This past weekend I made it out to Norwalk, Ohio for the 2013 IDRC Nationals. I have never been to this event, but know of a few people who has gone to it in the past. Myself and the Boostin Performance crew made it in to Norwalk Friday night and of course had to hit up Casa Fiesta lol. That place is so good, and that is about the 6th time I've eat there in a row

Late Friday night, I got a text from DSPORT magazine saying they would like my car to be featured in there magazine! I was so happy when I read that text. I have always wanted my car to be in DSPORT and it was happening. That has always been one of my goals. I was up early Saturday morning to do the photo shoot. The location is awesome and can't wait to till the feature. Thanks DSPORT for the Shoot and the opportunity! Keep an eye out for the issue in the near feature

Now onto some racing! We all got to the track early Sunday morning. Getting the car prepped and ready to make the first pass. I was in the AWD class with some very fast cars. I was up against Devin @ Boostin Performance with the Red Demon, Jason's EVO (MRBoost) David's Black EVO, Chris (StreetthisEVO) and Wheatley's car among many others. Needless to say there was some competition with a lot of fast cars. 3 Qualifying runs before eliminations:

First Pass- Right off the trailer, 9.01@159.

Second Pass- 8.96@162, New personal best for me. I was very happy to do it early in the day.

Third Pass- I let the car cool off for a little white since we have some time before our next qualifying run. Cut the best 60ft of the day by 7 hundredth's, slammed 2nd, slammed 3rd and popped a side freeze plug which ended my day. It happens in racing but I was very happy I went home with a new PB.

I have no doubt in my mind the car would have gone 8.8 on that pass. After cutting a better 60ft and rolling through the gears I was on pace for that. For some reason, a lot of people there were spinning and the 60fts were off. I cut a 1.50 on the third pass. Which is still not the greatest considering I cut mid to low 1.4s. Each track day is different but oh well and was happy I set a new PB.

This is just the beginning and I am really excited to start off the season with a new PB. The car is running amazing and I really see this car going 8.5 this season. I don't want to get too ahead of myself, but I'm just being confident and hoping for the best. Can't wait to bring the car back out. Boostin and I are getting it ready, and plan to be out next weekend

I want to thank Boostin Performance for all their hard work and effort into the Junk Box. The car would not be where it is today with out them and it's great having a great friendship and team. Boostin FTW!! Congrats to everyone on Sunday who set new Personal bests also! Thanks Wheats for the tow back as well lol

Here are a few pics and my video of the 8.96 pass:

 

Yeahhh buddy! GETTIN DOWN

Thanks for the vid pics are nice as well!

 

Congrats

 

Nice that thing is a beast!!!! Is the interior gutted?

 

Very nice run. Congrats

 

Thanks Everyone! The interior still has the dash in it and a few other parts inside. Most of it had to come out for the 12 point cage and fire wall in the back for the fuel cell.

 

Very nice! Who was that other Evo? Came out of the hole pretty quick!

 

That is Chris (StreetthisEVO). This was the 2nd round qualifying. I took my time before leaving and had a very long reaction time lol. I figured might as well take my time for the qualifying runs

 

nice that sucker is on ice skates in 2nd and 3rd ! your car keeps me motivated lol

 

For sure. What was his time on that run?

 

lol thanks man! Yea she was skating in 2nd and 3rd gear. But I stayed in it!

 

congrats man! The car sounds amazing!

 

Thanks Man!

 

Wow great stuff! Its amazing how our cars can reach 8's now, i dont think ill ever get there but its nuts how normal it is becoming.

 

Good job on the new personal best Joey!