IHRA World Nationals 2003

The debut of the George Thorogood and the Destryoers Top Fuel Dragster. Performance was not what we had hope for, but we learned alot and were treated like family by the folks at IHRA and we will be back soon.

Indy U.S. Nationals

We were qualified in the quickest field in U.S. Nationals history with a 4.700 @308 MPH. Tim had to shut it off at 4.55 into the run due to chunks of rubber coming out the back tire and causing sever vibrations. The last person that could bump us out of the field, did and that made it the quickest field in NHRA history. We were proud to be part of it.

Coming at ya!

On the way to a 4.700 @ 308 MPH run.

The Team

These are the ones that really make this thing happen. They are all volunteers and without them this project would be impossible. They all work their butts off and we appreciate their efforts and their support.

From L to R: Barry Masters, Matthew Stevens, Bill Hall, Randy Scales Sr., Jerry Hanson, Jeff Hendricks, Rex Stevens, Randy Scales Jr., Dave Stevens, Tim Gibson, Jerry Dawson, Bob Brookheart.

Not pictured is Jim Minor and Steve Brookheart

The Bottom End Guy

Jeff Hendricks in his office hard at work.

The Clutch Guy

Randy Scales Sr adjusting the clutch

Right Head Guy

Randy Scales Jr cleans the cylinders

The Left Head Guy

Jerry Hanson working on his head on the left.

Rex Stevens, Crew Chief on the right

Our Supporters

Without these friends and companies this project could not have happened. We thank them all for their assistance and support!

Advanced Compressor Technology

If you have an Industrial Reciprocating or Centrifugal Compressor that needs maintenance, repair or overhaul or machined parts for them, ACT is the right company. Tim, Tom and Dave have been with us the longest and provided support in all kinds of ways. We thank them for the assistance and friendship! USE THEM, GIVE THEM SOME WORK! Help those that help us!

The Crowd

Crewman Bill Hall in the foreground. We had a crowd around the car almost all the time.

Ready for a run

Thanks to KNOCKOUT Talent for partnering us with George Thorogood and the Destroyers. We hope we have a long and lasting relationship with them and many, many more bands. Rex talks to Tim before the run. Bob Brookheart standing next to Motorhome (Motorhome courtesy of Boiler-Tek. Inc) Steve Brookheart right background talking to Jerry Hanson.

Checking the Fit

Tim Gibson checks the new Steering Wheel position. Jerry Hanson on left and Rex Stevens on right (backs to camera)

Getting it ready

The crew at work. L to R Tim Marenholtz, Bob Brookheart, Jerry Hanson, Rex Stevens, Randy Scales Jr, Dave Stevens and Melanie Scales

A Special Thanks

Our whole teams works extremely hard and long hours, and I want to thank them all for without them, we could not race. We all have day jobs. I would like to especially recognize two team members who have sacrificed hundreds of personal hours and labor to make sure the car is ready and it arrives on time.

-Bob Brookheart owns Brookheart Trucking and uses his personal tractor to get us to the races. If it were not for Bob, we would not be able to go anywhere. He has sacrificed his time and his business to help and I just want him to know how much I appreciate it. The car is everywhere it is supposed to be, on time and the rig always looks great. Thanks Bob!

-Rex Stevens is the crew chief and the chief mechanic. He is involved in every aspect of the race car and is the reason it is ready to race when it gets to the track. I want to thank him for all his sacrifices, time, money and what few nerves he has left for us all to get on.

Thanks you guys-Dave Stevens

Indy 2003

Dave Stevens brings Tim to the line.

Photo by Larry Peters

Jerry Hanson

Jerry putting it back together.

Photo by Larry Peters

Indy 2003

Tim does a good burnout

The End of a good run

The car was clean, dry and in the show.

Photo by Auto Imagery