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BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 7, 2007) - With racing results characteristic of the unpredictable nature of Pro Modified drag racing, drivers in the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises wrestled in the Saturday night eliminations to make the quarterfinals in the O'Reilly NRHA Thunder valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn. Englishtown winner Tim Tindle was eliminated in a tire-shaking race with Ohio Crankshaft's Scott Ray, and Troy Coughlin in his twin turbo-powered Jegs.com GTO upset No. 2 qualifier Doug Palmer for his first AMS win this season.
"We're really excited to get our first round win," said Coughlin.
"Every round we've run with this turbo has gotten better, and were really just learning how to get things working. We can get the numbers on the back half, but we're still working hard to get it on the front part of the track. Once we do, I think you'll see us becoming a lot more competitive."
Coughlin defeated Palmer 6.439/230.53 to 6.614/225.25.
New Yorker Mike Janis retained the No. 1 qualifying position and advanced to the quarterfinals, passing Andy McCoy in a surprisingly close race, 6.460 to 6.684.
In another wild round, points leader Josh Hernandez dodged a bullet when Rick Stivers red lighted, as Hernandez' Dr. Moon's Rage '68 Camaro broke a blower belt at 500' and coasted down the quarter-mile for the win light.
Defending event champion Jay Payne advanced from the No. 8 spot in an off-pace race against John Russo, 6.387/234.49 to 13.730/85.83.
Round One Eliminations
Jay Payne 6.387/234.49 def. John Russo 13.730/85.83
Scott Ray 6.252/231.00 def. Tim Tindle 14.376/52.16
Tony Pontieri 6.172/235.64 def. Shelly Payne 6.232/231.75
Raymond Commisso 6.128/236.55 def. Harold Laird 6.213/229.20
Steve Engel 6.176/234.53 def. Tommy Gray 6.279/230.96
Josh Hernandez 7.364/125.05 def. Rick Stivers NT-Left Before Tree
Troy Coughlin 6.439/230.53 def. Doug Palmer 6.614/222.25
Mike Janis 6.460/206.99 def. Andy McCoy 6.684/221.78
Final Qualifying Order
1 Mike Janis 6.125/236.71
2 Doug Palmer 6.129/236.75
3 Josh Hernandez 6.141/238.26
4 Steve Engel 6.141/236.05
5 Raymond Commisso 6.142/235.72
6 Tony Pontieri 6.145/235.64
7 Tim Tindle 6.148/233.64
8 Jay Payne 6.178/233.96
9 John Russo 6.194/228.38
10 Scott Ray 6.204/231.16
11 Shelly Payne 6.266/228.61
12 Harold Laird 6.292/216.97
13 Tommy Gray 6.303/231.04
14 Rick Stivers 6.311/230.76
15 Troy Coughlin 6.488/231.71
16 Andy McCoy 6.839/207.72
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.
Wild day of Pro Mod racing at Thunder Valley
BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 7, 2007) - With racing results characteristic of the unpredictable nature of Pro Modified drag racing, drivers in the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises wrestled in the Saturday night eliminations to make the quarterfinals in the O'Reilly NRHA Thunder valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn. Englishtown winner Tim Tindle was eliminated in a tire-shaking race with Ohio Crankshaft's Scott Ray, and Troy Coughlin in his twin turbo-powered Jegs.com GTO upset No. 2 qualifier Doug Palmer for his first AMS win this season.
"We're really excited to get our first round win," said Coughlin.
"Every round we've run with this turbo has gotten better, and were really just learning how to get things working. We can get the numbers on the back half, but we're still working hard to get it on the front part of the track. Once we do, I think you'll see us becoming a lot more competitive."
Coughlin defeated Palmer 6.439/230.53 to 6.614/225.25.
New Yorker Mike Janis retained the No. 1 qualifying position and advanced to the quarterfinals, passing Andy McCoy in a surprisingly close race, 6.460 to 6.684.
In another wild round, points leader Josh Hernandez dodged a bullet when Rick Stivers red lighted, as Hernandez' Dr. Moon's Rage '68 Camaro broke a blower belt at 500' and coasted down the quarter-mile for the win light.
Defending event champion Jay Payne advanced from the No. 8 spot in an off-pace race against John Russo, 6.387/234.49 to 13.730/85.83.
Round One Eliminations
Jay Payne 6.387/234.49 def. John Russo 13.730/85.83
Scott Ray 6.252/231.00 def. Tim Tindle 14.376/52.16
Tony Pontieri 6.172/235.64 def. Shelly Payne 6.232/231.75
Raymond Commisso 6.128/236.55 def. Harold Laird 6.213/229.20
Steve Engel 6.176/234.53 def. Tommy Gray 6.279/230.96
Josh Hernandez 7.364/125.05 def. Rick Stivers NT-Left Before Tree
Troy Coughlin 6.439/230.53 def. Doug Palmer 6.614/222.25
Mike Janis 6.460/206.99 def. Andy McCoy 6.684/221.78
Final Qualifying Order
1 Mike Janis 6.125/236.71
2 Doug Palmer 6.129/236.75
3 Josh Hernandez 6.141/238.26
4 Steve Engel 6.141/236.05
5 Raymond Commisso 6.142/235.72
6 Tony Pontieri 6.145/235.64
7 Tim Tindle 6.148/233.64
8 Jay Payne 6.178/233.96
9 John Russo 6.194/228.38
10 Scott Ray 6.204/231.16
11 Shelly Payne 6.266/228.61
12 Harold Laird 6.292/216.97
13 Tommy Gray 6.303/231.04
14 Rick Stivers 6.311/230.76
15 Troy Coughlin 6.488/231.71
16 Andy McCoy 6.839/207.72
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.
