Sean D, shondoo
Nitro Member
Hello fellow 'Maters,
Our racing team dissolved at the end of the 2007 Nostalgia Pro Comp Association (NPCA) season. There were a number of factors behind the decision, none of which are important to this thread, but to say the least, it was a pretty humbling and bumming experience. However, about a month ago we had a meeting of the minds which has now resulted in a three-way partnership between myself, engine builder/tuner Kerry Grams and original car owner Bill Coonce. It feels great to know we're not going to be relegated to spectating this year.
Our 150" altered, dubbed "Black Reign", will again compete in the NPCA's Pro Comp 1 Eliminator, which runs on a Pro Tree and a 7.00 index. In an effort to better serve the great sponsors that have come on board to help us get back on track and beyond, as well as the NPCA, I'm going to make an attempt at submitting team race reports here on the 'Mater. I openly admit that the idea came directly from our very own "Rapid" Randy Baker, who does a heck of a job at reliving his experiences for our reading pleasure. Kerry and I finally got the chance to meet him at the Goodguys Indy race last year, and it was an absolute pleasure. He's a very pleasant and approachable guy, and in the words of the infamous Bob Frey, "can flat-out drive a race car". I'm sure my stories will pale in comparison to Rapid's, but nonetheless, I'm going to give it my best shot. They will start in mid-May after we go to Joliet for Rick Krafft's Match Race Mania. I hope you enjoy them.
I also want to take a quick opportunity to thank Don Rogers and his Family Practice Dentistry in Kokomo, IN, as well as Dishon Transmission Service in Logansport, IN, Grams Racing Engines in Kokomo, IN, The Gettin' Place in Royal Center, IN, Kendall Motor Oil and VP Racing Fuels. Collectively, they play a huge role in our ability to continue what we've been doing together.
Sean D
Our racing team dissolved at the end of the 2007 Nostalgia Pro Comp Association (NPCA) season. There were a number of factors behind the decision, none of which are important to this thread, but to say the least, it was a pretty humbling and bumming experience. However, about a month ago we had a meeting of the minds which has now resulted in a three-way partnership between myself, engine builder/tuner Kerry Grams and original car owner Bill Coonce. It feels great to know we're not going to be relegated to spectating this year.
Our 150" altered, dubbed "Black Reign", will again compete in the NPCA's Pro Comp 1 Eliminator, which runs on a Pro Tree and a 7.00 index. In an effort to better serve the great sponsors that have come on board to help us get back on track and beyond, as well as the NPCA, I'm going to make an attempt at submitting team race reports here on the 'Mater. I openly admit that the idea came directly from our very own "Rapid" Randy Baker, who does a heck of a job at reliving his experiences for our reading pleasure. Kerry and I finally got the chance to meet him at the Goodguys Indy race last year, and it was an absolute pleasure. He's a very pleasant and approachable guy, and in the words of the infamous Bob Frey, "can flat-out drive a race car". I'm sure my stories will pale in comparison to Rapid's, but nonetheless, I'm going to give it my best shot. They will start in mid-May after we go to Joliet for Rick Krafft's Match Race Mania. I hope you enjoy them.
I also want to take a quick opportunity to thank Don Rogers and his Family Practice Dentistry in Kokomo, IN, as well as Dishon Transmission Service in Logansport, IN, Grams Racing Engines in Kokomo, IN, The Gettin' Place in Royal Center, IN, Kendall Motor Oil and VP Racing Fuels. Collectively, they play a huge role in our ability to continue what we've been doing together.
Sean D
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it. 
