Drag Racing Stories

(Updated 6/3/09 )

Drag Racing Stories

Richard Woodall Takes Win in Pro Bike at Capitol Raceway

Richard Woodall takes the win light against Thomas Graves in the final in pro bike at Capitol Raceway on Saturday, May 30, 2009. We Congratulate Richard on his final round victory and Thomas on his runner-up win. And we thank them both for making it an all "Brother" final.

Tony Washington Gets Runner-up in Top Sportsman at
Colonial Beach Dragway

Tony Washington finishes in the final in Top Sportsman at Colonial Beach Dragway on
Monday, May 25, 2009. We Congratulate Tony on his runner-up win.

Rufus Hills Doubles Up in Mod Eliminator at Colonial Beach Dragway

Rufus Hills takes the home win in Mod Eliminator and Mod Eliminator High Roller on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Colonial Beach Dragway. We Congratulate Rufus on his double wins.

LaMarr Queen and Jeff Womack Receives
"Quarter Mile Brothers Appreciation Award"

QuarterMileBrothers.com

Presents The

Quarter Mile Brothers
Appreciation Award

LaMarr Queen

For being a true advocate at promoting the
QuarterMileBrothers.com website; from taking pictures,
passing out cards and soliciting profiles. You have gone
above and beyond to help to make the website grow.
We appreciate your generous contribution.

As always thanks for being a
Quarter Mile Brother!

QuarterMileBrothers.com

Presents The

Quarter Mile Brothers
Appreciation Award

Jeff Womack

For catching the “Brothers” in motion as they race
down the quarter mile. Your video coverage has
added an exciting touch to the QuarterMileBrothers.com
website and has brought more viewers to the site.
We appreciate your generous contribution.

As always thanks for being a
Quarter Mile Brother!

Custom T's of D.C. Remembers the Families
of the Victims of the 210 Tragedy

Custom T's of D.C. gave out "Grand Marshall" awards to all the families of who lost love ones in the 210 Tragedy on Feb., 16, 2008; to let them know that their love ones will alway be remembered. During a pause of remembrance for Blaine Briscoe, Mark Courtney, William Gaines, Ervin Gardner, Maycol Lopez, Milton Pinkney, Otis Williams, and Daryl Wills . Shirley Alford sang "Praise the Lord" followed by the reading of a letter to the families by the Rev. Willie Carter, Pastor of the Kentland Baptist Church, Landover, MD. The letter read as follows:

Custom T's of D.C.
2009 Doorslammer Open
Grand Marshall Awards Letter

The racing community would like to present the 2009 Doorslammer Open Grand Marshall award with loving memories to the families who lost Love ones on Feburary 16 2008 on route 210 in Accokeek, Maryland.

We must first give thanks to God, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We thank our honored guests for attending today's Event. Custom T's of D.C. together with the Unity Thunder Car Club of Camp Springs Md, And the wonderful business partners and friends are Honored to present to you these fabulous Grand Marshall Awards.

We feel and share your loss, because your family members were part of our Drag racing family. And we sincerely want to share this occasion to honor your family members as God's Children.

This Doorslammer Open Grand Marshall Award is a symbol and reminder of the passion that your love one shared for the sport of Drag Racing. We like to thank all the families for accepting this award on behalf of their family member who went home to God last year.

Lets pay our Respect, with a moment of silence followed by a special song in their remembrance (Precious Lord).

Custom T Of D.C. would personally like to thank everyone involved in supporting the families who are here today.

The families Perseverance- Courage- Honor and Unconditional Love for their loss family member is truly a testament of what God can do when you believe in him. Remember families and friends, Your prayers through God's eyes can heal all sadness and sorrows. Truly, someone whispered, Our God didn't bring us this far to leave us alone.

God Bless You All
From Custom T's of D.C.

PHOTOS OF THE FAMILIES WITH AWARDS

Custom T's of D.C. Presents "Vision Awards"


Charlie Braxton	Loretta & Henry "Huslin Henry" Butler

Bill Gray	Lavon Hawkins " Jungle Fever"

Billy "Broadway Billy" Ingles	Marvin Lucas "Super Gator"

Dianne & Buck "Wild Buck" Proctor	Herman Shelton (Perfection Automotive)
	The following individuals where not present to receive their "Vision Award" Ernest Johnson Joe Mayhew Ronald Settles
Lindsey & Ed Thomas "Thunder Goat"

Custom T's of D.C. also awarded several individuals with the
"Warren Urquhart Unification Award"

Tod & Roberta Mack
Sherman & Barbara Sligh
Robert Hall

Quarter Mile Brothers extends Congratulations to all the award recipients.

A Message of Thanks from Custom T's of D.C.

First we would like to thank everyone for coming out to support our "2nd Annual Custom T's of D.C. Door Slammer Open" and for helping to make it a great success; we couldn't have done it with out you.

Next we would like to thank the sponsors who sponsored the races

1/8 mile Quick 16 Shootout
Sponsored by: Pro Outlaw Doorslammers

1/8 mile Top Sportman Shootout
Sponsored by: Quarter Mile Brothers

1/8 mile 275 Radial Tire Shootout
Sponsored by: Outlaw Radials- John Sears

1/8 mile Quick 8 Bike Shootout
Sponsored by: Johnson's Trucking- Hot Rod and Carolyn

Car And Bike Show
Sponsored By: Unity Thunder Car Club

Thanks to the Johnson Family for the extend hospitality that they showed the 210 families during our event.

Thanks to the following for Donating Funds for the "Grand Marshall Awards"

Speed Unlimited
Jimmy Brown & Family
RMS Custom Powder Coating, Upper Marlboro, MD
Russell @ Tolson Electric, Clinton, MD
Pryor Electric Service, King George, VA
Jesse @ Swanns Construction, Washington, DC
Piscataway Indian Tribe Maryland
John Toye @ JRT Transmission
Rob @ Conscious Eye, Upper Marlboro, MD
Nick EV @ EB3 Motorsports, Chantilly, VA
Mike Tompkins @ T&G Performance
Greg & Family @ East Coast Customs, Glen Burnie, MD
Dale Bartell @ American Services Group, VA

Thanks to the following for Donating Funds for the "Vision Awards"

Rodney & Charlene White @ White Motorsports
Lee Wilson @ AW Fabrications
Robert & Rose Parker

James Holmes Wins Top Eliminator at Richmond Dragway

James Holmes took home the win in Top Eliminator at Richmond Dragway on
Saturday, May 23, 2009. We Congratulate James on his win.

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