One of the main participants in the reality show Street Outlaws on the Discovery Channel Justin Scherer has recently made a sensational statement that the street races — have been one of the greatest mistakes of his life, and he has always dreamed of becoming a professional pilot is the largest dregovoy NHRA Association. To confirm his words Big Chief has filed an application to participate in the biggest event series U.S. Nationals. Recent months Crow Mod Scherer actively preparing for the competition, and the day of the race arrived.
It is difficult to name the best debut of Justin's first attempt came out lumpy.
And it is, in principle, it is not surprising, because the competition in the Pro Mod class at the stage in Indianapolis was prohibitive, and the pilot is banal not have enough experience and the necessary technical resources to compete on equal terms with the best racers J & A Service Pro Mod Series.
His car is equipped with a twin-turbo engine, based on the Pontiac block the sixties, and it was not enough to compete with the teams on which side the huge budgets and the best industry experts. Justin failed to qualify, and his best result was a 7.127 @ 160.27 mph. Although not the best start, it is impossible to underestimate the importance of a media driver action.
«I can mention two important points in the last event — Scherer said. — I was the only party to the Event, who rolled to a strip dregster the ancient factory engine, which this year has knocked „53. At the same time I was the only party to gather a mob of several thousand people around her trailer. A great number of people came to support me, and it was truly incredible. Yes, I have not met their expectations to the full, but it is the most important event in my life, and I am immensely glad that my fans are not left behind in this weekend. „
For Justin, this was the first experience in races on the quarter-mile, and after the race, he has refrained from making any specific statements about future careers in the NHRA. But the fact remains that he made a great contribution to the popularization of the sport, making it clear to the younger generation, that race is certified on the slopes, and not on public roads. And that is priceless.
His car is equipped with a twin-turbo engine, based on the Pontiac block the sixties, and it was not enough to compete with the teams on which side the huge budgets and the best industry experts. Justin failed to qualify, and his best result was a 7.127 @ 160.27 mph. Although not the best start, it is impossible to underestimate the importance of a media driver action.
«I can mention two important points in the last event — Scherer said. — I was the only party to the Event, who rolled to a strip dregster the ancient factory engine, which this year has knocked „53. At the same time I was the only party to gather a mob of several thousand people around her trailer. A great number of people came to support me, and it was truly incredible. Yes, I have not met their expectations to the full, but it is the most important event in my life, and I am immensely glad that my fans are not left behind in this weekend. „
For Justin, this was the first experience in races on the quarter-mile, and after the race, he has refrained from making any specific statements about future careers in the NHRA. But the fact remains that he made a great contribution to the popularization of the sport, making it clear to the younger generation, that race is certified on the slopes, and not on public roads. And that is priceless.
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