AA Supercharged News

5/13/08:  AA/Supercharged racers are excited to get the new season underway.  The group will open 2008 competition with a trip to Woodburn Dragstrips 34th annual Season Opener.  This will be the groups inaugural trip to this event, but the track is not unfamiliar.  Woodburn has hosted the group at both their nostalgia races in previous seasons.  With weather forecasts looking promising, a full field is expected.  Mitch Chamberlin will begin the defense of his first AA/S points title against some of the stiff competition.  Give the Woodburn crew a call at 503-982-4461 for ticket information and tell them you want to see the Gassers!

3/11/08:  AA/Supercharged Racers, Howard Anderson, Ron Nahas and Gary Reinero attended the 50th running of the NHRA March Meet. Eleven cars entered the event along with three of our our AA/S Blown Alcohol Gasser Guys looking to qualify in the top eight.
 
Anderson qualified for the number 4 spot with a 6.77 on his second attempt, after having a loss of traction on his first attempt. Ron shook the tires real hard on his first qualifier which put him in position number 6. Ron's 41 Willys second qualifying attempt produced a 7.03 e.t. which put him in the number 7 spot. Gary's Blown Alcohol Austin had some severe tire shake on his 1st attempt. His second try at the Famoso pavement produced a 7.12 e.t. leaving him in the number 9 spot.
 
On Sunday, March 9th, the Anderson Team faced Rich Roberts in round 1. Howard's beautiful 38 Chevy came up short when a bent intake valve caused him to lose a burst panel.  Ron faced off with the notorious Chris Abbey Corvette. Ron's 6.96 e.t. netted him a spot behind the Vette.
 
Nahas and Reinero plan to test at Sacramento March 15th.    (courtesy of Bill Fitting)