AA Supercharged News

6/26/08  Unpredictability is always the source for excitement when your pushing Blown Alcohol Gassers to there limits. After record breaking performances from both Howard Anderson, new low E.T. Woodburn record holder at 6.71 and Scott White new Woodburn MPH record holder with a stout 207 MPH, number six qualifier Gary Reinero fought back to win his 1st race in 2008.
 
Converting 1600 plus horsepower into sub six second 1/4 mile performance when your 48 Austin wants to go left instead of straight forced Gary to use his superb driving ability to qualify his unhappy Hot Rod. After Saturday qualifying Gary knew if he wanted to have a shot at winning he would need to re-tune his chassis for Sunday AA/Supercharged  Eliminations.
 
Sunday at high noon Gary's day starts out with being presented with the prestigious Danny Kilcup Memorial Award "for the preservation of Oldies Style Drag Racing." Gary joins the likes of Jack Coonrod, Mel Bryson, Wayne Harry to name a few who have received this honor in years past.
 
After the award was presented Gary suited up to ready for his 1st race with Scott White, Gary caught a break when the record breaking 41 Willys of White's overpowered the rear tires causing Scott to lift and Gary to win.
 
Next round placed the beautiful 33 Willys of Mike Molea against Gary. Gary earned his keep when he placed a giant hole shot on Mike to win the round with a slower 6.99 to Mike's 6.93.
 
Final round saw a new face at the tree. After two races with frustrating engine failures Ron Nahas faced down Gary. This time Ron had the hole shot but Gary with his Austin running straight as a string powered past Ron to win his 1st race in 08. 
 
A new event happened Saturday Night when the White Family always trying to make the weekend more enjoyable for everyone organized a pot luck dinner for all the AA families and friends. It was a dinner we will remember for a long time. Maybe if we are lucky, it will become a new happening at the races.
 
We can never say Thank You enough to our friends at Woodburn Drag Strip, who provide an excellent track and awesome time for our Families and Hot rods. You our fans make all this happen so again with great pleasure we say Thank You.
 
Thanks again to all our great sponsors. See you in Mission for race number four.  (Bill Fitting)

6/5/08  Spirits were high at Champion Raceway the Home of the 7th annual HotRod Gasser Nationals. Jim Taylor and the Champion Crew did an outstanding job providing all the racers with a great time and a very cool free BBQ Saturday Evening. Unfortantlly the cool days were not conducive to providing the track conditions needed for these high powered Blown Alcohol Gassers. On Saturday a few teams managed to post some respectable times in qualifying with the Anderson Team setting low e.t. of an 7.13. Late Saturday Afternoon Thunder Showers washed away the good track conditions we had, then on Sunday Morning, cold temperatures eliminated any chance of having a race track capable of providing traction for these over powered old cars.
 
As a salute to both the outstanding crew at Champion and to all the great fans in attendance, our AA/Supercharged Racers made a parade lap down the quarter mile one at a time Sunday Afternoon to say Thank You for supporting our AA/Supercharged Blown Alcohol Gassers.
 
A big Thank You to all the Great Fans and Race Tracks we race at,
The Northwest is the Best Place To Race.
 
See you in Woodburn June 21 & 22.  (Bill Fitting)

5/24/08  Congratulations to Howard Anderson as he wins the 1st race of 2008 with a victory over our 2007 Champion Mitch Chamberlin.
     First our sincere Thank You to our AA/Supercharged Fans. Because you enjoy our Blown Alcohol Gassers, we were invited to Woodburn Drag Strip to participate in their prestigious 2008 Season Opener. We also sincerely Thank The Woodburn Management and Crew for a fantastic weekend of racing.
     The weekend AA/Show started with Gary Reinero setting low E.T. in round one of qualifying with a stout 6.90, followed by Howard Anderson at 7.03 with Chamberlin rounding out the top three at 7.31. These were great numbers considering the unusual heat.
     Round two of qualifying demonstrated the remarkable ability of the White Team to produce low e.t. and the number 1 qualifying spot of the event with a 6.84 e.t.
     Sunday is race day and as is not unexpected, the Gassers Guys really can mix things up. We start the elimination process with the quickest 8 qualified cars from Saturday. Mike Molea our number 5 qualifier reached deep in his magic bag to upset the number one qualifier and advance to the next round by beating Scott White. Next Howard Anderson crossed the finish line 1st against Dave Thompson from Medford. With the next pair ready to go, Gary Reinero beat Ron Nahas from Reno with an e.t. of 7.10 even though he blew two rods out of the engine during the race. Last Mitch Chamberlin gave Bill Fitting the rear view of his beautiful 41 Willys Gasser, thereby advancing Mitch to the next round.
     The Semi Round was an easy one for the Chamberlin Team. With the 48 Austin of Reinero unable to face off with Mitch because of his blown up engine, Mitch was given what is called a by-run or single run to the final eliminator. Because the AA/Supercharged Association is here for the entertainment of our great fans, Scott White put on a show for the fans by racing Mitch, even though he could not win. Now it was Anderson's turn to race Mike Molea. Mike was obviously looking to upset Anderson, but with so much determination, Mike left the starting line just a little  too early, before the green go light came on, giving the win to Howard.
     The final was set Anderson and Chamberlin ready to show the world who was the Baddest of the Gassers on this warm day in Oregon. Door handle to door handle side by side these two worthy opponents battled down the quarter mile until the Rod Eliminator showed his face again. Mitch lost the rod in cylinder number 2 while Howard went on to win the race with a 6.91, his best e.t. of the weekend.
 
Congratulations to the SIERRA PIPE RACING TEAM!
 
Come see us in Medford on May 31th as the battle for the title Baddest of the Gassers continues.  (Bill Fitting)

5/13/08:  AA/Supercharged racers are excited to get the new season underway.  The group will open 2008 competition with a trip to Woodburn Dragstrips 34th annual Season Opener.  This will be the groups inaugural trip to this event, but the track is not unfamiliar.  Woodburn has hosted the group at both their nostalgia races in previous seasons.  With weather forecasts looking promising, a full field is expected.  Mitch Chamberlin will begin the defense of his first AA/S points title against some of the stiff competition.  Give the Woodburn crew a call at 503-982-4461 for ticket information and tell them you want to see the Gassers!

3/11/08:  AA/Supercharged Racers, Howard Anderson, Ron Nahas and Gary Reinero attended the 50th running of the NHRA March Meet. Eleven cars entered the event along with three of our our AA/S Blown Alcohol Gasser Guys looking to qualify in the top eight.
 
Anderson qualified for the number 4 spot with a 6.77 on his second attempt, after having a loss of traction on his first attempt. Ron shook the tires real hard on his first qualifier which put him in position number 6. Ron's 41 Willys second qualifying attempt produced a 7.03 e.t. which put him in the number 7 spot. Gary's Blown Alcohol Austin had some severe tire shake on his 1st attempt. His second try at the Famoso pavement produced a 7.12 e.t. leaving him in the number 9 spot.
 
On Sunday, March 9th, the Anderson Team faced Rich Roberts in round 1. Howard's beautiful 38 Chevy came up short when a bent intake valve caused him to lose a burst panel.  Ron faced off with the notorious Chris Abbey Corvette. Ron's 6.96 e.t. netted him a spot behind the Vette.
 
Nahas and Reinero plan to test at Sacramento March 15th.    (courtesy of Bill Fitting)