Post by dragnews on Jan 7, 2009 21:26:45 GMT -5
It has been 36 years since Ardmore Dragway crowned
Jerry Mathew's as it's first track champion. Even after all these
years one thing has stayed the same. To become the champion
you have to out en-dour the competition,and you have to
over come all the odds stacked against you. For those of us fortunate enough to have been crowned champion, we can all
appreciate the determination and struggle both Rick Armstong,
and Dave Ranney showed in the 2008 season. On this edition
I want to take the opportunity for you to meet both of these outstanding competitors.
Rick Armstrong 2008 Super Pro Champion
DN-First Rick I want to congratulate you on this years championship, was it your first?
RA-No this was my second, I also won the Championship in 2005.
DN-What was the toughest obstacle to over come?
RA- I had a lot of small engine problems that kept me struggling all year.If I didn't have problems I usually lost 2nd round.
DN-How long have you been racing?
RA-This is my 10th season
DN- Who or what got you interested in racing?
RA-I was dirt tracking and just did not like tearing up the car all the time, and ran across this car and decided to go drag racing.
DN-bad luck for us!
DN- Have you raced any other drag cars?
RA-No I have had this one for all 10 years
DN-What is your favorite thing about drag racing?
RA-The people, meeting everyone and just hanging out with
my friends.
DN-If you didn't drag race what would you do?
RA-I like to fish, and go to auctions, and find neat stuff.
DN-Who is someone you look up yo or want to thank for your racing?
RA-Andy Stucky, he was always a nice person to be around, I have to thank my crew chief Shane Harris for all his hard work.
DN-What advise could you give to someone just starting out racing?
RA-Be safe make sure you have all the safe equipment.
DN-Rick thanks for your time you wear the Championship well.
Dave Ranney 2008 Pro-NE Champion
DN-Dave first I want to congratulate you on your championship in 08. Was it your first?
DR-No I won in 2006 also.
DN-What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to win this year?
DR-The competition,Vance,Chuck and just everyone was right there all year,and then I had some breakage problems also.
DN-How long have you been drag racing?
DR-I been drag racing for 5 years, I started street racing back home in South Dakota with a little 340 valiant.
DN-What type of engine is sticking up out of that hood?
DR-Blown 493 with a torque flight transmission.
DN-If you didn't race the Cuda what type of car would you drive?
DR-Mopar,my first car was a 68 Cuda and I just like Chrysler's.
DN-What is your favorite thing about racing?
DR-I like going fast, and all the racers are fun to be around.
DN-Anyone you want to thank?
DR-Yes! I want to thank Joe Case for all his help and support he gives me, and I want to thank the Adkin's family for loaning me a
car when I needed it, and for all of their support.
DN-What is fun, when your not drag racing?
DR-I have a Dodge Viper that I love to road course race.
DN-Any advise you would give to a jr.dragster racer just moving up into the big cars?
DR-Do it for fun!
DN-Dave thanks for your time, you are a true champion, and a ambassador for Ardmore Dragway.
Jerry Mathew's as it's first track champion. Even after all these
years one thing has stayed the same. To become the champion
you have to out en-dour the competition,and you have to
over come all the odds stacked against you. For those of us fortunate enough to have been crowned champion, we can all
appreciate the determination and struggle both Rick Armstong,
and Dave Ranney showed in the 2008 season. On this edition
I want to take the opportunity for you to meet both of these outstanding competitors.
Rick Armstrong 2008 Super Pro Champion
DN-First Rick I want to congratulate you on this years championship, was it your first?
RA-No this was my second, I also won the Championship in 2005.
DN-What was the toughest obstacle to over come?
RA- I had a lot of small engine problems that kept me struggling all year.If I didn't have problems I usually lost 2nd round.
DN-How long have you been racing?
RA-This is my 10th season
DN- Who or what got you interested in racing?
RA-I was dirt tracking and just did not like tearing up the car all the time, and ran across this car and decided to go drag racing.
DN-bad luck for us!
DN- Have you raced any other drag cars?
RA-No I have had this one for all 10 years
DN-What is your favorite thing about drag racing?
RA-The people, meeting everyone and just hanging out with
my friends.
DN-If you didn't drag race what would you do?
RA-I like to fish, and go to auctions, and find neat stuff.
DN-Who is someone you look up yo or want to thank for your racing?
RA-Andy Stucky, he was always a nice person to be around, I have to thank my crew chief Shane Harris for all his hard work.
DN-What advise could you give to someone just starting out racing?
RA-Be safe make sure you have all the safe equipment.
DN-Rick thanks for your time you wear the Championship well.
Dave Ranney 2008 Pro-NE Champion
DN-Dave first I want to congratulate you on your championship in 08. Was it your first?
DR-No I won in 2006 also.
DN-What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to win this year?
DR-The competition,Vance,Chuck and just everyone was right there all year,and then I had some breakage problems also.
DN-How long have you been drag racing?
DR-I been drag racing for 5 years, I started street racing back home in South Dakota with a little 340 valiant.
DN-What type of engine is sticking up out of that hood?
DR-Blown 493 with a torque flight transmission.
DN-If you didn't race the Cuda what type of car would you drive?
DR-Mopar,my first car was a 68 Cuda and I just like Chrysler's.
DN-What is your favorite thing about racing?
DR-I like going fast, and all the racers are fun to be around.
DN-Anyone you want to thank?
DR-Yes! I want to thank Joe Case for all his help and support he gives me, and I want to thank the Adkin's family for loaning me a
car when I needed it, and for all of their support.
DN-What is fun, when your not drag racing?
DR-I have a Dodge Viper that I love to road course race.
DN-Any advise you would give to a jr.dragster racer just moving up into the big cars?
DR-Do it for fun!
DN-Dave thanks for your time, you are a true champion, and a ambassador for Ardmore Dragway.
