Drag Racing Stories
Directory for 2007
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http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories384.htm
QMB Rookie of the Year 2006 Goes To “Jerron Settles”
QMB Junior Dragster Driver of the Year Goes to “Carlton Thorton”
A Look Back on 2006
http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories386.htm
2007 Winter Fest in Kinston, NC
"The God Father" Nova Returns
http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories387.htm
Farmington Dragway's 2006 Footbrake Champion
http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories389.htm
Tanks Motorsports Has Added Two New Members to its Team
Marvin Pinkey Goes Top Sportsman
2/8/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories38b.htm
Remembering a Drag Racing Pioneer "Malcolm Durham"
"Black History Month"
2/19/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories38c.htm
“The Brunson Brothers”
2/26/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories390.htm
Reggie Roderick "Mr. Mopar"
Kevin Banks Hitting the Super Chevy Circuit
3/27/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories41b.htm
"Rocky Last 'Brother' Standing"
"Hurricane & Thunder"
3/14/07
Southern Outlaw Door Slammers
3/12/07
Funeral Arrangements for Eddie Freeman (Eddie Freeman passed away on March 8, 2007)
The Passing of a Drag Racing Legend (Eddie Freeman)
Spence and Crew Heat Up The Track
Kent Sessoms Wins an Ironman
5/3/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories421.htm
Wesley Washington, Jr. Does It Again
Barry Logan & Robert "Jeff" Barbour Took Home Their Share Of The Money
Wesley Washington, Jr. Gets Part Of A Three Way Split
Henry Butler Wins the Southern Outlaw Door Slammers
Chris Waters and Ash Hayward Face Off In The Finals
Frank Gaines Returns to Drag Racing After a 22 Year Retreat
Al Harris and Paul Harrod Go Four Rounds in Class I
Parnell Stewart Wins the Motorcycle Class
Horse Goes (4) Consecutive 8.41 During Eliminations
6/26/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/id1052.htm
DeLante Green Takes Home Another Win
Ray Holmes Takes Home A Win in Junior Dragster
Tony Graves Wins In Top Eliminator
Joe Stanley Wins In Motorcycle Class
Brian Wilson Gets His First Win in Street Class
A Message from the "Street Strokers"
William Brown and Marc Hayes Qualify #1 at Top Dog Sunday
6/20/07
Carlton Thornton Gives His Father the Ultimate Father's Day Gift
David Campbell Does It Again
6/18/07
DeLante Green Goes to The Finals For 2nd Week In A Row
A Photographic Father's Day Tribute
Mike Mace Wins Motorcycle Class
Wesley Washington Goes to the Finals in Gamblers Race
DeLante Green and Andre Meade Go To The Finals
David Campbell Wins Big Dog Shootout
Travis Harvey Goes All the Way in Top Eliminator
6/12/07
Funeral Arrangements for Tim Powell
A Tragic Day In Drag Racing
6/6/07
Lenard Baldwin #1 in Points at 710 Drag Strip in North Carolina
6/5/07
Louis "Kip" Green Goes To Another Final Round
Barry Logan Goes Five Rounds in Super Pro-Class
Samuel "Swift" Lewis Last Brother Standing In Pro-Class II
Jimmy Stewart Makes A Pass In His New Chevy Camaro
Sonny Gray Suffers An Unfortunate Mishap
6/2/07
Funeral Arrangements for Milton Staton
5/30/07
Latchman Hansraj & Team Test New Pro Mod at Maryland Intl Raceway
David Lewis Wins Again at Outer Banks Speedway
Derrick Purvey Goes to the Semi-Finals at Virginia Motorsports Park
5/23/07
The 'Brothers' Take Part in the Mountain Motor Nationals Competition
Jerron Settles Last 'Brother' Standing at the Mountain Motor Nationals
5/8/07
Jerron Settles Wins Class I At The National Dragster Challenge
Renardo Smith Wins Street Class At The Nat'l Dragster Challenge
Kip Green Goes To The Final In Motorcycle Class
The Sinklers Debute Their New 2007 Dragster
Chris Butler Wins The OPS Class At Capitol Raceway
Marion Wells At Maryland International Raceway
7/9/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories425.htm
Wesley "Boo" Washington Jr. Wins in Top ET at MIR
Our Condolences Go Out to the Chambers Family (Taavon Chambers passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007)
Wesley Washington Sr. Gets Runner-Up in Footbrake Class
Douglas, Sims and Washington Go To The 4th Round in Top ET
7/25/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories454.htm
David Johnson, Jr. Wins the Final in Footbrake Class
Daryl Pinder Last Brother Standing in Top ET
Carlton Thornton, Jr. Goes to the Final in Jr Dragster at MIR
Ray Holmes Goes to Semi Finals in Jr Dragster at MIR
Quartermasters Car Show was a Big Success
Wesley Washingon, Jr. Goes to the 5th Rd at ET Raiders Challenge
Mike George Jr.Gets Runner-up in Jr Dragster
DiAndre Holmes Finishes in the Semi Finals in Jr Dragster
Andre Meade Goes All the Way in Super Pro
Rufus Hill Wins Footbrake Class at Colonial Beach Dragway
J.T. Johnson Gets Runner-up at Richmond Dragway
7/17/07
Kennan Proctor Wins Street Bike Class at MIR
Get Well Wishes Go Out to Robert Barbour
8/1/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories48b.htm
Kent Sessoms Wins Top ET at Outerbank Speedway
Kip Green and Joe Stanley Meet in The Finals Once Again
8/8/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories4b5.htm
Marion "Bo" Wells Goes to the Finals in the OPS Class
Wesley Washington, Jr. Wins $25,000 at Atco Raceway
Calvin Walton Goes to Semi-Finals in Motorcycle Class
Charles Brunson Last Brother Standing in Top Eliminator
Robert "Block" Harley Last Brother Standing in Class II
Emanuel Johnson, Top ET Driver, Needs Your Help
Nate Washington Wins Motorcycle Class at Atco Raceway
8/16/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories4fc.htm
Ken Dabney, Jr. Does It Again In Junior Dragster
Carlton Thornton Wins "Race of Champions" in Jr Dragster
Michael George Jr Wins in the (8-9) Year Old Division in Jr. Dragster
8/11/07
Mike Mace Gets His 2nd Win in the Motorcycle Class
Quander Spain Goes to the Semi Finals in Top Eliminator
Ray Holmes Wins In Jr Dragster at Richmond Dragway
J.T. Johnson Goes to the Final at Richmond Dragway in Top ET
Wolf Pack Racing Last Brothers Standing in Class II
Arthur Braxton Gets Down to the Last (4) Cars in Street Class
G-Man Makes a Few Test Runs At Capitol Raceway
Ken Dabney, Jr. Gets His First Win In Junior Dragster
Rick Dudley Makes a Return Back to the Quarter Mile
8/21/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories519.htm
Carlos Wells Wins Frantic 7 at Maryland Intl Raceway
Vincent Harris Goes to the Final in Motorcycle at Capitol Raceway
8/31/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories51a.htm
Marvin Lucas Wins In Class II at Super Chevy
Jake Sinkler Splits Money in Top ET at Super Chevy
Rufus Hill Wins in Foot Brake Class at Colonial Beach Dragway
Ken Dabney is on a Roll in Junior Dragster
Layton Sumpter Goes to the Final in Super Street
9/4/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories5a9.htm
Wesley Washington Jr. Wins in Super Pro at Colonial Beach Dragway
Emmett Peyton Gets R/U in Footbrake at Colonial Beach Dragway
4th Annual Quartermasters' Challenge Was a Great Success
Herbert Talley Goes to Final in T/S at Quartermasters' Event
Lamont Cofield Goes to Semi Finals in T/S at Quartermasters' Event
Quander Spain Goes to Semis in Quartermasters' Challenge
William Brown Gets Runner Up in Quick 16 at Outerbank Speedway
Eric Whitehurst Wins Top Eliminator at Outerbanks Speedway
Billy Wiggins Wins Mod Eliminator at Outerbanks Speedway
Ray Holmes Wins Junior Dragster at Richmond Dragway
James Holmes Goes to the Final in Top ET at Richmond Dragway
Corey Dorsey goes to final in Gamblers at War on Wheels at MIR
Royland Toye Goes to the Semi's in Gamblers at War on Wheels at MIR
Stacy Johnson Wins Top Sportsman and Gets R/U in Top ET at Sumerduck
Marc Hayes Wins Southern Outlaw Doorslammer at Sumerduck
Welcome Back Oral Chambers & Robert "Jeff" Barbour
9/11/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories5c1.htm
Jason Sinkler, Jr. Makes His Debut in Junior Dragster
Jerry Fair Wins the 5.90 Class at Northeast Dragway
Kevin Richardson Gets R/U in Bikes at Northeast Dragway
Myles Peoples Wins Junior Dragster at Northeast Dragway
9/19/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories5de.htm
John "Mr. Beans" Douglas Wins Gamblers Race at MIR
Wesley Washington, Jr. Wins Top ET at $5,000 Race At MIR
JT Johnson Goes to the Semis in Top ET at $5,000 Race at MIR
Rufus Hill Wins Footbrake Class at Colonial Beach Dragway
Charles Hairston Gets Runner Up in Top ET at Richmond Dragway
Charles Brunson Last Brother Standing in Top ET at Capitol Raceway
William Hamilton Wins in Super Pro at Edgewater Dragstrip
Chris Artis Wins Mod Eliminator at North East Dragway
Henry Boards Wins in Super Pro at Buffalo Soldiers Round Up
Terris Hicks Goes to the Final in Pro Outlaw at MIR
Get Well Wishes Go Out to Johnny Sinkler
9/25/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories632.htm
"Crusher" Motorsports Wins in Quick 8 Bikes at Colonial Beach Dragway
David Johnson, Jr. Wins Footbrake at Colonial Beach Dragway
Henry Butler Goes to the Semi Finals in SOD at Colonial Beach Dragway
Great Driving Job by Joe Smith
Stacy Johnson Wins "King of the Beach" in Super Pro
Rufus Hill Wins "King of the Beach" in Footbrake
Sherell Blake Wins in Motorcycle Class at Capitol Raceway
Howard Ellis Sr. Wins in Street at Richmond Dragway
Ray & DiAndre Holmes Face Off in the Finals in JR Dragster
Ken Dabney, Jr. Gets R/U in JR Dragster at "King of the Beach"
Tarrell Sinkler Goes to the Semi Finals in Top ET at Capitol Raceway
Kevin Banks Goes to Final at Corvette Day at Capitol Raceway
Wardell Pinkney Makes His Debute in Motorcycle Class
10/3/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories65a.htm
Harold Martin Representing the "Brothers" in Pro Mod
T.J. and Sylvester Barnes Represented the "Brothers" in Pro Stock
Smith, Booth and Griffith Qualify in Top 10 at President's Cup
The Durham "Strip Blazer" Rides Again
Kent Sessoms Goes to the Final in SSSB at MD Intl Raceway
Derek Harris Goes to the Final in SSSNB at MD Intl Raceway
Oscar Brookins Wins Back to Back in Jr Dragster
Kevin Richardson Wins in Motorcycle at NE Dragway
Edwards & Holmes Go to Final in Jr. Dragster at Richmond Dragway
Melvin Whitehurst Gets R/U in Mod ET at NE Dragway
Brown & Askew Go to Final in Top ETat Outerbanks Speedway
Bratley & Richardson Faced Off in the Finals in Bikes at Outerbanks
Sanford Grant Gets R/U in Street at New Bern Motorsports
Wesley Washington Jr Goes to Semis in Top ET at MD Intl Raceway
Jim Shifflet Wins Motorcycle Class at King of the Beach
Jonathan Womack Wins "Pinks All Out" in Houston, TX
10/10/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories695.htm
Troy Henderson Makes Test Runs on His New 1969 Camaro
Andre Meade Goes to the Final in Top ET at Colonial Beach Dragway
Grudge Match Chase vs Cash
Oral Chambers Debuts His New Chevy Monte Carlo
Graves & Logan Go to the Final in Top ET at Capitol Raceway
Barrett vs Madden in Motorcycle Final at Capitol Raceway
Kent Sessoms Wins Top ET at Northeast Dragway
Oscar Brookins Goes 3 for 3 in Junior Dragster
Charlie Braxton Goes to the Final in Street at Capitol Raceway
Wendell Denny Wins in Foot Brake at the SBRA Bracket Finals
10/17/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories699.htm
A Message from Wesley Washington, Jr. "2007 Top Eliminator Season Points Winner" at MIR
Wesley Washington, Jr. "2007 Top ET Points Winner"
Delante Green Goes to the Final in Super Pro at Colonial Beach
Rufus Hill Wins in Footbrake at Colonial Beach Dragway
J.T. Johnson Goes to the 5th Round at Raider's ET Challenge
Wayne Toney Wins in Mod ET at Richmond Dragway
Ray Holmes Gets Another Win in Jr Dragster
David Hall Wins Super Pro at New Bern Motorsports
Louis “Kip” Green Wins in Motorcycle Class at Capitol
Robert Harley Last Brother Standing in Mod ET at Capitol
Kevin Banks Goes to Semis at the "Iron Man Classic" at MIR
QMB is Sadden to Report the Passing of Francis Butler
10/23/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories69a.htm
Stacy Tanks Last Brother Standing in Top ET at SumerDuck Dragway
J.T. Johnson Gets Runner-up in Top ET at Richmond Dragway
Charlie Redd Makes His Debut at Capitol Raceway
Barrett and Quarles Face Off in the Final in Motorcycle at Capitol Raceway
Barry Logan Last "Brother" Standing in Top ET at Capitol Raceway
Melvin Whitehurst Wins in Mod ET at High Cotton Natls at Outerbank Speedway
Renardo Smith Goes to the Semis in Street at Capitol Raceway
11/1/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories6a1.htm
Rufus Hill #1 in Points in Foot Brake at Colonial Beach Dragway
DeLante Green #2 in Points in Super Pro at Colonial Beach Dragway
The Brothers Leave North Vs South and Head to Waynesboro, VA
Jackson & Thompson Shows Spectator Appreciation at North Vs South
11/8/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories6a2.htm
Bo "Richmond Boys" Vs. Clifton Green in a Grudge Race at MIR
Carlos Wells Makes Test Runs At Maryland Intl Raceway
Chris Croom Gets His First Win At The Winterfest Shootout
David Johnson Sr. Gets Back to Back Wins at Colonial Beach Dragway
Larry King Wins Street Class at Capitol Raceway
Kip Green Goes to the Final in Motorcycle Class at Capitol Raceway
Jerron Settles Last "Brother" Standing in Top ET at Capitol Raceway
Phillip Wiggins Gets Runner-up in Street at North East Dragway
11/13/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories6a7.htm
Cash Takes the Win Over "Big O" in a Grudge Race
Bryant Jackson Wins Top ET at Mopar Eastern Classic
Bill Harris Qualifies #1 in Top Sportsman at Mopar Eastern Classic
Lee Alston Qualifies #2 in Top Sportsman at Mopar Eastern Classic
Tony Green Represents the "Brothers" in the Wheel Standing Contest
Reggie Roderick's Dodge Avenger Makes a Great Come Back
11/21/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories6a8.htm|
Corey Dorsey & G-Man Dyson Go To The Final at MIR
Troy Henderson Qualifies #2 in Quick 8 at Outer Banks Speedway
William Brown Jr. Qualfies #3 in Quick 8 at Outer Banks Speedway
Kent Sessom 2007 Top ET Champ at Outer Banks Speedway
Eric Whitehurst 2007 Mod ET Champ at Outer Banks Speedway
11/27/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories112707.html
Reggie Lee Makes the Cover of "Dune Buggies and Hot VWs" Magazine
Eric Whitehurst Win in Top ET and Mod ET at Northeast Dragway
Derek Harris Wins Gamblers Race at Piedmont
Travis Harvey Wins at Farmington on Thanksgiving Day
Richard Alford Wins Footbrake Natls at Farmington
Steve Alford Wins Runner-up in Mod ET at Coastal Plains
Travis Harvey "The Carolina Kid" Wins at Roxoboro
Oscar Brookins Get R/U in JR Dragster at Outer Banks Speedway
12/11/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories121107.html
Larry "Superman" Mangum Makes the Cover of "Mopar Max" Magazine
Terry Rucker Wins Mod Eliminator at KDS Motorsports
Sherrell Blake Wins Motorcycle Class at U.S. 13 Dragway
12/19/07 http://www.quartermilebrothers.com/drag_racing_stories121907.html
"Quarter Mile Brother of the Year" Goes to Wesley Washington, Jr.
Gone But Not Forgotten
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