Jr. Dragster Stacy Hall from Fulton Competition Engines was there, too, and we got to talking about a 762ci engine that I thought they still had, started talking about a car, and next thing I know were going back racing.. Big Dog Night (April He will be back. 19, 2018) - 7.49 Real Street. Saturdays Big Dog Shootout race will start at 4 p.m. with races also set for the Renegades and Outlaw Doorslammers. The semis went as follows: Jason Harris ran a 3.98 to defeat Mike Graham and become the 4th driver in the 3 second ET zone. 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. With much anticipation, the first-round winners ended up being Mitchell, Shrader, Harris, and Clark. So what have we learned? The result was a group of cars that fall into the Top Sportsman format and not the Pro Modified type car. / 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. For Jason Harris, the Billy Albert powered responded with several 3 second ETs to put Jason into the elite group of 3 second drivers in competition. 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. Defending Big Dog champion Danny Perry from Sims returns to defend his title. bad weather delayed Piedmont Dragway's ZDD-sponsored Big Dog Shootout by one week from its traditional first-Thursday-of-the-month date. Your email address will not be published. Its special, and were definitely thankful to be a part of it., Your email address will not be published. Then Harvey defeated the Corvette of Raynor. In a battle of two blower cars, Mitchell defeated Floyd when Chevy had to let up deep into the run. Oh yes, did I say the field was close? 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. 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This beautiful 69 Chevelle blower car, with trans from Mikes own Virginia Speed Shop, ran a great 3.810 at 193.71. The final was classic as Clark and Shrader met, as they had done so many times before, with the Shrader Corvette running a 3.795 to the very competitive 3.815 of Cam Clark. The Keziah and Mitchell team will be entering a second car with huge potential very soon. Wow, what a qualified field this was. Unfortunately, Tim Lawrence made the trip from Princeton, West Virginia, to settle in at a 4.17 ET, just missing the show. If you have something to share let us know. Theres a ton of potential with Big Dog and theres some really good people behind it. - 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. While Mitchell is thrilled with his teams individual performance, hes equally excited about the direction of Piedmont Dragways Big Dog Shootout. Copyright 2023 BangShift LLC. You can cancel at any time. Hope to see all of you in June at The DoorSlammer Capital of the World, Piedmont Dragway. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. - (Words and photos by Greg Burrow) - Competitors in the popular Big Dog Shootout at historic Piedmont Dragway have two complete seasons under a new rules package, designed to make competition closer and to allow teams the luxury of NOT having to rebuild engines between rounds.The result was a group of cars that fall into the Top Sportsman format and not the Pro Modified type car. - Missing this season has also been motor guru Brett Nesbitt, also with a new 762 combo that has been quick in testing but no races yet. Chapman finished in a fifth-place tie among 75 individuals. The management and staff at Piedmont Dragway would like to thank our sponsors, who have stuck out the season under not the best circumstances. Officers responded just after 5 a.m. Wednesday to an area near the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Carolyn Coleman Way and found , "The Wall Street Journal just so happened to have a supportive op-ed ready to publish within hours of the meeting. - All in all, the one and only Big Dog Shootout is alive and well, for the rest of this season and many more. 6.00 Raiders Drag Illustrated May 13, 2013. BANCORPSOUTH INTERCOLLEGIATE: Junior Colin Chapman put together consecutive subpar rounds as the UNCG mens golf team tied for ninth in the weather-shortened event in Madison, Miss. Did we say close? In the week prior to the May event, much had happened outside the track, as Wes Buck and Mike Carpenter featured Harris in their popular live feed on Wednesday afternoon, where Buck did his usual excellent job of promoting, not only the Big Dog Shootout, but fast doorslammer racing and its overall importance to our sport. Like the first ProCharger-equipped Big Dog car. 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. Renegade 6.00 / 7.49 and More! 6.00 Raiders 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. Big Dog Shootout Renegade 6.00 / 7.49 and More! So, a hearty congratulations to our two winners of the day. 19, 2018), Big Dog Night (Aug. Your email address will not be published. 16, 2018) I think if Todd could jump in the car and ride down through there with me, honestly, I think he would.. He was 27 years old. Super Clean gets a huge thank you for all your help with the Big Dog Shootout, along with O'Reilly, Deep Creek Motors, and Carolina Classic Car Restoration. 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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. If Im going racing especially racing with a blower motor Im going racing with Todd Tutterow. A far cry from the four cars at the opening event in April. 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. Last week, they repeated those accomplishments and added a final round win over Harris, who is developing as something of a rival halfway through the 2021 Big Dog Shootout Series season. This is how we all survive this crazy season. FB Please subscribe to keep reading. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. 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. As with last months event, a drawing of the cards was held, before round 1 and went as follows; Lang with a 4.01 to defeat Cam Clarks 4.07, Mike Graham used a 4.01 to defeat Justin Walls 4.08, Brian Shrader ran a 3.99 at 182mph to defeat Travis Harvey and Jason Harris 4.02 defeated Tim Lawrence. 19, 2018). Big Dog shootout 7.49 Outlaw DoorSlammers This Thursday September 1st 2020 VP Race Fuels Carolina Coalition Defending Big Dog champion Danny Perry . 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. Finishing up the April event, Chris Dixon won the OReilly Auto Parts, Outlaw Door Slammer bracket. This is just a sample of upcoming teams and combos. The baddest Thursday night Pro Mod shootout once again is back at Piedmont Dragway for 2021!!!!! WAKE FOREST 3, HIGH POINT 1: Matt Conway and Mac Williamson hit back-to-back homers for the Deacons. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. Piedmont Dragway Begins 61st Season with Big Dog Shootout April 19 By Drag Illustrated Published April 17, 2018 With spring comes several definite items in the Piedmont of North Carolina, the dogwoods are blossoming and it's time to crank up the Big Dogs at historic Piedmont Dragway. Were feeling good, but theres some great racers that are committed to the class, so I dont think were going to be able to let up.. For those of you wondering where the performance came from for Mike Grahams first win, listen to this. Footbrake That gave us a field of 8 cars from 4.009 to 4.073. Competition at the July Big Dog Shootout was as follows: Round 1 saw Travis Harvey fight to a 4.21 to defeat a very competitive Bubba Turners 4.38. Details not yet available. 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. To be honest, Todd Tutterow had this car on the money right out of the gate, says Mitchell. Top ET / Footbrake / Jr. Dragsters. 7.49 Real Street These eight men have competed at the first three events but several top quality cars are coming. No one removed a cylinder head, so all were safe. Qualifying number one was between two drivers who literally grew up at this track, but in the final count, Jason Harris was number one at a 3.952 with Travis Harvey close behind at a 3.983, in the heat of the day. The 63 split-window Corvette is owned by David Lambert and was built by none other than Tommy Mauney and featured a Scott Duggins-built PAR Race Engines powerplant. 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Top ET 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. 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. This set up the finals with a very competitive Justin Wall to meet Jason Harris. / Cam Clark shook, giving a win to Jason Harriss 3.938. See you all next season at The DoorSlammer Capital of the World, Piedmont Dragway. One night only, says Mitchell, with a laugh. N.C. STATE 4, EAST CAROLINA 2: Pratt Maynard hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to lift the Wolfpack. Track owner Ron Senecal and general manager Kevin Shipmon have big things in store for the year, not the least of which is last years Big Dog points champ, Tim Lawrence, will be back to defend his title. This same Charles Terrell will also have a blower combo for himself. I cant say enough about Todd, says Mitchell. L to R: Dan Ferguson with Brianna Proctor, Brian, Chuck Logan and fiancee, Erin Kraft,Matt Renfro, and Robert Hayes. This event was just as competitive as any in the past. Your email address will not be published. Although not having his new powerplant ready, Tim Lawrence has not missed a race, even though he has a 5 to 6 hour drive, one way, from his home in Princeton, WV, just to keep up with what his competition is up to. 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. Clark and the H&H team are up and down but when this team is good, they are really good. "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?". We have witnessed the new rules package working as planned. 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. Drag racer Sean Serra has passed away in a tragic car accident. The championship winning group that stands behind Brian Shraders success. / Under perfect skies. - !Follow Spoold Media Across Social Media Today!YouTube Race Coverage: YouTube.com/spoold0385YouTube Vlog: YouTube.com/mylifeonthelineFacebook: http://www.Facebook.com/spooldmedia Instagram: spooldmedia You can cancel at any time. - WESTERN CAROLINA 13-8, N.C. A&T 3-7: The Aggies squandered a 6-1 lead in the second game of a road doubleheader. You have permission to edit this article. If I left anyone out, I apologize and let me know when we can expect you. From Mitchells point-of-view, the shootout is in a good place rules-wise today after being controversy-ridden essentially since its inception in 1994. Mike Graham advanced with a 5.08 over a breaking Brian Shrader. UHV Classics - BIG DOG Shootout - Piedmont Dragway 2007 6,016 views Mar 22, 2020 142 Dislike Share Save URBAN HILLBILLY VIDEOS 427K subscribers Full coverage of the 2007 BIG DOG Power. Im sitting there with Robbie Keziah, Jason Manger and Nick Reynolds, the guys Id always gone racing with, and we were all kind of pouting about not racing. This set up the final, with Graham winning his very first Big Dog Shootout with a 3.801 at 193.96 to Mitchells 3.856 at 196.03. GrudgeFest at Piedmont Dragway Thursday Aug. 7, 2014 BIG DOG Shootout plus! Required fields are marked *. Only Slicks 34.5-17-16 / 36-17-16 Inch add 30lbs . I think think what it isits that its personal, concludes Mitchell. Cam Clark has the H&H Camaro making some of the quickest runs in Clarks young career. BENCH RACING: Mitchell, along with family and friends, gathered at Ty Tutterows wedding and ultimately hatched a plan to return for Barry to return to drag racing. 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. Other best included Travis Harvey, no surprise, with the best reaction time at a .013 on the tree. Its incredible.. - The abbreviated season will include two events in June, in order to have a complete six-race season. The powerplant, originally built by Pat Musi, was a 5.3 borespace engine and was taken to low 3.80s on every run. Big Dog Shootout CPGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Adam McLaughlin of Greensboro tied for third in the Carolinas PGA Head Professional Championship in Bluffton, S.C. McLaughlin, the head pro at Alamance Country Club, finished the two-round even at 2-over-par 146, two strokes behind champion Steve Isley of Oak Island. Here are the results of the May 12 Big Dog Shootout #2 held on May 12 at the Piedmont Dragway: #1 : Dale Brinsfield : 4.252 @ 174.65 mph, #13 : Mark Lineberrier : 4.632 @ 153.47 mph, #16 : Rodney Patterson : 4.725 @ 152.25 mph, #18 : Rick Wilson : 4.828 @ 114.28 mph - Crash, #19 : Harold Robinson : 4.925 @ 138.22 mph, Ronnie Gardner : 4.348 @ 170.42 (WIN) -vs-, Jim Teachman : 4.411 @ 165.16 mph (WIN)-vs-, Tony Gentile : 4.337 @ 166.82 mph (WIN) -vs-, Todd Tutterow : 5.018 @ 116.74 (Chutes out), Darren Wilkins : 4.378 @ 166.05 (WIN) -vs-, Jim Teachman : 4.312 @ 166.45 mph (WIN)-vs-, Ronnie Gardner : 4.317 @ 170.61 mph (WIN) -vs-Darren Wilkins : Broke-Red, Ronnie Gardner : 4.349 @ 168.98 mph (WIN), -vs- Jim Teachman : 4.458 @ 163.30 (Red-light Start). This is a guy whos raced around the world, done it all, and you should see him up there on the starting line at Piedmont. Just check out the qualifying order. Advertisement. 1d ASAG Nos September Piedmont Dragway In round 2, Justin Wall used a .041 light and a 4.077 to advance over a troubled 5.89 for Harvey. As always, car and driver will enjoy free entry with payment only necessary for crew. Doc Bilbrey won the Consolation race over Sandy Wilkins in the final. 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. More news will follow, but look forward to this being one of the most competitive seasons ever for the event that Drag Illustratedonce named The best single-track series in the country. Jr. Dragster Outlaw Door Slammers You have permission to edit this article. Past champ Jason Harris will also be competing, along with Brian Schrader and Brett Nesbitt. - The result was that Lang was low qualifier and was able to set top MPH in qualifying and rounds one and two. Big Dog Night (July Required fields are marked *. Both 66 corvettes sorta Scroll to continue reading. Low was Travis Harvey in the Jeff Miller-tuned, Vaughn Myles-owned Corvette that had improved every pass since it hit the track. Shrader ran a 3.791 to defeat a shaking Keziah. 24, 2018), Big Dog Night (April The biggest news is that the event will be run on the third Thursday of the month, due to schedule conflicts and to allow the largest number of cars to enter. Big Dog Night (May So lets look at the state of Big Dog, here in July 2020. 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. Were all-in on this deal, he admits. 2020 VP Race Fuels Carolina Coalition presented by Hoosier Tires. Advertisement. 7.49 Real Street Our next event will be August 6 and looks to be event more competitive with new cars, motors and drivers. Andy Beal is putting the finishing touches on a nitrous combo with chassis by Charles Terrell. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). No able to qualify were Ken Ellison, April winner, Ronnie Gardner, Brett Nesbitt and The Hook, Dane Wood with no oil pressure. See you all next season. 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This season, Big Dog founder Jim Turner will return in an advisory capacity and should help to make this one of the greatest seasons ever. 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. 2022 Big Dog Shootout Rules Updated: May. He was 27 years old. Then Clark used a 3.92 to defeat Harris and his hood-scoop-exploding Camaro. Footbrake Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9. Graham becomes a first-time winner. May 28, 2019Brian Lohnes1320 Drag News, 1320 Event Coverage, BangShift 1320, DRAG RACES, Event Coverage, OTHERComments Off on Big Dog Coverage: Results and Photos From The Spring 2019 Big Dog Shootout At Piedmont Dragway! This leads to qualifying in which Shrader ended up No. The World Famous Big Dog Shootout returned to Piedmont Dragway!!!! 10" Carolina Thunder plus $2000 Wheelstand Contest plus Fun & Grudge. Big Block Chevrolet up to 540 cubic inches Roots Super Charger only 2475lbs, Maximum 5.00 Rear Gear, Maximum 3 Forward Speeds, . Thats about as much racing as I want to do, explains Mitchell, who is quickly becoming a favorite at the Big Dog Shootout, due in part to his new Jerry Bickel-built, Modern Racing-finished and WYO Motorsports-powered 1970 Plymouth Cuda in B5 blue, but primarily to his strong start to his debut season in Big Dog competition. Open practice on the OG Circuit and 2022 Piedmont World Championships Pre-Qualifier competition on the Boss Circuit on Sunday, May 29th. The race-winning Chevelle is parked in its spot at Virginia Speed. This normal Thursday night pro mod shootout was moved to Friday due to the weather and these car showed out!!! Big dog shootout October 28th Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services Voting Information Center Groups Groups Directory Locations Page Categories People Pages Q&A Groups Category Locations Groups Search Track probably draws a minimum of 3,000-people on the first Thursday of every morn for as long as I can remember. - - Youre qualifying in the afternoon, running the finals that night. The result of qualifying was four nitrous cars, three blower, and one ProCharger. Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9.