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The FuelTech Bike Bash at
Virginia Motorsports Park on Aug
23-25 roared to life with an
electrifying weekend of
high-octane excitement, where
records fell and performance
numbers soared across both
professional and sportsman
classes.
Among the many highlights, the
Orient Express Racing Pro Street
class stole the show, with
competitors hitting mind-blowing
speeds of 239 mph on two wheels.
Not to be outdone, the
Harley-Davidson entries
shattered every DME Racing Real
Street record, adding to the
weekend’s unforgettable moments.
With over 600 entries, the Pro
classes provided
edge-of-your-seat racing action,
while sportsman racers delivered
nothing less than their best,
all in a fierce pursuit of
championship points.
Orient Express Racing Pro Street
Winner – Jason Dunigan
Runner-up – Rodney Williford
Record – Jason Dunigan 237.38
MPH
The Orient Express Racing Pro
Street class ignited Virginia,
setting the track ablaze and
dropping records like wildfire!
Jason Dunigan officially reset
the MPH record to an incredible
237.38 MPH—but that wasn’t even
the fastest pass of the weekend!
Justin Shakir and Rodney
Williford blew minds with
staggering speeds of 239.27 and
239.19 MPH, respectively. While
these two titans nearly reached
Top Fuel status, they couldn't
quite back up their runs within
1% to make those records
official.
The Pro Street competitors
shattered an astounding 12
personal records over the
weekend, making this an event
for the history books! In
qualifying, Mark Rendeluk pushed
his MPH performance to 235.39,
while Andrew Ritchey stormed up
the Pro Street ranks with a
6.749 ET. But the real fireworks
came on Sunday when eliminations
kicked off.
In round one, Aruba’s Jayson
Geerman hit a career-best of
6.511 at 228.46 MPH, but it
wasn’t enough to stop Ryan
Bonitatis, who clocked in at
6.495. Tony Ficher, armed with
his Supercharger, improved to a
blistering 6.451, taking out
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champ
Gaige Herrera in the process.
Round two saw Darion Payne
setting a personal best ET with
a 6.404 run. However, he faced
off against Jason Dunigan, who
clinched the win on a holeshot,
running a 6.438 with a
razor-sharp .001 reaction
time—just enough to edge past
Payne.
In the semi-final, Bonitatis set
a personal MPH record of 228.34,
but the victory slipped away as
he faced Dunigan, who delivered
a 6.390 at 237.38 MPH, sealing
his spot in the final.
Just last month at the WPGC Bike
Fest, Jason Dunigan took his
first win of the season by
defeating points leader Rodney
Williford—an upset as rare as a
unicorn. This victory launched
Dunigan into the number two spot
in points, putting serious
pressure on Williford.
Rodney Williford initially
claimed the top qualifying spot
with a 6.416 but was edged out
by Justin Shakir's 6.415 in the
third session. Williford took
down James Herbert, Tony Ficher,
and Greg Wallace to earn his
place in another final
showdown—this time, once again,
against Jason Dunigan.
As the 6 pm Virginia sun blazed
directly into their eyes,
Williford and Dunigan lined up,
with tension crackling in the
air. With Dunigan fresh off a
6.39 run, Williford knew there
was no room for error. The bulbs
flashed, and they were off—Williford
snagged a slight edge with a
.012 reaction time to Dunigan’s
.018. Both bikes rocketed off
the line, staying glued to the
track. At the 330’, Williford
was ahead with a 2.906 to
Dunigan’s 2.939, but by the
eighth mile, Dunigan was closing
in with a 4.289 to Williford’s
4.267. As they neared the finish
line, it was a nail-biting,
side-by-side battle. And then
the unthinkable happened—Dunigan
not only won, but he also took
out the champ for the second
time in a row, a feat never
accomplished before! Dunigan
clinched victory with a 6.360 at
232.79 MPH to Williford’s 6.366
at 231.16 MPH. The margin of
victory? A mere 1.63 inches at
just .0004!
With all these records and the
reigning champion taking
back-to-back losses, the stage
is set for an epic showdown at
the DME Racing Fall Nationals.
What will happen when the air is
crisp and cool? Mark your
calendar now for October 4-6 and
head to Maryland International
Raceway to witness the action
firsthand!
DME Racing Real Street
Winner – Mark Hylton
Runner-up – Dystany Spurlock
Record – Andy Simon 7.420 /
198.47 MPH
The Harleys are coming! The DME
Racing Real Street class was
packed with adrenaline and
excitement from start to finish.
David Fondon set the pace as the
number one qualifier with a
7.41, but Andy Simon stole the
spotlight with his Harley,
clocking a stunning 7.508 to
secure the second qualifying
spot.
This event was particularly
notable for the Harleys, with
three of them in the class
roster, but Andy Simon was the
undeniable standout. In round
one, Simon delivered a
jaw-dropping performance,
running a record-breaking 7.397
at 199.49 MPH! This shattered
the existing Real Street records
of 7.420 seconds and 198.47 MPH.
The crowd erupted in cheers
after witnessing Simon’s
incredible run! His speed record
was immediately secured, backed
up by a 198.90 MPH run during
qualifying. However, to
officially claim the ET record,
Simon needed to run at least a
7.47. He did just that in the
eliminations, taking down Jason
Iannotti with a 7.451, thereby
cementing both records. This
achievement marks the first time
in XDA history that a Harley
holds the Real Street record.
Meanwhile, Dystany Spurlock
continued to make waves in the
Real Street class. After her
first final-round appearance at
the previous event, she was back
with a vengeance, taking out
David Stewart, Bud Harrod, and
Caleb Holt to earn her spot in
the final against former class
champion Mark Hylton. Hylton had
a fantastic weekend,
relentlessly knocking out the
competition, including victories
over Mike Moto, Rickey Gadson,
and the newly crowned
record-holder, Andy Simon.
In the final showdown, Hylton
was unstoppable. He gained an
early edge with a sharper
reaction time of .048 to
Spurlock’s .064. Despite
Spurlock's best efforts, Hylton
powered through the finish line
with a 7.474, leaving Spurlock's
8.896 in the dust.
MaxxECU Pro Xtreme
Winner – Terry Schweigert
Runner-up – Paul Gast
The MaxxECU Pro Extreme class
witnessed its largest turnout in
history, featuring thirteen
high-horsepower machines that
delivered an unforgettable show.
The competition was fierce, with
five riders posting blistering
three-second passes during
qualifying. Dale Leeks set the
pace with a stunning 3.93,
closely trailed by Terry
Schweigert's 3.938. Rob Garcia,
John Collins, and Paul Gast also
joined the elite three-second
club, clocking in at 3.964,
3.974, and 3.994, respectively.
The first round of eliminations
saw Chris Cutsinger shatter the
class record, hitting an
astonishing 190.24 MPH,
eclipsing the previous mark of
188.46 MPH. Cutsinger’s momentum
didn’t stop there; in round two,
he knocked out points leader
Dale Leeks, setting himself on a
promising path to the finals.
However, his journey ended in
the semi-finals, where veteran
pro mod racer Paul Gast edged
him out in a thrilling duel,
with Gast running a 3.975 to
Cutsinger’s lightning-fast but
slightly slower 3.987. This
victory propelled Gast into his
first XDA final round.
On the opposite side of the
bracket, Terry Schweigert made a
highly anticipated return to the
XDA stage, competing for the
first time since April 2022. In
his last appearance, Schweigert
had reached the final only to be
defeated by Cutsinger.
Determined to rewrite the
script, Schweigert was hungry
for redemption, and both
finalists were eager to secure
their first XDA victory.
In the final, Gast gained the
early advantage with a sharp
.061 reaction time, while
Schweigert was close behind with
a .090. As they thundered down
the track, Schweigert quickly
closed the gap, overtaking Gast
to seize the win with a
remarkable 3.907, leaving Gast
to finish with a 3.977.
MaxxECU Pro Xtreme is presented
by Billy Vose Racing, Fast by
Gast, Dunigan Racing, DME
Racing, Grothus Dragbikes,
Harley Haul, Rob Bush
Motorsports, Robinson
Industries, Schnitz Racing,
Timblin Chassis, and Worldwide
Bearings.
HTP Performance Super Stock
Winner – Jeremy Teasley
Runner-up – Mike Davis
Jeremy Teasley continues his
unstoppable run in the HTP
Performance Super Stock class
for the 2024 drag racing season,
remaining undefeated. Teasley
set the pace early, qualifying
in the top spot with an
impressive 8.873, closely
followed by Mike Davis, who
clocked an 8.895. Both top
qualifiers showcased their
skills by eliminating their
opponents, setting the stage for
a high-stakes final showdown.
Mike Davis, a familiar face in
last season's finals, reached
his first final of this season,
hoping to reclaim his dominance.
However, when it came time for
the final race, Teasley was in
top form. He seized the starting
line advantage with a sharp .114
reaction time, edging out
Davis’s .126. Despite Davis's
best efforts to close the gap,
Teasley's lead was unyielding.
Teasley crossed the finish line
with a 8.887, while Davis
followed with a 8.926. This
victory marks Teasley's fourth
consecutive win of the season,
solidifying his dominance in the
class.
ATV Shootout
Winner – Blake Chavis
Runner-up – Tevon Huntley
The annual ATV Shootout drew
fans with some of the fastest
and most impressive machines on
the East Coast, tearing through
the eighth mile in the 4-second
zone. The roaring engines and
blistering speeds made these
runs a thrilling spectacle for
everyone watching.
Blake Chavis dominated the
qualifying rounds, securing the
top spot with a blazing 4.974,
followed closely by Tevon
Huntley with a 5.033. Huntley
has been a fixture in every ATV
final since 2022, securing two
previous wins, so his
advancement to his fourth
straight XDA final came as no
surprise. Chavis, meanwhile, was
unstoppable, delivering a series
of 4-second performances that
left his competitors in the
dust. In round one, he clocked a
4.944 to defeat Luis Garcia, and
in round two, he outpaced Chris
Class with a 4.906.
The final showdown was intense,
with the track reverberating
from the loud 2-stroke mufflers
as both riders revved their
engines. Huntley was quick off
the line with a .087 reaction
time, edging out Chavis's .135.
However, the raw power of
Chavis's Yamaha quickly closed
the gap, and he surged past
Huntley to take the win with a
4.939 against Huntley’s 5.080.
Booted Bulls
Winner – Alex Moore / Big
Country
Runner-up – Damian Bates /
Fentynal
The Boosted Bull class was all
about the heavy hitters, and the
drama kicked in early. In round
two, the points leader Frankie
Stotz on ‘Reddi-Wip’ got
served—taken out by Damian Bates
on ‘Fentynal.’ Alex Moore had
his hands full but managed to
squeeze out Derek Sobiech, who
was hot on Stotz’s heels in the
standings.
Then came the showdown—Moore
versus Bates. The tension was
real, and when the bulbs
dropped, Moore spun off the line
like he was slipping on ice,
struggling to get his grip back.
Meanwhile, Bates was cruising at
half track, eyes locked on the
finish line, thinking he had it
in the bag. But just when it
looked like it was all over,
Moore came out of nowhere,
flying past Bates in a
jaw-dropping move, snatching
that strip for the win like a
true boss.
Nitrous Bulls
Winner – David Fondon / High
Roller
Runner-up – Desmond Spaulding /
Mob Ties
In Nitrous Bulls, David Fondon
did what he does best—dominate.
Fresh off a win last month,
Fondon, riding 'High Roller,'
had his eyes locked on another
victory. He methodically took
out heavy hitters like Gaige
Herrera and points leader
Antonia Patton, clearing his
path to the final where Desmond
Spaulding on 'Mob Ties' was
waiting.
Spaulding wasn’t playing
either—he sent Jaques Gaskins
and Malcolm Phillips packing,
putting them to sleep with the
fishes before stepping up to
Fondon. But when it came down to
it, both riders wanted the win
bad, but Fondon wasn’t about to
fold. He put it all on black,
and once again, came out on top,
taking the win like a true
kingpin.
3 Sixty 5 Monster Bulls
Winner – Brandon Tyree / Made
Man
Runner-up – James Teasley /
Unhinged
The 3 Sixty 5 Monster Bulls
points chase is getting tight,
and the pressure's on. Crow
Teasley on ‘Unhinged’ rolled
into the event sitting at the
top, with just fifteen points
keeping him ahead of Brandon
Tyree on ‘Made Man.’
Tyree came out swinging, putting
hits on Danny Bernier and
Michael Daddio, clearing his
path to the final. On the other
side, Teasley wasn’t holding
back either, straight-up
annihilating Spencer Claycomb
and Howard Gerken to secure his
spot in the final and keep his
grip on the points lead.
But when it was time for the
final showdown, Teasley hit some
trouble, while Tyree was locked
in, laser-focused, and ready to
prove he belonged at the top.
Tyree didn’t flinch, snatching
the win and making it clear that
he’s here to take over.
Tommie's Motorsports DMV Bulls
Winner – Aubrey Valentine / Moon
Knight
Runner-up – Nick Hamlett /
MisBehavin
Tommie's Motorsports DMV Bulls
had the whole field shook. Nick
Hamlett, the points leader on ‘Misbehavin,’
was locked and loaded, mowing
down Alex Kupetz, Caleb Holt,
and Brian Childress on his way
to the final.
On the flip side, Valentine on
‘Moon Knight’ was on a rampage,
taking out Travis Wood, Desmond
Spaulding, and Mark Blake like
it was nothing. Valentine was
amped, ready to throw hands and
finally get that win, staking
his claim in the winner’s
circle. But when it was time to
settle the score, Hamlett
ghosted. Valentine took the dub
by default, breaking the beams
under power and strolling into
the winner's circle like a boss.
All Motor Bulls
Winner – Mark Blake / Right Away
Runner-up – Jeff Kanagie / Gotti
The All Motor Bulls points
leader, David Fondon, got
knocked out in the semi-final by
Jeff Kanagie on ‘Gotti.’
Fondon's still clinging to that
points lead, but the competition
is gunning for him, chipping
away at his advantage. Mark
Blake, riding ‘Right Away,’
wasn’t messing around—he took
out Jordan Angelo and Curtis
McDougal, earning his spot in
the final showdown against
Kanagie.
When the final came around, both
bikes lined up, ready to throw
down. But ‘Gotti’ slipped and
took a quick nap before the real
work could begin, and it cost
him big. Blake was on point when
the bulbs dropped, wasting no
time at all. He blasted ‘Right
Away’ down the strip and
straight to the finish line,
sealing the win like a
straight-up heavyweight.
Vance & Hines 4.60
Winner – Kevin White
Runner-up – Jimmy Shifflett
Like chips on a Vegas poker
table, the Vance & Hines 4.60
riders continue to stack up the
competition, with forty
competitors locked and loaded
for the eighth-mile battle. This
class is known for attracting
top-tier talent, and this event
was no exception, with nine
racers qualifying with an
impressive 4.60 run. Mike Mace
led the charge, laying down a
flawless 4.600 to claim the
coveted #1 qualifying spot. Hot
on his heels was Kevin White,
who wasn't far behind with an
equally remarkable 4.601.
As the rounds progressed, the
intensity only grew. In round
two, Mace's momentum was
abruptly interrupted by Jimmy
Shifflett, a fierce competitor
who was far from backing down.
Shifflett battled his way
through each round with laser
focus, eventually securing his
place in the final. White was
equally relentless on the other
side of the bracket, slicing
through the competition with
surgical precision to earn his
spot in the ultimate showdown
against Shifflett.
In the final round, White, with
his razor-sharp reflexes, gained
the starting line advantage,
posting an impressive .014
reaction time, narrowly edging
out Shifflett's respectable
.021. The tension mounted as the
finish line loomed closer.
Shifflett gave it everything he
had, but White’s consistent
performance proved to be too
much. With a blistering 4.622
run, White crossed the line
first, leaving Shifflett
trailing with a 4.692.
Brock's Performance Street ET
Winner – Clay Davies
Runner-up – Dillan Clevenstine
In Brock's Performance Street
ET, racers have the opportunity
to re-enter the race if they
suffer a first-round loss—a
second chance that can make all
the difference. Clay Davies
exemplified this perfectly after
his initial defeat by Paul
Anderson. Undeterred, Davies
re-entered the competition and
fought his way through five
consecutive rounds, earning a
spot in the final against
Dillian Clevenstine.
In the final showdown,
Clevenstine dialed in an 8.53
and was the first off the tree
with a .081 reaction time.
Davies, with an 8.45 dial,
followed with a .115 reaction.
Despite the initial deficit,
Davies delivered a flawless
performance, crossing the finish
line with a dead-on 8.455,
lighting up the win light over
Clevenstine’s 8.586.
MPS Racing Pro ET
Winner – Mike Schulz
Runner-up – Cory Stuebner
MPS Racing Pro ET was in full
swing with 110 class entries
taking advantage of the perfect
weekend weather. Mike Schulz and
Cory Stuebner emerged as the top
contenders, each winning seven
grueling rounds to secure their
spots in the final. Schulz, a
seasoned veteran, is known for
being tough to beat, but
Stuebner was determined to give
him a run for his money.
Schulz dialed in an 8.59, while
Stuebner chose a 7.71, setting
the stage for an intense chase.
With Schulz leaving first,
Stuebner needed to make up
ground quickly—and he did just
that, with a sharp .032 reaction
time over Schulz’s .063. As they
barreled toward the finish line,
the gap tightened, but Schulz
managed to cross first with an
8.601, edging out Stuebner's
7.776.
Voodoo Bracket Bash
Winner – Kyle Pardun
Runner-up – Stanley Russell
Over 100 racers lined up for the
Saturday VooDoo Bracket Bash,
setting the stage for eight
intense rounds of competition
among the sportsman racers. The
final round featured two
seasoned competitors, Kyle
Pardun and Stanley Russell, both
familiar faces in the winner’s
circle, making for an
anticipated showdown.
Pardun, with a dial-in of 9.00,
launched with a sharp .040
reaction time. Russell, dialed
in at 9.54, responded with a
.108 reaction time. Pardun
quickly narrowed the gap on
Russell, and the two racers were
neck-and-neck as they approached
the finish line. In a thrilling
conclusion, with a margin of
victory of just eleven inches,
Pardun lit up the win light with
a 9.120 run, edging out
Russell's close 9.597 effort.
Santin Dominates Sportsman
Jefferey Santin proved to be an
unstoppable force in the
sportsman ranks, capturing three
victories over the three-day
FuelTech Bike Bash. His Suzuki
Hayabusa performed flawlessly,
powering through the
competition!
Hard Times Parts & Service
Gambler’s Race
Winner – Jeffrey Santin
Runner-up – David Ashton
Jeffery Santin gave a stellar
performance at the 6th Annual
FuelTech Bike Bash, clinching
victory on Friday night in the
sold-out field of sixty-two
bikes competing in the Hard
Times Parts & Service Gambler’s
Race. After navigating through
five intense rounds, Santin
faced off against David Ashton,
who was riding a 1995 Suzuki
GS-1150, in the finals. The
showdown, however, was
short-lived as Ashton went -.007
red, handing Santin an early and
decisive win. This triumph
marked the beginning of a
remarkable weekend for Santin,
who would go on to secure two
more victories.
Mickey Thompson Tires Top
Sportsman
Winner – Jeffery Santin
Runner-up – Gary Clontz
Mickey Thompson Tires Top
Sportsman saw its quickest field
in history with most of the
field running in the sevens.
Durwood Rawlings qualified #1
with a 7.504. Gary Clontz and
Santin worked their way through
the quick sportsman class to
meet in the finals. For the
second time in one weekend,
Santins’s final round competitor
would turn on the red light to
hand him the win at the staring
line.
The Mickey Thompson Tires Top
Sportsman class featured its
quickest field ever, with the
majority of competitors clocking
in the sevens during qualifying.
Durwood Rawlings led the pack,
securing the #1 qualifying spot
with a 7.504. In a thrilling
progression through the
fast-paced Sportsman class, Gary
Clontz and Jeffery Santin
battled their way to the finals.
In a dramatic repeat of earlier
in the weekend, Santin’s
final-round opponent lit up the
red light at the starting line,
granting Santin another victory
by default.
1 Stop Speed 5.60
Winner – Jeffery Santin
Runner-up – Dustin Lee
The 1 Stop Speed 5.60 Index
class saw a strong turnout, with
thirty-three bikes fiercely
competing for the coveted
eighth-mile sportsman class
victory. The competition was
intense, with the top four
qualifiers, led by Jimmie
Miller, all clocking a perfect
5.60 to secure their spots. In
the final round, Santin faced a
formidable opponent in Dustin
Lee, who was determined to end
Santin's winning streak.
When the lights dropped, Santin
gained the early advantage with
a .048 reaction time, edging out
Lee's .087. The finish line
approached in a flash, and the
two riders were neck and neck in
a thrilling battle for the win.
As they reached the finish, Lee
pushed his bike to the limit but
ultimately broke out with a
5.568, handing the victory to
Santin's precise 5.601 run.
The XDA season finale is set to
take place at Maryland
International Raceway from
October 4-6 for the 32nd annual
DME Racing Fall Nationals. This
event will see over 600
Professional, Sportsman, and
Grudge motorcycle racers go
head-to-head, vying for more
than $90,000 in cash prizes.
Mark your calendars—October
promises to be a thrilling end
to the season you won’t want to
miss!
Visit xdaracing.com for event
information, class rules,
schedule, and more.
About XDA Racing
The Xtreme Dragbike Association
(XDA) is an east coast
motorcycle drag racing series
with 700+ motorcycle racers
competing at each event. Every
XDA event hosts professional
classes, sportsman classes,
grudge racing, and a vendor
midway. Lifestyle activities
such as bike shows, bikini
contests, DJs, and live bands
are also held at select events.
For more information on the XDA,
please visit www.xdaracing.com
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