Drag
Committee
Drag
Committee
The Drag Committee is chaired by Robert Achor and is responsible for organizing and producing all the FPA drag races. FPA Drags are open to all vehicles except motorcycles with select events open to Ford powered vehicles only. The Ford vs. Chevy Drags are produced in partnership with Gulfport Dragway pitting 100 Fords and 100 Chevys in Bracket-style Elimination racing. Spectators are invited to all FPA Drags. Tickets, which include Pit access, are always available at the gate.
2011 FPA Drag Racing Championship Schedule
*March 19th, Gulport Dragway*
*April*
*May*
*June*
*July*
*August*
*September*
*Ford vs. Chevy, October 23rd, Gulfport Dragway*
"Race dates for April -September will be added as there Comfirmed!!"
First drag race for the FPA in '11 at Gulfport!
Posted March 1st, 2011 Click here to veiw Adobe PDF copy of event flyer
The Ford Performance Association presents the St. Patricks Drags to be held at Gulfport Dragway in Mississippi on Saturday, March 19th, 2011. This will be the first event for the FPA for 2011 and the first event for the FPA Drag Racing Championship. Event Info is provided below.
- Gates will open at 4pm, Tech and Time Trails will start as soon as the gates open, First Round of eliminations will begin at 7pm
- Spectators fees are $10 per person, children 6 yrs. of age and under are $5
- All makes and models of cars and trucks are welcomed and encouraged to race!
- Two classes of 1/4 mile bracket drag racing will be running with trophies and cash payouts in both classes!
- Trophy to Low E.T. during Time trials!
- Winners Showdown after Eliminations for Free Racer Ticket to the 2011 Ford vs. Chevy Shootout on October 24th
- Bracket 1 will feild 11.49 and faster cars and trucks, $35 entry fee with $250 to the winner, $150 to the Runner-Up and $50 to the Semi-Finalist
- Bracket 2 will feild 11.50 and slower cars and trucks, $25 entry fee with $200 to the winner, $100 to the Runner-Up and $40 to the Semi-Finalist
-Jr. Dragster Bracket, $20 entry fee with $100 to the winner, $50 to the Runner-Up and $20 to the Semi-Finalist " minimum car count of 10"
- For more info on event or the track call (225)863-4408 or go to www.gulfportdragway.com
Video from the 2009 Ford vs. Chevy Drags
FPA Member Gary Marino wondered around the 2009 Ford vs. Chevy Drags with a video camera in hand, this is what he created for everyone to see on vimeo.com, enjoy!
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FPA Drag Racing Champions
1994: Kenny Nunez, '94 4.6L Crown Victoria
1995: Hodges Mercer, '67 406 Mustang
1996: Steve Roch Jr., '85 5.0L Mustang
1997: Hodges Mercer, '94 5.8L F150
1998: Charlie Robinson, '59 E475 Edsel
1999: Rachelle Poche, '67 302 Mustang
2000: Sandy Moorehouse, '73 351Pinto
2001: Manuel Babin, '69 FE390 F100
2002: Charlie Robinson, '59 E475 Edsel
2003: Bobby Achor, '95 5.8L F150 Lightning
2004: Manuel Babin, '69 FE390 F100
2005: Charlie Robinson, '59 E475 Edsel
2006: Blake Brady, '93 5.8L F-150 Lightning
2007: Richard Freidrichs, '03 4.6L Mustang Mach 1
2008: Gregory Parr, '70 514cid Mustang
2009: Charlie Robinson, '03 4.6L Mustang Mach 1
2010: Manuel Babin, '69 FE390 F100
2011: TBD
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3 Low Tech Steps to do well in the FPA Drag Racing Championship
by 4 time Champ Charlie "SEE R" Robinson
1.BE THERE This means get ready the day before, get lots of sleep, wake up early
(preferably without a hangover). Don't forget anything needed, race car keys, gas to run
10 rounds, helmet, etc.
2.HAVE A PLAN Burnout & launch plan, RPM limits for burnout & shift points.
Check engine temperture, oil pressure and most of all know exactly what light and when to
go,for that perfect reaction time.
3.BE LUCKY With the first two conquered you may have something go wrong, so you will
need some luck. Not alot, just a little more than your opponent. NOTE******* If winning ,
beware of "helment shrink". this can ruin your concentration. (3-3-01)
2010 FPA Drag Racing Championship
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Work sheet (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CAR NUMBER IF KNOWN)
(It makes checking points easier)
Rd 1, 3/27/10...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 2, April...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 3, May...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 4, June...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 5, July...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 6, August...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 7, September...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 8, Ford/Chevy...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 9, November...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
Rd 10, December...............................Car #__________
1 ...............Work ...........______
1 .............Pass Tech ......______
1 ..........Run 1st round ....______
2/win..... Rounds won:....______ x 2 = ______.... ______
NAME: _______________________________ Grand Total: ______
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