$35,000.00 10.5w September 17th&18th at Houston Motorsports Park

[Nick]

The old saying that everything is bigger in Texas might get put to the test on September 17th and 18th at Houston Motorsports Park. The facility will be hosting two tire smoking days of Pro Mods, Outlaw 10.5’s and True Ten Fives and Factory Street Texas Association competing for over $60,000 in total purse. With a winning payout of $20,000 up for grabs in Outlaw 10.5, some of the quickest in the country will be heading south for the chance to get a little of the Texas bounty. The all concrete NHRA sanctioned 1/8 mile drag strip current track record sits at a 4.03 held by Thomas “Headhunter” Patterson, one of the event’s headliners. In an effort to ensure everyone’s tune up is set on kill, HMP have put up $5000 for the first three second pass and another $5000 for the quickest 3 second pass. In addition, the show features:



Chicago Style Pro Mod Match Race


"The Texas Bad Boys Go At It"


A Chicago style race featuring four of the baddest AMS/TLR cars in Texas, Thomas "Headhunter" Patterson, Frankie "Mad Man" Taylor, Troy 'Jackhammer" Critchley and Josh Hernandez in "Dr. Moon's Rage". Now imagine this race taking place right here in Houston. And on top of that, imagine a $35,000.00+ Outlaw 10.5 race, a True 10.5/Limited Street and Factory Street Texas Association the same weekend. Do you know that guy who always says "Man, I wish I had gone to that race."? Don't be that guy!!! Make your plans now!!! Be There!!!



Maximum Impact began as the dream of two self pronounced “race groupies,” Bonnie Webb and Pam McRight who loved the facility and wanted to help put HMP on the map as one of the quickest and nicest 1/8 mile facilities in the country. With the support of AMS Staff Leasing owner Dave Woods and his newly formed company, GetWorkComp.com, Maximum Impact brings together four of the most exciting classes of short Houston Motorsports Park features both an all concrete NHRA Sanctioned 1/8 mile drag strip and a NASCAR sanctioned 3/8 mile, paved oval track. Park amenities such as paved pit parking, electrical hookup every 60 feet, bright lighting, clean rest rooms, catered concessions and polite staff make it a favorite among both racers and spectators. Receiving an award from NHRA for most improved track for 2004, owners Graham and David Baker continuously strive to provide the most premier racing facility in the US. Quickly gaining the reputation as the hardest hooking track in the south, HMP has become a favorite testing ground for several of Houston’s heavy hitters including Jeff Naiser, Todd Moyer, Thomas Patterson, and Frankie Taylor. Spectators attending Maximum Impact will love the up close view from the grandstands and the family atmosphere of the facility. Graham and David originally built the drag strip as a safe alternative to illegal street racing. According to Graham, they never dreamed the facility would host cars capable of exceeding 185 mph in the 1/8th. Dreams will become reality September 17th.



Hype about the event made it all the way north to the Jeg’s NHRA Northern Sports Nationals in Ohio at the end of July. One rumor that seemed to keep re-occurring was that Pro Mod Driver, Chip King would be debuting his new “Superbird” at Maximum Impact on September 17th and 18th. Also, rumored to attend are Mike Ashley, Troy Coughlin and cylinder head guru, Brad Anderson might be bringing Jay Payne for a little pre-Dallas testing since Maximum Impact is one week prior. If all of these drivers show up along with those already committed, Houston may have a mini-Nationals on their hands. The old saying be careful what you ask for may have some real meaning for Houston Motorsports Park come September.



Maximum Impact Promoters,

Bonnie Webb and Pam McRight

[Nick]

From Valdosta:




From left to right: Pam McRight, Thomas Patterson, Troy Critchley, Frankie Taylor, Josh Hernandez and Bonnie Webb.

[Nick]

MAXIMUM IMPACT UPDATE!!

With September 17th and 18th quickly approaching, the list of confirmed racers attending Maximum Impact is growing at a phenomenal rate. While it is true that two NHRA tracks in Houston are running events on the same days but only one, Houston Motorsports Park (HMP), will have the fastest on the planet competing for over $90,000 in total payout. With promised coverage by ESPN and several national magazines, Maximum Impact will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting and talked about events to ever hit the Houston racing scene. When you take a look at the list of confirmed participants it reads like the who’s who of drag racing.

In Pro Mod, what originally was set up as a quick four shootout is quickly growing to resemble a NHRA National Pro Mod event with 5 of the top eight in NHRA AMS/TLR points standings solidly confirmed to participate. With 5,000 up for grabs for the first 3 second, eighth mile pass and another $5,000 for the quickest 3 second pass, all participants are sure to have their tune-ups set on “kill.”
GETWORKCOMP.COM and AMS Staff Leasing owner, Dave Wood, is not only bringing his driver, Troy Critchley, but is also the proud Title Sponsor of the entire event. His driver, Troy Critchley, is currently ranked 4th in the NHRA AMS/TLR Pro Mod Cup Point Standings.

Local Houston favorite, Thomas “HEADHUNTER” Patterson who, besides holding the current track record at Houston Motorsports Park with a 4.03 @ 185mph, is currently ranked 6th in NHRA and will be looking to push the record to HMP’s first 3 second pass.

No Pro Mod event in Houston would be complete with out Houston bad boy, Frankie “MADMAN” Taylor present. From old school, street racer to 8th in NHRA Pro Mod, Frankie brings his “never lift” reputation and excitement to the race.
With two NHRA National Event wins and currently ranked 2nd in points, Josh Hernandez in Dr. Moon’s Rage stands a good chance at upsetting the Houston boys and taking home both bounties.

Now this is where it gets interesting…originally the four drivers listed above were the line up but now, your current Number One in NHRA points standings, Mike Ashley in his TORCO Mustang has confirmed he will be attending and bringing his five, that’s right, FIVE NHRA National event wins with him. Also, Chip King has confirmed that he will be debuting his “SuperBird” at Maximum Impact. Look for more of NHRA’s and Pro Mod’s finest to join in on the brawl as the event date nears.

Living up to its name, Maximum Impact also brings the wickedest Outlaw 10.5 race ever with $20,000 up for grabs to the winner. The long list of confirmed racers come from all over the USA and promises two full days of deep, screaming 4 second eighth mile passes at over 165 MPH. With the full support from several race organizations like ORSCA (Outlaw Racing Street Car Association), Dallas’s Texas King Of The Hill, Houston’s TORA (Texas Outlaw Racing Association) and ProModifieds.com, this promises to have a huge car count and the possibility of a new World Record in the class. Already confirmed for the event are as follows: Jeff Naiser, Todd Moyer, Terry Robbins, Mike Hill, Scott Winsett, Tim Lynch, Josh Lindsey, Greg Pizzino, Matt Jones, Bud Morgan, Matt & Rick Cook, Craig Miller, Darrin Wade, David Houser, Cameron Jurow, Tony Thorn, Travis Orr, Dannie Humphries and Nick Williams, Grant McCrary, Rick Thornton, Don Wooten, and Jack Barfield. In this list are several claiming to currently hold the World Record. On September 17 & 18th at Houston Motorsports Park it is very likely the true King of the class will be crowned.

Speaking of true, let’s not forget the True Ten Five class. The skinniest of tires with the maximum of horsepower makes this class one of the most exciting to watch as the cars rip down the track in a side by side head up dual all while running on the ragged edge of traction versus disaster. Current World Record Holder, Dave Reese will be bringing his Camaro all the way from Georgia in an attempt to show the Texas’s boys how it’s done.

Last but not least, Maximum Impact also features FSTA (Factory Street Of Texas Association). With four exciting classes of racing and one of the hardest hooking tracks in the south, Maximum Impact on September 17 & 18th at Houston Motorsports Park located in Houston, not way out in Baytown promises to deliver two full days of high horsepower, tire smoking, record shattering racing entertainment.

[Nick]

Click Here for a list of confirmed cars and drivers.

Thanks to KOTH for the list!

[Bonnie Webb]

[Nick]

http://www.maximumimpactracing.com/

[Nick]

Bonnie and Pam were busy last weekend at Indy, promoting MAXIMUM IMPACT! and ProModSource.Com!

[Koth Webmaster]

Click here for the Maximum Impact Preview Video

[Nick]

O’Reilly Auto Parts to offer discount tickets for Maximum Impact

O’Reilly Auto Parts has partnered with Houston Motorsports Park to offer discount tickets at all Houston O’Reilly locations for the Maximum Impact event on September 17th-18th. The event will feature Pro Mods, Outlaw 10.5, True 10.5 and Factory Street including the world record holders in both Outlaw and True 10.5 to battle it out for over $80,000 total payout and exceed speeds of 185 miles per hour on the best 1/8 mile track in the county.

A list and pictures of confirmed drivers for Outlaw 10.5, True 10.5 and FSTA can be found at http://www.texaskingofthehill.net

Also scheduled to attend are Chip King, Thomas Patterson, Troy Critchley, Josh Hernandez, and Frankie Taylor in Pro Mod match races. As a special bonus, Houston Motorsports Park will be offering $5000 for the first three second run and another $5000 for the quickest three second pass.

Sponsors of Maximum Impact include GetWorkComp.com, Northside Plumbing And Supply, Webb Brothers Construction, Strictly Performance, Alabama-Coushatta Smoke Shop, Competition Sales, fisher Auto Sales, Pyle Brothers Performance Differentials and Santhuff.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.houstonmotorsportspark.com/SEP17PRESALES.htm.