By JM Hallas
Marion, TX. (August, 14th, 2015) With the return of racing at San Antonio Raceway comes the first of two big IHRA events on the ¼ mile strip just outside of San Antonio. This weekend the IHRA Summit Series Pro-Am Tour rolls into town with a load of heavy hitters in the Division 4 Renegade Region.
Classes participating include the powerful Top Sportsman and Top Dragster, the high-flying, wheels up, Super Stock and Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod and three, experience based, classes of Jr. Dragster.(Masters, Advanced, Beginner)
On the line for drivers is a chance to grab one of the coveted Ironman trophies, along with the winners share of the purse, Division 4 Renegade points and contingency awards.
Friday night was an open practice night for competitors to get their cars dialed in for Saturday and Sunday racing, each day a separate event. With air temperatures nearing the century mark during the day and track temperatures hot enough to fry an egg, finding a good set up is crucial to make it through early rounds of eliminations.
Racing continues on Saturday with time trials and qualifying(2 rounds) starting at 9:00am and eliminations following immediately after. Sunday’s action begins at 9:00am, but only one round of time trials and qualifying before eliminations.
Photos:
1) Michael Keylich in his Dragster goes red on a practice run
2) Greg Meuth always gives his son Caden a fist bump before every run
3) Sheila Mae gets the wheels of her D/Stock Chevy II up
4) Kevin Picha wrinkles the slicks on his Quick Rod Dragster on launch
5) Tommy Maegden in his beautiful new Corvette Roadster
6) Even Elvis was on the grounds in his Corvette Roadster
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