THREE NATIONAL RECORDS SET AT MAPLE GROVE, MICKEY THOMPSON 6-SECOND CLUB FILLED:

Mohnton, Pa. moves at the speed of horse-drawn buggies – but local residents saw a totally different show of power when the elite drivers of the NHRA POWERade Series set three national records at Maple Grove Raceway, near Reading, Pa. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Angelle Sampey rode her U.S. Army Suzuki to a 6.939 for a national record and one of the final three spots in the Mickey Thompson 6-Second Pro Stock Bike Club. Shawn Gann (6.952) and Karen Stoffer (6.970) became the final riders to join the club. In Pro Stock, Jason Line earned the national E.T. record when he drove his Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac GTO to a 6.609, while teammate Greg Anderson re-set his own mph mark at 208.91.

INFINEON RACEWAY ISSUES CHALLENGE TO MAPLE GROVE:

Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. is known for offering ideal conditions for NHRA’s best in Pro Stock Motorcycle. This season was no exception – but after a blistering weekend of racing at Maple Grove challenged the Northern California facilities’ boasting rights, Steve Page, Infineon Raceway president and general manager, issued a formal challenge to Maple Grove Raceway’s George Case for the 2007 season – whichever facility is the site of the quickest elapsed time takes formal bragging rights. Page has placed a case of premier Sonoma Valley wine on the table. “There’s fast, and then there’s really, really fast,” Page said. “Maple Grove is fast; Infineon Raceway is, well, I look forward to hearing if they accept the challenge and what they’re willing to wager.” Rumor has it the challenge will be accepted.

BROGDON TO COMPETE IN PRO STOCK:

As reported on NHRA.com, Comp Eliminator Allstar Rodger Brogdon of Houston will compete in Pro Stock in 2007 behind the wheel of a David Nickens-powered Dodge Stratus R/T. Brogdon will lease a motor from Enders Racing – the new venture headlined by Erica Enders – and will share data with the new team. The two teams will remain separate. “I’ve said from the start I would only make this move if the situation was right and we could provide our sponsors with a nice return on their investment,” said Brogdon, who plans to compete at all 23 events next season. “With the help of Gregg Enders and Enders Racing, we have put together a package that will allow us to reach that goal.”

KORETSKY, HILL MERGE TEAMS:

Also from NHRA.com – Pro Stock owners Kenny Koretsky and Greg Hill will combine efforts for a two-car team in 2007. Koretsky will drive Hill’s Cobalt for the final three events of the year and the full 2007 season. Dave Northrop will remain behind the wheel of Koretsky’s Dodge for the remainder of 2006.