Drag Racing Stories

(Updated 9/29/10)

Drag Racing Stories

Derrick Townes Goes to the Final in Pro Mod at Atco Raceway

Derrick Townes after qualifying in the #4 spot with a 6.31 in a 14 car field, went on to finish the day in the final at the "Extreme Race" held at Atco Raceway on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Derrick took the win over #1 qualifier Mathew Deitch in the semi finals. Derrick was paired up against Steve Drummond in the final but the race was called due to the track curfew. We Congratulate Derrick for making it to the Final.

Wendall "Bubba" Howard Picks up Another Win at Colonial Beach Dragway

Wendall "Bubba" Howard goes (7) rounds to the winner's circle at Colonial Beach
Dragway on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Making it his 2nd win in the last (2)
weeks at Colonial Beach. We Congratulate Bubba on his back to back wins.

We would also like to Congratulate Delante Green on finishing in the semi-finals.

Vincent Harris and Thomas Graves Make it an All "Brother" Final
in Pro Bike at Capitol Raceway

Vincent "Pop" Harris

Vincent "Pop" Harris takes the win against Thomas Graves in the final in pro bike at Capitol Raceway on Saturday, September 25, 2010. We Congratulate Pop on his final round victory and Thomas on his runner-up finish. And we thank them both for making it an all "Brother" final. Way to go guys !

Tony Graves Goes to the Final in Top ET at Capitol Raceway

Tony Graves took home the runner-up win in Top ET on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Capitol Raceway. We Congratulate Tony and Mike on their final round appearance.

Leon Jones Makes His Debut a Capitol Raceway

Leon Jones made his debut at Capitol Racing on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Making a few test passes down the quarter mile. On his last pass for the day Leon ran a 8.42 @ 163 mph. going straight down the track. We Congratulate Leon on his performance and welcome him to the QuarterMileBrother arena.

Fresh Off Pinks Quick 8 Win, Mike Henry Goes Runner Up
(Story Submitted by Mike Henry - Sacramento, CA)

Mike Henry's D&M Racing team headed into the 41st Annual Governor's Cup looking to win after taking home a Quick 8 win at PINKS ALL OUT. Again, it would be up to his driving ability and team work if the were going to get the job done. Nitrous tuner Pat Watson was on hand consulting with the tune-ups and working with 14yr old crew chief Mike Henry III to get the car down the track. The team posted a best mph of 198.9 at 7.21 as they attempted to get after it on the front half of the track. Along the way to the finals Henry took out points leader Mike Doushgounian and collected the $200 bounty money that was posted on him. In the finals it was Bruce Sanders in his 1968 blown Camaro that would take the stripe as the 1981 Kustom Koffin Camaro stalled when the lights dropped.

"We've been struggling on the front half, just getting the car to go and we tried a few things that showed some improvement. We've been real Conservative out the hole, not trying to beat the car up but next season we'll get pretty aggressive now that we have a handle on the engine program. We're only off by a little and I know if we can pick up some financial help over the winter we'll be in a championship hunt for 2011. I just have to thank my wife and kids for supporting me on this deal which gives me the drive to keep on going', says Mike Henry.

"We also had a pretty special guy with us this weekend from WyoTech, Dan Volkert, a stand out student was very helpful to us and we appreciate his efforts. Hopefully we can build a relationship with the school to give other students the same opportunity that Dan had. We are always trying to give back as much as we can because as a "shoe string budget" team we know how tough it is trying to get and keep something going". Mike Henry

The D&M Racing Team would like to thank:

Gotelli Speed Shop

Kustom Koffin Apparel

DXL Transport

IBEW Local 6

Discount Brake & Automotive

All the friends, family and community for their support!

Rodney Pryor Takes the Win Over Henry P in the 4.90 Class
at Virginia Motorsports Park

Rodney Pryor turns on the win light in the final of the 4.90 Class against
Henry P. on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at R.J. Productions "Fall Bash"
held at Virginia Motorsports Park. Making it an all "Brother" final.
We Congratulate Rodney on his final round victory and Henry P. on his runner-up finish.

QMB would also like to welcome Rodney's father back to the racing arena.
It great to see a father and his sons racing together.

Frank Ware Gets Runner-up in Pro at NED Bracket Finals

Frank Ware representing Lebanon Valley Dragway took home the runner-up spot in the Pro Class on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at U.S. 13 Dragway at the North East Division Bracket Finals. We Congratulate Frank on an outstanding finish to the season.

Jonathan Edwards finishes in the Final in Junior Dragster
at Richmond Dragway

Jonathan Edwards goes to the winner's circle in Junior Dragster
at Richmond Dragway on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
We Congratulate Jonathan on his outstanding performance.

A Re-Cap From Richmond Dragway


Wayne Toney - RU - Mod ET 8/14/10	Marvin Jefferson - Winner - Street 8/28/10

Dink Holmes - RU - Junior Dragster 8/28/10	Ralph Harriston - RU - Top ET 9/4/10

Mark Crump - Winner - Top ET 9/18/10	Antonio Robinson - Winner - Street 9/18/10

Congratulations goes out to Wayne Toney, Marvin Jefferson, Dink Holmes, Ralph Harriston, Mark Crump and Antonio Robinson. Way to go Guys!

Always remember its never to late to Congratulate a Brother.

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