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Top Two Contenders in JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour

Entering the final race of the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour at Winchester, Erik Jones and Eddie Hoffman were the only drivers left that could win this inaugural Championship.  With his fast time and fourth place finish, the 15 year old Erik Jones earned the Championship and he couldn’t believe it, “To win against this competition, in the inaugural season, it is unbelievable.  This is my first championship!”  Eddie Hoffman is a long time VDL customer, and he is the best to beat!  We congratulate Erik and team, and are thrilled to find our 650 HP carburetor on top again!

November 4, 2011 Read more...

CRA Rookie Wins Championship

New Rookie vs Past Rookie! Scott Hantz was ready to win his fourth CRA championship, and it came down to the last points race , the Winchester 400 . . . but, a young rookie named Derrick Griffin thought otherwise.  Derrick set the pole, led the most laps, and then took the 2011 CRA Super Series Championship along with Rookie of the Year honors.  “This is something you dream about, but who believes you can win a championship against these guys in your rookie year?”  Griffin commented.  “I just can’t believe it, it is great, just great.”  Back in 2000, Scott Hantz won his first CRA championship as a rookie as well, and both teams made it to the top with our 750 HP carburetor!  Congratulations to Derrick Griffin and team!          

November 4, 2011 Read more...

You Can Get Out of the Box and Into . . .

. . . . Victory Circle, Too!  Our carburetors can be found in winners’ tech all over the country, and even into Canada and Mexico.  They run on land and over water, on the dirt or on the asphalt.  They go in circles or straight down the strip or through the chicanes.  They pull tractors, run through the mud, and off the road.  And, it has been a great season for all!  Now is the time to send in your championship wins as we begin to build our VDL Winners List.  Let’s hear from you!   CONGRATULATIONS  TO  OUR  2011  CHAMPIONS Philip Morris Whelen All-American National Champion Derrick Griffin CRA Super Series Champion CRA Rookie of the Year   Erik Jones JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Champion   Cody Coughlin JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Rookie of the Year   Dal Wright Myrtle Beach Speedway Limited Late Model South Carolina   Mike Reichenberger Norway Speedway Late Model Michigan   DJ VanderLey Mobile International Speedway Pro Late Model Alabama   DJ VanderLey Five Flags Speedway Pro Late Model Florida   and more to come . . .    

October 5, 2011 Read more...

Texas Youngster Wins Big with VDL!

Kyle Weatherman finds victory lane at Kennedale Speedway Park in his IMCA Mod The younger ones are getting better and faster!  The 1/4 mile dirt of Kennedale Speedway Park near Fort Worth, Texas was the site of another history-making victory.  Kyle Weatherman has posted 2 wins this past summer and is now the youngest winner in the history of IMCA SportMods.  Congratulations to Kyle, family, and crew!  VDL’s Holley 4412 / 500 cfm carburetor loves winning on dirt, no matter how young you are!

October 5, 2011 Read more...

CRA Winner Makes History with VDL!

Congratulations to Kenzie Ruston for her CRA Super Series win at Lucas Oil Raceway The wind of change is upon us with refreshing fall weather and monumental victories.  Kenzie Ruston posted fast time for the CRA Super Series Seal Wrap 100 at Lucas Oil Raceway on October 2 and then won the race, becoming the first female to win in CRA.  One of the many components of her team’s winning effort was a VDL  carburetor!  Congratulations to Kenzie and crew!

October 5, 2011 Read more...

Mid America Stock Car Winner Jacob Finney

The Mid-America Stock Car Series runs an 11 race schedule on fast asphalt ovals across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin; and Jacob Finney of Illinois got a big win August 5th at Norway Speedway in Norway, Michigan.  Congratulations to the Finney Racing Team, and thanks for doing it with a VDL – the Holley 4779 750 cfm!

August 31, 2011 Read more...

SD Racers Lovin’ The Dirt

Chris Thompson wins in his USRA B Mod at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota with a VDL 4412 carburetor.  Congratulations!

August 23, 2011 Read more...

NY Racers Lovin’ The Dirt

Nothing is better than being on top!  Matt Fink wins at Brewerton Speedway in Brewerton, New York, on August 5th with a VDL 750 carburetor

August 23, 2011 Read more...

NY Racers Lovin’ the Dirt!

Robbie Speed wins at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York,  on July 20th with a VDL 4412 carburetor on his DIRT Pro Stock. That’s called living up to your name!

August 23, 2011 Read more...

July 2011 Newsletter – the HOT DAYS of SUMMER

We are into the hot summer days, and the heat will affect both the racecar and the crew. I have received a few calls lately in which I suspect fuel pressure to be the issue. First of all, trust your equipment. It always makes me chuckle when fuel pressure, or even oil pressure, shows a deviation and the first response of the racer is to think that the gauge has gone bad. I always like to think of an airplane pilot, gazing at an altimeter while he is spiraling downward, turning to his copilot saying, “I think the gauge is just bad!” If the needle is not lying in the bottom of the gauge, the gauge is probably ok. These are pressure gauges and are very simple in function. A simple test would be to gently blow a little air into the line and see if the gauge moves. But, you should instead start looking for the problem in the fuel system. Again, I can not emphasize enough how important fuel gauges are. TUNING A RACE ENGINE WITHOUT A FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE IS LIKE TUNING THE CHASSIS WITHOUT AN AIR PRESSURE GAUGE. In these hot days, we also see [...]

July 11, 2011 Read more...