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BRISTOL, Tenn. – In front of a sold-out crowd at Bristol Dragway, drivers in the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises jockeyed for position in the 16-car field at the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tennessee.
Leading the pack after two qualifying sessions was AMS Five Second Club-member Mike Janis and his ’06 Cobalt. Grabbing the No 1 spot by just one thousandth of a second, Janis ran a 6.141/233.56 and edged Canadian Raymond Commisso and his 6.142/235.72. Also in the 6.14-range were Tony Pontieri at 6.145/235.64 and Englishtown-winner Tim Tindle at 6.148/233.64.
Defending event champion Jay Payne hurt a motor while taking the provisional No. 6 spot on the strength of his first qualifying pass of 6.178/233.96. Payne stayed consistent despite the thrash during rounds, delivering a Valvoline-smoking 6.185/233.56 on his second run.
Points-leader Josh Hernandez sits in the provisional No. 5 spot with Doug Palmer and Scott Ray rounding out the top-half of the field.
Qualifying Order after two rounds:
Mike Janis 6.141/233.56
Raymond Commisso 6.142/235.72
Tony Pontieri 6.145/235.64
Tim Tindle 6.148/233.64
Josh Hernandez 6.165/236.42
Jay Payne 6.178/233.96
Doug Palmer 6.202/231.32
Scott Ray 6.204/231.16
Harold Laird 6.292/216.97
Rick Stivers 6.319/229.86
Steve Engel 6.325/228.96
John Russo 6.346/226.96
Tommy Gray 6.438/227.88
Shelly Payne 6.468/176.95
Troy Coughlin 6.540/230.92
Andy McCoy 6.839/207.72
Top Speed: Josh Hernandez 236.42
Low ET Mike Janis 6.141
For more information about the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc., please visit the series website: AMS PRO MOD CHALLENGE - Home.
About AMS Pro Mods:
The AMS 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 high five-seconds at speeds in excess of 245 mph.
About Tindle Enterprises
Tindle Enterprises Inc. (T.E.I.) is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, Fla. that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Florida panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. The company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.
Janis takes Provisional Pole in Thunder Valley
BRISTOL, Tenn. – In front of a sold-out crowd at Bristol Dragway, drivers in the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises jockeyed for position in the 16-car field at the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tennessee.
Leading the pack after two qualifying sessions was AMS Five Second Club-member Mike Janis and his ’06 Cobalt. Grabbing the No 1 spot by just one thousandth of a second, Janis ran a 6.141/233.56 and edged Canadian Raymond Commisso and his 6.142/235.72. Also in the 6.14-range were Tony Pontieri at 6.145/235.64 and Englishtown-winner Tim Tindle at 6.148/233.64.
Defending event champion Jay Payne hurt a motor while taking the provisional No. 6 spot on the strength of his first qualifying pass of 6.178/233.96. Payne stayed consistent despite the thrash during rounds, delivering a Valvoline-smoking 6.185/233.56 on his second run.
Points-leader Josh Hernandez sits in the provisional No. 5 spot with Doug Palmer and Scott Ray rounding out the top-half of the field.
Qualifying Order after two rounds:
Mike Janis 6.141/233.56
Raymond Commisso 6.142/235.72
Tony Pontieri 6.145/235.64
Tim Tindle 6.148/233.64
Josh Hernandez 6.165/236.42
Jay Payne 6.178/233.96
Doug Palmer 6.202/231.32
Scott Ray 6.204/231.16
Harold Laird 6.292/216.97
Rick Stivers 6.319/229.86
Steve Engel 6.325/228.96
John Russo 6.346/226.96
Tommy Gray 6.438/227.88
Shelly Payne 6.468/176.95
Troy Coughlin 6.540/230.92
Andy McCoy 6.839/207.72
Top Speed: Josh Hernandez 236.42
Low ET Mike Janis 6.141
For more information about the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc., please visit the series website: AMS PRO MOD CHALLENGE - Home.
About AMS Pro Mods:
The AMS 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 high five-seconds at speeds in excess of 245 mph.
About Tindle Enterprises
Tindle Enterprises Inc. (T.E.I.) is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, Fla. that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Florida panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. The company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.
