Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

MOHNTON, Pa. - The HEMI Challenge at The Dutch promises to again be one of the quickest races for HEMI-powered Super Stock cars, including Darts and Barracudas.

With a guaranteed cash purse of $10,000, and thousands more from the contingency program, it is one of the richest HEMI races in the country. It will be run Saturday, Oct. 15 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Pennsylvania Dutch Classic at Maple Grove Raceway.
Last year's winner was Jim Daniels, a dentist from Yardley, Pa., who successfully defended his championship by defeating Gary Wolkwitz in his Ray Barton-powered Dart. His winning pass was 8.342 seconds at 159.42 mph.
Daniels will be back this weekend as will plenty of challengers in Wolkwitz, Charlie Westcott Sr., Charlie Westcott Jr., Tyler Hard, Wendell Howes, Bill Brooks and Mike Booker.
The Challenge will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday with eliminations through the afternoon. There will be Super Stock time shots on Thursday and Friday.
Racing in all classes begins Thursday and will run through Sunday. Gates open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.
For more information, contact Maple Grove Raceway at (610) 856-9200 or visit www.maplegroveraceway.com.
HEMI Challenge at the Dutch 2011
Purse
Penske Truck Leasing $5,000
Maple Grove Raceway $5,000
Total purse $10,000
DistributionWinner $4,500Runner-up $2,500Semifinalists $1,000Quarterfinalists $250ContingenciesATI PerformanceWinner $500Runner-up $250(Must use ATI Converter or Transmission and display decals on both sides)Bullet Cams$300Cam FX Lifters$500(Must use product and display decals)Diamond$500Jesel Rocker ArmsWinner $1,000Runner-up $500Semis $250(Must display decal)Militia CamsWinner $1,000(Must use product and display decal)MorosoPlug wiresT&D MachinesWinner $1,000Runner-up $500Ray Barton Racing Engines$500

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

If Charlie's motors don't do anything funny it should be a walk in the park,judging by this years previous performances.They just have it all going right now.

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

The gremlins will appear ed

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

Daniels laid down a 8.28 at the Keystones and you know Mr. Barton is holding all his cards in his pockets for the Dutch when he can let the dogs loose. Should be a very good show hopefully!

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

Perkins should be there and Lil Joe might make the trip too.............I can hardly wait !

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

Well if Larry and Bucky could come, and the press release is correct it will be "great race". Rain Rain Go Away!

Wescott Jr
Daniels
Hebert
Wescott Sr
Hard
Wolk
Comella
Howes
Pancake
Tueton
Baughman
Booker
Campbell
Brooks
Southland #2 car

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Perkins
Hess
Jeff K?????
Welker
Kraft

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

Not yet!

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

Had to throw the towel in. Could not get my stuff done. I got really behind after the misshap on the dyno last week. Good luck to all the competitors and be safe and have a great time.Wish I was there. Jeff left last night, so count him in there. Jake

Re: Hemi "Chootout" at the Dutch
 

We will not be there. Motor still broken. Good luck to all.