March 14th First Race of the 2010 Points Series and the
Southwest Superchargers
Advance tickets for $10 at
Pacific
Audio- Rojas off Lee Trevino
Hot Rod Connection on Dyer
Yearwood Speed & Custom on Gateway east
Tickets are $15 at the gate - but you can get them for just $10 at these locations
2010 El Paso Motorplex Points Series Info
From Vic Hernandez post on the SWD forum -
"We at the El Paso Motorplex would like to invite All Interested Racers to Sign up for our First Points Series. Sign ups will be at Pacific Audio, Wednesday March 3rd at 7:30pm. Pacific Audio is located at 11245 Rojas, between Lomaland and Lee Trevino.
At this time i will go over the Program and general Rules of the Motorplex. So Far we raised over $4,000.00 toward the end of the year Awards with more Sponsors to Come. Entry for the Points Series will be only $25.00 and all money Collected will go back to the Racers in way of cash and Trophies. There will be 8 Point Races,( Schedule to be Posted later this Week), with Attendance being a Big Part of earning points. We will racing 4 Classes this Year : Super Pro, (electronics) ,Pro-modified ( Non-electronics), Street, and Motorcycle. Class Champions will receive a Champion's Jacket, Cash and a Special Trophy. We will paying out Cash and Prizes thru 6th Place. Upon Registering for the Series you will receive a Racers Hand-book with all of our Rules and Tech Info. We will be Enforcing the Rules Stated in your Hand-book.
We are really excited about this year and we will do our best to have a safe and fun time.
Pits are partially Paved and the Track is Vastly improving. Look forward to seeing everyone again at the meeting and looking forward to a great show and race on March 14th.
For more info contact me at 915-588-8119
Thanks Vic Hernandez
If you cannot make the Meeting you can sign up anytime before any race, But remember, Points are earned for Showing up and only Start After you register. Thanks Again"
EPM w ill be open Wednesday nights for "No ET Racing" $5 ta race $1 to watch
The El Paso Motorplex get the pits paved!
Kim Martin recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in its efforts to end breast cancer forever which affects 20 million people annually. She set up 'Team Southwestdrags' and will take part in the 18th Annual Komen El Paso Race for the Cure® as part of this program. You can join the team or help with a donation here
Please help support this important project by contributing generously to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Your tax-deductible contribution will fund education, screening and treatment programs in the El Paso community. It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by simply clicking on the link, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to the address listed below. More information on Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its programs can be found at www.komenelpaso.org
Roswell, NM Dragstrip: Area 51 will reopen in 2010 under new management and a new name.
The new site is under construction but they already have a 2010 race schedule posted. www.roswellraceway.com
The Real Outlaw Doorslammers have released their 2010 Schedule
(unfortunately no race in El Paso) RODS 2010 Race Schedule
April 10-11 Albuquerque Dragway 8.60 minimum to qualify
May 8th - Area 51 Roswell 1/8th Mile
5.40 minimum to qualify - 4.99 minimum for the Sharp Shooters.
June 5th Penwell Knights Raceway 8.30 minimum to qualify
July 2nd - 3rd Albuquerque Dragway 8.60 minimum to qualify
August 21 st Penwell Knights Raceway 8.30 minimum to qualify
September 4th and 5th Albuquerque Dragway 8. 60 minimum to qualify
New highlight video from the El Paso Motorplex Christmas Shootout
El Paso Motorplex will be closed for the Christmas Holidays Reopening the last weekend of January
2010 should be a great year with more track improvements, races, a points series and more.
El Paso Motorplex Chistmas Shootout
There were some fast cars in the door slammer shootout with Pat Neal from Tucson in his Ford powered Camaro taking the win over De la Rosa's Vega. De la Roasa had backed out of the staging beams in the final getting an automatic DQ, the two racers split the purse. Pat was running as fast as 8.6's with the Camaro while Jason Hinojos ran his first 8 second pass in his blow-thru Mustang with an 8.998 @ 150. The street and modified classes were combined. Video soon! RESULTS
Heads-up Pat Neal, Tucson, AZ - Ford Powered Camaro - 2nd Rafael De La Rosa - Chevy Vega
Pro Winner
Lorenzo Hidalgo - Chevy Nova
- 2nd Lalo Meza - Ford Mustang
Mod/Street Winner
Robert Martin - Ford Maverick
2nd Adian Vega - Ford Mustang
Motorcycle Winner
Juan Romero
2nd Tracy Mcintyre
RENEGADE - HILL CLIMB III Race Results -
RED SANDS 12/05/2009
SUPER MODIFIED
1 #05 Anthony Maldonado (Dirty Boys)
2 #09 Robert Friare (Poor Boy Racing)
3 #74 Chilio (Chilio Racing)
STOCK MODIFIED
1 #66 Big Bad Dodge
2 #52 R. "Max" FLores
3 #08 David Aguilera
El Paso Motorplex Labor Day Shootout The
Southwest Super Chargers put on a great show in front a big crowd at El Paso Motorplex.
Michael Hunt won the Modified class and took second place in Pro with his Don Davis Corvette.
Here are some partial results...
Pro Winner- Blue Nova
2nd Michael Hunt Don Davis Corvette Mod Winner Mike Hunt Don Davis Corvette
2nd Jerry Cordero - Chevelle Street Winner Brian Schuetta - Rental Car
2nd Robert Martin - Maverick : 3rd Bobby Yarbrough - Magnum
EL PASO -- Harry Groessel likes speed. But it's winning he loves.
Groessel, referred to by some as the grandfather of El Paso drag racing, developed a style that has allowed him to rack up hundreds of first-place trophies since he started racing in 1957. At first he gave them to neighborhood children. When the pile got out of hand, he scooped them up and donated them to a store to reuse. more...
Randy Ranew who used to run the old Sun City Dragway has a big collection of photos, flyers and memorabilia from the track and will be sharing some of these with us. Here's Part 1, enjoy!
Friday Night Drags end Sept 4th at El Paso Motorplex September 4th will be the last Friday Night for the year
The tack will still be open every Sunday Night from 6:00-10:00
4th of July at the El
Paso Motorplex
The Cobra Jet Mustang Jet Funny car from Missouri and the Invader Jet Dagster made 3 passes with the Invader running as fast as a 6.10! Lots of spectators with about 68 racers - the bikes had a big class again with 18 racers showing up. Brittney Blakely was back in her dragster after racing her PT Cruiser woody in the street class the last few races. She picked up right where she left off with a win against Michael Hunt in the Pro class finals.
Pro Winner - Brittney Blakely
RU Micheal Hunt 3rd Diego Hernandez & Denny Parker
Motorcycle Winner - "Captain" Jack Cairns
RU Terry Wright - Semis Jimmy Hyatt & Paul Prat Jr.
Modified Winner - Danny Dean
RU Micheal Hunt - Semis Sergio Corrales & Jesse Espinosa
Street Winner - Sean McKay
RU Mariano Arzate - Semis Brian Schuetta
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