Hoosier Tires Officially On
board
Grants Pass, OR (May 05, 2008) – After another successful test
session on the 12x16 Hoosier Top Fuel "spec" tires
it has been confirmed that Hoosier western rep, Robert Perryman
will have 35 sets of the tire ready for deliver by May 15th and
several cars plan to have them on for the Hot Rod Heritage Series
event at Bakersfield May 30 - June 01.
Although some, including Adam
Sorokin have run some impressive times on the new tire, this
past weekend answered the question if they will ET when Brad
Thompson ran a 1000' 5.64 at just 235 during a test session at
Bakersfield. According to Thompson, "Aside from a little
rattle with the tire came up, it was a very stable ride and they
looked perfect after all three passes." He went on to say,
"We're sure the minor tire shake is just a matter of finding
the right air pressure."
For info on the new tire contact:
Robert Perryman
559-485-4612
Racing@HoosierTireWest.com
Hoosier Enters Nostalgia Top
Fuel
Introducing New 12.00-16 N/TF Tire
Lakeville, IN- In late January
2008, Hoosier representatives were asked if they had a tire that
would fit the needs of the 4,000 hp nostalgia top fuel dragster.
Hoosier responded, on May 5, 2008, Hoosier has been approved
to compete in Nostalgia Top Fuel. Introducing the 12.00-16 N/TF.
Below is the development timeline
of Hoosier's latest offering in their drag line.
-Late January 2008, Hoosier is approached to build a tire for
AAFD.
-Feb 10th, 2008, Mike McLennan (TEAM FULLER) makes first pass
on Hoosier 10.5/33.0-16 (current production tire).
-Feb 16, 2008, Team Fuller tests @ Auto Club Raceway in Famosa,
CA with very good results.
-Feb 18, 2008, Hoosier designs new 12/16-NTF tires.
-Mar 9, 2008, Rick White and Mike McLennan elect to use Hoosier
10.5/33.0-16 @ March Meet.
-Apr 1, 2008, Hoosier produces first 12.00/16 N/TF tire for testing
-Apr 12, 2008, Rick White tests new 12.00/16 N/TF @ Speed World
in Whitman, AZ, testing proved very promising with excellent
results.
-Apr 21, 2008, Hoosier produces first production run of 12.00-16
N/TF tire for use @ Dragfest.
-May 3, 2008, first runs on new 12.00-16 N/TF tire. Brad Thompson
runs a 1000' time of 4.76 and a 1320' time of 5.64 at just over
235 during a test session at Bakersfield.
-May 6, 2008, new 12.00-16 N/TF goes into production.
Part # 18975
Size:
12.00-16
Diameter: 33.0"
Circumference:
105.0"
T. Width: 12.0"
S. Width: 16.2" on a 12" rim
Weight: 34 lbs
Suggested Retail
Price: $260.00
65465 U.S. 31
LAKEVILLE,
INDIANA 46536
Phone (574) 784-3152
Fax
(574) 784-2385
WEBSITE: www.hoosiertire.com
Boise, Idaho (April 28, 2008) – Jack Harris sent a new Firebird
Raceway track record qualifying #1 for the 37th Boise Ignitor
with a 5.67 at 252. On Sunday Harris beat Howard Haight in the
final with a 5.88. More race results to follow.
San Jose, CA (April 21, 2008) – It was announced today that at
least 6 AAFD cars will be testing and or making exhibition runs
at the upcoming Rod & Kulture Dragfest 2008 at Famoso Raceway
in Bakersfield May 03-04.
The idea behind Dragfest is to
create a nostalgic drag race that transports you back to the
early 1960's. Back to a time when drag racing was pure and real.
Back when you could race your parent's brand new car and actually
win. Back to a time when honest innovation and guts made history
and set records; not limitless funding and computers. Back to
a time when the cars looked cool.
Along with a huge mixed bag of
pre '72 class races, Nitro Funny Cars, cacklecars and exhibition
cars, All American Fuel Dragsters will be represented by Mike
McClennan in Mike Fuller car, Brendan Murry's "Running Wild",
March Meet runner-up Brad Thompson, RB Entertainment with Adam
Sorokin in the seat, Evan Eirich in "Ground Zero" and
Tedford & McGee with Rick McGee in the seat.
For more information visit: Dragfest 2008
Haight Swaps Seats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SMITH, NV (April 5, 2008) – It was announced that effective
immediately Howard Haight will take over the driving chores in
Bill Botelho's Keith Black/Dart powered Top Fuel dragster. Tuner,
Bill Patterson is delighted with the announcement and stated,
"To have a driver of Howard's caliber will be a great asset
to our team. He brings a wealth of experience and will be able
to give us the feedback we need to make this late model hemi
live up to its potential."
Haight has been driving fuel
cars for some 38 years and has been in the seat of Butch Blair's
"Fugowie" NTF car for the last several seasons. He
has racked up five major wins in the last 3 years including the
Goodguys 46th March Meet in 2005.
"I think this will be a
win win deal for myself and Bill." said Haight. "Without
elaborating, it was time for me to make a change and when this
opportunity came up I didn't have to think long to say yes".
Haight will get acquainted with
the car on April 13th at Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittman, Az
and compete for the first time at the 38th Annual Ignitor Opener
at Boise April
24 - 27.
