Drag Racing Joker

Had a great run in the cool Dewey night in Rad Torque! 4.18 @ 173 mph. Still dropped a hole around 3.9 seconds. So very happy with everything this weekend. 4.18 is nothing to sneeze at in these conditions. Thanks to all of our crew for all their hard work. Turned out to be a great weekend.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IHRA Announces Strategic Refocus on Drag Racing

Fairfield, Ohio — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) regrets to announce that the remaining events of the 2026 IHRA Nitro Drag Racing Series will not be contested as originally scheduled.

This was an extremely difficult decision. Following last week’s schedule update, IHRA’s management team continued evaluating the operational requirements necessary to complete the season at the level our racers deserve. It became clear we could not deliver the quality, safety, and professionalism that define IHRA competition. Rather than lower our expectations simply to complete the schedule, we believe concluding the 2026 Nitro season is the most responsible decision.

This announcement applies only to the 2026 IHRA Nitro Drag Racing Series. IHRA-owned drag racing facilities, weekly bracket racing, sportsman competition, Team Finals, and the IHRA World Championship will continue as scheduled. Racers should continue following their individual series and track communications for updates.

“Our roots started in drag racing,” said IHRA President Dustin Farthing. “The racers who fill the staging lanes every weekend are the foundation of IHRA. Our focus is on rebuilding from the ground up by investing in our member tracks, sportsman racing, and the grassroots racers who built this organization. We will not lower our event standards simply to say we completed a race.”

“This isn’t the end of national event drag racing, it’s a reset. By strengthening our foundation first, we’ll build a stronger future for our racers, tracks, sponsors, and fans.”

IHRA sincerely thanks its racers, teams, sponsors, volunteers, track operators, and fans for their continued support as we begin the next chapter of the organization.

The weather is looking better for the weekend. 😃 My rear tire will be here on friday and my final steels for my clutch should be here today. Things are looking good. Now to see if I remember how to make this thing go down the track?? Its been a while tuning the old girl.
Rocky mountain nationals, this Friday and Saturday.

Worst job in drag racing, but probably the most important. 😃

The driver of the Fast W***ys Moonshine blown alchol car is going around saying he can beat the Joker T/F Harley. I don't remember the guys name. I just remember he is a very short old guy. He must of been drinking a bit to much of his own moonshine if he thinks that he can beat the Joker!! I say there is no time like the present.
Your on this weekend....Fast W***y! Sorry, I meant W***y for a grudge match race at Rad Torque Racway???? Of course we need everyone's help to let the track know that you want to see the Joker T/F Harley against Fast W***y Moonshine!! Please like this post if you would like to see this race, like this post so we can set it up this weekend at the Rocky's!!

I guess I better get my parts by tomorrow!!! No presure! https://www.facebook.com/share/1F7aVneKV7/

Great picture of Andy running against the great team of Doug and Julie Vancil. AHDRA LasVegas 2007. This was our first weekend out with our first Top Fuel bike we built. Injected Pro Fuel is what we ran prior to this bike. Miss those days.

sponsored top fuel Harley piloted by Doug Vancil circa 2007
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