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TLR sends heartfelt condolences
to Russell family
The members of Tommy Lipar Racing, our
associates, friends and members of the Pro Modified racing
community would like to send our sincere and heartfelt
condolences to the family and friends of Top Fuel racer
Darrell Russell of Hockley, TX. Darrell was fatally
injured on Sunday while in competition at the St. Louis
race when he was involved in a horrible crash at the
finish line at over 300 miles per hour. While no
words can express such a loss to his family and the racing
community, we hope this message lends a moment of comfort
as we are truly saddened by this tragic loss.
Von Smith Makes Final Round
Appearance
06-27-2004 - Madison, IL. -
After defeating Rickie Smith in the first round with low
ET of eliminations 6.174, Von Smith met St. Louis local
Zach Barklage in round two. The local favorite
appeared to have ignition problems as he left the starting
line and sent Von on to the final round against Gotham
City Racing's Danny Rowe. The final round came down
to a great drag race as both competitors left the line
about the same time with Danny Rowe just edging out Von
Smith at the finish line with a 6.209 ET to Von's 6.240.
Von and the team prepare for the long
journey to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for IHRA competition
next weekend.
Final Qualifying Effort Finds TLR
Holding at #3
06-26-2004 - Madison, IL. -
Despite a struggling effort in the first three qualifying
sessions, Von Smith and the TLR gang post an exciting #3
qualifying effort in the last session of the Sears
Craftsman Nationals Saturday night. The excitement
came from Von's incredible driving prowess coming to light
as he piloted Tommy Lipar's Mustang to a respectable 6.20
second ET as his opponent, Troy Critchley of the series
sponsor AMS Staff Leasing, got way out of shape and
crossed the centerline, sending the 330-foot timing block
soaring into Von's lane. Luckily, Von was ahead and
on his way to another successful qualifying effort.
Series point leader Al Billes failed to qualify and leaves
the Lipar team as the only Pro Modified entry to qualify
for every race in 2004. Von faces "Tricky" Rickie
Smith in the first round of competition beginning Sunday
evening at 4:30 pm.
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