May 28, 2019Brian Lohnes1320 Drag News, 1320 Event Coverage, BangShift 1320, DRAG RACES, Event Coverage, OTHERComments Off on Big Dog Coverage: Results and Photos From The Spring 2019 Big Dog Shootout At Piedmont Dragway! With spring comes several definite items in the Piedmont of North Carolina, the dogwoods are blossoming and its time to crank up the Big Dogs at historic Piedmont Dragway. Its the intensity of major league drag racing, but multiplied within a single calendar day. All in all, the one and only Big Dog Shootout is alive and well, for the rest of this season and many more. UNCG finished sixth after Mondays two rounds of play. This leads to qualifying in which Shrader ended up No. Shrader ran a 3.791 to defeat a shaking Keziah. This is just a sample of upcoming teams and combos. presented by Hoosier Tires Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. If Im going racing especially racing with a blower motor Im going racing with Todd Tutterow. Defending Big Dog champion Danny Perry from Sims returns to defend his title. Top Graham led off the first round by defeating Harris, 3.801 to a 3.85. For more information call 449-7411 or visit www.piedmontdragway. Next round was just as exciting as Harvey used a .004 light to try and defeat the Chevelle, only to cross up and lift, putting Graham in his first Big Dog final running a 3.791,in the process. In a super close run, Jason laid down a 4.02 at 182 with Brian right behind but with a slight bobble close to the finish line. 2020 VP Race Fuels Carolina Coalition presented by Hoosier Tires. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. 2022 Current Points Standings Your email address will not be published. As always, for more information regarding the Big Dog Shootout or any other events at The Doorslammer Capital of the World, check out the Piedmont websiteorcall the track at (336) 449-7411. Todd is actually my neighbor, has been for years. It was during this interview that Harris issued a challenge, backed up by $1,000 of his own money, to anyone that could come to a Big Dog event and defeat himself, Shrader, Clark, or Mitchell in the final. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. The famed first-Thursday-night-of-the-month drag race has been contested for nearly 30 years at Piedmont Dragway, the self-proclaimed doorslammer capital of the world, and still to this day remains the eighth-mile facilitys marquee attraction. This will not be the last time for this matchup. - 7.49 Real Street Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. Spectators with rides: $25 for one day, $50 for both. For those of you wondering where the performance came from for Mike Grahams first win, listen to this. But with this group, you can throw typical wisdom out the window. This season is half complete, so maybe we should look at the state of the event, even in a difficult year. With help from veteran Dan Ferguson, Shrader was on the way to a very productive evening. You have permission to edit this article. Advertisement. - The famed first-Thursday-night-of-the-month drag race has been contested for nearly 30 years at Piedmont Dragway, the self-proclaimed "doorslammer capital of the world", and still to this day remains the eighth-mile facility's marquee attraction. Graham finally got his Nova back from paint and is back to 4.00s right away, after finishing the 2019 season with a 3-second run. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Fifth went to Harris and the beautiful Camaro, formerly driven by Billy Albert, settling into a 3.818 at 196.76. 24, 2018), Big Dog Night (April Also, look for newcomer Jamie Fowler to be competitive. Required fields are marked *. Cam Clark shook, giving a win to Jason Harriss 3.938. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. Outlaw Door Slammers I understand that the Clark powerplant had not been apart all year. Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. Jr. Dragster The abbreviated season will include two events in June, in order to have a complete six-race season. Seventh was the Lil Red Corvette, driven by Chevy Floyd, fresh off winning the 4.50 Mad Dawg points title at Farmington Dragway at 3.897 at 188.56. Then Brian Shrader ran a 3.99 at 181.81 to defeat Scott Langs game 4.02 at another 185 mph. Track probably draws a minimum of 3,000-people on the first Thursday of every morn for as long as I can remember. Two of the current drivers that decided to test the week before the event were Scott Lang, with his supercharged Mustang and tuning from Charles Terrell. He was 27 years old. Big Dog Shootout Weve seen the fire Marshall shut the gates. We also need to discuss other cars on the horizon, which will surely mix the field. Top ET Next was Mike Graham at 3.865, followed by David Lambert, last months runner-up, Michael Dawkins, and Kevin Smith. 19, 2018). Ken Myrick won the 7.49 Ricos Reel Street, and Todd Comer won the 6.00 Outlaw Door Slammer bracket, presented by Carolina Classic Car Restoration, over Bill Ritts. Heading into the race, being held on October 8 because of a weather cancellation in July, Shrader needed only to qualify and the points title was his. Like the first ProCharger-equipped Big Dog car. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. This is how we all survive this crazy season. 2020 Final Points Standings The 16th season of the Big Dog Shootout returns to Piedmont Dragway with a two-day show starting at 6 p.m. Thursday with qualifying for the race on Saturday. That event, the Big Dog Shootout at the DoorSlammer Capital of the World Piedmont Dragway. 10" Carolina Thunder plus $2000 Wheelstand Contest plus Fun & Grudge. Outlaw Door Slammers Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. Were all-in on this deal, he admits. All Rights Reserved. And in Deep Creek Motors 7.49 category, Jeff Dalyrimple defeated Nolan Snyder. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-worthy videos to electric live events, DI meets hundreds of thousands of racers where they live, creating the moments that create conversations. 2 of the top cars getting it on in a fast drag race. So qualifying went as follows: Scott Lang at 4.009, Mike Graham at 4.025, Brian Shrader at 4.034 and Tim Lawrence at 4.041 for the top four. See you all next season. - Stacy Hall from Fulton Competition Engines was there, too, and we got to talking about a 762ci engine that I thought they still had, started talking about a car, and next thing I know were going back racing.. When the cheerleading coach broke the news to Katrina Kohel that she was the only one left on the cheer squad, Kohel was determined to compete anyway. The baddest Thursday night Pro Mod shootout once again is back at Piedmont Dragway for 2021!!!!! Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 14, 2022 1. Id been out of racing for a few years, had gotten off social media, hadnt been out to the races, and we go to this wedding and its just racers everywhere. L to R: Dan Ferguson with Brianna Proctor, Brian, Chuck Logan and fiancee, Erin Kraft,Matt Renfro, and Robert Hayes. So what have we learned? Of course, Barry Mitchell had Cuda Time running to perfection, and on this evening the younger Tutterow, Ty, was doing the tuning as Dad, Todd, was in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rounding the eight qualifiers was the other Some Time Racing entry of Rocky the Batman Raynor. The World Famous Big Dog Shootout returned to Piedmont Dragway!!!! Has to be.. Honestly, it was at Todds sons Tys wedding that this whole deal was set in motion. If no one took the challenge money, it would roll over to the next event, and so on. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. Maybe thats the secret recipe for Mitchell, and what Big Dog racing represents on the heads up drag racing landscape. Track owner Ron Senecal and general manager Kevin Shipmon have big things in store for the year, not the least of which is last years Big Dog points champ, Tim Lawrence, will be back to defend his title. Drivers: $60 for one day, $120 for both. You have permission to edit this article. Under perfect skies. Please subscribe to keep reading. Big Dog Shootout BENCH RACING: Mitchell, along with family and friends, gathered at Ty Tutterows wedding and ultimately hatched a plan to return for Barry to return to drag racing. Pretty equal, dont you think? Advertisement. The semis went as follows: Jason Harris ran a 3.98 to defeat Mike Graham and become the 4th driver in the 3 second ET zone. At the season opening race, Mitchell and company secured the No. Chapman finished in a fifth-place tie among 75 individuals. Thats about as much racing as I want to do, explains Mitchell, who is quickly becoming a favorite at the Big Dog Shootout, due in part to his new Jerry Bickel-built, Modern Racing-finished and WYO Motorsports-powered 1970 Plymouth Cuda in B5 blue, but primarily to his strong start to his debut season in Big Dog competition. Not to be outdone was April winner Jason Harris in the SomeTime Racing Camaro, owned by Jack Gaddy and powered by a 5.3-inch borespace Gene Fulton powerplant. The powerplant, originally built by Pat Musi, was a 5.3 borespace engine and was taken to low 3.80s on every run. Where its positioned in Julian, North Carolina, with all the population in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, it draws such a crowd. 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Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. More on this in a moment. He admits its a highly-debatable topic, but points to his own 3.849-second pass in his supercharged 481X-powered Cuda to the 3.849-second laps posted by the aforementioned Harris and Chris Rini and their 5.0-inch bore space nitrous engine-powered runs as evidence of the parity and competition in Big Dog in 2021. I think if Todd could jump in the car and ride down through there with me, honestly, I think he would.. With much anticipation, the first-round winners ended up being Mitchell, Shrader, Harris, and Clark. Like the first ProCharger-equipped Big Dog car. As with last months event, a drawing of the cards was held, before round 1 and went as follows; Lang with a 4.01 to defeat Cam Clarks 4.07, Mike Graham used a 4.01 to defeat Justin Walls 4.08, Brian Shrader ran a 3.99 at 182mph to defeat Travis Harvey and Jason Harris 4.02 defeated Tim Lawrence. See what I mean. 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Big Dog Shootout Look for the drivers to be trying to crack the 3-second zone with the first eight drivers being honored in special competition at the end of the season. 7.49 Real Street - This event was just as competitive as any in the past. Big Dog Night (July 1 with a 3.785, Clark at 3.83, Harris at 3.85 and Mitchell at 3.86. Jrs For all those people who follow the Big Dog Shootout at historic Piedmont Dragway, the typical wisdom would have been to think that Brian Shrader, newly crowned champ of 2022, or Jason Harris, would be the odds-on favorites to win the season-ending event. Past champ Jason Harris will also be competing, along with Brian Schrader and Brett Nesbitt. UNCW LADY SEAHAWK: The final round of the UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic was canceled by inclement weather. Big Dog shootout 7.49 Outlaw DoorSlammers This Thursday September 1st 7.49 Real Street / Details not yet available. Your email address will not be published. - Jason Harris advanced with a 3.951 to defeat Mike Grahams .024 light and a 7.19 et. - As always, car and driver will enjoy free entry with payment only necessary for crew. Your email address will not be published. Advertisement. With almost identical lights, at .047 to .048, Harris laid down another 3 at 3.943 for low ET to defeat Walls 4.067 running a career best 180.07 in the Bumble Bee. When we got back into racing, I bought that Cuda from Marty Robertson, took it to Modern Racing and Todd Tutterows WYO Motorsports provided everything Janis blower motor, Ty-Drive, everything. Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. Although not having his new powerplant ready, Tim Lawrence has not missed a race, even though he has a 5 to 6 hour drive, one way, from his home in Princeton, WV, just to keep up with what his competition is up to. Finishing up the April event, Chris Dixon won the OReilly Auto Parts, Outlaw Door Slammer bracket. Just check out the qualifying order. - / - Its special, and were definitely thankful to be a part of it., Your email address will not be published. Piedmont Dragway reserves the right to modify rules in the interest of competition if necessary, at ANY TIME! -BIG DOG Shootout Rule Book-Outlaw Doorslammers Rule Book-6.0 Raiders Rule Book-7.49 Real Street Rule Book - . Cant wait. One night a month, six times a year and a hour and a half from my house. Top ET The track obviously is doing a great job, but youve also got Bryant Marriner whos massively involved, supporting the class, beating the brush for people to come race. 2018 Race Results Wow, what a qualified field this was. - Big dog shootout October 28th Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services Voting Information Center Groups Groups Directory Locations Page Categories People Pages Q&A Groups Category Locations Groups Search No able to qualify were Ken Ellison, April winner, Ronnie Gardner, Brett Nesbitt and The Hook, Dane Wood with no oil pressure. Big Dog Shootout May 2021 from Piedmont Dragway - YouTube 0:00 / 33:15 Big Dog Shootout May 2021 from Piedmont Dragway 67,514 views May 9, 2021 673 Dislike Share Spoold Media 39.7K. The class is built around a five-inch nitrous motor. "Why are you telling me to go rent a house, go buy a house, or go rent a condo when everything I need is right here in the facility?". In round 2, Justin Wall used a .041 light and a 4.077 to advance over a troubled 5.89 for Harvey. - Defending Big Dog champion Danny Perry . These eight men have competed at the first three events but several top quality cars are coming. Scroll to continue reading. Lambert qualified with a 4.21 ET but broke in the second round of qualifying. !Follow Spoold Media Across Social Media Today!YouTube Race Coverage: YouTube.com/spoold0385YouTube Vlog: YouTube.com/mylifeonthelineFacebook: http://www.Facebook.com/spooldmedia Instagram: spooldmedia 19, 2018), Big Dog Night (Aug. To be honest, Todd Tutterow had this car on the money right out of the gate, says Mitchell. New cars and teams will compete as well, such as the dream team of Travis Harvey driving the Camaro owned by Jack Gaddy. A close difficult round. The championship winning group that stands behind Brian Shraders success. Your email address will not be published. Keziah came back late last season and immediately made his presence known and gets quicker at each event. Renegade 6.00 / 7.49 and More! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Our next event will be August 6 and looks to be event more competitive with new cars, motors and drivers. 2022 Big Dog Shootout Rules Updated: May. Your email address will not be published. August 19, 2013. . Did we say close? The 63 split-window Corvette is owned by David Lambert and was built by none other than Tommy Mauney and featured a Scott Duggins-built PAR Race Engines powerplant. We live like 15-minutes apart. See you all next season at The DoorSlammer Capital of the World, Piedmont Dragway. BANCORPSOUTH INTERCOLLEGIATE: Junior Colin Chapman put together consecutive subpar rounds as the UNCG mens golf team tied for ninth in the weather-shortened event in Madison, Miss. Cant wait til June 2 for the next race. - Its incredible.. Jr. Dragster Theyve got announcers Rico an Alvin, I think hes in his 60s, that have been there forever. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. - FB Im sitting there with Robbie Keziah, Jason Manger and Nick Reynolds, the guys Id always gone racing with, and we were all kind of pouting about not racing. 6.00 Raiders We went to Darlington [Dragway] to test and within four passes we had a car that was competitive. Todd has been on the Big Dog scene forever, they wrote rules trying to get rid of him. Then Harvey defeated the Corvette of Raynor. This set up the finals with a very competitive Justin Wall to meet Jason Harris. The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association has released its 2022-23 all-state boys and girls basketball teams. The first Pro Mod race I ever went to, back when I was 15- or 16-years old, was a Big Dog race, says Mitchell, who could hardly contain his excitement when rehashing the details surrounding winning the event for the first time on August 5th, 2021. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Super Clean gets a huge thank you for all your help with the Big Dog Shootout, along with O'Reilly, Deep Creek Motors, and Carolina Classic Car Restoration. The second time out they started from the top of the ladder again, set the ET record and reset the speed record before falling to longtime Big Dog standout Jason Harris. Regardless of on-track performance or the future of Big Dog, Mitchells enjoying a new pace of the racing life and, perhaps most of all, the opportunity to again race with longtime friend Todd Tutterow. Saturdays Big Dog Shootout race will start at 4 p.m. with races also set for the Renegades and Outlaw Doorslammers. - Big Dog Shootout. After 23 seasons, becoming the longest running single track series in the country, you would possibly think that competitors in Piedmont Dragways Big Dog Shootout would be complacent and not put their heart and soul into each event held at the DoorSlammer Capital of the World. But you would be mistaken. That gave us a field of 8 cars from 4.009 to 4.073. - The number was a 4.009 qualifying effort and a top speed of 185.48, before the night was over. In the two weeks leading up to the May edition of historic Piedmont Dragways Big Dog Shootout, a series of events were taking place that would lead to an event that would provide history to a race that was jam packed with history but more was to come. Second was Barry Mitchell in the Ty and Todd Tutterow-tuned Cuda Time Barracuda at 3.807 at 197.49. Big Dog Night (April !Follow Spoold Media Across Social Media Today!YouTube Race Coverage: YouTube.com/spoold0385YouTube Vlog: YouTube.com/mylifeonthelineFacebook: http://www.Facebook.com/spooldmedia Instagram: spooldmedia Other best included Travis Harvey, no surprise, with the best reaction time at a .013 on the tree. And Turner is right there with his blower combo and could win at any given moment. We also learned that a 5.0 inch borespace combo, in the capable hands of Hayes and Shrader, can win the event that Wes Buck had labeled the best one-day, one-track event in the country several years ago. Theres a bit of a challenge there, getting people to build cars of this caliber to race six times a year, but we think were making progress and people are excited right now, he continues. He was 27 years old. Shrader, and crew chief Robert Hayes, are also wrestling with a new engine combo from Gene Fulton, but we all know they will be back at the front shortly. 7.49 Real Street 6.00 Raiders While Mitchell is thrilled with his teams individual performance, hes equally excited about the direction of Piedmont Dragways Big Dog Shootout. 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Andy Beal is putting the finishing touches on a nitrous combo with chassis by Charles Terrell. Congratulations to all of you. Mike Graham advanced with a 5.08 over a breaking Brian Shrader. This same Charles Terrell will also have a blower combo for himself. How about less than half a second separating the eight cars? Competition at the July Big Dog Shootout was as follows: Round 1 saw Travis Harvey fight to a 4.21 to defeat a very competitive Bubba Turners 4.38. Footbrake He will be back. If you have something to share let us know. I think think what it isits that its personal, concludes Mitchell. - ET Points The additions come as KFC recently removed some menu items, including wings, popcorn chicken and cookies, to make room for new additions. If I left anyone out, I apologize and let me know when we can expect you. The other driver was Jason Harris, in the popular red Corvette that Robert Hayes built and guided to wins for Jason. CPGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Adam McLaughlin of Greensboro tied for third in the Carolinas PGA Head Professional Championship in Bluffton, S.C. McLaughlin, the head pro at Alamance Country Club, finished the two-round even at 2-over-par 146, two strokes behind champion Steve Isley of Oak Island. Top ET With that, the championship-winning Corvette is being disassembled totally for new paint and a fresh motor.
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