FATHER AND SON WIN MOTORCYCLE TWO DAYS IN A ROW, BRYANT WINS FIRST RACE IN SNAP ON TOOLS DAY AT THE RACES
FROM: Tim Glover
EVENT: Snap-On Tools Day at the Races at Atlanta Dragway in 2007
(Commerce, GA - August 19) In spite of the heat, hundreds of Snap-On Tools customers enjoyed the 2007 edition of the Snap-On Tools Day at the Races. Snap On Tools representatives gave their customers free passes to either race or watch their friends race at Atlanta Dragway. They also got the chance to look at many of the latest Snap On Tools on display in the Snap On
booth, including their new three bay "war wagon".
Daryl Johnsey won the Snap On Motorcycle class approximately 20 hours after his stepson, Allen Hitt, won the Atlanta Dragway NHRA National Dragster Challenge event. Woody Bryant enjoyed his first ever bracket racing win with a dead-on pass in Pro class.
The lucky top finishing racers in each class were awarded various Snap On Tools for their efforts. Prizes included a Snap On roll away base cabinet for the Super Pro and Pro winners, a Snap On floor jack for the Motorcycle winner, Snap On cordless impact wrenches, Snap On creepers and many other fine tools.
Bill Rimmer, Jr brought his Outlaw '92 Trans Am to make exhibition passes. The twin turbocharged machine wowed spectators with a 7.43 second pass at 198.61mph and another 7.44 second pass. Rimmer was also preparing his car for the upcoming World Street Nationals.
Justin Knott was the first winner of the day, winning the Burnout Contest. Knott smoked up the entire starting line with his '04 Chevy 2500 Duramax powered truck.
"I'm out of retirement. I had to before Donny Jr used up all my parts," exclaimed Super Pro winner Don Brown Sr from Buford, GA. Brown met Commerce, GA racer Marty "John Force Jr." Wiles in the final round, and took the win stripe with his '03 Spitzer dragster by a mere .022 seconds before Wiles. Wiles' '23 Altered had been on the mark all day, running between 5.08 and 5.10 seconds, but unfortunately it slowed a bit in the final to a 5.13. Wiles' long smoky burnouts were great crowd pleasers (which is why he earned the nickname John Force Jr). Brown's machine posted a 5.09 at 135.08mph (5.08 dial). Wilhelm saw a 5.13 at 132.90mph (5.10 dial) on the scoreboards. Brown thanked his grandson Ryan, Celeste and Gary Peebles, and Michael Dobbs. "I had a really good time. I want to thank God, my wife Linda and
Hank," added Wiles. Thomas Bell ('05 Undercover dragster - Toccoa, GA) and Travis Bryant ('67 Camaro - Bowman, GA) were the semi-final prize winners.
Another member of the Bryant family enjoyed a great day at the races. Woody Bryant, also from Bowman, GA won his first bracket race, in Pro class, with his '82 Camaro. Bryant received the instant win when his opponent, first time racer Dwight Ellis ('88 Mustang - Washington, GA), turned on the big red foul bulb at the starting line. Ellis was thrilled he made it that far
in his first race, and definitely improved the chances of someone seeing the for sale sign in the window of his car. He thanked his Snap on rep, Vonne Price, for giving him the entry. Knowing he already had the win, Bryant was even more thrilled to see his time slip, a dead-on 12.030 at 110.31mph (12.03 dial). Bryant thanked his wife Paula, Wade Bryant and engine builder David Beatenbough for all their help. David Trimble ('72 Ventura II - Lilburn, GA) was the lone semi-finalist.
Motorcycle winner Daryl Johnsey enjoyed winning Motorcycle class less than 20 hours after his stepson, Allen Hitt won the Motorcycle NHRA National Dragster Challenge during Saturday's Summit event. Johnsey's '82 Kawasaki ZRX750 was close to the mark, running a breakout 12.29 at 105.68mph (12.32 dial), but the infraction was the lesser one after Stanley Russell of Gray, GA turned on the bright red foul bulb with a too quick reaction time. His '04 Suzuki GSXR1000 carded a 10.39 at 128.42mph (10.35 target). Jimmy "Cha Cha" Heisler ('00 Ninja - Woodstock, GA) and Zach Hulsey ('00 Suzuki - Clermont, GA) ended the day in the semi-final round. "My bike wasn't the oldest one here, but it was close," added Johnsey. Johnsey may well have been the oldest rider, however. "If a red light got me this (Snap On cordless impact wrench), I'm good. We had a great time," said Russell.
Sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Atlanta Dragway is located just off I-85 at Exit 149 in the Banks Crossing area of Commerce, Georgia. Information on all 2007 events may be obtained by calling the track office (706-335-2301) or logging on to http://www.atlantadragway.com/ .
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SUPER PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Don Brown Sr '03 Spitzer dragster Buford, GA 5.09 135.08 (5.08)
R/U: Marty Wilhelm '23 Altered Commerce, GA 5.13 132.90 (5.10)
Semi: Travis Bryant '68 Camaro Bowman, GA
Semi: Thomas Bell '05 Undercover Toccoa, GA
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PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Woody Bryant '82 Camaro Bowman, GA 12.030 110.31 (12.03)
R/U: Dwight Ellis '88 Mustang Washington, GA (foul) 18.58 61.00 (14.30)
Semi: David Trimble '72 Ventura II Lilburn, GA
Semi:
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MOTORCYCLE BIKE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Daryl Johnsey '82 Kawasaki ZRX750 Cartersville,
GA 12.29 105.68 (12.32)
R/U: Stanley Russell '04 Suzuki GSXR1000 Clermont,
GA (foul) 10.39 128.42 (10.35)
Semi: Jimmy Heisler '00 Kawasaki Woodstock, GA
Semi: Zach Hulsey '00 Suzuki Clermont, GA
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EVENT: Snap-On Tools Day at the Races at Atlanta Dragway in 2007
(Commerce, GA - August 19) In spite of the heat, hundreds of Snap-On Tools customers enjoyed the 2007 edition of the Snap-On Tools Day at the Races. Snap On Tools representatives gave their customers free passes to either race or watch their friends race at Atlanta Dragway. They also got the chance to look at many of the latest Snap On Tools on display in the Snap On
booth, including their new three bay "war wagon".
Daryl Johnsey won the Snap On Motorcycle class approximately 20 hours after his stepson, Allen Hitt, won the Atlanta Dragway NHRA National Dragster Challenge event. Woody Bryant enjoyed his first ever bracket racing win with a dead-on pass in Pro class.
The lucky top finishing racers in each class were awarded various Snap On Tools for their efforts. Prizes included a Snap On roll away base cabinet for the Super Pro and Pro winners, a Snap On floor jack for the Motorcycle winner, Snap On cordless impact wrenches, Snap On creepers and many other fine tools.
Bill Rimmer, Jr brought his Outlaw '92 Trans Am to make exhibition passes. The twin turbocharged machine wowed spectators with a 7.43 second pass at 198.61mph and another 7.44 second pass. Rimmer was also preparing his car for the upcoming World Street Nationals.
Justin Knott was the first winner of the day, winning the Burnout Contest. Knott smoked up the entire starting line with his '04 Chevy 2500 Duramax powered truck.
"I'm out of retirement. I had to before Donny Jr used up all my parts," exclaimed Super Pro winner Don Brown Sr from Buford, GA. Brown met Commerce, GA racer Marty "John Force Jr." Wiles in the final round, and took the win stripe with his '03 Spitzer dragster by a mere .022 seconds before Wiles. Wiles' '23 Altered had been on the mark all day, running between 5.08 and 5.10 seconds, but unfortunately it slowed a bit in the final to a 5.13. Wiles' long smoky burnouts were great crowd pleasers (which is why he earned the nickname John Force Jr). Brown's machine posted a 5.09 at 135.08mph (5.08 dial). Wilhelm saw a 5.13 at 132.90mph (5.10 dial) on the scoreboards. Brown thanked his grandson Ryan, Celeste and Gary Peebles, and Michael Dobbs. "I had a really good time. I want to thank God, my wife Linda and
Hank," added Wiles. Thomas Bell ('05 Undercover dragster - Toccoa, GA) and Travis Bryant ('67 Camaro - Bowman, GA) were the semi-final prize winners.
Another member of the Bryant family enjoyed a great day at the races. Woody Bryant, also from Bowman, GA won his first bracket race, in Pro class, with his '82 Camaro. Bryant received the instant win when his opponent, first time racer Dwight Ellis ('88 Mustang - Washington, GA), turned on the big red foul bulb at the starting line. Ellis was thrilled he made it that far
in his first race, and definitely improved the chances of someone seeing the for sale sign in the window of his car. He thanked his Snap on rep, Vonne Price, for giving him the entry. Knowing he already had the win, Bryant was even more thrilled to see his time slip, a dead-on 12.030 at 110.31mph (12.03 dial). Bryant thanked his wife Paula, Wade Bryant and engine builder David Beatenbough for all their help. David Trimble ('72 Ventura II - Lilburn, GA) was the lone semi-finalist.
Motorcycle winner Daryl Johnsey enjoyed winning Motorcycle class less than 20 hours after his stepson, Allen Hitt won the Motorcycle NHRA National Dragster Challenge during Saturday's Summit event. Johnsey's '82 Kawasaki ZRX750 was close to the mark, running a breakout 12.29 at 105.68mph (12.32 dial), but the infraction was the lesser one after Stanley Russell of Gray, GA turned on the bright red foul bulb with a too quick reaction time. His '04 Suzuki GSXR1000 carded a 10.39 at 128.42mph (10.35 target). Jimmy "Cha Cha" Heisler ('00 Ninja - Woodstock, GA) and Zach Hulsey ('00 Suzuki - Clermont, GA) ended the day in the semi-final round. "My bike wasn't the oldest one here, but it was close," added Johnsey. Johnsey may well have been the oldest rider, however. "If a red light got me this (Snap On cordless impact wrench), I'm good. We had a great time," said Russell.
Sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Atlanta Dragway is located just off I-85 at Exit 149 in the Banks Crossing area of Commerce, Georgia. Information on all 2007 events may be obtained by calling the track office (706-335-2301) or logging on to http://www.atlantadragway.com/ .
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SUPER PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Don Brown Sr '03 Spitzer dragster Buford, GA 5.09 135.08 (5.08)
R/U: Marty Wilhelm '23 Altered Commerce, GA 5.13 132.90 (5.10)
Semi: Travis Bryant '68 Camaro Bowman, GA
Semi: Thomas Bell '05 Undercover Toccoa, GA
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PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Woody Bryant '82 Camaro Bowman, GA 12.030 110.31 (12.03)
R/U: Dwight Ellis '88 Mustang Washington, GA (foul) 18.58 61.00 (14.30)
Semi: David Trimble '72 Ventura II Lilburn, GA
Semi:
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MOTORCYCLE BIKE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Daryl Johnsey '82 Kawasaki ZRX750 Cartersville,
GA 12.29 105.68 (12.32)
R/U: Stanley Russell '04 Suzuki GSXR1000 Clermont,
GA (foul) 10.39 128.42 (10.35)
Semi: Jimmy Heisler '00 Kawasaki Woodstock, GA
Semi: Zach Hulsey '00 Suzuki Clermont, GA
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