AMRA Jim McClure Nitro Nationals at Rockingham Dragway

Jim McClure Nitro National
Rockingham Dragway
October 12-13, 2019

SATURDAY

 

FRIDAY Wrap-up

The sunny day was greeted by a pit full of campers, race trailers and rigs from all across the USA. The AMRA staff after set up on Friday commented, “We’re pretty sure all the campsites are sold out and by Saturday morning people will be hard-pressed to find a place to park. This is looking AWESOME!”

As noted in a pre-race story, close to 24 nitromethane fed Harley-Davidson drag bikes are expected for this event and sure enough, the vast majority of the number is already in the pits. Racers that are already se-up and have started prepping for the weekend are: Jim Fagan, Knuckelheads Racing, Mike Romine Racing, Jay Turner Racing, Michael Beland, Tim Kerrigan, Peter Geiss, Don Becker, Brian Greenwalt, Jim Doyle, Ryan Peery, Rocky Jackso, LSR Racing, Sam White, Tracy Kile & Flat-Larry, Bad Apple Racing TF Nitro Harley, Kirby Apathy Jim Martin, Janette Thornley, Tyler Wilson, Billy Jack, Jay Beasley and more may be coming through the gates before sundown.

Over 50 motorcycles participated in today’s Test & Tune. One of the quickest passes of the testing session was by Jim Fagan on his beautiful Mike Romine prepared Top Fuel Harley. Jim ran a 7.09 elapsed time to the delight of onlookers today. Jim Doyle on his Nitro Funny Bike turned in a 7.13 that was good to help establish a baseline for tomorrow’s three qualifying sessions. Racing begins at 10AM tomorrow.

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

by Tom McCarthy

 

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2019 Schedule

April 27-28 / Spring Rally & Drags / Beechbend Raceway Park
May 18-19 / Orlando Nationals / Orlando Dragway
June 29-30 / Summer Shootout & Rally / Beechbend Raceway Park
July 27-28 / Michigan Nationals Race & Rally / US 131 Motorsports Park
Aug 24-25 / Liberty Nitro Nationals / Numidia Dragway
Sept 21-22 / Clay Jones Memorial Race & Rally / Beechbend Raceway Park
Oct 12-13  / Jim McClure Memorial Harley Nitro Nationals / Rockingham Dragway