SHRA (Southern Hot Rod Association) and OSW (Orlando Speed World) has announced the inaugural “Southern Thunder I” drag race at the famed Orlando Speed World Dragway, February 7th and 8th.

Top-notch drag racing and huge crowds have been the hallmark of this iconic track, and SHRA and OSW expect this event to continue for years to come. With thousands of die-hard drag racing fans expected to attend, along with some of the world’s best Pro Mod racing teams, this event can become the top independent drag race of the year.

SHRA (Southern Hot Rod Association) and OSW (Orlando Speed World) has announced the inaugural “Southern Thunder I” drag race at the famed Orlando Speed World Dragway, February 7th and 8th.

Top-notch drag racing and huge crowds have been the hallmark of this iconic track, and SHRA and OSW expect this event to continue for years to come. With thousands of die-hard drag racing fans expected to attend, along with some of the world’s best Pro Mod racing teams, this event can become the top independent drag race of the year.
 
The event is the brainchild of SHRA founder Steve Coccaro and Ozzy Moya. There was an available date for an event at Orlando Speed World and Ozzy contacted Steve. The decision was to have a quarter-mile Pro Mod event along with Outlaw 632 Presented by Induction Solutions, Ultra Street Presented by TRZ Motorsports, 275 vs. 28x10.5 and Open Comp, 8.50, 10.00 and 11.0 Index racing. With only two months to prepare, Mike Fabian, Carl Robinson and Vito Micciolo went to work securing sponsors, preparing flyers and marketing. SHRA also has a weekly radio show every Tuesday at 7:00 PM http://www.shraonline.com/Radio.html hosted by Coccaro, Robinson and Micciolo.
 
The feature class, Quarter-Mile Pro Mod Presented by Stewart Performance Products Inc., with $4,000 to win, will have many diverse car styles and teams from all over the country. These wild door cars will torch the quarter-mile with elapsed times in the 5.90s at speeds of 240+ mph. SHRA also added a free test session for any eighth-mile Pro Mods teams who want to test during the event, so there will be plenty of action throughout the weekend.