Racing fans braved the heat to enjoy some record breaking side-by-side drag racing at Rocky Mountain Raceways’ Funny Car Fever.

Phil Schmidt of Orangeville, California set a new Nitro Harley record of 6.667 at 212.41 miles per hour.

The previous record of 7.063 was set by Joe Timmons in 2005.

“We love coming here. The crowd is excellent. It is one of the most fun venues,” said Schmidt.

“I have been running this Nitro Harley for 3 years. It is 100% Nitro Methane. It pushes 900 miles per hour and 1,000 foot pounds of torque,” said Schmidt.

“I am calm and focused when I get on the Harley. When I launch it feels awesome,” he said.

Tony Palo took home the win for Rocky Mountain Raceways first annual $10,000 MFactory Shooutout. This shootout included some of the west’s fastest front wheel drive sport compacts.

“The crowd tonight was energetic and really pumped up the drivers. Funny Car Fever is always a great show for fans.” said Ron Craft, Rocky Mountain Raceways Drag Strip Manager.

Rocky Mountain Raceway classes that ran included Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Motorcycle/Snowmobile.

Junior Dragster racers from 8-17 years old were also invited to participate in this exciting drag race.

The night’s winners included Mike Green (Top Sportsman), Tracy Holt (Top Dragster), Ryan Cook (Super Pro), Jesse Sanderson (Pro), Jeff Zogg (Motorcycle/Snowmobile), Jay Schumer (Sportsman).

 

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