WARNING:
These videos could lead to severe Funny Car addiction...
These videos could lead to severe Funny Car addiction...
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They shake, they rattle, and occasionally roll...They're the most violent, unpredictable racing machines man has yet conceived...Funny Cars, Floppers, Plastic Fantastics, call them what you will, but they're five second 260 mph combat packs the grandstands like no other breed... - Steve Evans
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- Run Whatcha' Brung Outlaw Funny Car Drag Racing Series -
Putting the 'FUN' back in Funny Car racing! Any body style and engine combination is permitted at Funny Car Chaos, as we emphasize safety first and the entertainment value and character of the most popular and identifiable drag racing vehicle on the planet, Funny Cars!
Huge burnouts, dry hops, back up girls, side by side nitro action! Funny Car Chaos has it all...
Huge burnouts, dry hops, back up girls, side by side nitro action! Funny Car Chaos has it all...
Congratulations to our 2024 Champions!
· Shayne Lawson and team "Man O' War II" ·
· Shayne Lawson and team "Man O' War II" ·
Latest News...
Funny Car Chaos Releases 2025 Championship Tour Schedule
We are excited to release the seven event Funny Car Chaos Championship Drag Racing points series schedule for the upcoming 2025 season! This will mark the ninth year for the run whatcha' brung outlaw funny car points series which has welcomed over 200 different funny car drivers to competition! The series will visit three new venues in 2025 and host a handful of match race invitational events as well. We look forward to pegging the fun meter and seeing you...at the CHAOS!
Lawson Clinches 2024 FCC Championship!
Van Hauen, Newkirk, Thomas and Cook Cash in at Mo-Kan Championship Finals
Van Hauen, Newkirk, Thomas and Cook Cash in at Mo-Kan Championship Finals
The Spell Paving Services Funny Car Chaos Championship Tour concluded its 2024 season at the Twisted Shifterz FCC Championship Finals at Mo-Kan Dragway on August 30-31st! A jam packed facility full of flopper hungry fans welcomed the stars of CHAOS for this epic season finale where the season Champion would be crowned at Mo-Kan for the first time. Coming into the weekend, five teams were in the hunt for the title and as the event unfolded the excitement and anticipation was overwhelming.
Friday night's qualifying sessions were rained out which shuffled a full day of ground pounding CHAOS action to Saturday. Two qualifiers were contested which also featured the Great 8 Shootout, which was eventually won by Shayne Lawson during the elimination rounds of the event. Some very interesting pairings were set as eliminations kicked off on Saturday evening under the watchful eyes of a capacity crowd. It came down to the results of the semi-final rounds of the 32 car main event before Shayne Lawson's "Man O' War II" team mathematically clinched the 2024 FCC Championship! Prior to that, Lawson had lined up during Q2 with Kirk Williams in the semi-final of the Great 8 Shootout, then was paired again with Williams for the opening round of eliminations. In both races, Williams lit the dreaded red bulb on the starting line and thus eliminated himself from a second FCC Championship.
Meanwhile, Lawson made his way through the rounds and to the Rodak's Custom Coffee 'A' Field final and was looking to sweep the weekend as the Great 8 Shootout winner, 2024 Championship winner and Mo-Kan event winner, but was upset on a holeshot by Lance Van Hauen. Van Hauen and company ended their season on a high note with a big win in Missouri. Mike Newkirk and team "Silver Slipper" took their first career CHAOS win in the AlkyDigger 'B' Field win over a red-lighting Ronny Young in the "Blue Max". Wulff Pumps 'C' Field action was led by another first time winner in Colin Thomas and the "Twisted Sister" team who edged out Shane Blanton's "Joker". The 'D' Field found Jade Cook and team "Nemesis" using her best elapsed time of the weekend to nose out Michael Neal in the "Burnin' Love" Nova.
What a suspensful weekend filled with all sorts of twists and turns as the teams in title contention battled for every precious point they could earn. Heading into the semi-finals it was still a four team thrash to the top of the standings but only one can hoist the trophy at the end of the season. Congratulations to Shayne Lawson, tuner Ken Singelton and the rest of the Oklahoma based "Man O' War II" team on a hard fought effort and impressive 2024 Funny Car Chaos Championship!
Friday night's qualifying sessions were rained out which shuffled a full day of ground pounding CHAOS action to Saturday. Two qualifiers were contested which also featured the Great 8 Shootout, which was eventually won by Shayne Lawson during the elimination rounds of the event. Some very interesting pairings were set as eliminations kicked off on Saturday evening under the watchful eyes of a capacity crowd. It came down to the results of the semi-final rounds of the 32 car main event before Shayne Lawson's "Man O' War II" team mathematically clinched the 2024 FCC Championship! Prior to that, Lawson had lined up during Q2 with Kirk Williams in the semi-final of the Great 8 Shootout, then was paired again with Williams for the opening round of eliminations. In both races, Williams lit the dreaded red bulb on the starting line and thus eliminated himself from a second FCC Championship.
Meanwhile, Lawson made his way through the rounds and to the Rodak's Custom Coffee 'A' Field final and was looking to sweep the weekend as the Great 8 Shootout winner, 2024 Championship winner and Mo-Kan event winner, but was upset on a holeshot by Lance Van Hauen. Van Hauen and company ended their season on a high note with a big win in Missouri. Mike Newkirk and team "Silver Slipper" took their first career CHAOS win in the AlkyDigger 'B' Field win over a red-lighting Ronny Young in the "Blue Max". Wulff Pumps 'C' Field action was led by another first time winner in Colin Thomas and the "Twisted Sister" team who edged out Shane Blanton's "Joker". The 'D' Field found Jade Cook and team "Nemesis" using her best elapsed time of the weekend to nose out Michael Neal in the "Burnin' Love" Nova.
What a suspensful weekend filled with all sorts of twists and turns as the teams in title contention battled for every precious point they could earn. Heading into the semi-finals it was still a four team thrash to the top of the standings but only one can hoist the trophy at the end of the season. Congratulations to Shayne Lawson, tuner Ken Singelton and the rest of the Oklahoma based "Man O' War II" team on a hard fought effort and impressive 2024 Funny Car Chaos Championship!
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Lawson, Jones & Hofmann Ace Albuquerque!
The Spell Paving Services Funny Car Chaos Championship Tour rolled into New Mexico's Albuquerque Dragway on July 26-27th to headline the track's 61st Anniversary celebration event! With just two events left in the 2024 season, this event would prove very important to the teams in the hunt for those precious points. Coming into the event, eight teams stood a fair shot at making a move to the top of the standings. 2022 Champion Kirk Williams wasted no time claiming points as he led the qualifying sheets after only two sessions were completed due to rain on Friday night.
Saturday welcomed pleasant weather and plenty of sunshine under the watchful eyes of a capacity crowd. Some fantastic racing was contested in the opening rounds of eliminations and in the Rodak's Custom Coffee 'A' Field hometown hero Lyle Greenberg met points hungry Shayne Lawson in the final. Greenberg had recently made track history as the first wheel driven car in the five second zone in the quarter mile and was looking to cap off what would have been a very memorable win, but troubles on the starting line caused the car to roll through the beams and he had the best seat in the house to watch Lawson's solid 3.88 at 195 mph winning pass. In the AlkyDigger 'B' Field, Brent Jones met Sheldon Lofgreen in the final round. Lofgreen suffered similar issues on the line as his twin turbocharged flopper bumped through the beams and Jones clicked off a 4.37 at 162 mph to take a memorable win for the team. The Wulff Pumps 'C' Field found Wayne Hofmann in a battle against first time round winner and finalist Michael Neal in a Connecticut versus Mississippi match up. Neal took a big starting line advantage but ran out of ponies as Hofmann's 4.47 at 161 mph took the win.
The points standings got a big shake up at Albuquerque and the teams in the hunt for the title will have to bring their best performances to the table at the Twisted Shifterz Funny Car Chaos Championship Finals at Mo-Kan Dragway on August 30-31st!
Saturday welcomed pleasant weather and plenty of sunshine under the watchful eyes of a capacity crowd. Some fantastic racing was contested in the opening rounds of eliminations and in the Rodak's Custom Coffee 'A' Field hometown hero Lyle Greenberg met points hungry Shayne Lawson in the final. Greenberg had recently made track history as the first wheel driven car in the five second zone in the quarter mile and was looking to cap off what would have been a very memorable win, but troubles on the starting line caused the car to roll through the beams and he had the best seat in the house to watch Lawson's solid 3.88 at 195 mph winning pass. In the AlkyDigger 'B' Field, Brent Jones met Sheldon Lofgreen in the final round. Lofgreen suffered similar issues on the line as his twin turbocharged flopper bumped through the beams and Jones clicked off a 4.37 at 162 mph to take a memorable win for the team. The Wulff Pumps 'C' Field found Wayne Hofmann in a battle against first time round winner and finalist Michael Neal in a Connecticut versus Mississippi match up. Neal took a big starting line advantage but ran out of ponies as Hofmann's 4.47 at 161 mph took the win.
The points standings got a big shake up at Albuquerque and the teams in the hunt for the title will have to bring their best performances to the table at the Twisted Shifterz Funny Car Chaos Championship Finals at Mo-Kan Dragway on August 30-31st!
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Hirata, Schneider, Cook and Herbst Hoist Cordova Trophies!
After a series of weather delays in the Funny Car Chaos season schedule, racing finally resumed at the historic and always exciting Cordova Dragway as the stars of CHAOS headlined the 2024 Summer Nationals presented by Twisted Shifterz & 360 Steel. With a mighty strong field of thirty seven outlaw funny cars on the property the competition was stiff and the entertainment was non-stop for the capacity crowd eager for ground pounding funny car action in an event that qualified a thirty two car main event.
Dave Hirata wowed the crowd with an impressive top qualifying effort and then marched through the Rodak's Custom Coffee 'A' Field for the win in Tom Motry's "Drastic Plastic" entry. Chris Schneider wheeled John Troxel's crowd favorite "Brutus" to the AlkyDigger 'B' Field victory which keeps them well in the hunt in the current points standings with two events remaining. Jade Cook's "Nemesis" team claimed the Wulff Pumps 'C' Field victory and Justin Herbst and team "Scorpion" hoisted the trophy in the Stanke Motorsports, Ronnie's Hot Rod Shop, Cordova Dragway and Chaos Super Fan funded 'D' Field. Click the link below for photo highlights and complete elimination round results!
Dave Hirata wowed the crowd with an impressive top qualifying effort and then marched through the Rodak's Custom Coffee 'A' Field for the win in Tom Motry's "Drastic Plastic" entry. Chris Schneider wheeled John Troxel's crowd favorite "Brutus" to the AlkyDigger 'B' Field victory which keeps them well in the hunt in the current points standings with two events remaining. Jade Cook's "Nemesis" team claimed the Wulff Pumps 'C' Field victory and Justin Herbst and team "Scorpion" hoisted the trophy in the Stanke Motorsports, Ronnie's Hot Rod Shop, Cordova Dragway and Chaos Super Fan funded 'D' Field. Click the link below for photo highlights and complete elimination round results!
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Williams and Schneider Cash in at the Cajuns!
It was a quick turn around for the teams of Funny Car Chaos as the pits filled with floppers on April 19-20th for the CHAOS Cajun Nationals presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance at Baton Rouge's State Capitol Raceway. Kirk Williams wheeled the "200 Proof" entry to the final round of the Rodak's Custom Coffee 'A' Field and got the win over runner up Shayne Lawson. In the AlkyDigger 'B' Field, Chris Schneider put the "Brutus" entry in the winners circle over runner up Wayne Hofmann. Click the link for complete event results!
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Winners Crowned in at the 2024 Funny Car Chaos Classic in Texas!
It was a spectacular way to kick off the 2024 Championship tour in Texas! April 4-6th the Texas Motorplex was jam packed with CHAOS as over fifty cars were on property battling for a spot in the 32 car field at the 4th Annual Lonestar Forklift Funny Car Chaos Classic presented by Vertex Roofers, the biggest funny car race in the world! Round by round it came down to the finals where Bill Bernard, Nick Poloson, Chuck Loftin and Jade Cook all claimed impressive victories in their respective classes. See complete results by clicking the link below...
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RBS Superchargers Joines the CHAOS!
The Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos Championship series are proud to welcome new marketing partner RBS Superchargers.
RBS is the worlds leading supercharged mail order superstore. RBS has decades of experience and can help the first-time beginner or the seasoned veteran produce the most power and reliability on their supercharged engine.
RBS stocks a large line of supercharged engine components and works closely with partner manufacturers to ensure that you, the customer, get the highest quality parts that will keep you setting low elapsed and winning races. RBS stocks from injector to oil pan, fuel pump to flywheel and much more than just supercharger related parts. At RBS, they don’t just consider you as a customer, they consider you a friend and a member of their extended family in the racing community.
So remember, whether you are dreaming of whacking the throttle in the pits, blazing the tires on your funny car or setting a new track record, RBS will help put you in the winner’s circle. See their full line of products and more at www.rbssuperchargers.com or call (775) 461-0954 and tell them the Chaos sent you!
RBS is the worlds leading supercharged mail order superstore. RBS has decades of experience and can help the first-time beginner or the seasoned veteran produce the most power and reliability on their supercharged engine.
RBS stocks a large line of supercharged engine components and works closely with partner manufacturers to ensure that you, the customer, get the highest quality parts that will keep you setting low elapsed and winning races. RBS stocks from injector to oil pan, fuel pump to flywheel and much more than just supercharger related parts. At RBS, they don’t just consider you as a customer, they consider you a friend and a member of their extended family in the racing community.
So remember, whether you are dreaming of whacking the throttle in the pits, blazing the tires on your funny car or setting a new track record, RBS will help put you in the winner’s circle. See their full line of products and more at www.rbssuperchargers.com or call (775) 461-0954 and tell them the Chaos sent you!
B&J Transmissions and Performance Bearing Join the CHAOS!
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The Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos series is thrilled to welcome new marketing partners B&J Transmissions and Performance Bearing. Funny Car pilot Steve Macklyn is not only the owner, but a highly accomplished racer himself, so he knows and understands both the business and racing side of the performance industry. These product lines are specifically designed for high horsepower applications where performance, reliability and safety are all top factors.
“Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos racers are exactly who these products cater to,” says owner Steve Macklyn. “Many teams are currently using our products and winning, so we look forward to meeting more teams in the CHAOS and helping them achieve top performance and parts protection with B&J and Performance Bearing products.”
B&J Transmissions started as a company geared towards top alcohol applications and has since broadened to a wide range of racing venues including all forms of drag racing including nitro, tractor pulling, sand drags and land speed racing. Having shifted countless racecars into the winners circle, B&J Transmissions proudly stands at the top of the totem pole in the transmission industry and that is due to relentless research, development and innovation to ensure their product surpasses industry standards and enables their customers to achieve the ultimate goal, that win light! Learn more at www.bandjtransmission.com, follow their Facebook page or call direct at 801-796-1707 and thank them for being the “Official Transmission of CHAOS”.
Since 1999, Performance Bearing has specialized in free spinning ceramic racing bearings in both complement (no retainer) and crown retainer style applications. Ceramic bearings work great in high speed industrial equipment, racecars, bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs and much more. Performance Bearing also makes their own retainers in house on a state of the art CNC machine and does not use stamped or molded retainers like most of the competition. Reduce the friction and go faster with Performance Bearing! Learn more at www.performancebearing.com, follow their Facebook page or call direct at 801-796-1707.
“Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos racers are exactly who these products cater to,” says owner Steve Macklyn. “Many teams are currently using our products and winning, so we look forward to meeting more teams in the CHAOS and helping them achieve top performance and parts protection with B&J and Performance Bearing products.”
B&J Transmissions started as a company geared towards top alcohol applications and has since broadened to a wide range of racing venues including all forms of drag racing including nitro, tractor pulling, sand drags and land speed racing. Having shifted countless racecars into the winners circle, B&J Transmissions proudly stands at the top of the totem pole in the transmission industry and that is due to relentless research, development and innovation to ensure their product surpasses industry standards and enables their customers to achieve the ultimate goal, that win light! Learn more at www.bandjtransmission.com, follow their Facebook page or call direct at 801-796-1707 and thank them for being the “Official Transmission of CHAOS”.
Since 1999, Performance Bearing has specialized in free spinning ceramic racing bearings in both complement (no retainer) and crown retainer style applications. Ceramic bearings work great in high speed industrial equipment, racecars, bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs and much more. Performance Bearing also makes their own retainers in house on a state of the art CNC machine and does not use stamped or molded retainers like most of the competition. Reduce the friction and go faster with Performance Bearing! Learn more at www.performancebearing.com, follow their Facebook page or call direct at 801-796-1707.
High Risk Performance Named "Official Horsepower Supplier" of Funny Car Chaos
High Risk Performance would like to proudly announce its new partnership as the “Official Horsepower Provider” of Funny Car Chaos, a premier series in the world of drag racing entertainment.
Known for pushing the boundaries of automotive performance, Ken Singleton & High Risk Performance has established itself as a trusted provider of cutting-edge technology and horsepower solutions. This partnership with Funny Car Chaos, a dynamic and thrilling platform for fans of drag racing, marks a significant collaboration between two entities dedicated to pushing the limits of speed and excitement.
As the official horsepower provider for Funny Car Chaos, High Risk Performance will bring its expertise to the forefront, delivering unparalleled engine performance and reliability to participating teams and drivers. This collaboration will not only enhance the overall competition but also elevate the spectator experience, providing fans with mind-blowing displays of power and speed.
"We are thrilled to be named the official horsepower provider for Funny Car Chaos," said Morgan Singleton Bratcher, marketing director at High Risk Performance. "This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation in the drag racing industry. We look forward to working closely with Funny Car Chaos and contributing to the excitement and success of this renowned drag racing series."
Funny Car Chaos has gained a reputation for its electrifying atmosphere and fierce competition, featuring some of the most powerful and entertaining funny cars in the world of drag racing. With High Risk Performance on board as the official horsepower provider, the series is poised to reach new heights, delivering unmatched thrills and showcasing the pinnacle of high performance engineering.
"We are delighted to welcome High Risk Performance to the Funny Car Chaos family as our official horsepower provider," said Chris Graves, owner & director of Funny Car Chaos. "Their reputation for delivering top-notch performance solutions aligns perfectly with the standards we uphold at Funny Car Chaos. Together, we aim to elevate the drag racing experience for both competitors and fans alike."
The collaboration between High Risk Performance and Funny Car Chaos is set to kick off at the upcoming 4th Annual Funny Car Classic, scheduled to take place on April 4-6 at The Texas Motorplex. Fans can anticipate an adrenaline-fueled showcase of horsepower, speed, and cutting-edge funny car performances.
For more information about High Risk Performance, visit www.highriskracing.com or visit us on Facebook and Instagram!
Known for pushing the boundaries of automotive performance, Ken Singleton & High Risk Performance has established itself as a trusted provider of cutting-edge technology and horsepower solutions. This partnership with Funny Car Chaos, a dynamic and thrilling platform for fans of drag racing, marks a significant collaboration between two entities dedicated to pushing the limits of speed and excitement.
As the official horsepower provider for Funny Car Chaos, High Risk Performance will bring its expertise to the forefront, delivering unparalleled engine performance and reliability to participating teams and drivers. This collaboration will not only enhance the overall competition but also elevate the spectator experience, providing fans with mind-blowing displays of power and speed.
"We are thrilled to be named the official horsepower provider for Funny Car Chaos," said Morgan Singleton Bratcher, marketing director at High Risk Performance. "This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation in the drag racing industry. We look forward to working closely with Funny Car Chaos and contributing to the excitement and success of this renowned drag racing series."
Funny Car Chaos has gained a reputation for its electrifying atmosphere and fierce competition, featuring some of the most powerful and entertaining funny cars in the world of drag racing. With High Risk Performance on board as the official horsepower provider, the series is poised to reach new heights, delivering unmatched thrills and showcasing the pinnacle of high performance engineering.
"We are delighted to welcome High Risk Performance to the Funny Car Chaos family as our official horsepower provider," said Chris Graves, owner & director of Funny Car Chaos. "Their reputation for delivering top-notch performance solutions aligns perfectly with the standards we uphold at Funny Car Chaos. Together, we aim to elevate the drag racing experience for both competitors and fans alike."
The collaboration between High Risk Performance and Funny Car Chaos is set to kick off at the upcoming 4th Annual Funny Car Classic, scheduled to take place on April 4-6 at The Texas Motorplex. Fans can anticipate an adrenaline-fueled showcase of horsepower, speed, and cutting-edge funny car performances.
For more information about High Risk Performance, visit www.highriskracing.com or visit us on Facebook and Instagram!
Lone Star Forklift Expands Sponsorship at the Funny Car Chaos Classic
Funny Car Chaos is thrilled to announce the return of Lonestar Forklift, not just as a title sponsor but as a symbol of versatile excellence, at the 4th Annual Lonestar Forklift Funny Car Chaos Classic presented by So-Cal Speed Shop of Waco. Scheduled for April 4-6th at the historic Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, this event marks the beginning of both the Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos Championship series. Since its debut in 2021, it has become the largest funny car drag race in the world, a title paralleled by Lonestar Forklift's own towering achievements in material handling and lift equipment.
Lonestar Forklift, traditionally celebrated as the #1 Hyundai Material Handling dealer in North America, has significantly expanded its portfolio to include a comprehensive range of material handling and lift equipment. Their offerings now encompass everything from skid steers and terminal tractors to versatile forklifts and boom lifts, catering to diverse needs. With the addition of three new Texas locations in 2024, Lonestar Forklift not only stands tall in the forklift market but also leads in providing tailored solutions across a broader spectrum. Their expert team is dedicated to offering a variety of new and used equipment, backed by exceptional service, parts, rentals, and operator training. Discover more at www.lonestarforklift.com or by calling 877-401-4569.
The Lonestar Forklift Funny Car Chaos Classic, along with So-Cal Speed Shop of Waco, is set to deliver an adrenaline-fueled spectacle at the Texas Motorplex. With over 250 racecars, including ground-pounding funny cars from across the United States, the event promises high-octane entertainment. Additionally, the Dirty South Gassers and Texas Drag Racing Association will be featured, alongside jet dragsters and other exhibition machines. The Texas Motorplex is also gearing up for extra entertainment on the days leading up to a total solar eclipse, which will be directly visible from the venue. Find more details about this exciting event and secure your tickets at www.texasmotorplex.com.
Lonestar Forklift, traditionally celebrated as the #1 Hyundai Material Handling dealer in North America, has significantly expanded its portfolio to include a comprehensive range of material handling and lift equipment. Their offerings now encompass everything from skid steers and terminal tractors to versatile forklifts and boom lifts, catering to diverse needs. With the addition of three new Texas locations in 2024, Lonestar Forklift not only stands tall in the forklift market but also leads in providing tailored solutions across a broader spectrum. Their expert team is dedicated to offering a variety of new and used equipment, backed by exceptional service, parts, rentals, and operator training. Discover more at www.lonestarforklift.com or by calling 877-401-4569.
The Lonestar Forklift Funny Car Chaos Classic, along with So-Cal Speed Shop of Waco, is set to deliver an adrenaline-fueled spectacle at the Texas Motorplex. With over 250 racecars, including ground-pounding funny cars from across the United States, the event promises high-octane entertainment. Additionally, the Dirty South Gassers and Texas Drag Racing Association will be featured, alongside jet dragsters and other exhibition machines. The Texas Motorplex is also gearing up for extra entertainment on the days leading up to a total solar eclipse, which will be directly visible from the venue. Find more details about this exciting event and secure your tickets at www.texasmotorplex.com.
Twisted Shifterz & 360 Steel Continue Their Support of CHAOS in 2024
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Twisted Shifterz & 360 Steel have renewed their marketing partnership with the Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos series through exclusive title sponsorship of three events including ‘Chaos in the Cornfield’ at Eddyville Raceway Park, Cordova Dragway's Summer Nationals featuring Funny Car Chaos and the new location of the Nitro Chaos Championship Finals at Central Illinois Dragway. Business owner Darren Foster loves his drag racing and loves his CHAOS and his unique brand and custom manufacturing capabilities are a perfect match.
“After being involved the past three years, this was a simple decision! All of us at Twisted Shifterz and 360-Steel are extremely excited to continue our involvement with the Chaos brand and the unique opportunity it brings to the world of drag racing for the fans and racers. We look forward to supporting the events at Eddyville Raceway Park, Cordova Dragway and Central Illinois Dragway and will be on-site with our vendor trailer so be sure to stop by! Events like this are exactly what are needed in this sport and we’re proud to be part of it,” said Foster.
Twisted Shifterz has the largest selection of custom, Made in the U.S.A. shift knobs available anywhere. Their vast inventory includes thousands of customized shift knobs for a wide variety of vehicles, both new and old for hot rods to late model muscle cars. You can add names, logos, numbers, and more to create the perfect shift knob for you. Choose from hundreds of colors and color combinations, as well as other patterns like glitter, pearls, marble, flames, stripes, multi-color, stainless steel, aluminum, and more! They have options for threaded and non-threaded shifters and can even provide a variety of shifter adapters, so you can use our custom shift knobs on just about any vehicle including semi-trucks. The Twisted Shifterz ShifTopperz adapters are perfect for adding a custom shift knob to your semi-truck air shifter, and they also make hundreds of different brake knobs. You must check out the custom canes, too! Made in the U.S.A and shipped worldwide! Shop our online catalog today at www.twistedshifterz.com
360-Steel is your home for quality unique metal products for indoor and outdoor use, made in America. Wall hangings, metal art, firepits, clocks, metal signs, monograms, name/date signs, custom coat hooks and more all made from steel. Do you throw horseshoes or bags? Get a set of 360-STEEL drink holder stands! Ever thought about something different and special for the landscaping, deck or fence panels? The possibilities are endless at 360 Steel and your dream can become our newest custom creation. Let 360-Steel personalize your next item for the home, office, bar, man cave or yard! Visit www.threesixtysteel.com today to find out more!
Conveniently located on IL Rt. 84 in Fulton, IL, stop in the store and see for yourself what so many have already found. Now, the question is, what unique, custom item will you get for yourself or for the perfect gift? We guarantee it will be difficult to choose just one! Call Darren and the team today at (𝟴𝟭𝟱) 𝟱𝟴𝟵-𝟰𝟰𝟴𝟰 and see what Twisted Shifterz and 360-Steel can make for you! You decide and they can make it happen! See more at www.twistedshifterz.com and www.threesixtysteel.com
“After being involved the past three years, this was a simple decision! All of us at Twisted Shifterz and 360-Steel are extremely excited to continue our involvement with the Chaos brand and the unique opportunity it brings to the world of drag racing for the fans and racers. We look forward to supporting the events at Eddyville Raceway Park, Cordova Dragway and Central Illinois Dragway and will be on-site with our vendor trailer so be sure to stop by! Events like this are exactly what are needed in this sport and we’re proud to be part of it,” said Foster.
Twisted Shifterz has the largest selection of custom, Made in the U.S.A. shift knobs available anywhere. Their vast inventory includes thousands of customized shift knobs for a wide variety of vehicles, both new and old for hot rods to late model muscle cars. You can add names, logos, numbers, and more to create the perfect shift knob for you. Choose from hundreds of colors and color combinations, as well as other patterns like glitter, pearls, marble, flames, stripes, multi-color, stainless steel, aluminum, and more! They have options for threaded and non-threaded shifters and can even provide a variety of shifter adapters, so you can use our custom shift knobs on just about any vehicle including semi-trucks. The Twisted Shifterz ShifTopperz adapters are perfect for adding a custom shift knob to your semi-truck air shifter, and they also make hundreds of different brake knobs. You must check out the custom canes, too! Made in the U.S.A and shipped worldwide! Shop our online catalog today at www.twistedshifterz.com
360-Steel is your home for quality unique metal products for indoor and outdoor use, made in America. Wall hangings, metal art, firepits, clocks, metal signs, monograms, name/date signs, custom coat hooks and more all made from steel. Do you throw horseshoes or bags? Get a set of 360-STEEL drink holder stands! Ever thought about something different and special for the landscaping, deck or fence panels? The possibilities are endless at 360 Steel and your dream can become our newest custom creation. Let 360-Steel personalize your next item for the home, office, bar, man cave or yard! Visit www.threesixtysteel.com today to find out more!
Conveniently located on IL Rt. 84 in Fulton, IL, stop in the store and see for yourself what so many have already found. Now, the question is, what unique, custom item will you get for yourself or for the perfect gift? We guarantee it will be difficult to choose just one! Call Darren and the team today at (𝟴𝟭𝟱) 𝟱𝟴𝟵-𝟰𝟰𝟴𝟰 and see what Twisted Shifterz and 360-Steel can make for you! You decide and they can make it happen! See more at www.twistedshifterz.com and www.threesixtysteel.com
McKinney Motorsports Named Official Fabrication Source of CHAOS
McKinney Motorsports is a name synonymous with success in drag racing and the Nitro Chaos and now Funny Car Chaos series’ are thrilled to name McKinney Motorsports as the “Official Fabrication Source of CHAOS” for the 2024 season. Murf McKinney and his Indiana based team are big fans of the CHAOS and are eager to extend their expertise to the grassroots racers of CHAOS.
Since 1981, Murf McKinney and the team at McKinney Motorsports have been industry leaders and innovators in the design and fabrication of chassis and components for the sport of drag racing. Building proven winners, backed by countless championships, McKinney Motorsports is your source for everything from custom fabrication to complete race cars. Our fabrication expertise and CNC Machining equipment give us the resources needed to serve everyone from the top levels of drag racing to the DIY weekend racer.
McKinney Motorsports was built on the grassroot level of racing and we pride ourselves in serving all levels of racing. The motorsports division is ready to assist with your needs from front to back including body and tin mounting, roll cage adjustments, steering and rear end alignment and all of the things you will need to get on the track and safely compete at your peak performance. Recent expansions into the commercial industry has elevated the capabilities at McKinney Motorsports including, but not limited to composite services, CAD, CNC, welding, waterjet work up to 14” thick, tube bending up to 5” Round, Square & Rectangle Tube, and more.
You name it and the team at McKinney Motorsports can make it happen professionally and in a timely manner and if it doesn’t exist, they can build it for you. Learn more by visiting www.mckinneycorp.com or call them directly at 1.800.542.3088 and be sure to tell them the CHAOS sent you!
Since 1981, Murf McKinney and the team at McKinney Motorsports have been industry leaders and innovators in the design and fabrication of chassis and components for the sport of drag racing. Building proven winners, backed by countless championships, McKinney Motorsports is your source for everything from custom fabrication to complete race cars. Our fabrication expertise and CNC Machining equipment give us the resources needed to serve everyone from the top levels of drag racing to the DIY weekend racer.
McKinney Motorsports was built on the grassroot level of racing and we pride ourselves in serving all levels of racing. The motorsports division is ready to assist with your needs from front to back including body and tin mounting, roll cage adjustments, steering and rear end alignment and all of the things you will need to get on the track and safely compete at your peak performance. Recent expansions into the commercial industry has elevated the capabilities at McKinney Motorsports including, but not limited to composite services, CAD, CNC, welding, waterjet work up to 14” thick, tube bending up to 5” Round, Square & Rectangle Tube, and more.
You name it and the team at McKinney Motorsports can make it happen professionally and in a timely manner and if it doesn’t exist, they can build it for you. Learn more by visiting www.mckinneycorp.com or call them directly at 1.800.542.3088 and be sure to tell them the CHAOS sent you!
R&M Trailer Signs as Official Race Trailer of CHAOS
The Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos Championship series are excited to welcome a new marketing partner for the 2024 season as R&M Race Trailer signs as the “Official Race Trailer of CHAOS”. Located in Cushing, Oklahoma just West of Tulsa, R&M Race Trailer is your one stop shop for your hauling needs and is owned by Rich Moline, a fellow racer who knows what it takes and who will satisfy your hauling desires promptly and professionally.
“We are honored to represent Rich and R&M Race Trailers at the CHAOS for the 2024 season. His moto has always been ‘for racers, by racers’ and Rich takes huge pride in his personal customer service and honestly there’s nobody better in his area. Rich will be at several of our events as he also drives and helps Keith Mitchell with the Proud American ride along cars. So be sure to drop by their pit area and talk to Rich about your next trailer as well as thanking him for coming on board with us,” says Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos series director Chris Graves.
“We are very excited to partner with the Chaos this year and look forward to the opportunity to work with the great network of racers and fans and serve their hauling needs here at R&M. We can cater to nearly any need or application and can also do custom orders, so give us a call and we’ll get you fixed up with trustworthy customer service and top tier hauling products,” says R&M owner Richard Moline.
From enclosed racecar trailers, oilfield trailers, cargo trailers, stackers, models with living quarters, motorcycle and even concession and vending applications, R&M Trailer can have you hauling in style and are official dealers for Cargo Mate, Bravo and Continental Cargo. Their virtual showroom at www.rmracetrailer.com gives you a look at current inventory and more information including customer reviews and financing options. Follow at https://www.facebook.com/rmracetrailer or call direct at 918-225-RACE or stop by in person at 906 East Main Street in Cushing, OK to talk face to face with Richard and the team at R&M and be sure to tell them the CHAOS sent you!
“We are honored to represent Rich and R&M Race Trailers at the CHAOS for the 2024 season. His moto has always been ‘for racers, by racers’ and Rich takes huge pride in his personal customer service and honestly there’s nobody better in his area. Rich will be at several of our events as he also drives and helps Keith Mitchell with the Proud American ride along cars. So be sure to drop by their pit area and talk to Rich about your next trailer as well as thanking him for coming on board with us,” says Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos series director Chris Graves.
“We are very excited to partner with the Chaos this year and look forward to the opportunity to work with the great network of racers and fans and serve their hauling needs here at R&M. We can cater to nearly any need or application and can also do custom orders, so give us a call and we’ll get you fixed up with trustworthy customer service and top tier hauling products,” says R&M owner Richard Moline.
From enclosed racecar trailers, oilfield trailers, cargo trailers, stackers, models with living quarters, motorcycle and even concession and vending applications, R&M Trailer can have you hauling in style and are official dealers for Cargo Mate, Bravo and Continental Cargo. Their virtual showroom at www.rmracetrailer.com gives you a look at current inventory and more information including customer reviews and financing options. Follow at https://www.facebook.com/rmracetrailer or call direct at 918-225-RACE or stop by in person at 906 East Main Street in Cushing, OK to talk face to face with Richard and the team at R&M and be sure to tell them the CHAOS sent you!
Laris Motorsports Insurance Continues Their Support of CHAOS in 2024
The Funny Car Chaos series is proud to extend our marketing partnership with Laris Motorsports Insurance who will be involved in the series through numerous avenues in the 2024 FCC Championship season. Laris Motorsports Insurance has renewed their status as ‘Official Insurance Provider’ of the series, has claimed title naming rights of the Laris Motorsports Insurance CHAOS Cajun Nationals, April 19th-20th at State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is a new FCC YouTube channel partner.
The Laris Insurance Agency is a fourth generation South Louisiana multiline insurance agency. For the last 30 years the Laris family has spent much of their spare time doing and thinking about one thing . . . . racing! Naturally, the Laris family tried to take their success helping energy clients on the Gulf Coast with their insurance needs and assist racers in finding coverage packages that didn't leave their assets exposed. The Laris family quickly realized that consistent coverage was going to be a challenging thing to find.
After carefully researching their options it was determined the best way to address the unique needs of fellow drag racers would be to write specialized coverages and offer superior service, particularly in the management of claims. Laris Motorsports Insurance offers broad package policies that don't leave gaps with on and off-track coverage. The Laris philosophy is simple, always put yourself in the shoes of someone who just saw their investment lost. Insurance is more than a piece of paper and a promise; it's a lifetime of relationships, and dedication to fair treatment.
Laris packs a powerful protection punch both on and off the track for your race cars including shops, tools, motorhomes and more. Laris Motorsports Insurance is fully prepared to professionally protect your racing assets. Contact David Rattan at 817-228-6453 or visit www.larismotorsportsinsurance.com to get a quote today, and tell them the CHAOS sent you!
The Laris Insurance Agency is a fourth generation South Louisiana multiline insurance agency. For the last 30 years the Laris family has spent much of their spare time doing and thinking about one thing . . . . racing! Naturally, the Laris family tried to take their success helping energy clients on the Gulf Coast with their insurance needs and assist racers in finding coverage packages that didn't leave their assets exposed. The Laris family quickly realized that consistent coverage was going to be a challenging thing to find.
After carefully researching their options it was determined the best way to address the unique needs of fellow drag racers would be to write specialized coverages and offer superior service, particularly in the management of claims. Laris Motorsports Insurance offers broad package policies that don't leave gaps with on and off-track coverage. The Laris philosophy is simple, always put yourself in the shoes of someone who just saw their investment lost. Insurance is more than a piece of paper and a promise; it's a lifetime of relationships, and dedication to fair treatment.
Laris packs a powerful protection punch both on and off the track for your race cars including shops, tools, motorhomes and more. Laris Motorsports Insurance is fully prepared to professionally protect your racing assets. Contact David Rattan at 817-228-6453 or visit www.larismotorsportsinsurance.com to get a quote today, and tell them the CHAOS sent you!
Driven Racing Oils Named Official Oil & Lubricant of CHAOS
The Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos Championship drag racing series are thrilled to announce a new marketing partnership with Driven Racing Oils, the new “Official Oil & Lubricant” of CHAOS! Based in Tennessee and serving the entire United States and even Australia, Driven Racing Oils is paving a new road to protecting your performance engine, diesel application, hot rods and more.
Competition drives innovation. The Driven Racing Oil brand was originally created to advance engine and driveline lubricant performance in professional racing engines, but today our innovations as an engine oil shop extend beyond the racetrack to the street and more. But what makes our products different? All our products provide unique formulas developed with the application in mind first. Because we always put the “motor ahead of the molecule”, Driven keeps things in the proper order. Motor oil is for the motor, not the other way around. Our product development team looks at the engine and how it is used; then we design application specific products using a “zero compromise” approach that delivers a measurable performance advantage. Browse our products today to see for yourself what sets us apart from other racing oil companies.
“We are very excited to welcome Driven Racing Oils to the CHAOS nation and look forward to the benefits their top qualify products will bring to our racers, but their protection goes far beyond performance engines as well. Be sure to stop by the Driven display at each of our CHAOS events in 2024 to find out more about their impressive product line and why you, should be Driven!” says CHAOS series owner, Chris Graves.
Stop by the Driven Racing Oils booth at the track, learn more online now at www.drivenracingoils.com or email tech@drivenracingoil.com or call 866-611-1820 to speak to a representative who can assist you in professional protection with great customer service. Be driven to win, with Driven Racing Oils!
Competition drives innovation. The Driven Racing Oil brand was originally created to advance engine and driveline lubricant performance in professional racing engines, but today our innovations as an engine oil shop extend beyond the racetrack to the street and more. But what makes our products different? All our products provide unique formulas developed with the application in mind first. Because we always put the “motor ahead of the molecule”, Driven keeps things in the proper order. Motor oil is for the motor, not the other way around. Our product development team looks at the engine and how it is used; then we design application specific products using a “zero compromise” approach that delivers a measurable performance advantage. Browse our products today to see for yourself what sets us apart from other racing oil companies.
“We are very excited to welcome Driven Racing Oils to the CHAOS nation and look forward to the benefits their top qualify products will bring to our racers, but their protection goes far beyond performance engines as well. Be sure to stop by the Driven display at each of our CHAOS events in 2024 to find out more about their impressive product line and why you, should be Driven!” says CHAOS series owner, Chris Graves.
Stop by the Driven Racing Oils booth at the track, learn more online now at www.drivenracingoils.com or email tech@drivenracingoil.com or call 866-611-1820 to speak to a representative who can assist you in professional protection with great customer service. Be driven to win, with Driven Racing Oils!
MOVIE · CHAOS...Fun! Family! And Funny Cars!
What is Funny Car Chaos? What does it mean to the racers? This movie tells the tale of what Funny Car Chaos is to the people who eat, sleep and breath the CHAOS!
*It is highly recommended to watch this on a TV!
*Direct Link · https://youtu.be/vuKGtqAM4sY
*It is highly recommended to watch this on a TV!
*Direct Link · https://youtu.be/vuKGtqAM4sY
2024 Funny Car Chaos Schedule Released!
The 2024 season of Funny Car Chaos competition will mark the eighth consecutive year of this wildly popular heads up, run whatcha’ brung funny car series. With seven points races and two exhibition events on the tour, next year looks to be filled with lots of opportunities to catch some flopper action at a track near you. The Chaos formula is simple and it works, as fans can expect on average 30 funny cars of all kinds per show and guaranteed two days of grassroots family fun at the drags like you can find nowhere else. All the cars have names, all the teams and drivers are fully accessible in the pits and the Funny Car Chaos series will charge into 2024 riding a steam train of momentum as one of the hottest drag racing series in the country.
As always, the Spell Paving Services FCC season will kick off with the biggest funny car event in the world, the one and only Funny Car Chaos Classic at the historic Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas. This unrivaled event is set for April 4-6th and will see 50+ funny cars from coast to coast and will qualify a 32 car feature show. Also on tap at the Classic is the new addition of the DMP Awnings Nitro Chaos series that will run in conjunction with Funny Car Chaos. That along with hundreds of other racecars including Dirty South Gassers and more will deliver non-stop action on the strip in what will be one of the biggest events of the year in the Southwest. Cap this epic weekend of drag racing off with additional special festivities on Sunday and Monday, April 7-8th hosted by the Texas Motorplex in celebration of the total solar eclipse, more information coming soon.
The Chaos racing continues just two weeks later as the series returns for a third annual visit to State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the Laris Motorsports Insurance CHAOS Cajun Nationals April 19-20th. Cinco de Mayo weekend marks the return to West Texas and Penwell Knights Raceway in Odessa on May 3-4th, then its time to head to the Midwest. Eddyville Raceway Park is the next stop where again the Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos series will run together at the same event, the 2nd Annual Twisted Shifterz CHAOS in the Cornfield on May 24-26th. If you were there this year, you know the deal, if you missed it, don’t miss it again!
The Twisted Shifterz and 360 Steel Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway marks the next event on tour, Father’s Day weekend, June 14-15th. On Saturday, July 20th the Funny Car Chaos Summer Showdown will take place at Nebraska’s Kearney Raceway Park. This will be an exhibition, invitational, Chicago-style match race show. The next weekend, July 27-28th the FCC series returns to New Mexico’s Albuquerque Dragway and by now the points chase should be plenty hot with only one points event remaining. East Coast flopper fans can look forward to the return of CHAOS to Maryland International Raceway on August 23-24th for a non-points exhibition event showcasing dozens of East Coast funny car teams and more. The next weekend, the Funny Car Chaos Championship Finals will be held on August 30-31st at Mo-Kan Dragway just outside Joplin, Missouri where the 2024 FCC Champion will be crowned.
As always, the Spell Paving Services FCC season will kick off with the biggest funny car event in the world, the one and only Funny Car Chaos Classic at the historic Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas. This unrivaled event is set for April 4-6th and will see 50+ funny cars from coast to coast and will qualify a 32 car feature show. Also on tap at the Classic is the new addition of the DMP Awnings Nitro Chaos series that will run in conjunction with Funny Car Chaos. That along with hundreds of other racecars including Dirty South Gassers and more will deliver non-stop action on the strip in what will be one of the biggest events of the year in the Southwest. Cap this epic weekend of drag racing off with additional special festivities on Sunday and Monday, April 7-8th hosted by the Texas Motorplex in celebration of the total solar eclipse, more information coming soon.
The Chaos racing continues just two weeks later as the series returns for a third annual visit to State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the Laris Motorsports Insurance CHAOS Cajun Nationals April 19-20th. Cinco de Mayo weekend marks the return to West Texas and Penwell Knights Raceway in Odessa on May 3-4th, then its time to head to the Midwest. Eddyville Raceway Park is the next stop where again the Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos series will run together at the same event, the 2nd Annual Twisted Shifterz CHAOS in the Cornfield on May 24-26th. If you were there this year, you know the deal, if you missed it, don’t miss it again!
The Twisted Shifterz and 360 Steel Summer Nationals at Cordova Dragway marks the next event on tour, Father’s Day weekend, June 14-15th. On Saturday, July 20th the Funny Car Chaos Summer Showdown will take place at Nebraska’s Kearney Raceway Park. This will be an exhibition, invitational, Chicago-style match race show. The next weekend, July 27-28th the FCC series returns to New Mexico’s Albuquerque Dragway and by now the points chase should be plenty hot with only one points event remaining. East Coast flopper fans can look forward to the return of CHAOS to Maryland International Raceway on August 23-24th for a non-points exhibition event showcasing dozens of East Coast funny car teams and more. The next weekend, the Funny Car Chaos Championship Finals will be held on August 30-31st at Mo-Kan Dragway just outside Joplin, Missouri where the 2024 FCC Champion will be crowned.
The 2023 season welcomed FCC’s 200th different participant. Who knew there were 200 running funny cars? Quite a wild stat. Another milestone for the series is coming up as Funny Car Chaos event number 50 will be next year at Penwell Knights Raceway in Odessa, Texas. Tom Furches will start the year off with a target on his back as the defending series Champion. Furches and the Colorado based “Made In America” team will have their hands full in their hopes of a title defense as the competition in the FCC series continues to impress. Fellow top five finishers in 2023 include 2022 Champion Kirk Williams, Shayne Lawson, Alex Barker and Jordan Ballew and they will all be ones to keep an eye on in 2024.
The unique Chaos formula of run whatcha’ brung racing, which then gets qualified into three eight car fields of equal points earning opportunity, has proven itself yet again as Furches typically competes in the AlkyDigger ‘B’ Field, while Williams and Lawson run in the Rodak’s Coffee ‘A’ Field and Barker and Ballew do their damage in the Wulff Pumps ‘C’ Field. Each event has three winners, each field earns equal points and the fun meter stays pegged and that’s what drag racing is all about.
The Funny Car Chaos series would like to thank Spell Paving Services, Performance Motorcoaches RV & Marine, Excel Drywall Racing, Wulff Pumps, Laris Motorsports Insurance, Maxima Racing Oil, Fat Tirez Apparel, AlkyDigger, Rodak’s Custom Coffee, Taylor Motorsports Products, Victory Driveline Components, CP-Carrillo, DMP Awnings, Twisted Shifterz, 360 Steel, S&W Racecars, Meyer Enterprises, High Performance Data LLC, Performax Trailers, Precision Reprographics, American Outlaw Energy, The Middendorf Companies, Stanke Motorsports, Pro Things Apparel, North Texas Diesel, Ellis County Custom Carts, Best of Texas BBQ Sauce, Wizard’s Warehouse, Red Line Shirt Club, Car Chix and Lone Star Forklift for their support of the 2023 racing season.
The unique Chaos formula of run whatcha’ brung racing, which then gets qualified into three eight car fields of equal points earning opportunity, has proven itself yet again as Furches typically competes in the AlkyDigger ‘B’ Field, while Williams and Lawson run in the Rodak’s Coffee ‘A’ Field and Barker and Ballew do their damage in the Wulff Pumps ‘C’ Field. Each event has three winners, each field earns equal points and the fun meter stays pegged and that’s what drag racing is all about.
The Funny Car Chaos series would like to thank Spell Paving Services, Performance Motorcoaches RV & Marine, Excel Drywall Racing, Wulff Pumps, Laris Motorsports Insurance, Maxima Racing Oil, Fat Tirez Apparel, AlkyDigger, Rodak’s Custom Coffee, Taylor Motorsports Products, Victory Driveline Components, CP-Carrillo, DMP Awnings, Twisted Shifterz, 360 Steel, S&W Racecars, Meyer Enterprises, High Performance Data LLC, Performax Trailers, Precision Reprographics, American Outlaw Energy, The Middendorf Companies, Stanke Motorsports, Pro Things Apparel, North Texas Diesel, Ellis County Custom Carts, Best of Texas BBQ Sauce, Wizard’s Warehouse, Red Line Shirt Club, Car Chix and Lone Star Forklift for their support of the 2023 racing season.
Furches Clinches Championship in Baton Rouge!
The highly anticipated Funny Car Chaos Championship Finals presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance was held September 15-16th at State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge. Entering the event, the battle for the Spell Paving Services Championship was between defending Champion Kirk Williams and Tom Furches. Twenty five cars were on the property in Baton Rouge and in the 'A' Field semi-finals Kirk Williams went red against top qualifier Keith Zimmerer. This opened the door for Furches, who was sitting in the waterbox watching this all unfold. Furches got the win light over Jade Cook in the 'B' Field semis and that round clinched the title for the "Made In America" team.
Furches went on to win the 'B' Field while Shayne Lawson took home top honors in the 'A' Field and Chuck Loftin tallied the win in the 'C' Field. See complete race results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
Furches went on to win the 'B' Field while Shayne Lawson took home top honors in the 'A' Field and Chuck Loftin tallied the win in the 'C' Field. See complete race results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
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Williams, Schneider and Blanton Bank at Mo-Kan
Mo-Kan Dragway always delivers a very enthusiastic crowd and that good ol' time feeling at the drag races. Our highly anticipated trip to Asbury, Missouri just outside Joplin brought over 30 funny cars through the gates to headline the 58th Annual Labor Day Classic. It was a big swing for the points chasers of the CHAOS and at the end of eliminations Kirk Williams, Chris Schneider and Shane Blanton took home big wins in their classes! See complete results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
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Cameron, Furches and Buchanan Claim Kearney Wins
The rain delayed elimination rounds of the Kearney, Nebraska event were finally made up during qualifying at Mo-Kan Dragway. This marked the first time an event had to be completely run at a later event, due to weather. With that, a few teams were unable to make the return to Mo-Kan to compete in the Kearney event, but after the rounds were settled in some action packed racing at Mo-Kan during qualifying, Jeff Cameron, Tom Butherus and Mike Buchanan claimed victories in their respective classes. See complete results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
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East Coast CHAOS Makes History in Maryland
Finally, the time has come for the CHAOS to head East! In a partnership with Royce Miller and Maryland International Raceway, Funny Car Chaos made its inaugural stop on the East Coast on August 25-26th and with thirty cars in attendance it was a ground pounding weekend of drag racing the racers and fans will not soon forget! With over 20 first time Funny Car Chaos racers, this event also pushed the total participation of funny car teams in the CHAOS series to over 200+ which is a simply amazing stat.
Racing was hot and heavy, with an emphasis on hot, as temps pushed well above average for the area, but that didn't stop the action. A-B-C-D Fields were all contested and after an epic series of final rounds, it was D.J. Cox, Gary Pritchett, Cody Helger and Drew Sweetman claiming victories in their respective categories. See complete results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
Racing was hot and heavy, with an emphasis on hot, as temps pushed well above average for the area, but that didn't stop the action. A-B-C-D Fields were all contested and after an epic series of final rounds, it was D.J. Cox, Gary Pritchett, Cody Helger and Drew Sweetman claiming victories in their respective categories. See complete results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
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The CHAOS Rocks Albuquerque Dragway's 60th Anniversary
The 60th Anniversary of Albuquerque Dragway was held July 28-29th and attracted nearly 30 funny car teams from literally coast to coast to New Mexico's premier drag racing facility. Although sixty years old, Albuquerque had what it needed to provide a fast track which broke numerous records including the highly anticipated first ever wheel driven three second eighth mile run, secured by defending CHAOS Champion Kirk Williams. Oh, that came with a $6,000 bonus as well!
Moving into eliminations, enthusiastic fans rooted their favorite flopper on as rounds dwindled down to the finals and that is where Keith Zimmerer scored his first ever CHAOS win while setting a track record with a 3.83 elapsed time! Ray Stringer continued his winning ways in the "Blown Centless" nitro burner and Justin Herbst tallied an impressive win as well. See the complete results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
Moving into eliminations, enthusiastic fans rooted their favorite flopper on as rounds dwindled down to the finals and that is where Keith Zimmerer scored his first ever CHAOS win while setting a track record with a 3.83 elapsed time! Ray Stringer continued his winning ways in the "Blown Centless" nitro burner and Justin Herbst tallied an impressive win as well. See the complete results and photo highlights by clicking the link below...
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THE CHAOS MID-SEASON REVIEW
We have reached the halfway point of both the Spell Paving Services Funny Car Chaos and DMP Awnings Nitro Chaos Championship series. In both, the points battles are shaping up to be nail biters and each qualifying session and elimination round now become so very important to the many teams chasing those precious points. Not only are teams in a quest for the glory of a Championship, but they are also hunting their take of over $30,000 in year end points payouts across the Top 10 finishers of Funny Car Chaos and Top 5 finishers of Nitro Chaos.
Looking deeper into the Funny Car Chaos side, four races have been completed on the eight race points schedule. Young gun funny car pilot Alex Barker had led the standings through most of the first half of the season in his Oklahoma based “Back In Black” GTO bodied alcohol burner, until the most recent event at Cordova Dragway. A first round loss put Barker on the trailer early, while 2022 FCC Championship runner-up Tom Furches wheeled his Colorado based “Made In America” Firebird to the winners circle and assumed the points lead in the current standings.
“Leading the Funny Car Chaos points at the half-way point of the season is a reminder of the goals that were set for the 2023 season. Finishing second in 2022 was good, but we know we have a car capable of winning a championship. Drag racing at Funny Car Chaos exemplifies the three "C's" that are the backbone of the sport: camaraderie, competition and competitiveness between teams. In 2022, the “Made In America” team was built around youth and enthusiasm. For 2023, its more old age and treachery, and it's working!” says Furches.
Looking deeper into the Funny Car Chaos side, four races have been completed on the eight race points schedule. Young gun funny car pilot Alex Barker had led the standings through most of the first half of the season in his Oklahoma based “Back In Black” GTO bodied alcohol burner, until the most recent event at Cordova Dragway. A first round loss put Barker on the trailer early, while 2022 FCC Championship runner-up Tom Furches wheeled his Colorado based “Made In America” Firebird to the winners circle and assumed the points lead in the current standings.
“Leading the Funny Car Chaos points at the half-way point of the season is a reminder of the goals that were set for the 2023 season. Finishing second in 2022 was good, but we know we have a car capable of winning a championship. Drag racing at Funny Car Chaos exemplifies the three "C's" that are the backbone of the sport: camaraderie, competition and competitiveness between teams. In 2022, the “Made In America” team was built around youth and enthusiasm. For 2023, its more old age and treachery, and it's working!” says Furches.
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Furches isn’t sitting comfortably at the top, as a mere seven points separate him from second place Barker and twenty-two points back sits defending series Champion Kirk Williams. Just seventy-six points separate all of the Top 10 heading into the next stop on tour at Nebraska’s Kearney Raceway Park. One mistake or mechanical failure can play a big role in how these drivers shuffle in the standings. Included in the top five is the “Dry Hop King” himself, Jordan Ballew. Ballew hails from Oklahoma and handles the driving duties for the family owned “Ballew Thunder” which has become a crowd favorite and is the only funny car in the entire world that has competed in all forty-two Funny Car Chaos events.
“So far our season has been pretty good. We have set career best numbers numerous times with great tuning from my dad. We didn't think we would be here with how stout the competition is, but it is proof the Chaos formula works and we are going to do our best to stay in contention. This series means everything to me and my family. I was just a kid with a dream of racing a funny car one day and the Chaos has not only let me live out that dream, but make tons of new friends and travel the country doing it. We can't thank Chris and Tera enough for giving us a place to race and for all the sponsors that support our team and the series,” said Ballew.
Its going to be an exciting second half of the season for the Funny Car Chaos competitors as they head to Kearney Raceway Park on July 7-8th, Albuquerque Dragway on July 28-29th, Mo-Kan Dragway on September 1-2nd and conclude at the new location for the FCC Championship Finals, State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 15-16th. The Funny Car Chaos series would like to thank Spell Paving Services, Wulff Pumps, Performance Motorcoaches, Excel Drywall and Fat Tirez Apparel for their support, which guarantees a $37,500 payout at each event and $20,000 year end payout the Top 10 finishers. Seventy six teams have competed in Funny Car Chaos this season. Upon completion of this, the seventh season of Funny Car Chaos, over two hundred funny car teams are expected to have participated in the red hot series.
“So far our season has been pretty good. We have set career best numbers numerous times with great tuning from my dad. We didn't think we would be here with how stout the competition is, but it is proof the Chaos formula works and we are going to do our best to stay in contention. This series means everything to me and my family. I was just a kid with a dream of racing a funny car one day and the Chaos has not only let me live out that dream, but make tons of new friends and travel the country doing it. We can't thank Chris and Tera enough for giving us a place to race and for all the sponsors that support our team and the series,” said Ballew.
Its going to be an exciting second half of the season for the Funny Car Chaos competitors as they head to Kearney Raceway Park on July 7-8th, Albuquerque Dragway on July 28-29th, Mo-Kan Dragway on September 1-2nd and conclude at the new location for the FCC Championship Finals, State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 15-16th. The Funny Car Chaos series would like to thank Spell Paving Services, Wulff Pumps, Performance Motorcoaches, Excel Drywall and Fat Tirez Apparel for their support, which guarantees a $37,500 payout at each event and $20,000 year end payout the Top 10 finishers. Seventy six teams have competed in Funny Car Chaos this season. Upon completion of this, the seventh season of Funny Car Chaos, over two hundred funny car teams are expected to have participated in the red hot series.
Cordova Dragway's Summer Nationals Delivers CHAOTIC Action!
It was a wild weekend in Cordova, Illinois as the Twisted Shifterz Summer Nationals presented by 360 Steel welcomed over thirty two funny cars through the gates of historic Cordova Dragway under beautiful skies on Father's Day weekend. An extremely fast field of floppers took the stage and put on a fantastic show for the huge crowd.
Joey Haas, Robbie Massey, Tom Furches and Neil Girot all claimed big wins in their respective fields and the Funny Car Chaos Championship chase is heating up big time! Click below for complete event results and photo highlights!
Joey Haas, Robbie Massey, Tom Furches and Neil Girot all claimed big wins in their respective fields and the Funny Car Chaos Championship chase is heating up big time! Click below for complete event results and photo highlights!
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Van Hauen, Griboski and Herbst Conquer CHAOS in the Cornfield!
It was a wild time at Eddyville Raceway Park for the first annual Twisted Shifterz and 360 Steel CHAOS in the Cornfield presented by Stanke Motorsports. Held over Memorial Day weekend with fantastic weather, this three day double feature marked the first time in history that Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos were held in conjunction on the same weekend. Needless to say, CHAOS it was and the capacity crowd got their fill of ground pounding drag racing action!
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Stringer & Barker Stay Red Hot & Williams Wins in Odessa
The 5th Annual West Texas Nationals was held May 5-6th at Penwell Knights Raceway in Odessa, Texas. This the second stop on the 2023 Spell Paving Services Championship Tour presented by Wulff Pumps, Excel Drywall Racing, Performance Motorcoaches and Fat Tirez Apparel. A full field of floppers battled under sunny skies and a packed house with Kirk Williams, Ray Stringer and Alex Barker all claiming impressive wins in their respective classes!
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Kinsley, Haas, Stringer & Barker Claim Victory at CHAOS Classic
The 3rd Annual Lone Star Forklift Funny Car Chaos Classic, presented by So-Cal Speed Shop of Waco, welcomed yet again over 50 flip top floppers from coast to coast to Billy Meyer's historic Texas Motorplex for three days of run whatcha' brung funny car drag racing excitement. After weather caused a one week delay of the event, anticipation was even greater heading into race weekend and for those in attendance it was yet another spectacular showcase of horsepower in Texas.
Throughout the event, multiple teams set career best performance numbers in qualifying and eliminations. The quickest thirty two cars on the property earned their place in the ladders and when the nitro fumes and burnout smoke had cleared, top honors were awarded to Kebin Kinsley, Joey Haas, Ray Stringer and Alex Barker as winners of their respective class. Click below for details results, photo highlights and on-site pit reporting videos!
Throughout the event, multiple teams set career best performance numbers in qualifying and eliminations. The quickest thirty two cars on the property earned their place in the ladders and when the nitro fumes and burnout smoke had cleared, top honors were awarded to Kebin Kinsley, Joey Haas, Ray Stringer and Alex Barker as winners of their respective class. Click below for details results, photo highlights and on-site pit reporting videos!
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MOVIE · Chaos...The First Five Years
The chronological story of the Funny Car Chaos drag racing series that went from a wild one race idea and turned into one of the nation's most popular drag racing series. This two hour feature is jam packed with never before seen footage and shares many of the memories that have been made along the way as racers who dreamed of being Funny Car drivers, make their dreams become reality! Grab some popcorn and your ear plugs, this is going to rattle the walls!
*It is highly recommended to watch this on a TV!
*Direct Link · https://youtu.be/INOtlirfVUw
*It is highly recommended to watch this on a TV!
*Direct Link · https://youtu.be/INOtlirfVUw
Funny Car Chaos Classic · THE MOVIE
The Inaugural Funny Car Chaos Classic at the Texas Motorplex rocked the drag racing world as the largest Funny Car event in over 50 years! 68 Flip top floppers from across the country came to compete in this no rules, heads up, run whatcha' brung festival of horsepower! This event also featured the Outlaw Fuel Altered Association and much more! Enjoy this epic recap of the BIGGEST Funny Car race of this millennia!
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For information on joining Funny Car Chaos please contact funnycarchaos@gmail.com or call 972-898-7550
For information on joining Funny Car Chaos please contact funnycarchaos@gmail.com or call 972-898-7550
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