Tuesday, November 17, 2009
So Cal End of Season Refresh Special
Thursday, October 8, 2009
John Sapone wins the 29th annual "Truckin' for Kids" Truck Drags October 4th, 2009
Just wanted to let you know that the Pothole Express was in the winners circle once again. Your transmission helped me run consistent 60' foot times all day with strong top end power!
Thanks for a great transmission!
John
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Mitchell dominates Meziere “Cool Down Nationals” 4th of July event.
Darryl Mitchell credits sponsors Worthy Motorsports, SRE Engines, RaceTrans Transmissions, Munsinger Converters, K & N Filters, Fast Eddies Race Car Fabrication, and Parmelee Custom Paint. Mitchell offered special thanks to Jed Bourquin, Al Ventura, Greg Ventura, Mike Perez, Don Higgins, Team Smooth, and wife Valerie and children Leah & Cy.
Monday, April 13, 2009
STOLEN TRUCK AND TRAILER - LOOKING FOR YOUR HELP
- 2002 Freightliner FL70 Toterhome with 38' 5th Wheel Trailer
- License Number: 2QPN682/ Trailer License Number: 4DG4349
- Color: Black with Speed by Spectre Logo on side of trailerin silver. Silver Spectre logo on Tailgate and on front of windshield. (both truck and trailer were originally white before being wrapped).
One of the items in the trailer was a custom built 1970 El Camino,recognizable by the following attributes:
- Custom Show Car Built by SoCal Speed Shop for the TLC show"Hard Shine". Vehicle has been seen/used last year at many of the Goodguys and NSRAevents as well as Hot Rod Power Tour and Hot August Nights
- License Number: 93 873 F (black/yellow lettering California Lic Plate)
- Color: Black
- Fabricated Raw Aluminum Lip, Spoiler, Bed Cover, dash and inner door panels
- Spectre Logo on Windshield, aluminum lip and inside vehicle
- Unique Engine Setback with late model LS7 motor
- Complete roll cage that exits out the back window into the bed area
- 19" Aluminum Wheels with Baer brakes
- Inner headlights replaced with air intake inlets
If you should happen to see or hear of either of these vehicles, please contact the Ontario, California Police Department or Spectre Performance directly at the following numbers:
Ontario Police Department - 909-986-6711 - Reference file # 090400687
Spectre Performance - 1-800-821-4868
Mike Morrow x329 / Cell 949-338-1612
Amir Rosenbaum / Cell 408-858-2228
Patricia Eames x334
Knowing that the chances of finding either vehicle intact are slim, we also realize that many of the people who take part in this type of activity are not necessarily the smartest individuals. If you have away to spread the word or just keep an eye open for something like this,we'd appreciate it.
As always, thank you for all your help.
Mike Morrow Vice President Marketing
909-673-9800 x329
949-338-1612 Cell
Sunday, January 25, 2009
RaceTrans customer John Sapone and The Pothole Express start '09 off with a Bang!
Winner Review:
After only having one qualifying session on Saturday and then losing in the first round, my hopes for Sunday being a better day was on my mind. Little did I know that Sunday would bring its own set of challenges on that day.
Sunday started with the tailgate of my truck not opening, that should have told me it was going to be a crazy day. With spirits high, we made it past 1st round; Gary Mignacca is as tough as they come and that was evident with his near perfect light (-.001). I always tell people, So.Cal Super Street racers are a great bunch to race with. Jim Israel all day had allowed me to get wind readings from his trailer. Who would have thought we were going to be paired in round 2. I know I told you at the track Jim, but thanks again.
I would have to say that going into round three truly tested me and my crew. You know, I love the lady that hands our time slips to us. She is always friendly and upbeat. As she handed me my slip she said "here ya go, now Safety wanted me to tell you that it looked like your light bar may be loose, have a good day!" All that raced through my mind was Whaaaaaaaaaat? Back in the pit, I grabbed the generator and went to pull the cord……you guessed it, a spring broke inside that prevented the generator from starting. If that wasn't enough, my wife tells me that our laptop just shut off due to low battery and can't get it to charge.
So let’s recap, loose light bar, dead generator, no laptop. Oh ya,and the announcer saying "So Cal Super Street winners return to the lanes". I want to thank Fischle Racing for letting me plug into his trailer to charge my car for the rest of the race and the Scarpelli's for trying to help with the laptop problem. Thankfully the light bar was a quick fix.
I would have to say that round three through the final was some of the best drag racing I got to experience in a long time. Steve, Mike, Dave,you are great competitors. Mike, 10.900 to a 10.906…. WOW……you made it a true drag race.
David, congrats on another final round appearance, based on my run with you, this will not be your last.
I want to thank my crew that day, my wife Jennifer, Crew Chief Ron, Debbie and Jimmy “G”. You really stepped up to take the pressure off of me. Big hugs and kisses to my daughter Ashley, thanks so much for your help on the fuel system. All that hard work paid off Hotrod!
To my sponsor, RaceTrans.com, thank you for a great transmission! Your product helped produce consistent 60 foot and 1000 foot times, thanks again Jimmy.
I would also like to thank Don Higgins from Crew Chief Pro. Your software made it possible for me to run the dial-in. Further, the knowledge we gathered from your product helped us even after we had a computer problem. Special thanks to Reher Morrison Racing Engines and Kris and Peter at Continental Converters.
Last, but not least, Mike and Donna Scarpelli, thanks for sponsoring the race and keeping this association running smooth. Yours and the sponsors continued support is much appreciated.
See all you in June!
John Sapone
The Pothole Express Congratulations John. We were proud to be right there in the Winners Circle with you.
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