 
             
| 4/9/06
Well,
it's getting towards that time of year again. The SMRA
AGM 2006 will take place as usual at Tewin Memorial Hall
on the 12th November. All interested parties are welcome
and encourafed to attend. Want your say?.....Here's your
chance.
Please
feel free to get in touch with any questions
|
| 27/7/06
Obsession
Motorsports' driver Craig Gibbs has been in touch with
his Bug Jam 20 experience......
(click
here to read more)
|
| 10/7/06
It's
that time again!......Just a note to remind all drivers
entered for Bug Jam 20 that they will require their DVLA
driving licence to be able to compete in the RWYB on Friday
and Saturday (including any non-MSA permitted qualifying).
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| 09/7/06
Welcome
aboard!
The
upcoming Bug Jam 20 at Santa Pod Raceway will mark the
Super Modified debut of Andy Chilton's Big Block powered
Rover 214.
On
behalf of the entire SMRA, a huge welcome to Andy, Rob
and the rest of the team. Good luck guys!
|
| 04/7/06
Tim
Garlick has been in touch with an unfortunate update on
his Summer Nationals exploits.......
"Following
on from our recent news item we hurried the Rover mill
off to the boys at ICE to repair and get us ready for
both Doorslammer and Bug Jam events. Unfortunately, on
further inspection we have damaged just about every piston
which quite frankly is too much for us to ignore and will
prevent us from attending either events.
We now intend to take stock and with the continuing support
from ICE, try and modify the engine to address its constant
appetite for pistons!!
Many of you guys think I have probably lost the plot and
should have big blocked the car eons ago, but with the
time and investment we now have in this engine it is out
of the question, so onwards and upwards!!
Tim "
|
| 01/7/06
Super
Modified can boast some of the most innovative, dedicated
and talented individuals in British Drag Racing, and none
more so than Kev Perkins. As a part of the class from
it's inception, from driver to tuner he's proved himself
more than up to the task on numerous occasions. Here's
Kev's brief thoughts on the class, and as a competitor.......
(click
here to read more) |
| 01/7/06
After
numerous years in the making, the 2006 edition of Santa
Pod Raceway's Easter Thunderball marked the on-track debut
of Paul Mander's "Poison Arrow" Plymouth.
After dipping his toe in the water with observed and shakedown
runs, The Summer Nationals saw the Chrysler motor breathed
on a little more with some extremely positive results.
Paul
tells his story of the season so far.........
(click
here to read more) |
| 25/6/06
Super
Modified racer Rob Smallworth has been in touch with his
take on the gorgeous '55 Bel Air's up and down season
so far.
(click
here to read more) |
| 23/6/06
The
Summer Nationals proved to be another character building
experience for Tim Garlick and the Rehm Welding
Technologies backed team as an over enthusiastic
approach to the tune-up led to a wounded piston.
(click
here to read more) |
| 4/6/06
Many
apologies for the lack of recent race reports and updates,
as we have been suffering with a few server issues.
Normal
service will be resumed as of the Summer Nationals |
| 4/4/06
The
2006 season is here!......
It's
that time of year again. Despite an early start to the
season this year, 5 entries made the trip to Warwickshire
for round number one of the Championship chase.
(click
here to read more) |
| 20/1/06
Members
only up and running.......
The
members only area is now open. There are no passwords
or logins required or anything, it is just an area to
post any information that is relevant only for the drivers
and teams.
A
link can be found via the SMRA button at the top of your
screen |
| 7/1/06
New
Sponsor for '06....
Super
Modified competitor Ian Marshall of Webster Race Engineering
has been in touch, and is pleased to announce an addition
to the Super Mod ranks for the 2006 season.......
"Centerline
wheels are to sponsor Sumo for the National Championship
in 2006, to the tune of 500 Dollars of vouchers for any
of their wheels within their range, the vouchers are to
be redeemed through Webster Race Engineering (UK dealers)
any vehicle wishing to be eligible must run 2 Centerline
decals on their cars throughout the season and are available
from me (I will bring them to the track for the first
meeting) I will also require a photo of the winning car
to send to Centerline ant the end of the season, so hopefully
we can continue the sponsorship into 2007 and beyond".
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| 18/11/05
Super
Modified Explained…
Got
a quick doorslammer? Want to go faster? Super Modified
too much of a mystery or plain too technical? Come and
join in or simply listen to the first ‘Super Modified
– Rules Explained’ morning on Saturday, February
11th.
The
morning will help attendees overcome any confusion over
engine and technical regulations, how they came about,
what they are there for, how they are applied and how
they allow doorslammers to produce over 1,000hp and run
way down into the 7-second zone to a very manageable budget.
Having
been adopted into the MSA White Book, the current rulebook
has been completely stable for the last couple of years
and it should be stressed that it will not be a forum
for discussing technical changes, rather an interactive
explanation of current hardware, basic data-logging techniques,
tuning and the relative merits of big and small block
nitrous and normally aspirated doorslammer racing.
The
informal meeting will be presented by Rob Loaring and
attended by Super Modified racers representing various
engine / chassis configurations to answer all of your
questions.
Please
pre-register with the SMRA by
clicking here |
| 18/12/05
T-Shirts
anyone?
Please
can any SMRA members interested in obtaining their t-shirts
please get in touch with their requirements. There are
2 shirts available per paid up team. If you e-mail me
with your size I will forward it on.
Lee |
| 14/11/05
This
years AGM has been confirmed as being held on Sunday 11th
December at 10:30 AM. The venue is Tewin memorial hall,
the same as the previous two years. For any further information,
please do not hesitate to contact us through the contacts
section. |
| 28/10/05
Helen
Todd of www.quartermilehigh.com
has been in touch, regarding the Super Mod Wars
DVD. As part of an immensely kind gesture, and as way
of saying thank you for giving up their time, all racers
that competed during 2005 will be presented with a free
copy. SMRA secretary Tina Gibbs will be forwarded the
DVDs and handing them out at the AGM.
In
light of the publicity and exposure that Super Mod
Wars will bring the drivers, cars and class as a
whole, I hope everyone will join me in saying a huge thanks
to everyone at www.quartermilehigh.com
and Power Point Communication for their work and support. |
| 24/10/05
There
was never a dull moment for Ellis Racing Crew Chief Rob
Millward during the '05 season...juggling tuning and driving
duties throughout the year. Rob has been in touch with
his account of the year....
(Click
here to read more) |
| 20/10/05
It's
nearly here! Next month marks the release of Power Point
Communication's "Super Mod Wars 2005"
season review. With a full years action from both tracks,
as well as interviews, on-board footage, rolling burnouts
and monster launches, it's sure to be one not to miss.
Visit
www.quartermilehigh.com for more details. |
| 10/10/05
After
being absent from the hot seat since The Big Bang, Graham
Ellis was again behind the wheel of the championship winning
Oldsmobile. As Graham reports, it was 'business as usual'
for Ellis Racing.....
(Click
here to read more) |
| 09/10/05
The
National Finals marked the return to competition of Tim
Garlick and his Rehm sponsored Mk III Cortina.
Tim has posted his own take on the weekends action.....
(Click
here to read more) |
| 09/10/05
Wheelchair
bound but still at the track, Barbara Kirk was on hand
at the National Finals and took a few pics for good measure...
(Click
here to read more) |
| 04/10/05
That's
all folks! The National Finals rounded out the 2005 season
with a bang...7 entries, the quickest field ever, night
racing, personal bests and a welcome return to form for
a few of the machines.
(Click
here to read more) |
| 24/09/05
With
the last event of the season rapidly approaching, the
Kirk Motorsport team are trying to use any means possible
to gain the last victory of '05...
(Click
here to read more) |
| 14/09/05
The
2005 European Finals saw a welcome return to the track
for Tim Garlick and the world's quickest Rover V8....
(Click
here to read more) |
| 04/09/05
One
of the many Super Modified racers to make the trip to
Hockenheim this year was Steve Rawlings and his Toyota
Supra.
Here is his diary of events....
(Click
here to read more) |
| 31/08/05
Round
7 saw a depleted field of 3 cars make the final trip of
the year to Shakespeare County Raceway and the Custom
Car Allstar Nationals.
(Click
here to read more) |
| 01/08/05
Round
6 was time for the Super Mod circus to make their annual
trip to Santa Pod's Bug Jam 19.
(Click
here to read more) |
| 30/06/05
During
the last two events, SMRA track rep Barbara Kirk again
kept the camera close by her side and took a few pics......
(Click
here to read more) |
| 28/06/05
Round
5 was the Summer Nationals at Santa Pod. Weather problems
looked to jeopordise the event early on, but the weekend
ended with bright sunshine, personal bests and a return
to the winners' circle for Graham Ellis......
(Click
here to read more) |
| 22/06/05
Round
4 saw the Super Modifieds return to Shakespeare County
Raceway for the Shakespeare Nationals. Attrition in the
ranks was again prominent with only 3 cars entered, but
as ever the racers endevoured to deliver a show for the
fans.....
(Click
here to read more) |
| 10/05/05
Terry
and Tina Gibbs of Super Modified backers, Obsession
Motorsports have been in touch with their own team's
perspective on the Big Bang...........
(Click
here to read more) |
| 06/05/05
Class
representative Barbara Kirk was on hand as ever for the
duration of the Big Bang and took a selection of pitside
photographs.
(Click
here to view) |
| 05/05/05
As
part of the Obsession Motorsports sponsorship
package, defending series champion Andy Hone and Craig
Gibbs have both benefitted from the "Obsession
Out Of The Hat Qualifier Bonus". Also this season,
Andy Hone, Andy Kirk and Kev Perkins have picked up winner
and runner-up bonuses from Andy Robinson Race Cars.
A
big thankyou goes out from all the teams to the companies
who support Super Modified. |
| 05/05/05
Round
3 of the 2005 Championship was the Big Bang at Santa Pod
Raceway. With a couple of familiar faces returning to
the track and the relativaley relaxed environment of the
VWDRC event, the meeting was a sucess, even though the
breakage demon's that plagued the class at Easter re-surfaced......
(Click
here to read more) |
| 21/04/05
Just
a quick reminder to the racers attending the Big Bang
at Santa Pod next weekend, you will require your DVLA
licence to be able to participate on Saturday.
You've
been warned!...... |
| 19/04/05
Andy
Kirk has also been in touch with his own take on the team's
performance at the Power Nationals.
(click
here to read more) |
| 20/04/05
Ellis
Racing Crew Chief Rob Millward has been in touch with
a brief overview of last weekends performance.
(click
here to read more) |
| 19/04/05
The
Super Mods' first visit to Shakey of the year started
with a bang, with several drivers finding the Power Nationals'
track to their liking and recording personal bests....however
this being England, the weather had the final say on the
outcome.
(click
here to read more) |
| 16/04/05
Congratulations
to Tim Garlick for picking up the Obsession Motorsport
personal best award today during qualifying for the Power
Nationals at Shakespeare County Raceway. |
| 15/04/05
Obsession
Motorsports on-board for 2005......
The
Super Modified Racers Association are pleased to announce
that Obsession Motorsports are to become class title sponsors
for the 2005 season. (click
here for details) |
| 13/04/05
Paul
Brooks and the 'Out-A-Time' team are pleased to announce
that some new sponsors are on board for this year. The
team would like to thank ABC logo's, Harborough Auto's,
The Look and Sampson Communications for their support. |
| 05/04/2005
All
the drivers, teams and crews associated with the SMRA
would like to thank Rob Loaring and Nick Davies at ICE
Automotive Racing Engines for giving up a days work
to prepare the engine tech equipment prior to Easter.
Thanks
guys..... |
| 01/04/2005
Tim
Garlick's season didn't quite get off to the healthy start
it promised as he succumed to heavy damage to the potent
Rover mill. (click here to
read more)
|
| 30/03/2005
The
new season is underway! The Easter Thunderball at Santa
Pod proved to be a race of attrition within the Super
Modified ranks, with Kev Perkins emerging victorious.
(click here to read more)
|
| 26/03/2005
Tim
Garlick Racing are pleased to announce a new sponsorship
deal for the upcoming season from Precision Welding Systems.
(click here to read more)
|
15/02/2005
Welcome
to the brand new home of the Super Modified Racers Association.
This site is the place to be to find out all about the
teams, the cars, the sponsors and all the news on what's
happening within the world of Super Mod. As well as this
you'll also be able to check out all the rules, regulations
and info on the UK's latest heads up doorslammer class.
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| 15/02/2005
To
the victor.......the spoils......(click to enlarge)
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