HP Racers Aim To Win First SEJRA Championships At Silver Dollar Raceway Sept 25-26

The final points race in the South-East Junior Racing Association is quickly approaching, and many Huddleston Performance racers are positioned to take home championships. We have 12.90, 8.90, and 7.90 competitors leading or tied for the points lead in 5 different classes going into the deciding race of the season.

In the younger racers, it is Isaac Evans leading the charge with his HP Pea Shooter Package. He is currently tied for the points lead in the 12.90 Index in a 2 horse race for the championship. By going further than fellow SEJRA racer Maddie-Kate Halsey, Isaac will lock up the championship for 2010. Not only is he in a points battle for the 12.90 championship, but young Isaac also has a significant points lead in the 8 & 9 Year Old class going into the final event. A points lead of nearly 4 rounds is going to make Isaac tough to overcome Sunday at Silver Dollar Raceway.

Our 8.90 competitors have an even tougher road ahead of them, as many of the top points earners are Huddleston Performance combinations. In the 8.90 Index it's Huddleston Performance 8.90 engines/packages occupying 5 out of the top 6 positions in the points. Emilee Novak has built over a 3 round points lead going into the final event. It will be Emilee fighting off the likes of Kiefer Quick, Brody Quick, Charlie Smith, Preston Tanner, and Mitchell Seymour at the final event of the 2010 season. In addition to battling for the 8.90 championship, Kiefer Quick and Mitchell Seymour will also be gunning for the 10-12 Year Old Age Group Championship on Sunday. Kiefer has held a substantial points lead all year, but Mitchell was able to close the gap at Bristol gaining as incredible 6 rounds in one event.

Our 7.90 racers are also being well represented by Alabama natives Rebekah Evans and Cody Barnhart. Rebekah is currently tied for the points lead in the $1,000 All-Run Bracket class. In one of the tightest battles in the SEJRA, if Beka can continue going rounds as she has all season she will win a very well deserved championship for 2010. Cody Barnhart is currently fighting to take over the points lead in the 13 & Up points championship. He is currently second in points, only one round out of the lead. A good showing at the final event could land Cody his second series championship in as many years.

We want to wish all of our racers good luck at the final SEJRA event, September 25-26 at Silver Dollar Raceway. It's been a long season, with a lot of great battles. We are excited to see how many of our team can bring home championships in 2010. For more information on the final race, check out www.s-ejra.com . 

Richards Collects First National Championship at ECF's in First Outing With HP 3.5" Heavy

In his first outing with his new HP 3.5" Heavy combination, Dillon Richards was able to win the toughest race of them all. The Richards team came to Bristol with a combination that had not made a pass prior to the Eastern Conference Finals. After running a 7.898 on his last time trial, Dillon was ready to mow through the field of competition.

Shortly into the race it was obvious both Dillon and his hotrod were on target for the day. A string of great reaction times, and multiple dead-on passes helped Mr. Richards earn a berth in the final round. After a team effort to get the car fueled, cooled, and ready to run, Dillon was ready to take on his last competitor. In the highest pressure round in Jr. Dragster Racing Dillon handled it like a pro. When the ambers fell he was off with an outstanding .010 light. Shortly after 330 ft came the sound of pedaling and the growing excitement from the Richards team. When the scoreboards lit up Dillon had run a pedaling 8.10 on his 8.00 dial to bring home the race win.

We want to congratulate Dillon Richards and his entire team on the huge win. Coming into the Nationals with a new, untested motor and bringing home the win is a true testament to the Richards team and the HP Engine combinations.

Rumors Are True, Huddleston Performance To Showcase Junior Comp Car at Upcoming SEJRA Atlanta Event

Here is a preview of the newly completed Huddleston Performance/Mike Bos Chassis Craft built Junior Comp racecar. Many of you may have seen the car at the recently completed Eastern Conference Finals. We now have the motor finished and running, and the car is near completion and ready to start making passes. We will have the car on display at the upcoming SEJRA Atlanta event August 28-29, with the possibility of making some exhibition runs.

Be sure to stop by the Huddleston Performance pit area at the remaining SEJRA events to check out this new hotrod. We will have the car on display at all these events, and plan to make passes with it soon for all to watch. Be sure to stay tuned for more detailed coverage of the car coming soon or if you'd like full details give us a call today!