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ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Josh Hernandez led the pack in qualifying at the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc., and Jay Payne set the Old Bridge Township ET track record in during the first round of eliminations Saturday in the ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals.
Hernandez claimed the No. 1 qualifying position with a track-record setting 5.950/243.55, only to have his ET mark eclipsed by Jay Payne with a blistering 5.947 in his first-round defeat of turbo-powered Jegs.com-sponsored entry of Troy Coughlin in round one.
"Howard [Moon, Hernandez' crew chief] has this car on a string and running like a bracket car. It's pretty amazing," Hernandez said.
Hernandez' numbers were 5.979/244.03; 5.950/244.03; and 5.951/243.37 in qualifying and 5.967/243.15 in his victory over Harold Laird.
After qualifying in the No. 4 position, Tim Tindle squared off against Joe Mulligan with Tindle taking the round win and advancing to the quarterfinals after crossing though the lights with a 6.012/238.26
Tindle said, "This car has been consistent all weekend. Chuck Ford and the guys are doing a great job getting her down the track. You can't ask for anything better than that. We just need to stay focused and give it our best. I feel that we have the equipment to get the job done and man it would be nice to win this weekend."
Tindle will face Tony Pontieri in the next round on Sunday with Tindle having lane choice over Pontieri.
Raymond Commisso blasted from the bottom of the pack on Friday into the No. 3 spot on Saturday with an Al Billes-tuned 6.003/243.02. With event-sponsor ProCare Rx and R2B2 Motors behind him, Commisso delivered a 6.063/220.12 to earn lane choice over teammate Doug Palmer who had advanced in a holeshot win over John Russo in round one.
Final Qualifying Order
1. Josh Hernandez 5.950 243.55
2. Jay Payne 5.966 242.06
3. Ray Commisso 6.003 243.02
4. Tim Tindle 6.022 237.84
5. Tony Pontieri 6.031 241.71
6. Doug Palmer 6.061 238.34
7. Steve Engel 6.068 237.50
8. Rick Stivers 6.088 237.38
9. Tommy Gray 6.091 237.38
10. Shelly Payne 6.162 221.27
11. Mike Stawicki 6.166 225.60
12. Scott Ray 6.318 199.82
13. Joe Mulligan 6.383 234.13
14. Raymond Vettel 6.394 221.89
15. Troy Coughlin 6.476 227.04
16. Harold Laird 6.516 211.39
17. Gene Terenzio 6.602 218.51
18. John Russo 7.395 149.00
Round One Results:
Gene Terenzio (6.500/220.33) def. Tommy Gray (BROKE)
Shelly Payne (6.076/225.71) def. Steve Engel (6.119/235.64)
Doug Palmer (6.077/239.70) def. John Russo (6.043/237.50)
Tony Pontieri (6.052/241.58) def. Scott Ray (12.313/68.93)
Tim Tindle (6.012/238.26) def. Joe Mulligan (6.516/216.41)
Raymond Commisso (6.063/220.12) def. Raymond Vettel (NTR - No Show)
Jay Payne (5.947/242.15) def. Troy Coughlin (6.293/232.11)
Josh Hernandez (5.967/243.15) def. Harold Laird (6.389/220.73)
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 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 high five-seconds at speeds in excess of 245 mph.
About AMS Staff Leasing:
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.
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.
Payne and Hernandez blaze to the top in E-town
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Josh Hernandez led the pack in qualifying at the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc., and Jay Payne set the Old Bridge Township ET track record in during the first round of eliminations Saturday in the ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals.
Hernandez claimed the No. 1 qualifying position with a track-record setting 5.950/243.55, only to have his ET mark eclipsed by Jay Payne with a blistering 5.947 in his first-round defeat of turbo-powered Jegs.com-sponsored entry of Troy Coughlin in round one.
"Howard [Moon, Hernandez' crew chief] has this car on a string and running like a bracket car. It's pretty amazing," Hernandez said.
Hernandez' numbers were 5.979/244.03; 5.950/244.03; and 5.951/243.37 in qualifying and 5.967/243.15 in his victory over Harold Laird.
After qualifying in the No. 4 position, Tim Tindle squared off against Joe Mulligan with Tindle taking the round win and advancing to the quarterfinals after crossing though the lights with a 6.012/238.26
Tindle said, "This car has been consistent all weekend. Chuck Ford and the guys are doing a great job getting her down the track. You can't ask for anything better than that. We just need to stay focused and give it our best. I feel that we have the equipment to get the job done and man it would be nice to win this weekend."
Tindle will face Tony Pontieri in the next round on Sunday with Tindle having lane choice over Pontieri.
Raymond Commisso blasted from the bottom of the pack on Friday into the No. 3 spot on Saturday with an Al Billes-tuned 6.003/243.02. With event-sponsor ProCare Rx and R2B2 Motors behind him, Commisso delivered a 6.063/220.12 to earn lane choice over teammate Doug Palmer who had advanced in a holeshot win over John Russo in round one.
Final Qualifying Order
1. Josh Hernandez 5.950 243.55
2. Jay Payne 5.966 242.06
3. Ray Commisso 6.003 243.02
4. Tim Tindle 6.022 237.84
5. Tony Pontieri 6.031 241.71
6. Doug Palmer 6.061 238.34
7. Steve Engel 6.068 237.50
8. Rick Stivers 6.088 237.38
9. Tommy Gray 6.091 237.38
10. Shelly Payne 6.162 221.27
11. Mike Stawicki 6.166 225.60
12. Scott Ray 6.318 199.82
13. Joe Mulligan 6.383 234.13
14. Raymond Vettel 6.394 221.89
15. Troy Coughlin 6.476 227.04
16. Harold Laird 6.516 211.39
17. Gene Terenzio 6.602 218.51
18. John Russo 7.395 149.00
Round One Results:
Gene Terenzio (6.500/220.33) def. Tommy Gray (BROKE)
Shelly Payne (6.076/225.71) def. Steve Engel (6.119/235.64)
Doug Palmer (6.077/239.70) def. John Russo (6.043/237.50)
Tony Pontieri (6.052/241.58) def. Scott Ray (12.313/68.93)
Tim Tindle (6.012/238.26) def. Joe Mulligan (6.516/216.41)
Raymond Commisso (6.063/220.12) def. Raymond Vettel (NTR - No Show)
Jay Payne (5.947/242.15) def. Troy Coughlin (6.293/232.11)
Josh Hernandez (5.967/243.15) def. Harold Laird (6.389/220.73)
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 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 high five-seconds at speeds in excess of 245 mph.
About AMS Staff Leasing:
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.
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.
