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
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!
The Carril Sand Drags 2012 Race Schedule released Nine races scheduled with the first race April 21, get ready! Full schedule here
Cool time killer: MSD Headquarters Tour Take a quick tour of MSD here in El Paso, TX
Highlight music video from EPM November
race
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
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
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
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.
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
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
SWD Video: Gordy King Jr 7.901 pass at EPM
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!
El Paso Motorplex completed repairs of the bump at the finish 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.
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.
El Paso Motorplex Points Update after August Race
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
Motorcycle Top 5 405 Juan Romero 130
413 James Taylor 130
417 Roger Bergemann 100
433 Ron Comeau 75
411 Mark Martinez 30
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
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
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.
Lake El Paso Sand Drag Results June 11th
OPEN Winner: Tim Martin
2nd. Sam De Avila - 3rd. Luis Treviño
PRO-MOD Winner: Danny Cortez
2nd. Kiki Najera
SUPER MODIFIED Winner: Raul Torres
2nd. Chilio Fraire - 3rd. Frank Nieto
MODIFIED Winner : Steve Vega
2nd. Wolfgang Perez -
3rd. Daniel Garcia
STOCK Winner : Genaro Peña
2nd. Anthony Urquidi - 3rd. Rick Soto
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
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.
Check out the new commercial for First Light Credit Union
That's Las Cruces racer Sammy Torres in his Sweet Deal Nova!
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
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
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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
Lake El Paso Sand Drag Results June 11th
OPEN Winner: Tim Martin
2nd. Sam De Avila - 3rd. Luis Treviño
PRO-MOD Winner: Danny Cortez
2nd. Kiki Najera
SUPER MODIFIED Winner: Raul Torres
2nd. Chilio Fraire - 3rd. Frank Nieto
MODIFIED Winner : Steve Vega
2nd. Wolfgang Perez -
3rd. Daniel Garcia
STOCK Winner : Genaro Peña
2nd. Anthony Urquidi - 3rd. Rick Soto
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
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.
Check out the new commercial for First Light Credit Union
That's Las Cruces racer Sammy Torres in his Sweet Deal Nova!
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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