The Magazine For Slot Car Enthusiasts

8/21/02
MEV / Penland Drag Race - At Great traditions
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By Ed Penland
Though there was a light turn out, there were almost as many entries for the MEV / Penland Drag race as there was back in February.

First, I'd like to thank all the sponsors that make events like this possible.

MEV Originals - Prizes
Thunderslicks - Prizes
JB's Thunderbrushes - Prizes
Great Traditions - Track
HO World - Promotion
Philly T-jets - Organization and prizes.

All of the racing was very close with most of the heats going to the 3rd pass before a winner was decided. The cars were hooked up better this time, and I believe it was because of the JL front tires being used as the mandatory stock skinnies. Dee, was out of town for the race but entered her cars 2 weeks earlier and had Sam prep them for the race.

Here are the winners:
Semi Finalist - Dee - MEV Ambulance
Semi Finalist - Sam - MEV Lola T70
Finalist - Jim - MEV 59 Ford Fairlane
Champion - Brent - MEV 71 Monte Carlo

I also want to thank all the racers in the MEV / Penland Drag Race for their participation.

Brent accepting his Championship Prizes
Jim accepting his Finalist Prizes
Sam accepting his Semi-finalist Prizes