Resetting Canadian Records Again!

 

 

The G-Force built 68' Firebird of Mike Stawicki once again sets a new Canadian record while qualifying number one at the PMRA Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals this past weekend. With a 5.739-second pass at 254.23 mph, the MSR Performance powered machine posted the quickest pass in Canadian history, while being only one one-thousanth of a second behind the all-time record set by Scotty Cannon at 5.738 seconds. Stawicki is currently leading the PMRA points standings going into the last event; "Thunder by The Beach" at Grand Bend Motorplex where they will also finish out this past weekend's rain delayed August Nationals. The Stawicki Racing team thanks all of its supporters: G-Force Race Cars inc., MSR Performance, Resolution Racing Services, Isolation Systems, Cynergy Composites, Scott Jahren Paint, CG Composites, M/T Wheels and Tires, KW Motorsports, NGK Spark Plugs, Mastin Eng. And Hot Rods by Burke.

Photo courtesy of PMRA

 

 

 

Stawicki Resets Canadian Quickest & Fastest Pro-Mod Record

 

 

Mike Stawicki and his G-Force Race Cars Inc. / MSR Performance 68’ Firebird had a strong performance this past weekend for the PMRA / Canadian Nitro Nationals. Stawicki reset both ends of the Canadian record book with a 5.803 @ 255.15 mph. The G-Force Race Cars team posted a string of sub 6-second runs including backing up the 5.80 with a 5.82 @ 254 mph. The 68’ Firebird made it to the semi's before engine trouble forced an early exit to the weekend. Stawicki stated, “We approached this race with a different outlook being that we have not run our screw blower combination in the quarter mile. Needless to say we are happy with the results but know we have a lot more work to do to improve this combination, but hey that’s the fun part of this racing”. Stawicki and team currently reside in the 3rd spot in points for the Canadian based Pro Mod Racing Association. Next up for the team is the IHRA Nitro Jam race in Grand Bend, ON. July 16-18. The Stawicki Racing team thanks all of its supporters: G-Force Race Cars inc., MSR Performance, Resolution Racing Services, Isolation Systems, Cynergy Composites, Scott Jahren Paint, CG Composites, M/T Wheels and Tires, KW Motorsports, NGK Spark Plugs, Mastin Eng. And Hot Rods by Burke.

Photo courtesy of dragracecanada.com

 

 

Stawicki Wins RPM Magazines Power Fest

 

 

With a $10,000 purse on the line at Grand Bend Motorplex over the weekend, The G-Force/MSR Performance team of Mike Stawicki and Jim Salemi headed north of the border in search of a win. The one day Pro-Mod shootout during RPM Magazines Power Fest weekend event was a huge success and a great win for Stawicki. Qualifying in the # 1 slot with a 3.914 @ 193.25 mph the G-Force built 68 Firebird of Stawicki advanced through the ladder defeating Vito Montesano, Gary Irving, and Paul Noakes in the final. Co-Crew Chief Jon Salemi stated, “We have been making a lot of runs with this new Outlaw Pro Extreme car and there is nothing like getting laps. We tested on Friday and ran some low 3.80’s which we were happy with for the conditions. But once race day came around Jim and I were just focused on making the car consistent, racing smart and making trouble free runs”. The team did just that making runs between 3.89 and 3.92 to take the trophy to American soil. Team driver Mike Stawicki stated, “We have been trying to make as many laps as we can of late to learn what this car wants to be consistent, so we can make it a quicker car. We are getting there”. The G-Force/MSR Outlaw Pro Mod will continue its march next week at the PMRA event at Toronto Motorsports Park then to hopefully compete at the rest of the ADRL events for the season. The Stawicki Racing team thanks all of its supporters: G-Force Race Cars inc., MSR Performance, Resolution Racing Services, Isolation Systems, Cynergy Composites, Scott Jahren Paint, CG Composites, M/T Wheels and Tires, KW Motorsports, NGK Spark Plugs, Mastin Eng. And Hot Rods by Burke.

Photo courtesy of Dragstory.com

 

 

Stawicki/G-Force Race Cars ADRL Debut

 

 

 

Mike Stawicki Racing of Medina, NY and the G-Force Race Cars team are headed to Cecil, GA this weekend for their 2010 ADRL season debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Sporting a new lightweight Cynergy Composites 68' Firebird, powered by a 521 c.i. MSR Performance built Hemi, Stawicki and team are planning on making a statement this weekend in Georgia. "With this new body, and some horsepower we found over the winter, this G-Force car can definitely be a factor this weekend. We just need some time testing that will hopefully go smoothly. We are extremely excited to get the car out on the track, get a little testing in and really start working on a proper combination with the screw blower and lighter car.” Although missing the 1st ADRL race of the season, Stawicki and team plan on running the rest of the races through the season as well as a couple other local PMRA events. Stawicki Racing thanks the following companies for their continued support. G Force Race Cars Inc, MSR Performance LLC, Resolution Racing Services, Cynergy Composites, Victory One Performance, Strange Engineering, R&R Racing Products, M/T Tires and Wheels, DMPE Inc, Crane Cams, NGK Spark Plugs, Ross Racing Pistons, Scott Jahren Paint, Ram Jet Racing Products, CG Composites, Dan the Sign Man, and Burke Designs.

Photo courtesy of Pumice T.

 

 

Joosten Looking to bring a “Bit of the USA” back to “Europe”

 

 

Robert Joosten driver of the Pro Dutch Racing (FIA European) Pro Mod is currently stateside picking up his newly built G-Force Race Cars 70.5 Camaro. The 70.5 Cynergy Composites Ultra light Camaro body will be the first of its kind in the Europe. This slick new ride features an Oddy’s Automotive built 526 cu in Hemi power plant by Billy Leverentz. Joosten, a national event winner in Europe is excited about his new opportunities and new car. He states, “This has been a great business adventure working with both G-Force Race Cars and Oddy’s Automotive, actually pretty painless. I can’t wait to put some test laps on the new hot rod this week before going back to Holland. We have all the right pieces to go fast, let’s hope we can make all the right tuning decisions to get it down the track! The Pro Dutch Racing team plans on testing in the Carolina region this week before heading across the pond for the FIA opener at Santa Pod Raceway in mid May. Pro Dutch Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and supporters including, DJPS, Total, R inc, G-Force Race Cars, Oddy’s Automotive and Scott Jahren Custom Paint.

Photo courtesy of G-Force Race Cars Inc.

 

 

Gregorini Grabs Record at Western Nationals

 

 

Although not taking home the win, Daniel Gregorini, of Perth Western Australia, has every other reason to hold his head high. What ended up being a very long weekend for Gregorini and his team, he did end up with a few high lights. In the quarter finals Gregorini stormed to a record setting run of 6.15 seconds @ 231.36 mph in his G-Force Race Cars built Scratch n' Match AA/AP Camaro. However while negotiating the shutdown, oil made its way under the tires as the chutes deployed sending him into Alistair McClure's lane. Luckily for Gregorini, after spinning around and coming to a rest in the other lane, McClure was able to narrowly miss the Camaro only causing damage to Gregorini's parachutes. Unfortunately, an engine problem forced Gregorini to miss the next round of eliminations; therefore he was not able to back up the 6.15 elapsed time for a new record. This puts an end to the Scratch n’ Match season for the 09/10 year, Gregorini states, “ I’m just very excited to have improved on my personal best from last season. I really have to thank my family for the opportunity and of course to all of my crew guys. They are the best. A special thank you must go to Jim Salemi of G-Force Race Cars inc. for his guidance and willingness to teach us to make better runs”. Gregorini and his team are looking at making the proper improvements to set up performance over the off season and continue to better the Scratch N’ Match team.

Photo courtesy of wadragracing.com

 

 

Santa Delivers for Santos

 

 

When unlocking the doors to the shop today, the G-Force Race Cars Staff was greeted by a late Christmas present; the 1st production 69' Camaro from Cynergy Composites. The long waited, and highly anticipated 69' has created much talk throughout the racing community. Weighing in at a mere 48 lbs, it is the lightest and strongest 69' on the market. Completely designed from the ground up, this body brings with it features and details not seen before in race car bodies. We will let your eyes tell you the rest of the story. The body belongs to Jay Santos of Halton Hills, Ontario, who will be competing in PMRA and ADRL action next year with a Screw blown Hemi built by Mike Stawicki’s MSR Performance.

 

 

 

Croker Sets New Australian Record

 

 

Adam Croker, of Perth Western Australia, set a new record for roots powered doorslammers in Australia by running a 6.02 @ 240 mph in his G-Force built 68' Camaro at the Boxing Day event at the Kwinana Motorplex. This re-sets both ends of the record previously held by Sean Misfud. Croker and his team are systematically chopping away at refining the tune up on the new Top Doorslammer entry. “We are happy to say the least. We just have been learning now to run the new car and making small moves to make more efficient runs. Darren Mayer from DMPE Inc has guided us with our tune up direction and things are working out well. I’m getting more comfortable with driving and the team is just starting to gel together, its fun.” Croker states "the car drives unbelieveable, its the smoothest I have driven." Croker takes to the track again in two weeks for “Round Two of the Nitro Cars in Kwinana” to try and dip into the 5-sec zone. Stay tuned for details. Croker Racing would like to thank Pirtek Fluid Transfer Solutions, National Tyres, Mineral Haulage and Earth Moving, Link Low Loaders, United Fuel Injection, EquipRent, Action Mining Services, and G-Force Race Cars Inc.

Photo courtesy of Adam Croker

 

 

G-Force Tow Hook

 

G-Force Race Cars newest addition to our line of trick parts is our supercharger

mounted tow hook.  Utilizing the two front mounting holes that connect the injector

hat to the hat spacer, your tow hook is now placed in the center of the car eliminating

the agonizing task of not catching the fuel lines or injector hat with your tow strap.

  This results in a safe and quickly accessible location to tow from.

 

Check out all the specs here!

 

Hoover Takes Win & Points Lead at Grand Bend

 

 

Ed Hoover and the Trussell Motorsports team dominated the weekend at the IHRA Canadian Nationals at Grand Bend Motorplex. Hoover topped the qualifying order with his G-Force built 68 Camaro, all while resetting the speed record early on Friday night with a 6.021 @ 240.68 mph elapsed time. Ending the qualifying session in the 3rd slot with a run of 5.999, Hoover was confident of a good weekend. Making his way through the field, he found himself in the final against the point’s leader at the time Kenny Lang. However Hoover was able to get off the line first and run a 5.988 @ 239.19 mph to Lang’s 6.025 @ 237.75 mph giving him the win, and the current points lead by 11 points.

Photo courtesy of Trussellmotorsports.com

 

Another Strong Showing for the Grainy Brother’s Team

 

 

A double showing of Pro-Mods at the Grand Bend Motorplex proved to be an exciting weekend for fans, with the PMRA running along side the IHRA class. The G-Force Race Cars built 67 Camaro of Jack & Sonny Grainy proved to have a good combination throughout the weekend. Qualifying in the number 2 spot with a 4.031 @ 179.97 mph, the Grainy Brother’s team was looking to strike with the Lethal Weapon II! However a hard shake during the semi’s put the Grainy’s on the trailer, but not before setting low E.T. of the event during the PMRA Challenge with a 4.003 @ 182.92 mph.

Photo courtesy of CanadianDragRacingPhotos.com

 

Farber Takes Win at New England Dragway

 

 

Pete Farber might have made a couple shakedown runs in his freshly built G-Force Race Cars 69’ Daytona at the last PMRA event. However that didn’t compare to this past weekend at New England Dragway. Farber found himself qualified in the 2nd slot, and paired up against John Russo in the Chicago style event. With a 1.01 60’, 2.69 330’, 4.03 @ 184 mph, and 6.19 @ 219.65 Farber was able to drive around Russo for the win at the major season opener of NED.

Photo courtesy of ActionRacingPhotos.com

 

Croker Takes Delivery of New G-Force 68’ Camaro

 

 

After the 32 hour and 11,500 mile flight from Perth Australia to Buffalo, NY Adam Croker was finally able to peer at his G-Force Race Cars built 68 Camaro in person. “It gets tough only being able to look at pictures on the computer of the progress of your car.” Croker stated, “With that kind of money hanging out, you want to be able to drive over to the shop and make sure the seat is the way you want it, or the pedals are in the right spot and the chassis is the color I wanted it!” Croker was nothing but ecstatic at the quality of work and craftsmanship of the complete car. Croker said as he was speechless at the show quality fit ‘n’ finish of every part and piece found on the car and the Scott Jahren Paint was better than the rendering.

 

 

After a handful of test passes the first full pull netted a 6.10 @ 228 mph. Unfortunately debris clogged a nozzle at 4.7 sec into the run resulting in a burned piston. With a .982 60 ft, 2.67 330 Ft. and 3.98 @ 184 mph half track, Croker could not be happier with his car. “G-Force has brought doorslammers to the next level; the car was perfectly stable and handled like a Cadillac. It’s awesome mate. This thing is really going to run! The whole package that Jim (G-Force Race Cars), Mike (MSR Performance) have put together for me is quite impressive. I also have to thank Darren Mayer and Jon Salemi from DMPE Inc. for all of their help.”

 

Croker would like to thank G-Force Race Cars, Scott Jahren Paint, and MSR Performance (Mike Stawicki), and DMPE Inc. Once the engine has been repaired, the car will be taking a 6 to 8 week trip over the Worlds Oceans home for its debut race in Perth Australia late in 2009.

Pictures courtesy of Aiden Duncan