Tim Wilkerson Notes and Quotes - NHRA New England Nationals - Epping, New Hampshire
Posted by: Kelly Topolinski
Notes:
- As the driver, tuner, and team owner of the Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car, Wilkerson is an independent campaigner and one of just two single-car teams in the category to finish in the top 10 in 2017
- The NHRA New England Nationals will be the 482nd race of Wilkerson's career as a nitro Funny Car driver
- The early portion of Wilkerson's career included a successful run as a Top Alcohol Funny Car driver. He earned eight divisional trophies and one national event win in the sportsman ranks before going Pro.
Wilkerson's Career Stats through 2018 Virginia NHRA Nationals in Richmond
(most recent event)
481 races
20 wins
19 runner-up finishes
39 final rounds
19 No. 1 qualifier awards
Career best e.t.: 3.844 (2017 Phoenix)
Career best speed: 333.74 (2016 Topeka)
Wilkerson on the NHRA New England Nationals:
"New England Dragway is a nice place, and the weather looks like it could make for some interesting racing. With the new track prep, we're all getting into the groove of running these cars, so every track you go to is a new experience than you've had before. I was optimistic last week that we could do well, and now we just have to go and try again. We've had some challenges, but we go into every race with the past behind us and a goal to win rounds. This weekend isn't any different."
"I really think that the amount of power we have versus the amount of traction we have is the culprit. I know what the problem is, but putting my finger on being able to slow down my car and be a contender? I'm still working on that. I've made some good runs the last few races, we've just had a couple of small issues that really made us look bad. But we're going to get through that."
Race Info
6th annual NHRA New England Nationals
New England Dragway
Epping, New Hampshire
July 6-8, 2018
Run Schedule (all times local)
Friday, July 6
9:15 a.m. – Lucas Oil Series Sportsman qualifying and time trials begin
4:30 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 1
7:30 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 2
Saturday, July 7
9:15 a.m. – Lucas Oil Series Sportsman eliminations begin
1:30 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 3
4:00 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 4
Sunday, July 8
10:00 a.m. – Pre-race ceremonies
11:00 a.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro eliminations begin, eliminations for all categories continue
Television Schedule (all times ET)
Saturday, July 7, FS1 will televise qualifying coverage LIVE from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 8, FS1 will televise finals coverage LIVE from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m
**Full results posted throughout the weekend at DragRaceCentral.com**
Photo credit: Auto Imagery