Small Block Wins Over Big Blocks

The carburetor of choice became the carburetor of a champion for Chris Raabe and his engine builder, Yves LaFrance, and it’s another big win for the VDL 80541 / 650 HP carburetor.  This carburetor isn’t just for crates anymore:

CHRIS RAABE TAKES LAFRANCE PERFORMANCE SMALL BLOCK TO VICTORY LANE AGAINST THE BIG BLOCK SUPER STARS

By Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design – July 4, 2012

It was arguably one of the biggest upsets in recent memory in the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series when Napanee, Ontario racer Chris Raabe took his Lafrance Performance powered 358 Modified to victory lane against the more powerful Big Block Modified counterparts.  Raabe’s biggest win of his young career came in dominating fashion, leading 80 of the 100 laps, taking home the $6000 to win payday after beating some of the best drivers in the sport today.

“This win is pretty big for us,” said the 21-year-old Raabe. “It’s hard to get out there and get yourself known unless you win some of these series races. When you’re at Cornwall with a small block against the Big Blocks, it’s pretty special.”

Contact Yves Lafrance at Lafrance Performance today for all your racing engine needs.  We have an onsite dyno and state of the art engine shop.  We are located in Summertown, Ontario just east of Cornwall.  For more information visit us online at www.lafranceperformance.com or call 613-551-6212