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COMEMRCE, Ga. (April 28) - Josh Hernandez leads the pack in the quickest-ever field of the AMS Staff Leasing Pro Modified Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises with a blistering 5.974/241.28. Quain Stott caps the field at No. 16 with a 6.164/236.22.
Hernandez said, "I really never expected to see such great conditions here, but the numbers really show that the track is in great shape, and the weather has really worked to our advantage."
Hernandez' AMS/Rage teammate, Troy Critchley, holds the No. 5 spot on the strength of his 6.030/240.08 pass.
The homecoming was sweet for Voodoo Racing's Doug Palmer, grabbing the No. 2 spot with his personal best-5.996/238.64. After an extended break from AMS competition, Palmer debuted this weekend with a new owner/sponsor and a renewed attitude. His benefactor, Roger Burgess, is owner of R2B2 Motors which builds, restores, customizes and sells hot rods worldwide.
World Champion Jay Payne had a stellar run of 6.007/238.17 to take the No. 4 spot, but took a trip into the sand-pit when his parachutes failed to deploy. Payne's Valvoline/BAE crew worked diligently and repaired the car for the final round of qualifying.
AMS Pro Mod 2006 Rookie of the year Matt Hagan will face off against series sponsor Tim Tindle in the first round of eliminations Sunday morning, with Hagan earning lane choice. Eliminations are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Sunday morning and continue through the day.
First Round Pairings
Hernandez vs Stott
Hagan vs Tindle
J Payne vs Pontieri
Critchley vs Seward
Palmer vs Ware
S Payne vs C Barklage
Commisso vs Stawicki
Rowe vs Stivers
Final Qualifying Order
1 Joshua Hernandez 5.974 241.28
2 Doug Palmer 5.996 238.64
3 Raymond Commisso 6.003 241.97
4 Jay Payne 6.007 238.17
5 Troy Critchley 6.03 240.08
6 Dan Rowe 6.052 235.35
7 Shelly Payne 6.057 235.23
8 Matt Hagan 6.067 237.3
9 Tim Tindle 6.07 235.1
10 Cody Barklage 6.11 235.89
11 Rick Stivers 6.116 236.13
12 Bryan Seward 6.118 235.1
13 Tony Pontieri 6.123 234.21
14 Mike Stawicki 6.146 230.53
15 Eddie Ware 6.159 231.95
16 Quain Stott 6.164 236.22
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17 Scott Ray 6.178 228.5
18 Steve Engel 6.178 225.18
19 Zach Barklage 6.292 213.77
20 Troy Coughlin 6.36 229.98
About AMS Pro Mods:
The AMS Staff Leasing Pro Modified Challenge, presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc. pits the very best blown, nitrous, and turbo-charged Pro Modified drag racers against one another for the coveted BAE Championship Cup and a combined a purse and championship fund of more than $365,000. On a national platform at ten NHRA national events, the AMS Pro Mods are at the pinnacle for Pro Mod racers worldwide. Often called some of the most challenging straight-line racing in the world by drivers and crew chiefs alike, the cars utilize different combinations of methanol-burning engines in late-model full-body chassis and produce around 2.500 horsepower. The cars also utilize full suspension and must be equipped with working doors on each side of the vehicle to maintain aesthetically "car-like" appearance. Top performance numbers for the quarter-mile races are in the low six-seconds at speeds in excess of 230 mph.
AMS Staff Leasing is the title sponsor and original founder of the series, now in its seventh year with the NHRA. AMS is one of the nation's largest Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), primarily serving the construction industry. AMS specializes in providing integrated and cost effective services by contractually assuming substantial employer rights, responsibilities, and risks with employees assigned to its clients.
Founded in 1991 in Dallas, Texas, AMS currently assists thousands of clients and more than 40,000 employees through their specialized PEO program. AMS helps contractors outsource non-revenue-producing tasks, saving their clients time and money.
For more information about the AMS Pro Mod Challenge, please visit the series website: AMS PRO MOD CHALLENGE - Home.
Photo courtesy CompetitionPlus.com
Hernandez leads Quickest-Ever AMS Pro Mod Field in Atlanta
COMEMRCE, Ga. (April 28) - Josh Hernandez leads the pack in the quickest-ever field of the AMS Staff Leasing Pro Modified Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises with a blistering 5.974/241.28. Quain Stott caps the field at No. 16 with a 6.164/236.22.
Hernandez said, "I really never expected to see such great conditions here, but the numbers really show that the track is in great shape, and the weather has really worked to our advantage."
Hernandez' AMS/Rage teammate, Troy Critchley, holds the No. 5 spot on the strength of his 6.030/240.08 pass.
The homecoming was sweet for Voodoo Racing's Doug Palmer, grabbing the No. 2 spot with his personal best-5.996/238.64. After an extended break from AMS competition, Palmer debuted this weekend with a new owner/sponsor and a renewed attitude. His benefactor, Roger Burgess, is owner of R2B2 Motors which builds, restores, customizes and sells hot rods worldwide.
World Champion Jay Payne had a stellar run of 6.007/238.17 to take the No. 4 spot, but took a trip into the sand-pit when his parachutes failed to deploy. Payne's Valvoline/BAE crew worked diligently and repaired the car for the final round of qualifying.
AMS Pro Mod 2006 Rookie of the year Matt Hagan will face off against series sponsor Tim Tindle in the first round of eliminations Sunday morning, with Hagan earning lane choice. Eliminations are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Sunday morning and continue through the day.
First Round Pairings
Hernandez vs Stott
Hagan vs Tindle
J Payne vs Pontieri
Critchley vs Seward
Palmer vs Ware
S Payne vs C Barklage
Commisso vs Stawicki
Rowe vs Stivers
Final Qualifying Order
1 Joshua Hernandez 5.974 241.28
2 Doug Palmer 5.996 238.64
3 Raymond Commisso 6.003 241.97
4 Jay Payne 6.007 238.17
5 Troy Critchley 6.03 240.08
6 Dan Rowe 6.052 235.35
7 Shelly Payne 6.057 235.23
8 Matt Hagan 6.067 237.3
9 Tim Tindle 6.07 235.1
10 Cody Barklage 6.11 235.89
11 Rick Stivers 6.116 236.13
12 Bryan Seward 6.118 235.1
13 Tony Pontieri 6.123 234.21
14 Mike Stawicki 6.146 230.53
15 Eddie Ware 6.159 231.95
16 Quain Stott 6.164 236.22
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17 Scott Ray 6.178 228.5
18 Steve Engel 6.178 225.18
19 Zach Barklage 6.292 213.77
20 Troy Coughlin 6.36 229.98
About AMS Pro Mods:
The AMS Staff Leasing Pro Modified Challenge, presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc. pits the very best blown, nitrous, and turbo-charged Pro Modified drag racers against one another for the coveted BAE Championship Cup and a combined a purse and championship fund of more than $365,000. On a national platform at ten NHRA national events, the AMS Pro Mods are at the pinnacle for Pro Mod racers worldwide. Often called some of the most challenging straight-line racing in the world by drivers and crew chiefs alike, the cars utilize different combinations of methanol-burning engines in late-model full-body chassis and produce around 2.500 horsepower. The cars also utilize full suspension and must be equipped with working doors on each side of the vehicle to maintain aesthetically "car-like" appearance. Top performance numbers for the quarter-mile races are in the low six-seconds at speeds in excess of 230 mph.
AMS Staff Leasing is the title sponsor and original founder of the series, now in its seventh year with the NHRA. AMS is one of the nation's largest Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), primarily serving the construction industry. AMS specializes in providing integrated and cost effective services by contractually assuming substantial employer rights, responsibilities, and risks with employees assigned to its clients.
Founded in 1991 in Dallas, Texas, AMS currently assists thousands of clients and more than 40,000 employees through their specialized PEO program. AMS helps contractors outsource non-revenue-producing tasks, saving their clients time and money.
For more information about the AMS Pro Mod Challenge, please visit the series website: AMS PRO MOD CHALLENGE - Home.
Photo courtesy CompetitionPlus.com
