**Alabama Gang Spreads Path of Destruction At SEJRA Gleason Event**

A week ago many of our Alabama racers had much more on their minds than racing. After storms ripped through Northern Alabama, destroying many lives, it was unclear whether some of the best SEJRA Racers would be able to attend the Gleason event. Racers such as the Evans Family who were forced to work immediately following the storms to get electricity back to families, or the Quick Family who narrowly escaped having their Tire Service Center hit by tornadoes weren't sure if they could make the event. But after only a week of recovery time the Alabama Crew came to Gleason ready to race, and they quickly put everyone on notice.

The weekend started with HP 7.90 racer Cody Barnhart mowing his way through the $400 All-Run Class Friday Night. Cody continued his outstanding performance into Saturday's competition, taking home Runner-Up finishes in both the 7.90 Index and the $1,000 All-Run classes. As if that wasn't enough, Cody again rolled his success over another day by taking home the Runner-Up finish in the 13 & Up Age Group on Sunday. In total Cody made 40 passes down the Gleason 1/8th mile in one weekend!

Next we had Rebekah Evans, the reigning 2010 SEJRA All-Run Champion, getting back to true form. She began her winning ways by blowing through the $1,000 All-Run competition as she did through all of 2010. In the finals she beat fellow HP Racer Cody Barnhart. Beka was also able to continue her success into Sunday's program, taking home the win in the 13 & Up Age Group and finishing Runner-Up in the $1,000 All-Run class. With her performance Beka has moved into the SEJRA points lead in both the $1,000 All-Run Class and the 13 & Up Age Group.

It wasn't just our 7.90 Racers that stole the show however, our Alabama 8.90 Racers came ready to take home their fair share of hardware. Saturday Kiefer Quick sliced his way through the ultra tough 8.90 Index to meet fellow HP Racer Mitchell Seymore in the finals. This was a rematch of the finals from the SEJRA Gritz Blitz earlier this season, but this time it was Kiefer taking the win. His win moved himself and Mitchell into a tie atop the 8.90 Index points.

Mitchell Seymore was the grand finale for the HP contingent. After finishing Runner-Up in the 8.90 Index, Mitchell came into Sunday with his game face on in the $1,000 All-Run. After racing through a tough field of both 7.90 and 8.90 hotrods, Mitchell found himself matched up with Saturday's $1,000 All-Run Winner Beka Evans. Mitchell was on his game cutting an outstanding .002 light and running a nearly perfect 8.940 on his 8.93 dial. Mr. Seymore was able to cap off an outstanding weekend for both the Alabama Gang and Huddleston Performance.

We want to congratulate all of our Winners and Runner-Ups, the Alabama Gang showed a lot of resiliency in their dominating performance. Huddleston Performance is also proud of the fact that all of our Winners and Runner-Ups run different Huddleston Performance combinations. Kiefer Quick HP 8.90 Terminator, Mitchell Seymore HP 8.90 Sniper, Rebekah Evans HP 7.90 Sniper Light, and Cody Barnhart HP 7.90 Heavy. These drivers helped to prove that no matter what HP Combinations you have your eye on, we can put you in the Winner Circle. Congratulations to the entire Alabama Gang!

New Magnum Series Line Of Engine Now Available From Huddleston Performance

We at Huddleston Performance are proud to announce the introduction of our Magnum Series Engines. In today's economic state we recognize the need for a more cost effective alternative for your racing needs. Rising fuel cost, rising parts cost, and an unstable market are putting racers in tough positions. The Magnum Series Engine is here to help alleviate some of the stress created from your racing operation. The Magnum Series currently consists of multiple engines to help people get started in Jr. Racing or to move on to the 8.90 ranks with their current cars.

The first engine within the Magnum Series is our Clone Engine. This combination is a great "starter" engine for anybody looking to get their feet wet in the Jr. Sport. Although this engine is an OHV design, limiting its NHRA and IHRA usably, it is an outstanding low dollar route for new racers to use at many local tracks throughout the country. The Magnum Series Clone is available in 3 different configurations.

Configuration 1:  Stock Magnum Series Clone Engine - $299 (YES $299!!)

This configuration is a bone stock engine. It still has the stock internal components, stock external components with the exception of a Billet Flywheel, ARC Top Plate, Walbro Fuel Pump, Header, Air Filter Adapter, and 3' of Fuel Line. For someone looking to gauge their kids interest in Jr. Racing this is a good alternative.

(We do not offer this engine with the stock flywheel due to the safety hazard created by the magnets.)

Configuration 2: Intermediate Magnum Series Clone Engine - $699

This configuration has many longevity upgrades from the Stock Magnum Series Clone. The Intermediate has an aftermarket Billet Rod, Billet Flywheel, Aftermarket Cam, Aftermarket Valve Springs, ARC Top Plate, Walbro Fuel Pump, Header, Air Filter Adapter, 3' of Fuel Line, and is Professionally Assembled by the same hands that bring you the Sniper Series Engines. This combination is great for new racers looking to put a lot of runs on their drivers.

Configuration 3: Pro Magnum Series Clone Engine - $949 Introductory Price

This configuration is a full race ready engine. It comes with the aftermarket Billet Rod, Billet Flywheel, Aftermarket Cam, Aftermarket Valve Springs, Billet Intake Manifold, 28 mm Carburetor, ARC Top Plate, Walbro Fuel Pump, Header, Air Filter Adapter, 3' of Fuel Line, and is Professionally Assembled by the same hands that bring you the Sniper Series Engines. This combination is capable of E.T.'s in the mid to low 10 seconds range.

All 3 of these combinations are great ways for new racers to decide if the sport of Jr. Dragster racing is for them. These motors give racers the opportunity to test the waters without spending a fortune at many of their local tracks throughout the country. In addition to these motors, racers can also purchase these motors with a complete clutch set-up for only $600 above the engine cost. That makes the Stock Package $899, Intermediate Package $1,199, and Pro Package $1,549. If your new to Jr. Racing or looking for a cost effective method of racing call us today!

In addition to our Clone Engines, the Magnum Series also consists of a cost effective 8.90 Engine for racers looking to step up from the 12.90 ranks. This engine comes with the same quality and championship winning capabilities that has become expected of Huddleston Performance engines, at a lower price. The Magnum Series 8.90 Engine comes with the following components:

8.90 Terminator Block

3.100 Bore x .500 Stroke

S.S. Valves

Billet Camshaft

5/16" Lifters

Comp Valve Springs

Billet Flywheel

Billet Cylinder Head, Intake, Sidecover, and Pump Bracket

Walbro Fuel Pump

33 mm Mikuni Carburetor

3' Fuel Line

This motor is capable of running 8.90's at 375 lbs. It has the same care and attention to detail which has become expected from all Huddleston Performance combinations. The Magnum Series 8.90 Engine is priced at just $2,995 and is also available with a clutch for only $3,595.

We are currently working on more Engines to add to our Magnum Series so be sure to check back often to see the latest combination available. For those of you looking to enter Jr. Racing or step up to the 8.90 ranks, call today to discuss which set-up best fits your needs and we will get you on the track in no time!

New Huddleston Performance Apparel Now Available Through JrDragTs.com

The newest Huddleston Performance Apparel has arrived. For 2011 we have freshened the look of our old faithful HP T-Shirts, added HP Hoodies and a Brand New design Sniper T-shirt to the mix. All the HP T-shirts are now available through JrDragTs.com and will be available for purchase at all SEJRA Series races. Go to www.JrDragTs.com to see both the front and back of all our new clothing.

Huddleston Performance Announces Official 2010 ECF/WCF National's Specials

From now until Saturday, July 31, Huddleston Performance will be running our yearly ECF/WCF National's Specials. This year we will not only be offering great deals, but also expanding the amount of discounts given to our customers. In years past we have given significant discounts on Engines and Clutches, however, with the addition of Turn-Key Racecars to our product line in 2010 we will also be giving heavy discount on complete racecars this year. Our 2010 National's Specials are as follows:

All 7.90 and 8.90 Sniper Engines: $300 Off

HP Holeshot Gold Series Clutches: $100 Off

All 7.90 and 8.90 Sniper Packages: $500 Off

All Turn-Key Racecar: $1,000 Off

For example, our 8.90 Sniper Jr. is normally priced at $4,000. Between now and July 31 that price has been reduced to $3,700. Our multiple championship winning Holeshot Gold Series Clutch is normally $995, but right now is only $895.

And finally, we currently have an 8.90 and 7.90 Turn-Key Racecar in stock. The 8.90 car with all the options it currently has would list for $12,938, during the current special that car can be purchased for $11,938. The current 7.90 car in stock has all the bells and whistles: Big Tube, Wing, Candy Powder Coat, 7.90 Heavy Package. Typical price on it would be $14,674, but between now and July 31 this car can be purchased for only $13,674.

These specials are good to anyone in the country between now and July 31. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND EITHER NATIONAL EVENT TO RECEIVE THESE DISCOUNTS. If you are in the market for any of these products, simply call the shop and if you give a deposit before July 31 you will receive the discounted prices.

Be sure to stop by and check us out at the upcoming Mike Bos Classic and Eastern Conference Finals. We will have a full inventory with us, everything from Main Jets to Chain to Turn-Key Racecars. Good luck to all those attending this season's ECF.

Taren Smith Doubles Up, Takes Home Win In Jr. Challenge Event

Taren Smith was the only racer able to double up at the recently completed Woodburn Dragstrip Junior Nationals. Taren was able to take home the win in both the Jr. Challenge and 15-18 Year Old Age Group. Mr. Smith's driving abilities and his Huddleston Performance powered, Mike Bos Chassis Craft built racecar proved to be to much for the competition to handle all weekend.

In the Jr. Challenge final round took on fellow Washington racer Forest Schiffmann. The finals were somewhat anti-climatic as Forest turned the red light glowing as he passed the tree. Taren cruised to the win with a coasting 8.21 on his 8.04 dial-in.

Sunday's final round would prove to be a bit more of a challenge for the 2009 Division 6 Champion. As the tree fell Taren was off with a great .026 light, he was then able to run a 7.935 on his 7.92 dial to take home the win and the double-up.

We want to congratulate Taren on another great performance, we look forward to hearing about many more wins throughout the 10' season.

Ashley Novak Wins 2 Wally's In One Weekend At Tri-State Raceway

Ashley Novak, of Fairfax, IA, was able to bring home not only 1 but 2 wally's May 29-30 at Tri-State Racewat. Her Huddleston Performance powered bracket car was able to mow through the field of competitors to bring home the trophies. In Saturday's final round Ashley dialed an 8.00 and was able to run an 8.010 coupled with her .013 R.T. to take home the Jr. Wally.

Sunday the elder Novak found herself in the found round yet again. This time she was a bit anxious on the starting line, turning the red light on and having to settle for a Runner-Up finish.

Congratulations to Ashley and her entire team on an outstanding weekend of racing.

Huddleston Performance Racers Dominate Second SEJRA Stop At Northwest Tennessee Motorsports Park

The Huddleston Performance racers came to the second stop on the SEJRA tour ready to flex their muscles and they didn't disappoint. As the rounds got later the HP Racers got stronger, with many of them ending up in the Winner's Circle on both Saturday and Sunday. Our 8.90 contingent got things started off right on Saturday, with an all Huddleston Performance final round. The finals saw a match-up of 2 Mike Bos Chassis Craft racecars, both powered by Huddleston Performance 8.90 Sniper Jrs. Iowa's own Emilee Novak brought the win home over Georgia native Charlie Smith in a close double break-out 8.875 for Charlie to Emilee's 8.898.

Later that evening Lawson Roberts, a native of Northwest Tennessee Motorsports Park, continued the winning ways in the $1,000 All-Run class. In another all HP final round, Lawson was able to bring home the big payday. The finals put Lawson with his 8.90 Sniper Jr. combination against HP 7.90 Heavy-Hitter Beka Evans. The race unfortunately was decided on the starting line, as Beka left the big red light glowing as she passed the tree handing Lawson the automatic win.

The winning ways continued on Sunday for the HP crowd. In the 10-12 Age Group, current SEJRA points leader Kiefer Quick was able win his second 10-12 Age Group title in as many races. Kiefer was first off the starting line, then proceeded to run dead on his dial to take his second win of the young season. Lawson Roberts was also able to continue his winning ways on Sunday as he brought home the Runner-Up finish in the Jr. Quick 330 class.

Ashley Novak ended the strong weekend by taking home the victory in the 13&Up Age Group to join her sister in the Winner's Circle. Ashley and her Sniper 7.90 Lite 3.25" ran dead on in the final round to bring home the race win. We want to congratulate all of our winner's from the weekend, and thank them for making the Huddleston Performance name stand-out.

Charlie Smith Wins Third Race In a Row In New 2010 HP/Bos 8.90 Ride

Newcomer to the 8.90 ranks, Charlie Smith out of Georgia has been tearing up the competition as of late in his brand new 2010 HP.Bos 8.90 ride. After winning very early in the season Charlie went through a few weeks of hard times. After a few changes to his hotrod Charlie has been mowing the competition down at local track Silver Dollar Raceway. With 3 wins in a row, Charlie is making a strong charge to become the 2010 Silver Dollar Raceway track champion. In addition to his local success, Charlie is also working hard to make a name for himself on the National Level.

Mr. Smith is quickly becoming a fear racer in the South-East portion of the states. Charlie is not only doing it on the local scene, but also on the big stage at the South-East Junior Racing Association races. Charlie was able to bring home a Runner-Up finish in the 8.90 Index class at the last SEJRA race held in Gleason, TN. Moving him all the way up to 4th in the heavily contested class, only 2 rounds out of the points lead.

We want to congratulate Charlie on having such a strong opening year in the 8.90 ranks.

Brand New 2010 HP/Bos Chassis Delivered To Huddleston Performance, Available As Roller or Turn-Key Car

Huddleston Performance has now taken delivery of another brand new 2010 model HP/Bos "Big Tube" car. This latest car has all the bells and whistles. This car comes with an SFI Certifiable Chassis, Mike Bos Signature Mono-Strut Wing, HP Stealth Series Splined Rear Axle, and Huddleston Performance AeroHead Front Wheels. The chassis is Candy Red, and the body is done in black. For more details or pricing on the car as a Roller or Turn-Key car call us today!

HP Continues Growing Product Line, Now Stocking Mickey Thompson Rear Tires

In a continuing effort to grow our product line, Huddleston Performance is now a stocking supplier of Mickey Thompson rear tires. We currently have 2 different size tires in stock. The first is the most common Jr. tire today, the M/T 18/8.0/8. Second is the M/T 19/8.0/10, these tires work and look great on "Big Tube" cars and are also extremely consistent in any bracket application. All of our tires are matched very closely in roll-out and can be mounted to any wheel preference you may have. For complete tire pricing see our new Rear Tires page. If you are looking for a complete set of Wheels/Tires please call for pricing on the specific combination you would like.

Huddleston Performance AeroHead Front Wheels Now Available

The new Huddleston Performance AeroHead Front Wheels have arrived. We have 2 different styles in stock: Polished and Black w/ Machined Finish. These are some of the sharpest front wheels ever offered for Jr. Dragsters. If you are looking to set your car apart from others, the HP Exclusive AeroHead Front Wheels are a great way to do so. For pricing and a full list of the wheels we offer check out our Front Wheels page.