : Dust Devil
    2nd : David Macias - 3rd : Cookie Monster

    Rail Class Winner Tom Jaworski
    2nd : Fraire racing
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    El Paso Motorplex Race May 14th
    was canceled due to wind

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    1960 El Paso Drag Racing
    Check out this great video from Joe Rago. These are the drags that used to be held at Ascarate Park and also includes some of the first races at Sunland Park. The video is hard to see at first but gets better. Notice the silver '40 Ford of Durwood Higgins and Bobby Irvin in the '53 Olds. Both cars had 671 GMC supper chargers. The '59 Chevy  is Vince Sepich and I'm sure a few more can be identified. Anyone know who's blown front engine dragster is in there?
    more on the SWD Forum

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    IHRA

    IHRA.com : The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to welcome El Paso Motorplex to its family of member tracks as the sanctioning body steadily approaches record numbers for member tracks.

    El Paso Motorplex, a brand new facility that will be opening its doors for the first time later this month, is the 12th different track to sign with the IHRA in 2011 as the IHRA member track list steadily approaches triple digits. The signing also brings the IHRA one step closer to adding a new division in the Summit SuperSeries as early as next year.

    “We at IHRA are excited about bringing the new track in El Paso into the family. This is another step in forming a new division in the west,” said Phil Gingerich, IHRA Director of Track Development. “The owners and racers are really excited to have a place to race in El Paso. The future certainly looks bright at the new facility and for the IHRA as tracks all across the nation are starting to realize the benefit of partnering with the IHRA and taking advantage of its many great racing programs.”

    El Paso Motorplex, located in western Texas, is an all-concrete track from starting line to the finish line. The track boasts plenty of paved pit parking with more to be added later this year. The track is also currently in the process of completing its tower, restrooms and concessions and the buzz in the community couldn’t be greater as the IHRA welcomes the 12th different track in the state of Texas making the Lone Star State the most populated IHRA state in the nation.

    Currently the new track will reside in Division 4 in the Summit SuperSeries with hopes of adding a brand new division in the region as early as next season.

    For more information on El Paso Motorplex or the IHRA visit www.ihra.com for additional details.


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    Check out the new commercial for First Light Credit Union
    That's Las Cruces racer Sammy Torres in his Sweet Deal Nova!

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    Sand Drag Results from Carrill
    Mini quads : Sammy Varela jr
    Andy Varela jr,Clarissa

    2 stroke : Andy Varela

    Rudy trejo,

    4 stroke : Sammy varela,

    Larry Bailon

    Stock Class Winner Kiki Najera
    Rafael de la rosa, Lionel

    Modified Winner : R team Racing

    Custom Towing,Steve vega

    Super-mod  Winner :  Javier Navarrete
    Dirty Boys,Pets Transportation

    Extreme Pro Winner :
      David Macias
    Turbonator,Dirty Boys

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    Lake El Paso Sand Drag Photos on the forum!

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    Charlie Gibson, Andy Wiles, Ryan Cairns and Dennis Ward
    ASR April Winners

    Pro Winner Charlie Gibson
    RU Andrew Jaramillo, Semi Paul Prange

    Pro Motorcycle Winner Ryan Cairns
    RU Ron Comeau, Semi Jack Cairns

    Modified Winner Andy Wiles,
    RU Jeff (Doc) Holiday who broke in the pre stage beam. Semi James McCall

    Street Winner Dennis Ward
    RU Sammy Franco, Semi Brad Persinco

    Class breakdown, Pro-25 Pro MC-14 Mod-15 Street-12

    Reaction Time contest, Andrew Jaramillo .500

    Dash-4-Cash, Charlie Gibson $290

    The next race will be our first two day race of the season on May 21st & 22nd, so mark your calenders!

    Check out the Photo Gallery on the ASR web site!

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    Lake El Paso Sand Drag Winners 4-9-11
    2 Stroke Quad:
    1st - Rudy Trejo

    2nd - Troy Talbot : 3rd - Jerrod Reese

    4 Stroke Quad:
    1st - Troy Talbot

    2nd - Javier Guillen : 3rd - Roberto Carrillo

    Stock:
    1st - Miguel De La Rosa

    2nd - Rick Soto : 3rd - Jesus Gonzales

    Modified:
    1st - Juan Monroy

    2nd - Steve Vega : 3rd - Rafael De La Rosa

    Super Modified:
    1st - Javier Navarrete

    2nd - Chilio Fraire : 3rd - Albert Payan

    Pro Modified:
    1st - CB Racing - Carlos Soto

    2nd - David Macias : 3rd - Jose "Kiki" Najera

    Open Class:
    1st - Courtney Stidham

    2nd - Anthony Maldonado : 3rd - Maxx Tire

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    El Paso Motorplex 4-2-11

    Pro Winner : Walter Andrews (Chevy Monza)
    2nd Place : Doyle Story (Camaro)

    Mod Winner : Danny Dean (Duster)
    2nd Place : James McCall (Gremlin)

    Street Winner : "Ice" (Camaro)
    2nd Place : Andre Jefferson

    Hunt, Cardona, Azarte winners at El Paso Motorplex September

    The Pro class was Micheal Hunt in his Don Davis Vette over Toby Torres in his Mustang. Hunt had a .535 rt and ran 10.16 on his 10.04 dial, Torres ran a 9.84 on a 9.74 dial-in. Eric Cardona in his black 4 speed Nova won Modified over Ruben Jasso who was driving the Cordero Racing Chevelle after his Mustang broke in the quarter finals. Mariano Azarte in his Blue Honda hatch took the street class win over David Parvin in his black GT Mustang.

     

    El Paso Motorplex completed repairs of the bump at the finish lineFinish Line
    The finish line bump, or more of a hump, was not a problem to most cars that race at EPM but when you run 200 mph that small hump over so many feet is a bump and could make some fast light cars actually come off the ground. So in preparation for the Southwest Super Chargers race this Saturday the EPM crew had the finish line completely tore out and a re paved which should cure the problem.

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    El Paso Times : 100 years of racing: 'Man-Made Thunder' marks area's fast history
    * If you haven't made it downtown yet, the exhibit is still running*

    Racing Exhibit

    Race-car enthusiasts and history buffs can learn about the Borderland's rich auto racing history during a special exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History. "Man-Made Thunder" documents about 100 years of racing in El Paso, Las Cruces and Juárez. It's the brainchild of Chris Babcock, a local racing enthusiast, amateur historian and guest curator for the exhibit. It includes four actual race cars, fire suits worn during racing, programs, banners, posters, a race helmet and goggle set from the 1950s and other memorabilia. article here

  • The El Paso Museum of History is located at 510 N. Santa Fe.
  • Admission is free.
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
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    El Paso Motorplex Race Results 8/6/2011

    Quick 8 Winner: Ray Stringer
    RU: Lyle Byrum

    Pro Winner: Fred Beard (Camaro)
    RU:Andre Jefferson dragster

    Modified Winner: The "Grouch" George Aguilar
    RU Danny Dean


    Street Winner: Joe Rothman
    RU: Tony Benard

    Motorcycle Winner: Juan Romero
    RU: Terry Wright

    by Ben de la Vega
    As soon as I stepped into the pits I got this feeling that the evening was going to be an amazing one! And I was absolutely right. The pits were completely packed with race trailors, including some race teams who have never been out there before. As a matter of fact, the time trials had to be extended to seven thirty because racers were still coming into the gates since they had to work. Because of that, the Dash-4-Cash was postponed, but it was well worth it. more

    Chuy Nava photos here

    Dragster's videos on the forum here

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    Take ride with Billy Graham!

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    EPM Friday Night 7-15-11 Test & Tune pics on the forum

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    New photos! EPM July race Results
    Byrum, Hunt, Dean winners

    El Paso races July 9th

    El Paso races July 9th

    Lyle Byrum with his 7 second dragster took the Quick 8 race over Doyle Story in his Don Davis Camaro
    Mike Hunt

    Micheal Hunt in the Don Davis Vette won the Top ET Class over Lorenzo Hildago in the black S-10

    danny dean
    Danny Dean in his Duster took Modified over Eric Cardona in the black Nova.

    joe
    Joseph Rothman in the Blue Sunfie took the Street class over Jim McKay in his Mustang.

    Only four bikes showed up for the Motorcycle class so they ran with the Mod class.

    Lorenzo
    Lorenzo Hildago won the Dash for Cash

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    New El Paso Motorplex Hot Line:
    915-887-3318
    You can now get the latest information on the track openings and times!
    Save it to your phone now!

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    1/8 mile Points Series Starts
    July 1st at El Paso Motorplex
    - Iron Man Trophies to Champs!

    8th mile this Friday July 1st Full track prep
    $20 to TNT, Bracket Class Entry Fee $35, Spectators $6.
    Track opens at 6pm Races start at 7:30 Weather permitting

    Two Classes
    Pro...7:70 - faster
    Street/Bike...7:71-Slower

    This is the first 8th mile race points race.
    This will be a separate points race from the 1/4 race.
    Iron man trophy will be given out at the end of the race season

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    Ciskowski, Wiles, Cairns & Lynch win in Arroyo Seco
    by Ben de la Vega

    All 56 racers that showed up at the track knew what they were getting themselves into as far as the weather was concerned. "Windy Conditions" But, with perseverence on everyone's part, then event was run successfully and finished by 2:20pm before the real windy conditions and dirt set in. Time trials went on without a hitch and we were able to start eliminations an hour earlier than usual. The reaction time contest was really interesting as seven racers kept chopping down the tree. In the end it was Dave Rodriguez taking the top honor with his .501 light. 25 racers entered the Dash-4-Cash and after the eliminator was over Ted Killian took home $250 after dialing his Vega in with a 11.04 and ran his 11.04 with a 2! Before the start of the first round of Pro there was a 100 ft wide dirt devil that rolled across the track past the finish line which proved that we had to get things underway.

    Joe Ciskowski Pro Winner
    Sammy Torres 2nd - Doug Hollars 3rd
    Eighteen Pro cars took to the strip for eliminations and in the end it was Joe Ciskowski (Chevy) who took the win in the class finals Placing Slammin' Sammy Torres (chevy) in the runner up position with Studedude Doug Hollars (Cadillac) taking home third.

    Sean Cairns Motorcyle Winner
    Terry Wright 2nd - Marios Burgos 3rd

    Motorcycle class was great with 13 bikes taking on the windy track conditions to duke it out for the over all win. And in the end it was Pornstache, Sean Cairns going home with the win over Terry Wright who came in runner up. There had to be a third place runoff between Anthony Brown-Silva and Marios Burgos with Marios winning third place.

    Andy Wiles Modified Winner
    Chris Bustamante 2nd - Nach Nolasco 3rd

    Modified also had thirteen cars in attendance and after some really close racing it was Wiley Andy Wiles (Mopar) who was in the winners circle after he beat Chris Bustamante (chevy) who took the runner up honors. Nacho Nolasco (Chevy) came in third.

    Mike Lynch Street Winner
    Leo Quintana 2nd - Bonnie Wiles 3rd

    We had the dirty dozen in Street class round robin to beat the wind, but this time the dust wouldn't settle, but they admirably raced on till the class finals were done with Mike Lynch (Chevy) beating runner up Leo Quintana (Mercury). Third place went to Bonnie Wiles (Mopar).

    We would like to thank the following sponsors for making this race possible. Lightning Computer, Richard's Automotive, Lews Vinton Automotive and Car Parts Machine. We will be taking our two month break with the next event being the Southern New Mexico Fall Classic on September 17th and 18th. So make your plans now, to attend.

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    Lake El Paso Sand Drag Results June 11th
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    OPEN Winner: Tim Martin
    2nd. Sam De Avila - 3rd. Luis Treviño

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    PRO-MOD Winner: Danny Cortez
    2nd. Kiki Najera

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    SUPER MODIFIED Winner: Raul Torres

    2nd. Chilio Fraire - 3rd. Frank Nieto

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    MODIFIED Winner : Steve Vega

    2nd. Wolfgang Perez - 3rd. Daniel Garcia

    STOCK Winner : Genaro Peña
    2nd. Anthony Urquidi - 3rd. Rick Soto

    see the race photos on the SWD Forum

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    El Paso Motorplex Results June 5th

    Brittny Blakely - SWSC Dragster
    SWSC Winner Brittny Blakely

    2nd Wild Bill Norman

    Doyle Story Camaro
    Pro Class Winner Doyle Story ( Camaro )

    2nd Jerry Cordero ( RE Dragster )

    George Aguilar- Grouch Camaro
    George Aguilar (the Grouch) won both days of the "Dash for Cash" and the Mod Class

    2nd Place James McCall ( AMC Gremlin )

    Ron Comeau - Drag Bike
    Motorcycle Winner Ron Comeau

    2nd Juan Romero : 3rd Rick Peterson

    Robert Martin -  Maverick
    Street Class Winner : Robert Martin ( Maverick )

    2nd Danny Dean ( Baricuda ) 3rd Tony Mora ( Ranchero )

    Chuy's Photos on the forum!

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    Shawn Jones had a wild ride in his blown RODS '57 Chevy this past weekend in Albuquerque. Luckily he was ok!

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    ASR Spring Fling Bracket Bash Results


    Saturday 5/21/2011

    Pro Winner Sammy Torres
    RU Russel Hudson, 3rd Mike Casaus

    Modified Winner Trevor Ward
    RU James McCall, 3rd John Arzibal

    Motorcycle Winner Kevin Deiter
    RU Doug Quillen, 3rd Ron Comeau

    Street Winner Cara Parker
    RU Truit Keeler, 3rd Dennis Ward

    Reaction time contest Winner Andrew Jarramillo .500.
    Dash-4-Cash Winner Liz Montoya 10.43 dial, 10.432 run. $310 Cash!


    Sunday 5/22/2011
    Pro Winner Joe Ciskowski
    RU Chuck Sorenson, 3rd Ted Killian

    Modified Winner Andy Wiles
    RU Trevor Ward, 3rd Nacho Nolasco

    Motorcycle Winner Terry Wright
    RU Marc Delatorre, 3rd Doug Quillen

    Street Winner Dennis (Killer) Ward
    RU Eric Armatage 3rd Bonnie Wiles

    Reaction time contest Winner Chuck Sorenson .500.
    Dash-4-Cash Winner John Chastain 10.95 dial 10.963 pass. $270 Cash!

    Be Sure to check out all of Dragsters videos from the race on the SWD Forum

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    Caril Sand Drags May Results

    Mini Quad Winner Sammy Varela Jr
    2nd: Anabel Medina - 3rd: Nelson Varela

    Stock Quads Winner James Serrano
    2nd : Erick Saavedra - 3rd : Brandon Uhde

    4 stroke Winner Sammy Varela
    2nd : Larry Bailon

    2 Stroke Winner Andy Varela

    Stock Class Winner Lionel Dominguez
    2nd : Jorge Chavez - 3rd : Terbo Urquidi

    Modified Class Winner Mark Torres
    2nd : Steve Vega - 3rd : Custom Towing

    Super -Modified Winner Javier Navarrete
    2nd : Chilio Fraire - 3rd : Raul Torres

    Extreme -pro Winner : Dust Devil
    2nd : David Macias - 3rd : Cookie Monster

    Rail Class Winner Tom Jaworski
    2nd : Fraire racing
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    El Paso Motorplex Race May 14th
    was canceled due to wind

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    1960 El Paso Drag Racing
    Check out this great video from Joe Rago. These are the drags that used to be held at Ascarate Park and also includes some of the first races at Sunland Park. The video is hard to see at first but gets better. Notice the silver '40 Ford of Durwood Higgins and Bobby Irvin in the '53 Olds. Both cars had 671 GMC supper chargers. The '59 Chevy  is Vince Sepich and I'm sure a few more can be identified. Anyone know who's blown front engine dragster is in there?
    more on the SWD Forum

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    IHRA

    IHRA.com : The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to welcome El Paso Motorplex to its family of member tracks as the sanctioning body steadily approaches record numbers for member tracks.

    El Paso Motorplex, a brand new facility that will be opening its doors for the first time later this month, is the 12th different track to sign with the IHRA in 2011 as the IHRA member track list steadily approaches triple digits. The signing also brings the IHRA one step closer to adding a new division in the Summit SuperSeries as early as next year.

    “We at IHRA are excited about bringing the new track in El Paso into the family. This is another step in forming a new division in the west,” said Phil Gingerich, IHRA Director of Track Development. “The owners and racers are really excited to have a place to race in El Paso. The future certainly looks bright at the new facility and for the IHRA as tracks all across the nation are starting to realize the benefit of partnering with the IHRA and taking advantage of its many great racing programs.”

    El Paso Motorplex, located in western Texas, is an all-concrete track from starting line to the finish line. The track boasts plenty of paved pit parking with more to be added later this year. The track is also currently in the process of completing its tower, restrooms and concessions and the buzz in the community couldn’t be greater as the IHRA welcomes the 12th different track in the state of Texas making the Lone Star State the most populated IHRA state in the nation.

    Currently the new track will reside in Division 4 in the Summit SuperSeries with hopes of adding a brand new division in the region as early as next season.

    For more information on El Paso Motorplex or the IHRA visit www.ihra.com for additional details.


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    Check out the new commercial for First Light Credit Union
    That's Las Cruces racer Sammy Torres in his Sweet Deal Nova!

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    Sand Drag Results from Carrill
    Mini quads : Sammy Varela jr
    Andy Varela jr,Clarissa

    2 stroke : Andy Varela

    Rudy trejo,

    4 stroke : Sammy varela,

    Larry Bailon

    Stock Class Winner Kiki Najera
    Rafael de la rosa, Lionel

    Modified Winner : R team Racing

    Custom Towing,Steve vega

    Super-mod  Winner :  Javier Navarrete
    Dirty Boys,Pets Transportation

    Extreme Pro Winner :
      David Macias
    Turbonator,Dirty Boys

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    Lake El Paso Sand Drag Photos on the forum!

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    Charlie Gibson, Andy Wiles, Ryan Cairns and Dennis Ward
    ASR April Winners

    Pro Winner Charlie Gibson
    RU Andrew Jaramillo, Semi Paul Prange

    Pro Motorcycle Winner Ryan Cairns
    RU Ron Comeau, Semi Jack Cairns

    Modified Winner Andy Wiles,
    RU Jeff (Doc) Holiday who broke in the pre stage beam. Semi James McCall

    Street Winner Dennis Ward
    RU Sammy Franco, Semi Brad Persinco

    Class breakdown, Pro-25 Pro MC-14 Mod-15 Street-12

    Reaction Time contest, Andrew Jaramillo .500

    Dash-4-Cash, Charlie Gibson $290

    The next race will be our first two day race of the season on May 21st & 22nd, so mark your calenders!

    Check out the Photo Gallery on the ASR web site!

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    Lake El Paso Sand Drag Winners 4-9-11
    2 Stroke Quad:
    1st - Rudy Trejo

    2nd - Troy Talbot : 3rd - Jerrod Reese

    4 Stroke Quad:
    1st - Troy Talbot

    2nd - Javier Guillen : 3rd - Roberto Carrillo

    Stock:
    1st - Miguel De La Rosa

    2nd - Rick Soto : 3rd - Jesus Gonzales

    Modified:
    1st - Juan Monroy

    2nd - Steve Vega : 3rd - Rafael De La Rosa

    Super Modified:
    1st - Javier Navarrete

    2nd - Chilio Fraire : 3rd - Albert Payan

    Pro Modified:
    1st - CB Racing - Carlos Soto

    2nd - David Macias : 3rd - Jose "Kiki" Najera

    Open Class:
    1st - Courtney Stidham

    2nd - Anthony Maldonado : 3rd - Maxx Tire

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    El Paso Motorplex 4-2-11

    Pro Winner : Walter Andrews (Chevy Monza)
    2nd Place : Doyle Story (Camaro)

    Mod Winner : Danny Dean (Duster)
    2nd Place : James McCall (Gremlin)

    Street Winner : "Ice" (Camaro)
    2nd Place : Andre Jefferson

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    Arroyo Seco Raceway Race Results for 3/20/2011

    Car Count by class. Pro-22, PMC-14, Mod-14, ST-17

    Reaction Time Contest, Liz Montoya .502

    Dash-4-Cash Winner Joe Ciskowski 11.59 dial 11.591 run. Recieved $280 out of a 28 car field.

    Pro Class Winner Sal Grado, RU Andrew Jaramillo, 3RD Al Tombaugh

    Pro Motorcycle Winner Juan Romero, RU Mickey Rupe, 3RD Marios Burgos

    Modified Winner James McCall, RU Danny Dean, 3RD Eric Ortiz

    Street Winner Dennis "Killer" Ward, RU Trevor Ward, 3RD Sammy Franco

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