NHRA Tech update: Rage Racing
NTF Fuel Pump
5/12/2008: NHRA Technical Department has decided to delay the
implementation, until further notice, of the Rage Racing NTF
Fuel Pump (PN 1400N) for use in the Nostalgia Top Fuel category
of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series. For any questions or concerns,
contact the NHRA Technical Department at 626-914-4761 ext.485.
PHOTOS FROM TEST SESSIONS
Photos
from the May 2, 2008 Testing at Bakersfield
Anaheim, CA (May 13, 2008) – Brett Johansen, crew chief for
the Troy Green driven High Speed Motorsports Top Fuel dragster,
announced that they will roll out of the trailer with Hoosiers
on the car for the Hot Rod Heritage Series Top Fuel Feature at
Bakersfield May 30 - June 01.
The HSMS announcement adds them
to the ever growing list of cars making the switch from M&H
to Hoosier. Could we be seeing the beginning of another "tire
war" that was so hotly contested in the 60s when Goodyear
and M&H were the big dogs?
Says Johansen, "After
witnessing the tire testing at Bakersfield it is clearly obvious
that the Hossier tire is the way to go. The tire has been on
4 different cars since being made available and has yet to have
an issue. Safety comes first with me and I am looking forward
to running the Hoosier at the end of the month."
2008 Heritage Series Top Fuel
Feature
Tricky Tipster
Hoosier Tires Officially On
board
Grants Pass, OR (May 05, 2008) – After another 
successful
test session on the 12x16 Hoosier Top Fuel "spec" tires
it has been confirmed that Hoosier western rep, Robert Perryman
will have 35 sets of the tire ready for deliver by May 15th and
several cars plan to have them on for the Hot Rod Heritage Series
event at Bakersfield May 30 - June 01.
Although
some, including Adam Sorokin have run some impressive times on
the new tire, this past weekend answered the question if they
will ET when Brad Thompson ran a 1000' 5.64 at just 235 during
a test session at Bakersfield. According to Thompson, "Aside
from a little rattle with the tire came up, it was a very stable
ride and they looked perfect after all three passes." He
went on to say, "We're sure the minor tire shake is just
a matter of finding the right air pressure."
For info on the new tire contact:
Robert Perryman
559-485-4612
Racing@HoosierTireWest.com
Hoosier Enters Nostalgia Top
Fuel
Introducing New 12.00-16 N/TF Tire
Lakeville, IN- In late January
2008, Hoosier representatives were asked if they had a tire that
would fit the needs of the 4,000 hp nostalgia top fuel dragster.
Hoosier responded, on May 5, 2008, Hoosier has been approved
to compete in Nostalgia Top Fuel. Introducing the 12.00-16 N/TF.
Below is the development timeline
of Hoosier's latest offering in their drag line.
-Late January 2008, Hoosier is approached to build a tire for
AAFD.
-Feb 10th, 2008, Mike McLennan (TEAM FULLER) makes first pass
on Hoosier 10.5/33.0-16 (current production tire).
-Feb 16, 2008, Team Fuller tests @ Auto Club Raceway in Famosa,
CA with very good results.
-Feb 18, 2008, Hoosier designs new 12/16-NTF tires.
-Mar 9, 2008, Rick White and Mike McLennan elect to use Hoosier
10.5/33.0-16 @ March Meet.
-Apr 1, 2008, Hoosier produces first 12.00/16 N/TF tire for testing
-Apr 12, 2008, Rick White tests new 12.00/16 N/TF @ Speed World
in Whitman, AZ, testing proved very promising with excellent
results.
-Apr 21, 2008, Hoosier produces first production run of 12.00-16
N/TF tire for use @ Dragfest.
-May 3, 2008, first runs on new 12.00-16 N/TF tire. Brad Thompson
runs a 1000' time of 4.76 and a 1320' time of 5.64 at just over
235 during a test session at Bakersfield.
-May 6, 2008, new 12.00-16 N/TF goes into production.
Part # 18975
Size:
12.00-16
Diameter: 33.0"
Circumference:
105.0"
T. Width: 12.0"
S. Width: 16.2" on a 12" rim
Weight: 34 lbs
Suggested Retail
Price: $260.00
65465 U.S. 31
LAKEVILLE,
INDIANA 46536
Phone (574) 784-3152
Fax
(574) 784-2385
WEBSITE: www.hoosiertire.com
Boise, Idaho (April 28, 2008) – Jack Harris sent a new Firebird
Raceway track record qualifying #1 for the 37th Boise Ignitor
with a 5.67 at 252. On Sunday Harris beat Howard Haight in the
final with a 5.88. More race results to follow.
