Bracket News
- November 2010
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11/30/10
Champion drivers from the 2010 DER Racing Series season will be honored during the season-ending luncheon held Dec. 11 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center at Exit 7 in Bristol, Va.
Chris Johnson from Maryville is the 2010 Super Pro division champion, while Steve Foley of Barboursville, Ky. is the Pro division champion. Rodney Finchum from Newport claimed the Street title, with Bristol’s Aaron Roberts winning the Trophy class crown.
- September 2010
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09/20/10
After a highly competitive season, the DER Racing Series crowned champions in each division last weekend in Thunder Valley.
Chris Johnson from Maryville is the 2010 Super Pro division champion, while Steve Foley of Barboursville, Ky. is the Pro division champion. Rodney Finchum from Newport claimed the Street title, with Bristol’s Aaron Roberts winning the Trophy class crown.
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09/13/10
Thunder Valley is sure to rock during the Thursday, Sept. 16 season finale of the Fas Mart Street Fights Series, as two local bands take to the stage for one of the fans’ favorite promotions… Thompson Metal Services Local and Loud Night.
Hosted by Z-Rock 99.3 FM and Thompson Metal Services, Shattered Bliss and Contact the Militia will heat up the night with a concert beginning at 8 p.m.
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09/07/10
Mopar fans were treated to great weather and even better racing during last weekend’s Mopar Thunder at Bristol Dragway.
Several racers, hailing from various hometowns, were able to snag victory during the event.
- August 2010
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08/30/10
For some car enthusiasts, it is Mopar or no car. For those people, the September 3-5 Mopar Thunder at Bristol Dragway is the perfect opportunity to see their favorite rides in action.
Several racing classes will give drivers the chance to race their Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler or other Mopar-badged vehicles on one of drag racing’s premier tracks. Racing action includes Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Slant 6.
- July 2010
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07/13/10
After a successful event on a new date last season, the Fourth Annual World Footbrake Challenge presented by BTE roars in to Thunder Valley July 16-18 with some of the best racers around ready to take the big money.
The World Footbrake Challenge is an 1/8-mile event that will see racers depend on their driving skills to take home the top prizes. In footbrake competition, drivers are not allowed to use electronic equipment to help them achieve a better start.
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07/12/10
Clifford Davidson, Justin Buckles and Van Greer were among the drivers who added Tennessee State Championship trophies to their collections after last Saturday’s action at the DER Racing Series event at Bristol Dragway.
Davidson, from Church Hill, defeated Todd Whited of Richlands, Va. to take home the special plaque in the Super Pro division. Davidson had a .013 reaction time, coupled with a 5.448 elapsed time (5.43 dial-in) at 123.16 mph to earn the win. Whited ran a 5.506 E.T. (5.49 dial-in) in his runner-up effort.
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07/06/10
A few lucky winners during last weekend’s DER Racing Series events at Bristol Dragway were able to take home a special prize, a Wally trophy just like the ones given to winners at NHRA National events.
Winners during Sunday’s action received the prized trophy. Sevierville’s Dakota Wells defeated a red-lighting Frank Aldridge of Banner Elk, N.C. to win Sunday’s Super Pro competition and the Wally. Wells used a .023 R.T. and 4.856 E.T. (4.83 dial-in) at 141.73 mph on his winning pass.
- May 2010
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05/17/10
While last Saturday’s activities at the DER Racing Series event in Thunder Valley were cancelled, weather held off long enough for competition to be completed in all categories on Sunday.
Chris Barker of Morehead, Ky. came up the winner in an extremely close Super Pro final round. Barker had a .009 reaction time and a 5.267 elapsed time (5.26 dial-in) at 131.05 to defeat Trevor Denton from Bristol, Va. Denton left the line with a .017 R.T. and completed his run in 4.916 seconds (4.91 dial-in).
- April 2010
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04/27/10
John Labbous, Jr. was the big winner in last weekend’s K&N Spring Fling 20’s at Bristol Dragway. Labbous overcame tough competition, including NHRA Professional drivers Jeg Coughlin and Shawn Langdon, to earn the trifecta.
Thursday’s final round pitted Labbous’ dragster against the 1969 Camaro of bracket racing legend George Rupert. With the win, Labbous picked up a $12,500 check.
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04/22/10Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will fill his brief off time from the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series by competing in this weekend's inaugural K&N Filters Spring Fling 20's presented by Sparco?at legendary Bristol Dragway. JEGS Mail Order is sponsoring Saturday and Sunday's action.
Racing his JEGS.com Chevy II wagon and JEGS.com dragster, Coughlin will have two chances to win each of the high-dollar races scheduled throughout the four-day event. Race organizers Peter Biondo and Kyle Seipel, two of the top sportsman drivers in the country, have posted $10,000 for Thursday's race winner and $20,000 for the victor of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday's races, meaning a sweep would be worth $70,000. -
04/20/10
Two experienced NHRA competitors have teamed up to bring a spectacular new bracket racing event to Bristol Dragway, April 22-25, 2010. The Inaugural K&N Spring Fling 20’s includes an opening day $10,000-to-win race on Thursday and is highlighted by three $20,000-to-win races on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
For drag racers looking to cash a large check, this event surely fits the bill. Five-time NHRA World Champion Peter Biondo and Kyle Seipel bring their bracket racing knowledge to Bristol and expect to make this the ultimate event for racers.
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04/19/10
Parity was the name of the game during last weekend’s DER Bracket Racing Series in Thunder Valley. No driver emerged as a dominant force, leaving Winner’s Circle wide open for anyone who wanted it.
Sevierville’s Dakota Wells answered the call on Saturday, earning the Super Pro victory over Lauren Freer of Lewisville, N.C. Wells ran close to his dial, using a 4.782 elapsed time (4.78 dial-in) at 143.17 mph, and a .010 reaction time to steal the victory from Freer.
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04/12/10
For Kingsport's Van Greer, Sunday's victory in the Pro Division at Bristol Dragway was the perfect way to honor the memory of his famous drag racing father.
Shirl Greer, who passed away in March, was the 1974 NHRA Funny Car World Champion. While his most famous race car was the "Chained Lightning" Mustang he used to win that championship, he raced a series of funny cars named "Tension" in his earlier days.
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04/07/10
Racer registration for the October 1-2, PINKS ALL OUT filled in less than 10 minutes on Monday morning, once again proving the popularity of racing in PINKS ALL OUT at Thunder Valley.
Four hundred racer entries were made available at 10 a.m. EST Monday, and by 10:10 a.m. all slots had been filled for the event.
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04/06/10
For several drivers, the 2010 season is off to a good start in the DER Bracket Racing Series at Bristol Dragway. While Saturday's event in Thunder Valley was a non-points affair, beginning the year in Winner's Circle is never a bad thing.
Vance Houston from Spruce Pine, N.C. earned the win in Super Pro when his opposition, Darrell Pack of Newport, turned on the red light by just .004. Houston left the line with a .020 reaction time, and ran a 4.895 elapsed time (4.78 dial-in) at 128.66 mph to take the victory.
- March 2010
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03/30/10
Thunder Valley shifts into high gear this week as the second event in the Fas Mart Street Fights series takes place Thursday night, April 1 and the season opener for the DER Racing Series will run Saturday, April 3.
Thursday's Street Fights is presented by Ford and will feature special Ford contests and giveaways during the event. In addition, Ford will be giving away several sets of tickets to the April 30-May 2 running of the Inaugural Blue Oval Bash at Bristol Dragway.
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03/05/10
Racer entries for one of Thunder Valley's most popular events, PINKS All Out, soon will be on sale.
Driver registration will begin on Monday, April 12 at 10 a.m. EST. Four hundred racer entries will be available initially. A registration link, found on www.bristoldragway.com, will become active April 12 at 10 a.m. EST. All drivers must register online.
