NMRA Milan 2011 Same Day Coverage

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The NMRA season pushes to the back half of their schedule as they move into Milan, Michigan – the local dragstrip hotspot for the neighboring Motor City. This is the NMRA’s only two day event, with two rounds of qualifying on Friday, one more round Saturday, and then straight into eliminations.  Keep it tuned to Stang TV all day Friday and Saturday for updates from Milan!

Special thanks to our event coverage sponsor SCT Performance.  Check out their fine line of tuners at www.sctflash.com

Pit News and Notes

Saturday is really getting off to a slow start. So far a handful of cars were able to make test passes but that was about it. The rain has really delayed the action for today. There are some crews that have been working hard on their rides to get them ready for competition.

It was a late last night for the crew of DMC Racing. The members installed a new transmission in Andrew DeMarco's SSO car.

Ronnie Diaz is back with a new motor and ready to show us his new edge Mustang. This is his first time out since being replaced. Ronnie did 7.90 with a shut down pass. His engine build was by Paschal Performance.

2007 Hot Street Champion Ben Mens is here to get back his game. This is only his second race since his sugery on his torn bicep back in February. Ben said "It feels good to get back." While not being able to race Ben did some minor updates such as changing his windows and door for lighter substitutes.

Qualifying Round Three Results

Eliminations Round One

Drew 'I Like to do wheelies' Lyons doing what he does best.

Carlos Sabrino, points leader for factory stock, was a little late on the tree. Carlos was up against the Joliet's first place winner John Leslie Jr. Carlos ran an 11.33 while Jr. went 11.21! This now tightens up the points chase. Who will end this season on top?

During the round one eliminations here in Milan, Sean Lyons trans brake malfunctioned and ended up rolling the beams. He looked like he was going to be unstoppable, but this just killed his weekend.

Wrap Up

The day ended a little short because of the weather. A couple of racers had to pack up and make their trip back home without the chance of a win. Andrew DeMarco was one of the competitors that had to leave. He was to run up against John Kolivas which would’ve been a nail biter. In the first round of eliminations Kolivas ran a 7.407 while DeMarco ran a 7.409. Would’ve been a good matchup. There were others that also could not make it to the Sunday eliminations. Sometimes unexpected changes in the schedule really put a wrench into things, good and bad. Sunday should be an early but interesting day of racing.


Sunday Final Eliminations

The competitors are ready to finish up this unexpected day of racing here in Milan. Eliminations started off promptly at 9am this morning. The NMRA has to share the track with the local bracket racers today. So, we will be alternating between the final eliminations and the locals today. We just got in an hour of racing and Factory Stock’s John Leslie Jr. had some issues on the line. One of the track officials noticed that Jr’s car was dripping oil. Louis Sylvester Jr. took the first place win in Factory stock.

After taking out his close competitors, John Urist takes the win with his 7.34 time in the final this weekend in Milan. In this final round 'the fireball' was up against John Kolivas. Kolivas had to cut his run short and ended up with a 10.60.

Bruce Hemminger going 9.36 just barely takes the win over Tim Mattherly with a 9.53 for the Real Street win!

Louis Sylvester Jr. gets handed the win. John Leslie Jr. did not make it down the track due to an oil leak at the starting line. Congrats to Louis for his first win this season!

Robbie Blankenship takes the win for Hot Street. Two of the closest times I've ever seen. Robbie went 8.59 and Charlie Booze Jr. went 8.61! Talk about a close race.

Von Ahnen takes the win in Milan from Mike Winters by only .20. This is Von Ahnen's second race this 2011 season.

Final Results


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