Las Vegas, NV. – Johnny Ahten’s Vegas Adventure, or JAVA, turned out to be decaffeinated after a first round loss to eventual race winner Joey Severance. The Ahten Racing dragster known as the Stump Puller was missing something extra to get going. To top that off, it had a case of the shakes.
The SummitRacing.com Nationals started out with the elimination of a round of qualifying. There were only two qualifying sessions at Las Vegas Motor Speedway because of a short field. In Friday’s round, Johnny put down a 5.702 elapsed time at 252.14 miles per hour. That was good enough for the number nine slot. On Saturday’s final round of qualifying, Johnny decided to put on an impromptu smoke show for the crowd. In reality it wasn’t planned, but a mix of low tire pressure, a kiss from the wheelie bar, and a stout tune-up resulted in the aforementioned visual display. The end result was a number twelve qualifying position in a field of thirteen. The Island Renovations/801 Racing/Fireman’s Brew dragster was paired against fellow 801 Racing teammate Joey Severance in the first round. The team was enthusiastic and ready as they rolled to the line. The Stump Puller had other ideas.
Johnny Ahten put it this way: “The track was super tight, and we just didn’t have the wheel speed necessary coming off the line. It started to shake a bit and I gave it a quick pedal slap. It recovered well thanks to the NGK sparkplugs we run, but it cost us a tenth. I think we could of taken out Severance and gone some rounds. That nasty tire shake that we and other injected dragsters are experiencing is proving difficult to cure. I met with the people from Goodyear and together we have a plan. The tires used for the injected nitro cars are a bit different and need some time to age. Goodyear really took care of us and I know we can overcome this issue.”
The Ahten Racing gang left Vegas without the adventure they wanted. There was a thrill ride or two and some lessons were learned. Most importantly, conversations with fellow injected nitro teams and Goodyear proved to provide a strategy and some insight. A few weeks off will allow crew chief Al Ahten and Johnny to review the data and freshen up the combination. That is a good thing, because time is necessary to properly age cheese, wine, and now apparently injected nitro race tires.
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We believe true happiness comes from blazing down the blacktop with the pedal to the metal and our hair on fire. The whiter our knuckles get, the better. If it were up to us, cars wouldn't even have brakes, just two gas pedals. It's this never-ending need for speed that drives everything we do. We spend countless hours in the lab and lying awake at night plotting and planning how to get more speed by any means possible. After decades of research and innovation, we've developed a complete line of performance and car care products designed to ensure that your ride lives up to its potential on the street and on the track. We know what you want. We got what you need. We are 801 Racing. For more information on 801 racing, please visit: 801 Racing -
Fireman's Brew grew out of two Los Angeles based firefighter's vision to create premium handcrafted beers that would quench their thirsts after an exhausting day on the firelines. Originally created by firefighters for firefighters, Fireman's Brew is now available at bars, restaurants and retail stores throughout Southern California, Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, Nebraska, and Nevada. Visit them at Home | Firemans Brew
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The SummitRacing.com Nationals started out with the elimination of a round of qualifying. There were only two qualifying sessions at Las Vegas Motor Speedway because of a short field. In Friday’s round, Johnny put down a 5.702 elapsed time at 252.14 miles per hour. That was good enough for the number nine slot. On Saturday’s final round of qualifying, Johnny decided to put on an impromptu smoke show for the crowd. In reality it wasn’t planned, but a mix of low tire pressure, a kiss from the wheelie bar, and a stout tune-up resulted in the aforementioned visual display. The end result was a number twelve qualifying position in a field of thirteen. The Island Renovations/801 Racing/Fireman’s Brew dragster was paired against fellow 801 Racing teammate Joey Severance in the first round. The team was enthusiastic and ready as they rolled to the line. The Stump Puller had other ideas.
Johnny Ahten put it this way: “The track was super tight, and we just didn’t have the wheel speed necessary coming off the line. It started to shake a bit and I gave it a quick pedal slap. It recovered well thanks to the NGK sparkplugs we run, but it cost us a tenth. I think we could of taken out Severance and gone some rounds. That nasty tire shake that we and other injected dragsters are experiencing is proving difficult to cure. I met with the people from Goodyear and together we have a plan. The tires used for the injected nitro cars are a bit different and need some time to age. Goodyear really took care of us and I know we can overcome this issue.”
The Ahten Racing gang left Vegas without the adventure they wanted. There was a thrill ride or two and some lessons were learned. Most importantly, conversations with fellow injected nitro teams and Goodyear proved to provide a strategy and some insight. A few weeks off will allow crew chief Al Ahten and Johnny to review the data and freshen up the combination. That is a good thing, because time is necessary to properly age cheese, wine, and now apparently injected nitro race tires.
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Island Renovations understands the complexity of Hawaii's homes and their customers’ needs. Whether you are looking to build, remodel, or replace your existing windows and doors, Island Renovations is there to provide outstanding service and products to give your home added value with the satisfaction and peace of mind from a company that puts their customers first. Visit us at Island Renovation | 808-685-3377
We believe true happiness comes from blazing down the blacktop with the pedal to the metal and our hair on fire. The whiter our knuckles get, the better. If it were up to us, cars wouldn't even have brakes, just two gas pedals. It's this never-ending need for speed that drives everything we do. We spend countless hours in the lab and lying awake at night plotting and planning how to get more speed by any means possible. After decades of research and innovation, we've developed a complete line of performance and car care products designed to ensure that your ride lives up to its potential on the street and on the track. We know what you want. We got what you need. We are 801 Racing. For more information on 801 racing, please visit: 801 Racing -
Fireman's Brew grew out of two Los Angeles based firefighter's vision to create premium handcrafted beers that would quench their thirsts after an exhausting day on the firelines. Originally created by firefighters for firefighters, Fireman's Brew is now available at bars, restaurants and retail stores throughout Southern California, Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, Nebraska, and Nevada. Visit them at Home | Firemans Brew
Release courtesy of THR5 Communications
