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Lima, Ohio – With only one race in the books for Kevin and Kathy Fisher of Performance by Fisher Racing, they are more than ready to get their season into high gear. That one race was the all important Summit All-Stars shootout for Kathy and IHRA Knoll-Gas Spring Nationals event held at Rockingham Dragway last month.
While Kevin waits for delivery on his new Cannister Motorsports Top Dragster, Kathy looks forward to the Milan National event and finally getting to compete with her new 548 BBC in her Quick Rod entry.
‘We were all ready to start the year with my new combination at the Rockingham event, but that wasn’t to be,” Kathy said. “We didn’t get to do much testing at all prior to that event. Luckily, because of my participation in the Chamber Day that was held on Thursday at Rockingham, we found a problem with the new motor.”
Because Kevin’s new car is not complete yet, meaning there was some extra room in the trailer, the team decided to bring Kathy’s old motor along for sale. Since it seemed that there was no “quick fix” for the new engine, that move proved to be a smart one as the team spent the next twelve hours swapping power plants. This feat would not have been possible without the help of the entire Kalbones Grill’n Sauce AFC crew including the Cannister’s.
“That was a first,” said Kevin. “We have been lucky all these years to have never changed a motor at the track. What made it so tough is that many parts had to be changed over as well. It wasn’t a matter of pulling one out and just sliding the other in. We couldn’t have done it without a few more hands.”
The team encountered a few problems trying to get the Quick Rod dragster dialed in during qualifying since the transmission and converter were meant for a larger engine combination.
“All-in-all it could have been a much worse weekend,” Kathy explained. “I couldn’t get the car out of the nine’s during qualifying but come race day I was able to manage a couple of round wins. Plus I was able to learn a little of what this new tranny and converter want. The information will help a little going to the next event.”
The next event, at least for Kathy, is the upcoming IHRA Motor City Nationals at what Performance by Fisher Racing consider their home track, Milan Dragway.
“We usually make it up there at least four times a year. We use the track for testing and always compete in the national and divisional events,” said Kathy. “Every time we go there we are always treated very well by the entire track staff. They call us by name and work with us to make sure we get the track time we need. You just can’t beat that. You would think we raced there every weekend.”
Although it’s been a month since the last event, the team has been anything but idle. Kathy and Kevin made a trip to Gainesville, Florida last week along with Dale and Laurie Cannister to Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School. During their stop, both Kevin and the Cannister’s sat in on the classroom portion of the two day Super Class.
While they were brushing up on their skills, Kathy began to coordinate a new promotion that is soon to kick-off with the school and IHRA. “I’m very excited to get this (promotion) underway. We have some great things in store for the IHRA racers and fans and we will be releasing the details very soon,’ she exclaimed.
The promotion isn’t the only exciting news Kathy has to share. Not only is Kathy now “blogging” for IHRA.com but just this week Snap-On dealers all across the county are distributing the latest issue of “Tech Magazine” to their customers. The magazine is published quarterly for Snap-On and the summer issue features the Fisher’s in a story titled, “King and Queen of the Strip.”
Whether it’s at home, the shop or in their race trailer, Performance by Fisher Racing knows to get the job done right you need the right tools. For Kevin and Kathy Fisher those tools have always been Snap-On. They are proud to be recognized by their long time friend and team sponsor Tom “The Tool Man” Hirt. Tom, who is a Lima, Ohio Snap-On distributor, submitted the idea for a story on the Fisher’s to the publication.
For those who may not have been able to get a copy from their local Snap-On dealer, the team will have a few copies available at their pit area. You can find Kathy and Kevin during this week’s Motor City Nationals at Milan Dragway, May 23-25.
(Photo courtesy of Brian Wood)
Performance by Fisher Racing – Lima, Ohio – Quick Facts
Team Website – Performance by Fisher - Drag Racing Wheels - Drag Racing Team - High Performance - Race Team PR
Kathy Fisher
Kevin Fisher
Performance by Fisher Racing thanks the following fine companies for their continued support:
Ohio Crankshaft, Amalie Oil Company, Aesthetic Finishers, Coan Engineering, Moser Engineering, Biondo Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Company, K&N Engineering, CSR Performance Products, Milodon, Borla Exhaust, Borla Headers, Jet-Hot Coatings, Weld Racing, ARP, Auto Meter, Cannister Motorsports Welding & Fabricating, American Racing Wheels, Performance by Fisher, Inc, Snap-On Dealer Tom “The Tool Man” Hirt Lima, Ohio, Frank Hawley’s NHRA Drag Racing School, Advertising Edge, Inc and powered by Torco Racing Fuels.
Performance by Fisher Racing “Tech In” for Motor City Nationals
Lima, Ohio – With only one race in the books for Kevin and Kathy Fisher of Performance by Fisher Racing, they are more than ready to get their season into high gear. That one race was the all important Summit All-Stars shootout for Kathy and IHRA Knoll-Gas Spring Nationals event held at Rockingham Dragway last month.
While Kevin waits for delivery on his new Cannister Motorsports Top Dragster, Kathy looks forward to the Milan National event and finally getting to compete with her new 548 BBC in her Quick Rod entry.
‘We were all ready to start the year with my new combination at the Rockingham event, but that wasn’t to be,” Kathy said. “We didn’t get to do much testing at all prior to that event. Luckily, because of my participation in the Chamber Day that was held on Thursday at Rockingham, we found a problem with the new motor.”
Because Kevin’s new car is not complete yet, meaning there was some extra room in the trailer, the team decided to bring Kathy’s old motor along for sale. Since it seemed that there was no “quick fix” for the new engine, that move proved to be a smart one as the team spent the next twelve hours swapping power plants. This feat would not have been possible without the help of the entire Kalbones Grill’n Sauce AFC crew including the Cannister’s.
“That was a first,” said Kevin. “We have been lucky all these years to have never changed a motor at the track. What made it so tough is that many parts had to be changed over as well. It wasn’t a matter of pulling one out and just sliding the other in. We couldn’t have done it without a few more hands.”
The team encountered a few problems trying to get the Quick Rod dragster dialed in during qualifying since the transmission and converter were meant for a larger engine combination.
“All-in-all it could have been a much worse weekend,” Kathy explained. “I couldn’t get the car out of the nine’s during qualifying but come race day I was able to manage a couple of round wins. Plus I was able to learn a little of what this new tranny and converter want. The information will help a little going to the next event.”
The next event, at least for Kathy, is the upcoming IHRA Motor City Nationals at what Performance by Fisher Racing consider their home track, Milan Dragway.
“We usually make it up there at least four times a year. We use the track for testing and always compete in the national and divisional events,” said Kathy. “Every time we go there we are always treated very well by the entire track staff. They call us by name and work with us to make sure we get the track time we need. You just can’t beat that. You would think we raced there every weekend.”
Although it’s been a month since the last event, the team has been anything but idle. Kathy and Kevin made a trip to Gainesville, Florida last week along with Dale and Laurie Cannister to Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School. During their stop, both Kevin and the Cannister’s sat in on the classroom portion of the two day Super Class.
While they were brushing up on their skills, Kathy began to coordinate a new promotion that is soon to kick-off with the school and IHRA. “I’m very excited to get this (promotion) underway. We have some great things in store for the IHRA racers and fans and we will be releasing the details very soon,’ she exclaimed.
The promotion isn’t the only exciting news Kathy has to share. Not only is Kathy now “blogging” for IHRA.com but just this week Snap-On dealers all across the county are distributing the latest issue of “Tech Magazine” to their customers. The magazine is published quarterly for Snap-On and the summer issue features the Fisher’s in a story titled, “King and Queen of the Strip.”
Whether it’s at home, the shop or in their race trailer, Performance by Fisher Racing knows to get the job done right you need the right tools. For Kevin and Kathy Fisher those tools have always been Snap-On. They are proud to be recognized by their long time friend and team sponsor Tom “The Tool Man” Hirt. Tom, who is a Lima, Ohio Snap-On distributor, submitted the idea for a story on the Fisher’s to the publication.
For those who may not have been able to get a copy from their local Snap-On dealer, the team will have a few copies available at their pit area. You can find Kathy and Kevin during this week’s Motor City Nationals at Milan Dragway, May 23-25.
(Photo courtesy of Brian Wood)
Performance by Fisher Racing – Lima, Ohio – Quick Facts
Team Website – Performance by Fisher - Drag Racing Wheels - Drag Racing Team - High Performance - Race Team PR
Kathy Fisher
- 2007 IHRA Quick Rod Champion – Canadian Nationals (Toronto)
- 2007 #8 National Finish IHRA Quick Rod
- 2007 Summit All-Stars Qualifier/Semi-Finalist – IHRA Quick Rod
- 2008 TV Personality – Inside Drag Racing – World Of Trucks – Bidding Wars
- Companies - Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, Masters Entertainment, Performance by Fisher Productions & Performance by Fisher, Inc.
Kevin Fisher
- 2007 IHRA Quick Rod Semi-Finalist – Torco President’s Cup Nationals (Budds Creek)
- 2007 #14 National Finish IHRA Quick Rod
- Companies - Performance by Fisher, Inc.
Performance by Fisher Racing thanks the following fine companies for their continued support:
Ohio Crankshaft, Amalie Oil Company, Aesthetic Finishers, Coan Engineering, Moser Engineering, Biondo Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Company, K&N Engineering, CSR Performance Products, Milodon, Borla Exhaust, Borla Headers, Jet-Hot Coatings, Weld Racing, ARP, Auto Meter, Cannister Motorsports Welding & Fabricating, American Racing Wheels, Performance by Fisher, Inc, Snap-On Dealer Tom “The Tool Man” Hirt Lima, Ohio, Frank Hawley’s NHRA Drag Racing School, Advertising Edge, Inc and powered by Torco Racing Fuels.
