A far cry from the four cars at the opening event in April. Keziah came back late last season and immediately made his presence known and gets quicker at each event. Your email address will not be published. Top ET / Footbrake / Jr. Dragsters. 7.49 Real Street Theres a bit of a challenge there, getting people to build cars of this caliber to race six times a year, but we think were making progress and people are excited right now, he continues. Third was the always dangerous Cam Clark at a 4.01 with fourth going to Robbie Keziah at a consistent 4.03 for both hits. Past champ Jason Harris will also be competing, along with Brian Schrader and Brett Nesbitt. Barry Mitchell Reflects on First Win at Piedmont Dragway's Big Dog Top ET Your email address will not be published. GrudgeFest at Piedmont Dragway Thursday Aug. 7, 2014 BIG DOG Shootout plus! Piedmont Dragway Lambert qualified with a 4.21 ET but broke in the second round of qualifying. Definitely not a fluke. Wow, what a qualified field this was. Cant wait. No one removed a cylinder head, so all were safe. / The powerplant, originally built by Pat Musi, was a 5.3 borespace engine and was taken to low 3.80s on every run. 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Next round was just as exciting as Harvey used a .004 light to try and defeat the Chevelle, only to cross up and lift, putting Graham in his first Big Dog final running a 3.791,in the process. Also thanks to you, the fans, for supporting Piedmont Dragway. These all-billet pieces will really be what sets the pace for the class, and its absolutely bananas what these cars are running with 762 cubic inches and two nitrous systems at 2,450- to 2,480-pounds without a lock-up torque converter. Where its positioned in Julian, North Carolina, with all the population in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, it draws such a crowd. He stepped away from the sport a few years ago following a very successful run in radial tire racing, including dominating performances in X275 and helping usher in a new era for the near-unlimited Radial vs. the World eliminator. One night a month, six times a year and a hour and a half from my house. 2020 VP Race Fuels Carolina Coalition - Regardless of on-track performance or the future of Big Dog, Mitchells enjoying a new pace of the racing life and, perhaps most of all, the opportunity to again race with longtime friend Todd Tutterow. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. 2019 Final Points Standings For more information call 449-7411 or visit www.piedmontdragway. Jr. Dragster - When the cheerleading coach broke the news to Katrina Kohel that she was the only one left on the cheer squad, Kohel was determined to compete anyway. Advertisement. See you all next season. 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Unfortunately, Tim Lawrence made the trip from Princeton, West Virginia, to settle in at a 4.17 ET, just missing the show. It was special, I have to admit, Mitchell continues. So incredible that it lured Mitchell out of drag racing retirement. Results and Photos From The Spring 2019 Big Dog Shootout At Piedmont He was 27 years old. Oh yes, did I say the field was close? Seventh went to Justin Walls 4.08 and Bubba Turner at a 4.40 to complete the 8-car field. You have permission to edit this article. Look for the drivers to be trying to crack the 3-second zone with the first eight drivers being honored in special competition at the end of the season. If I left anyone out, I apologize and let me know when we can expect you. He was 27 years old. I think think what it isits that its personal, concludes Mitchell. In the two weeks leading up to the May edition of historic Piedmont Dragway's Big Dog Shootout, a series of events were taking place that would lead to an event that would provide history to a race that was jam packed with history but more was to come. Students of doorslammer drag racing are well aware of Tutterows history in Big Dog competition his dominance and ongoing dance with the series rule-makers is something of drag racing folklore adding to the unique opportunity Mitchells return to racing in this particular eliminator represents for everyone involved. "Why are you telling me to go rent a house, go buy a house, or go rent a condo when everything I need is right here in the facility?". Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. Mike Graham advanced with a 5.08 over a breaking Brian Shrader. Fourth was Graham in the Chevelle formerly owned by Russell Miller. The second time out they started from the top of the ladder again, set the ET record and reset the speed record before falling to longtime Big Dog standout Jason Harris. If you have something to share let us know. 16, 2018) Piedmont Dragway - Big Dog Shootout 2023 dates 6th BIG DOG SHOOTOUT Defending Big Dog champion Danny Perry . !Follow Spoold Media Across Social Media Today!YouTube Race Coverage: YouTube.com/spoold0385YouTube Vlog: YouTube.com/mylifeonthelineFacebook: http://www.Facebook.com/spooldmedia Instagram: spooldmedia Other winners for the evening included Rick Whaley winning OReilly Outlaw DoorSlammer over Arthur Whitley. APPALACHIAN STATE 10, N.C. A&T 5: The Mountaineers scored six runs in the seventh and eighth innings to erase a late deficit. Has to be.. Growing up in Goldsboro, Greensboro Day senior Jaydon Young averaged 25.9 points per game as a freshman at Wayne Christian. With spring comes several definite items in the Piedmont of North Carolina, the dogwoods are blossoming and its time to crank up the Big Dogs at historic Piedmont Dragway. UNCG finished sixth after Mondays two rounds of play. 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Renegade 6.00 / 7.49 and More! The 16th season of the Big Dog Shootout returns to Piedmont Dragway with a two-day show starting at 6 p.m. Thursday with qualifying for the race on Saturday. All in all, the one and only Big Dog Shootout is alive and well, for the rest of this season and many more. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. Jr. Dragster Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. In the 6.00 category, presented by Carolina Classic Car Restoration, Jason Marshall defeated Chad Dukes newly built Camaro. In no particular order, Tim Lawrencesnew 762 billet motor is almost ready and is awaiting a Mark Micke trans for the combo. 24, 2018), Big Dog Night (April At the season opening race, Mitchell and company secured the No. That gave us a field of 8 cars from 4.009 to 4.073. To be honest, Todd Tutterow had this car on the money right out of the gate, says Mitchell. 2021 Final Points Standings Advertisement. McShane was in a tie for 45th among 77 finishers. Big Dog Shootout May 2021 from Piedmont Dragway - YouTube 0:00 / 33:15 Big Dog Shootout May 2021 from Piedmont Dragway 67,514 views May 9, 2021 673 Dislike Share Spoold Media 39.7K. In previous qualifying, the Graham Chevelle qualified at a 3.865 in May, a 3.940 in June, a 3.922 in August and a 3.889 in September. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-worthy videos to electric live events, DI meets hundreds of thousands of racers where they live, creating the moments that create conversations. Here are the results of the May 12 Big Dog Shootout #2 held on May 12 at the Piedmont Dragway: FINAL QUALIFYING RESULTS: #1 : Dale Brinsfield : 4.252 @ 174.65 mph The result of qualifying was four nitrous cars, three blower, and one ProCharger. Id been out of racing for a few years, had gotten off social media, hadnt been out to the races, and we go to this wedding and its just racers everywhere. Second was Barry Mitchell in the Ty and Todd Tutterow-tuned Cuda Time Barracuda at 3.807 at 197.49. Other best included Travis Harvey, no surprise, with the best reaction time at a .013 on the tree. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. When we got back into racing, I bought that Cuda from Marty Robertson, took it to Modern Racing and Todd Tutterows WYO Motorsports provided everything Janis blower motor, Ty-Drive, everything. 10" Carolina Thunder plus $2000 Wheelstand Contest plus Fun & Grudge. Shrader wins the 2022 Big Dog championship and thanks his crew consisting of Dan Ferguson, Chuck Logan, Matt Renfro, and of course, fianc, Erin Kraft, and chassis builder and crew chief, Robert Hayes. Weve seen the fire Marshall shut the gates. Shrader ran a 3.791 to defeat a shaking Keziah. Scroll to continue reading. Fifth was Mike Graham at 4.039, with sixth going to Brian Shrader at a 4.05. 7.49 Real Street - This normal Thursday night pro mod shootout was moved to Friday due to the weather and these car showed out!!! Clark and the H&H team are up and down but when this team is good, they are really good. Advertisement. Pretty equal, dont you think? We'll give you credit for the submission (of course) and what is cooler than showing all your gang that you have a story on Bang Shift? The additions come as KFC recently removed some menu items, including wings, popcorn chicken and cookies, to make room for new additions. / Here are the results from points race #4 at Piedmont Dragway held on Saturday, May 7: Top EliminatorWinner: Tommy Plott of Winston Salem. Piedmont Dragway Begins 61st Season with Big Dog Shootout April 19 Defending Big Dog champion Danny Perry from Sims returns to defend his title. In a battle of two blower cars, Mitchell defeated Floyd when Chevy had to let up deep into the run. For all those people who follow the Big Dog Shootout at historic Piedmont Dragway, the typical wisdom would have been to think that Brian Shrader, newly crowned champ of 2022, or Jason Harris, would be the odds-on favorites to win the season-ending event. So it was that the May edition of The Big Dog Shootout resulted in a first ever win for Wine Racing, both finalists were 3 second cars and were also nitrous cars. Big Dog Night (April Piedmont Dragway - Posts | Facebook - The number was a 4.009 qualifying effort and a top speed of 185.48, before the night was over. The class is built around a five-inch nitrous motor. The Corvette being a ProCharger entry originally built by Robert Hayes for Harris. This season is half complete, so maybe we should look at the state of the event, even in a difficult year. The first Pro Mod race I ever went to, back when I was 15- or 16-years old, was a Big Dog race, says Mitchell, who could hardly contain his excitement when rehashing the details surrounding winning the event for the first time on August 5th, 2021. Outlaw Door Slammers BIG DOG SHOOTOUT JULY 2021 COVERAGE FROM PIEDMONT DRAGWAY - YouTube Our next event will be August 6 and looks to be event more competitive with new cars, motors and drivers. Ken Myrick won the 7.49 Ricos Reel Street, and Todd Comer won the 6.00 Outlaw Door Slammer bracket, presented by Carolina Classic Car Restoration, over Bill Ritts. 19, 2018), Big Dog Night (Aug. Footbrake As always, for more information regarding the Big Dog Shootout or any other events at The Doorslammer Capital of the World, check out the Piedmont websiteorcall the track at (336) 449-7411. There are people everywhere literally people piled around the pits at Jason Harris trailer, over in Rinis pits, watching every move Todd makes in our pit. I cant say enough about Todd, says Mitchell. Todd has been on the Big Dog scene forever, they wrote rules trying to get rid of him. Two of the current drivers that decided to test the week before the event were Scott Lang, with his supercharged Mustang and tuning from Charles Terrell. 19, 2018). This set up the finals with a very competitive Justin Wall to meet Jason Harris. Even with all the obstacles to overcome due to the pandemic, serious competitors drive great distances just for a shot at the historic eighth-mile track that has gotten the best of many a competitor through the years. With help from veteran Dan Ferguson, Shrader was on the way to a very productive evening. Super Clean gets a huge thank you for all your help with the Big Dog Shootout, along with OReilly, Deep Creek Motors, and Carolina Classic Car Restoration. 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Watch as some of the baddest Big Dog nitrous and blower cars go head to head to see who can stake claim as the winner in the second race of the year at the world famous North Carolina 1/8th mile track!!!!! Shrader, and crew chief Robert Hayes, are also wrestling with a new engine combo from Gene Fulton, but we all know they will be back at the front shortly. Top ET There, lessons of , Michael Bolton doesnt watch film to prepare for opponents for the Smith High School girls basketball team, and he wont change that approach , WINSTON-SALEM Greensboro Day led 15-5, trailed 19-15 and then up one with about five seconds life, a mad scramble following a missed free th. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. 1 qualifying position and set the eliminators speed record. Big Dog Night (Aug. Big Dog Shootout The management and staff at Piedmont Dragway would like to thank our sponsors, who have stuck out the season under not the best circumstances. 2 of the top cars getting it on in a fast drag race. We also learned that a 5.0 inch borespace combo, in the capable hands of Hayes and Shrader, can win the event that Wes Buck had labeled the best one-day, one-track event in the country several years ago.