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Seven time defending Champion, Terry Gray Bartlett, Tennessee currently leads the National point standings. Uses K&N filters Sprint Car Airbox on his Championship winning car. Phil Bowden photo.
The United Speed Contest Sanction (USCS) oversees both the United Sprint Car Series sanction, which promotes winged outlaw style sprint car racing at major venues in the United States on Asphalt and Dirt ovals, and the Rislone USCS Modified Series, which sanctions and promotes races for the popular open wheel modified division of these racecars. We recently spoke with Pete Walton, the founder and President of the USCS.
The popular 4 abreast salute to the fans: Phil Bowden photo
How and when did USCS get started?
"We were Founded in 1997 - with the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour (winged sprint cars). We are now in our 13th season for the sprint car series. Our Rislone USCS Modified Series started in '06 and it is growing by leaps and bounds as well. Our title sponsorship for the '09 season was with the Part Plus organization."
How has the year gone for you overall?
"We have been very fortunate to have only two events lost due to weather in '09. Our season finale, the $50,000 USCS Fall Nationals, is this weekend (November 13th and 14th) at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas. Saturday night will be our 40th completed race night for the sprint car series. It will be our 26th and 27th USCS Modified Series events."
"Surprisingly, with the economy being what it has been in '09, it really has been a great year. Our car counts have been up in the United Sprint Car Series and the USCS Modified Series. Attendance at the events has been, in most cases, at least even with, or better than '08. During the '09 season the United Sprint Car Series has had over 150 different competitors thus far. There have been 231 different drivers to compete in the 25 USCS Modified Touring Series events."
The current Rislone USCS Modified Series points' leader, Hunter Rasdon from Jonesboro, Arkansas in action. Jimmy Jones photo.
"Additionally, the USCS Modified Series created a Weekly Racing Series for '09 that sanctioned nearly 150 USCS open wheel modified weekly events at seven tracks. So far over 300 different drivers participated in the '09 USCS Modified Weekly Racing Series. We expect that the number of tracks will expand to 10-12 in 2010, with over 200 events."
Do any particular races or drivers stick out more than others?
"It appears that seven-time National Champion; Terry Gray from Bartlett, Tennessee, will garner his eighth title in '09. We additionally have three young drivers, ages 18-22 years old, who have been standouts this season and veteran Marshall Skinner, with three feature wins, from West Memphis, Arkansas, who comprise the top five in the standings."
"Terry Gray leads the Nationals and both regional point standings. The current Rookie-of-the-Year points leader, 18-year-old Justin Carver, from Drummonds, Tennessee, is currently second in the Nationals and Mid-South regional point standings. Carver has a rare rookie driver feature win as well. Another 18-year old rookie driver, Jon Stinson from Memphis, Tennessee, is fourth in the current standings. '08 Rookie-of-the-Year Anthony Nicholson from Bartlett, Tennessee, also has one feature win and ranks fifth in the standings."
How are K&N Sprint Car air boxes, universal filters and oil filters working for you?
"They work just great. In addition, my entire family uses K&N products on our bikes, trucks, cars, etc. We also use the servicing products like filter oil and filter cleaning solution. Everything just works terrific."
Any plans for the USCS in the future you'd care to discuss?
"The 2010 schedules are shaping up to be more aggressive than the '09 schedules. We expect to have approximately 50 United Sprint Car Series events in nine southeastern states and approximately 30 events scheduled for the USCS Modified Touring Series. In addition to the Weekly Racing Series events already mentioned above."
"Furthermore, USCS is contemplating creating a USCS Late Model Dirt Car Series. That series would have a first year schedule of 12-16 events in 2010."
Mike Edwards captured his first NHRA Pro Stock World Championship title at the Southern California NHRA Finals in Pomona, California.
Mike Edwards captured his first National Hot Rod Association Full Throttle Pro Stock World Championship title at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals
Edwards only had to make a successful run down the track to clinch the
title in his Young Life Pontiac GXP. His win became official at the conclusion of Saturday’s qualifying session. Edwards took home K&N low qualifier money at 16 races in 2009 and tied Greg Anderson's season record.
Edwards only needed to make a successful run down the track to clinch the NHRA Pro Stock title in his Young Life Pontiac GXP
“We came into Pomona in a position we were never in before,” said Edwards. “I’ve had a fabulous car all year long and a really good bunch of guys on my team. We all pulled the rope in the same direction and that paid off for us.”
Edwards started the 2009 season off well and was soon on a roll. He kept the momentum going for the rest of the year. His pass at Pomona of 6.562 seconds at 210.64 mph was
also the best of the weekend.
“I’m really happy for my team,” he said, “I also want to thank K&N for the great support in 2009 and for helping to keep the Pro Stock class alive with the awesome
K&N Horsepower Challenge. I’m very lucky to be living the dream
and am looking forward to 2010.”
2009 Challenger RT was transformed from a silver metallic stock car to bright yellow car show with satin black for SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada
2009 G5 Challenger outfitted with Nitto tires on display at SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
Modified hood was designed for the G5 Challenger to have the shapes and lines of a 1970 Challenger
G5 Challenger Project Twisted will next be on display at the L.A. Auto Show in December
K&N 63-1114 air intake system on 2009 Challenger at SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
New Scott Drake Aluminum Fuel Cap Assembly was unveiled at SEMA and will be available to the public in 2010
Project Twisted is the name of a G5 Challenger that began as a 2009 Challenger RT. Group Five Limited from Mesa, Arizona transformed the silver metallic stock Challenger into a show car for the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association)
Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The car was displayed outside the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center and received a lot of attention. Its bright yellow custom paint job along with a black satin hood, a brand new Scott Drake Aluminum Fuel Cap Assembly and a K&N air intake system stopped foot traffic.
“We are proud to have K&N as a sponsor on our latest G5 Challenger project for SEMA 2009,” said Chris Wilkins of Group 5 LTD. “K&N makes a nice beautiful air intake kit, part number 57-1542 that is easy to install. It comes with great instructions and allows our Challenger to gulp down more air to the tune of 20 plus horsepower. Not only does it have a clean factory look but it’s much more aggressive and freer breathing over the restricted factory setup.”
It took three weeks to get the build ready for SEMA. “The hood follows the shapes and lines of a 1970s Challenger,” said Wilkins. “We also have front and rear G5 fascias, changes to the wheels, tires and interior for a killer show car.”
Sponsors for the SEMA G5 Challenger Project Twisted are:
SATA Spray Guns
Paint by Simon
Nitto Tire
Petrol Wheels
Micro-Tronics, Inc.
H&R Sprints
Katzkin
Spaghetti Engineering
T-Phlo Trinity Mufflers
Scott Drake Engineering
K&N
Hoodpins.Net
Midnight Octane
Trinity Exhaust
Pryde Fabrication
Razors Edge
VPA International
PistolGripShifters.com
HPC Coating
Cover King
Evercoat
Jet Hot Ceramic
Group Five will next work on a muscle car with a Fiat exterior. “Every product we do at Group Five is equipped with K&N,” said Wilkins.
The Project Twisted Challenger will next be on display at the L.A. Auto Show in December.
2009 Ford F-150 Freedom Truck is designed to honor the men and women who serve in the United States Military
Phantasmic Entertainment ProVision 3D Holographic Imagery projected images behind the 2009 Ford F-150 Freedom Truck at SEMA
2009 Ford F-150 Freedom Truck will tour NASCAR races, the Pentagon, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2010. It will eventually be auctioned with the proceeds donated to the Fisher House.
2009 Ford F-150 4x2 Freedom Truck on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
K&N air filter is part of the specifications on the 2009 Ford F-150 Freedom Truck
Artist Mickey Harris created a series of murals over the dark blue 2009 Ford F-150 to honor American soldiers.
The 2009 Freedom Truck was unveiled in the Ford booth at the SEMA show in Las Vegas Nevada. Malibu Customz teamed up with artist Mickey Harris to modify a 2009 Ford F-150 Supercrew Lariat in a tribute to all the people who serve or have served in the United States Armed Services.
A series of murals painted over the dark blue Ford F-150 features Cobra and Stallion helicopters, a Bradley Fighting Machine, two F-18 Hornets, a destroyer and Apache helicopter. There are also two M1-A1 Abrams tanks, an F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster and a Predator.
Harris is known internationally for his free-hand air brush style also put the faces of the men and women in the Army, Navy, Air Force Marines and Coast Guard. “The faces come from my imagination,” said Harris. “There isn’t enough we can do to honor our soldiers. They are our most precious commodity.”
Harris, the son of a Vietnam Veteran, decided on the patriotic custom finish because of his love for the military. “It’s all about respect,” he said.
The one of a kind custom creation also features a futuristic holographic display by Phantasmic Entertainment Inc., which projects images behind the Ford. A host of vendors contributed to the project, including K&N.
Vehicle Specifications Include:
Base Vehicle
2009 Ford F-150 4X2 Supercrew Lariat
5.4 liter V-8
6 Speed automatic transmission
Powertrain
Borla cat-back exhaust
Hilltop Muffler Install and Customazation of Borla Catback
ProCharger Intercooled Super Charger System
K&N Air Filter, part number
RE-0920
Chassis
McGaughys 2”/4” Lower Kit
Wheels & Tires
Giovanna Caracas 24X10 wheels
Cooper Tires Sport Truck Tires XSTA 295/35/R24
Exterior
Mickey Harris Art- Custom Airbrush
Dupont-Paint & Materials
Malibu Customz- Prep & Finish
Malibu Customz-Carbon fiber bed rail covers, front bumper valance,
stone guards and door aperatures
Phantasmic Entertainment Inc/ProVision-3-D Holographic imagery
SnugTop Tonneau Cover
BedRug Bed Liner
Carriageworks Billet Grill
The truck will be featured at NASCAR events, the Pentagon, military events and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2010. It will also be auctioned and the proceeds will go to the Fisher House, which helps servicemen and their families.
Roland Sands in his booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The mural beside him represents the early days of his parents manufacturing business Performance Machine.
Roland Sands Designs sleek custom bike which was featured in the K&N Booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
Roland Sands Designs morph sportbikes and chopper styles and at the same time, are made for performance
Roland Sands vintage design Bombs Away is equipped with a K&N air filter
Bombs Away is a Harley Davidson Softail Standard modified by Roland Sands Design
Custom motorcycle builder Roland Sands and models showcase his builds at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Organic flow is not the kind of expression you expect to hear at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. But national champion road racer and custom motorcycle builder Roland Sands is not your typical. He is an artist at heart.
“Organic flow and things in nature have a way of finding their own path,” said Sands. “And, like any good design on any vehicle there is a good path to get to the finished product. I am an artist, I was also lucky enough to be born into a family that is into motorcycles.” Sands grew up in his father and mother’s shop, PM or Performance Machine. It is an aftermarket automotive firm that manufacturers wheels, brakes and other components for custom motorcycles.
His core values, combined with racing and art have taken him in radical directions within the motorcycle industry. Sands morphs sport bikes with chopper styles that are performance driven. “I want to ride the bikes I make,” he said. “I also miss the adrenaline rush of racing, but I have learned to push myself in new ways mentally by designing custom motorcycles. My crew is awesome and our creative collaboration brings cool stuff to the surface.” Sands ended his motorcycle racing career in 2002 after a series of injuries.
Sands had several bikes on display at SEMA, including one that was in the spotlight at the K&N booth. “K&N has a long history of creating high performance products in the automotive and powersports industries,” said Sands. “I know if I put a K&N product on a vehicle it will increase horsepower. K&N was not a choice but it was the right route to take.”
Bombs Away is one of the Sands bikes featured at SEMA.
Specifications include:
Bike Specs:
Make: Harley Davidson
Model: Softail Standard
Year: 2007
Builder: Roland Sands Design
Fabrication:
Vintage Fuel Injected Gas tank with Gas-It Kit
Vintage Contrast Cut Gas Cap
Vintage Seat Kit with custom leather seat
Black Tracker Front Fork Brace Front Fender
Vintage 200 mm Rear Fender Kit
Engine:
Vintage Fuel Injected Gas Tank with Gas-It Kit
Venturi Speed 7 Contrast Cut Air Cleaner with a K&N air filter
Tracker 2-into1 Exhaust Pipe
Black Anodized Timing Cover
Black Anodized Rocker Box Covers
Transmission:
Stock HD
PM Hydraulic Clutch Slave Conversion (5 Speed Fluted Contour)
PM Contour Belt Drive Primary (Contrast Cut)
Wheels and Components:
Mission 21” x 3.5” Contrast Cut Front Wheel
Mission 13” Contrast Cut Front Brake Rotor
Mission 18”x 5.5 Contrast Cut Rear Wheel
PM 4 Piston Caliper Sprocket-Brake Contrast Cut
Controls:
PM Contour Hand Control Complete Package
PM Contour Mid controls with Round Pegs Foot Controls
PM Contrast Cut Reservoir covers
Font End
PM Softail and Wide Glide
Flat-Out Drag Handle Bars
PM Contour Renthal Wrapped
PM 3 Button Hand Controls
Sands’ is currently finishing a build for Mickey Rourke that will be completed early in 2010. He also has plans to work on some cool singles projects and is looking into doing some work with electric motorcycles.
