A Southland DragPak Weekend

Michael Beard · 09-05-2011, 08:41 PM

I know there's already multiple threads congratulating Jeff Teuton on his big win at Indy, but I wanted to extend a special congrats as well as a big thank you to Jeff, Scott Helms, and everyone at Southland Speed. Jeff and Scott were invaluable to me in locating parts for our 5.9L DragPak Super Stock project and in advice for a complete EFI newbie. (You can find their sponsor ad for this forum on the classracer.com homepage... just sayin')

We got the car "right" two weeks ago, and it has been a ticket-printing machine since, culminating with a Super Stock win from the rain-delayed Rockingham Pro-Am on Saturday, and then a runner-up in the first Darlington Pro-Am later that night. I hated this car for two months, but I think we've fallen back in love at long last.

There's been a massive amount of help from a huge number of people on the Volare over the years, and particularly recently. To get my first Super Stock win in my own car is really special. (Footbrake, 9" tire makes it even cooler, IMO) At the risk of leaving someone out (and boring everyone else), it's important to me to publicly say THANK YOU to Duck Tape and the whole ShurTech Brands line, Jeff Teuton and Scott Helms at Southland Speed, Tim Sloan at Sloan Racing Engines, Alex Denysenko at MoneyMaker Racing, Calvert Racing, Mickey Thompson, Abruzzi Racing Transmissions and Converters, Mike Bradley at Bradley Auto Parts, Bearden Oil/Sunoco Race Fuels, K&N Filters, CAM2 Blue Blood Racing Oil, Jim Bailey's FINISHED Ultimate Performance Metal Finishing, Ross Pistons, Scott Macy, Billy Nees Race Cars, my dad Stephen Beard, Ed Wright, Matt Zapp, Terry Knott, Jeff & Zac Ross, Johnny Fisher, Adger Smith, Bob & Craig Marshall, Danny Waters (I & II), Moser Engineering and the rest of the contingency sponsors, and shoot, even Chip Johnson, Randy Larson, and YOU while we're at it.

Again, sorry to bore everyone with all that, but the "new car blues" made me feel like a rookie all over again, and I wanted to give credit to all those who have helped me get over that hump and take the next step in my racing career.

Jim Wahl · 09-05-2011, 09:34 PM

I'm glad to see everything is on the right track Mike. I can't wait to see the new combo run. Jim

Lew Silverman · 09-05-2011, 10:07 PM

Glad to see the demon's have been exorcised! (No pun intended, I know it's a Volare).

Congratulations on your victory over the weekend!

Lew

borninamopar · 09-05-2011, 10:33 PM

Hell Michael, now I gotta look at some of the cars Jeff has when I go to get a new truck next week. Seems like everyone is getting a DP, I may as well jump in too.

Jeremy1374 · 09-06-2011, 07:10 AM

I knew it wouldn't take you long to get that thing figured out!! Great job and congrats again!!!

Phillip marvetz · 09-06-2011, 10:55 AM

Your a "Class" act Micheal, Keep up the good work.

09-05-2011, 08:41 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	A Southland DragPak Weekend I know there's already multiple threads congratulating Jeff Teuton on his big win at Indy, but I wanted to extend a special congrats as well as a big thank you to Jeff, Scott Helms, and everyone at Southland Speed. Jeff and Scott were invaluable to me in locating parts for our 5.9L DragPak Super Stock project and in advice for a complete EFI newbie. (You can find their sponsor ad for this forum on the classracer.com homepage... just sayin') We got the car "right" two weeks ago, and it has been a ticket-printing machine since, culminating with a Super Stock win from the rain-delayed Rockingham Pro-Am on Saturday, and then a runner-up in the first Darlington Pro-Am later that night. I hated this car for two months, but I think we've fallen back in love at long last. There's been a massive amount of help from a huge number of people on the Volare over the years, and particularly recently. To get my first Super Stock win in my own car is really special. (Footbrake, 9" tire makes it even cooler, IMO) At the risk of leaving someone out (and boring everyone else), it's important to me to publicly say THANK YOU to Duck Tape and the whole ShurTech Brands line, Jeff Teuton and Scott Helms at Southland Speed, Tim Sloan at Sloan Racing Engines, Alex Denysenko at MoneyMaker Racing, Calvert Racing, Mickey Thompson, Abruzzi Racing Transmissions and Converters, Mike Bradley at Bradley Auto Parts, Bearden Oil/Sunoco Race Fuels, K&N Filters, CAM2 Blue Blood Racing Oil, Jim Bailey's FINISHED Ultimate Performance Metal Finishing, Ross Pistons, Scott Macy, Billy Nees Race Cars, my dad Stephen Beard, Ed Wright, Matt Zapp, Terry Knott, Jeff & Zac Ross, Johnny Fisher, Adger Smith, Bob & Craig Marshall, Danny Waters (I & II), Moser Engineering and the rest of the contingency sponsors, and shoot, even Chip Johnson, Randy Larson, and YOU while we're at it. Again, sorry to bore everyone with all that, but the "new car blues" made me feel like a rookie all over again, and I wanted to give credit to all those who have helped me get over that hump and take the next step in my racing career. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

09-05-2011, 09:34 PM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: A Southland DragPak Weekend I'm glad to see everything is on the right track Mike. I can't wait to see the new combo run. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

09-05-2011, 10:07 PM	#3
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: A Southland DragPak Weekend Glad to see the demon's have been exorcised! (No pun intended, I know it's a Volare). Congratulations on your victory over the weekend! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

09-05-2011, 10:33 PM	#4
borninamopar Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Mississippi Posts: 146 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Southland DragPak Weekend Hell Michael, now I gotta look at some of the cars Jeff has when I go to get a new truck next week. Seems like everyone is getting a DP, I may as well jump in too.

09-06-2011, 07:10 AM	#5
Jeremy1374 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 136 Likes: 206 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Southland DragPak Weekend I knew it wouldn't take you long to get that thing figured out!! Great job and congrats again!!! __________________ Jeremy Erny

09-06-2011, 10:55 AM	#6
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A Southland DragPak Weekend Your a "Class" act Micheal, Keep up the good work. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder