FANS SEE DOUBLE AT WORLD FOOTBRAKE CHALLENGE
Wed, 2008-05-28 07:28
For Scott Richardson of Greenbrier, Tenn. winning the World Footbrake
Challenge is becoming a habit. For the second year in a row,
Richardson piloted his 1984 Chevy S-10 to a $50,000 payday and a visit
to the winner’s circle at Bristol Dragway last weekend.
Richardson used a .024 reaction time, coupled with a 6.865 elapsed time (6.82 dial-in) at 92.03 mph to defeat Jacob Rutledge of Hoschton, Ga. Rutledge left the line with a .050 R.T. and completed his run with a 6.612 E.T. at 95.89 mph.
Richardson drove the same truck to the win during Saturday’s action at last year’s World Footbrake Challenge.
The World Footbrake Challenge is a 1/8-mile event that forces racers to depend heavily on their extensive skills to take home the top prize. In footbrake competition, drivers are not allowed to use electronic equipment to help them achieve a perfect start. “The World’s Greatest Footbrake Race,” as it also is known, has been hosted by Bristol Dragway during both years of its existence. For Scott Richardson of Greenbrier, Tenn. winning the World Footbrake Challenge is becoming a habit. For the second year in a row, Richardson piloted his 1984 Chevy S-10 to a $50,000 payday and a visit to the winner’s circle at Bristol Dragway last weekend.
Richardson used a .024 reaction time, coupled with a 6.865 elapsed time (6.82 dial-in) at 92.03 mph to defeat Jacob Rutledge of Hoschton, Ga. Rutledge left the line with a .050 R.T. and completed his run with a 6.612 E.T. at 95.89 mph.
Richardson drove the same truck to the win during Saturday’s action at last year’s World Footbrake Challenge.
The World Footbrake Challenge is a 1/8-mile event that forces racers to depend heavily on their extensive skills to take home the top prize. In footbrake competition, drivers are not allowed to use electronic equipment to help them achieve a perfect start. “The World’s Greatest Footbrake Race,” as it also is known, has been hosted by Bristol Dragway during both years of its existence.
"I've raced my whole life, and Bristol is absolutely the nicest facility,” said Jared Pennington, event organizer. “It is world class. The track is great, the people are the best and the surrounding area has something from everyone."
During Sunday’s action, a notable final round match-up turned some heads. Michael Beard from Seagrove, N.C. squared off against a familiar opponent… himself. Beard double entered his car in Sunday’s race, the equivalent of racing two cars during competition. With only one car, Beard defeated every racer he faced. In the end, both of his entries remained in the finals.
Beard simply needed to break the staging beams on the starting line to collect the win. With Sunday’s victory, Beard banked the $10,000 top prize and $2,000 for second place.
Bob Tatum drove his 1969 Chevelle SS to victory during Friday’s $10,000-to-win event. The Salem, Va. native left the line with a .014 R.T. and finished the run with a 7.800 E.T. on a 7.76 dial-in at 85.83 mph. His opponent, Jason Stern of Warrenton, Va., came up a little short when his 1967 Camaro finished the run in 6.447 seconds (6.42 dial-in) at 106.21 mph.
Bristol Dragway’s Street Fights crank up Thursday, May 29 with Scion Guys’ Night. A swimsuit competition heats up the night with $500 going to the winner. Second place earns $300, while third place takes home $100. The contest is free to enter. Please call Christopher Perrin at (423) 989-6943 to register.
The Charter Bandits also return to action on Thursday night with the fastest street-legal racing in the region, and the Hooters girls will spice up the night with a wing-eating contest. There is something for every guy to love at Street Fights.
Richardson used a .024 reaction time, coupled with a 6.865 elapsed time (6.82 dial-in) at 92.03 mph to defeat Jacob Rutledge of Hoschton, Ga. Rutledge left the line with a .050 R.T. and completed his run with a 6.612 E.T. at 95.89 mph.
Richardson drove the same truck to the win during Saturday’s action at last year’s World Footbrake Challenge.
The World Footbrake Challenge is a 1/8-mile event that forces racers to depend heavily on their extensive skills to take home the top prize. In footbrake competition, drivers are not allowed to use electronic equipment to help them achieve a perfect start. “The World’s Greatest Footbrake Race,” as it also is known, has been hosted by Bristol Dragway during both years of its existence. For Scott Richardson of Greenbrier, Tenn. winning the World Footbrake Challenge is becoming a habit. For the second year in a row, Richardson piloted his 1984 Chevy S-10 to a $50,000 payday and a visit to the winner’s circle at Bristol Dragway last weekend.
Richardson used a .024 reaction time, coupled with a 6.865 elapsed time (6.82 dial-in) at 92.03 mph to defeat Jacob Rutledge of Hoschton, Ga. Rutledge left the line with a .050 R.T. and completed his run with a 6.612 E.T. at 95.89 mph.
Richardson drove the same truck to the win during Saturday’s action at last year’s World Footbrake Challenge.
The World Footbrake Challenge is a 1/8-mile event that forces racers to depend heavily on their extensive skills to take home the top prize. In footbrake competition, drivers are not allowed to use electronic equipment to help them achieve a perfect start. “The World’s Greatest Footbrake Race,” as it also is known, has been hosted by Bristol Dragway during both years of its existence.
"I've raced my whole life, and Bristol is absolutely the nicest facility,” said Jared Pennington, event organizer. “It is world class. The track is great, the people are the best and the surrounding area has something from everyone."
During Sunday’s action, a notable final round match-up turned some heads. Michael Beard from Seagrove, N.C. squared off against a familiar opponent… himself. Beard double entered his car in Sunday’s race, the equivalent of racing two cars during competition. With only one car, Beard defeated every racer he faced. In the end, both of his entries remained in the finals.
Beard simply needed to break the staging beams on the starting line to collect the win. With Sunday’s victory, Beard banked the $10,000 top prize and $2,000 for second place.
Bob Tatum drove his 1969 Chevelle SS to victory during Friday’s $10,000-to-win event. The Salem, Va. native left the line with a .014 R.T. and finished the run with a 7.800 E.T. on a 7.76 dial-in at 85.83 mph. His opponent, Jason Stern of Warrenton, Va., came up a little short when his 1967 Camaro finished the run in 6.447 seconds (6.42 dial-in) at 106.21 mph.
Bristol Dragway’s Street Fights crank up Thursday, May 29 with Scion Guys’ Night. A swimsuit competition heats up the night with $500 going to the winner. Second place earns $300, while third place takes home $100. The contest is free to enter. Please call Christopher Perrin at (423) 989-6943 to register.
The Charter Bandits also return to action on Thursday night with the fastest street-legal racing in the region, and the Hooters girls will spice up the night with a wing-eating contest. There is something for every guy to love at Street Fights.
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