STREET CAR SUPER NATIONAL - SAME DAY COVERAGE
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Final results from the Street Car Super Nationals V in Las Vegas.
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SATURDAY QUALIFYING - THAT'S GONNA LEAVE A MARK
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SATURDAY QUALIFYING - FINAL ORDER 
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SATURDAY ACTION
SATURDAY QUALIFYING - THIRD SESSION
FRIDAY - INSIDE THE PITS WITH ROGER RICHARDS
oby Rabon drove his turbocharged Mustang to the top spot in Friday night's Pro Street qualifying.
FRIDAY QUALIFYING - SECOND SESSION
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FRIDAY QUALIFYING -FIRST SESSION
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY ACTION: GETTING READY FOR THE REAL ACTION
CompetitionPlus.com's Director of Photography Roger Richards captures the volatility of Brad Personett's turbocharged Pro Modified during Thursday evening test and tune for the PSCA Street Car Super Nationals in Las Vegas.
Qualifying begins on Friday morning.
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MUSI HEADED TO VEGAS LOADED FOR BEAR
Pat Musi is going to this weekend’s Pacific Street Car Association Street Car Super Nationals in Las Vegas with enough determination to sink a battleship. The Pro Street drag racing icon has a few tricks up his sleeve, even to the point the competition will see him as a lesser man, literally.
Musi has lost 42 pounds over the course of the last few months and that combination paired with a brand new lightweight Jerry Bickel-built Dodge Stratus powered by a 903-inch, EFI-equipped engine has him brimming with excitement.
“I plan to be 198 by the time I get to Vegas,” said Musi, who was already down to 201. “No one can believe it. They think I’m smoking crack or something.”
But for Musi, re-establishing his role as the Pro Street front-runner calls for this level of dedication, and he’s more than willing to put forth the effort.
“We had to add 175 pounds to make weight for the 2,500 weight minimum,” Musi explained. “The car weighs, with me in it, 2,325 pounds.”
And for Musi, he’s counting every calorie this Mopar takes in, even in the engine. The 903-incher weighs 636 pounds with fluids and starter.
“We’ve been working on this engine for over a year and now it’s time for it to deliver,” Musi said. “I am doing everything in my power to provide the best opportunity for it to succeed.”
Musi believes he’s got a combination capable of running with the supercharged and turbo entries and that’s what largely fuels his passion.
“Mel has probably done the most of any of the promoters to get enough weight off of the nitrous cars to make us competitive,” Musi said, referring to event organizer Mel Roth. “I don’t give a s*** who is in the other lane, there are going to get something.”
The potent punch, Musi says, is only one of the surprises he has in store for the competition. He admits another surprise is coming but he’s going to let them find that one out on their own.
Musi isn’t coming to this battle alone. He’s bringing a score of customers and friends including Vinny Demieri, Joe Dunne and Tim Henry. Originally there were supposed to be four cars racing in the group but Hector Estrada couldn’t make the trip to Las Vegas due to family commitments.
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$20,000-TO-WIN ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS
The annual Street Car Super Nationals (www.streetcarsupernationals.com) is an East-vs.-West shootout between the nation’s wildest, unlimited 220-mph doorslammers. This year, a record 53 cars are entered for the $20,000-to-win heads-up Pro Street finale. The event will take place this weekend (Nov. 19-22) at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Listen to the announcers at the track on 103.9 FM
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Noon-5 p.m. – Early trailer drop-off for vendors and racers (no overnight camping in pits).
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Noon-5 p.m. – Credential sales, pit parking for Super Nationals participants and vendors. Only full-event credentials sold on Wednesday.
Thursday, Nov. 19
9 a.m. – Credential sales, pit parking for Super Nationals participants and vendors
Noon-7 p.m. – Early tech inspection.
3-8 p.m. – Test ‘n' Tune ($75 per car).
7 p.m. – Conclude credential sales, pit parking, early tech.
8 p.m. – Pro Street Quickest & Fastest Pass Challenge.
Friday, Nov. 20
7 a.m. – Credential sales, pit parking, tech inspection for Super Nationals (new arrivals).
8 a.m. – Bracket time trials and OC, MM and Index classes qualifying begins.
10:30 a.m. – First round of Super Nationals qualifying (heads-up classes, starting with Pro Street).
2:30 p.m. – Second round of Super Nationals qualifying (heads-up classes, starting with Pro Street).
5 p.m. – OC, MM and Index classes qualifying sessions conclude.
Saturday, Nov. 21
7 a.m. – Credential sales, pit parking, tech inspection for Super Nationals (new arrivals).
8 a.m. – Bracket time trials and OC, MM and Index classes qualifying begins.
10:30 a.m. – Super Nationals third round of Super Nationals qualifying (heads-up classes, starting with Pro Street).
2:30 p.m. – Fourth round of Super Nationals qualifying (heads-up classes, starting with Pro Street).
5 p.m. – OC, MM and Index classes qualifying sessions conclude.
6 p.m. – SCSN mandatory drivers’ meeting and bonus awards ceremony (on Cooper Tire stage between grandstand and staging lanes).
Sunday, Nov. 22
7 a.m. – Spectator gates open.
7:30 a.m. – RFC chapel service (2nd floor of officials' tower).
8 a.m. – Street Car Super Nationals eliminations begin with Open Comp.
10 a.m. – Heads-up eliminations (10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.).
5:30 p.m. – All final rounds.
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NMCA CHAMPION TROY COUGHLIN HEADED TO SCSN
A month after capturing the world title in the National Muscle Car Association, Pro Street driver Troy Coughlin is ready to race for big bucks and bragging rights at this weekend's Street Car Super Nationals V presented by Chassisworks at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Coughlin will face more than 40 of the top drivers in the world in a classic East vs. West Shootout behind the wheel of his championship-winning JEGS.com Pontiac GXP. His racecar should be quick, as it won this year's NMCA national events in Chicago and Charlotte and recently reset the NMCA class record to 6.277 seconds at 225.08 mph.
"We tested in Vegas a few weeks back and the car ran very well," Coughlin said. "I think we'll be a contender, although looking at the entry list I can see there's going to be a very talented group of race teams out there so we'll have our work cut out for us.
"I'm just excited to get back behind the wheel again. We've had a few weeks to enjoy our NMCA championship and now it's time to get back in the car and race."
More than three dozen drivers have pre-entered for the event, including defending race champion Kirk Wilmes, last year's runner-up Vinny DeMieri, and IHRA frontrunners Dean and Cary Goforth. Hughes Performance has posted a cash prize of $20,000 for the event winner with up to $35,000 in contingency money also up for grabs.
"We'll find out how we stack up," Coughlin said. "The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is one of the premiere racetracks in the country. I always enjoy racing there because the people at the track take great pride in having the nicest facility in the country. Plus, we're in Las Vegas, and that city is always exciting."
In addition to Pro Street, the Street Car Super Nationals will feature action in 10 other categories, including Outlaw 10.5, X-Treme Drag Radial/TT-5, Wild Street, Hot Street, Limited Street, Mustang Maddness, Open Comp, Double Index 9.60/10.60, Super Index 7.60/8.60, and Bracket 1.
Testing begins Thursday afternoon with the Pro Street Quickest Pass Challenge scheduled for at 8 p.m. Thursday night. Four rounds of Pro Street qualifying will be run at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday with sudden-death eliminations slated to start at 10 a.m. Sunday.
There also will be an extensive car show and manufacturer's midway. Tickets are available for $25 per day or $60 for the entire four-day race. Children 6-12 cost $8 per day or $20 for the weekend. Children 5 and under are free. Visit www.streetcarsupernationals.com for more information.
