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Walker Racing Group PSCA Probe Industries California Nationals Wrap-up

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Walker scores second consecutive Pro Street win, secures points lead in Fontana



(5-22-09) PALM DESERT, CA - For Randy Walker and the rest of his Walker Racing Group, the 2009 season could not be off to a much better start.

After spending the offseason revamping his familiar ‘74 El Camino from the ground up, Walker and crew have put the lightened and lowered truck in three consecutive final rounds, taking home two winner’s trophies in a row.

In their most recent outing at the PSCA’s California Nationals presented by Probe Industries, Walker blazed the Auto Club Dragway quarter-mile with a wire-to-wire performance. The Palm Desert, CA native qualified number one with a 6.376 at 219.72 MPH and carried that momentum over into Sunday, putting together a string of high 6.30 and low 6.40 passes to land himself in the winner’s circle.

After David Dedrickson failed to make the call for round one and receiving a low-qualifier bye run in the second round, Walker disposed of a tire-shaking John Mihovetz in the semi-finals, setting up a final round showdown with a familiar foe, Kelly Bluebaugh. Walker got out of the gate first and needed every bit of that holeshot to hold off a hard-charging Bluebaugh in his MagnaFuel Monte Carlo, taking with the win with a 6.474 at 217.98 MPH to Bluebaugh’s 6.461 at 220.33 MPH.

“This is by far the best start to a season we’ve ever had,” said the veteran west coast driver. “This old El Camino has been around a long time and seen many different incarnations, but this latest version is the baddest we’ve put together. We made a carbon fiber body for the car and added some bars to the chassis to get this thing up to date with the new power we have.”

That new power comes from a Gene Fulton-prepared 762 cubic-inch nitrous-fed engine purchased from Pro Modified legend Charles Carpenter. That transaction sparked a friendship and tuning consultant relationship between Walker and Carpenter that has paid significant dividends.

“Charles has this Fulton engine making a ton of steam,” said Walker. “Beyond that, he has helped us get the chassis and clutch tuning down pat. He has brought a consistency to our program that has proven to be a major difference-maker.”

Carpenter is as impressed with Walker’s operation as Walker is with Carpenter’s tuning prowess.

“It’s great coming over here and working with these guys,” Carpenter said. “As much as it is about winning, it’s just as much about having a ton of fun doing it over here in this camp. I think Randy had over 30 friends and family members there supporting him at the last race. On top of that, his crew is headed up by his brother Duane and consists of mostly friends and family. They have a blast, and it’s inspiring to see that there is still some fun to be had out there even at this high level of competition. Randy is a great driver as well, and with my tuning and Randy‘s driving skills, I feel like we have formed a pretty deadly combination.”

Walker has his sights set on a strong finish in both the WCHRA and PSCA Pro Street series’ to complement the strong start. With his latest victory, Walker now leads the points championship in both series’ premier division. He last won the PSCA crown in 2002.

“Hopefully we can just keep this going all the way through the end of the season, and end up with a championship or two,” said the owner of Walker Autoworks, a high performance street rod and engine shop in Bermuda Dunes, CA. “With the support Walker Autoworks, RC Construction Services in Rialto, CA, A-Plus Auto Shippers, and Walker Tuscon Property, LLC, we are already well on our way to making 2009 a very special year.”

Walker Racing Group would like to extend a special thanks to Charles Carpenter, Derrick Lamb & Lamb Components, Lenco, Goodyear Tires, Joch at True Carbon Components, and Inland Driveline.

Walker Racing Group is actively seeking primary sponsorship for 2009. For more information, please visit www.walkerracinggroup.com.

September 20th 2007

Walker Racing invades Club Stonebreaker!

Thank you Stoney and Karen for the 5 star  accommodation's and treatment. 13 of us fed, showered and housed for 3 nights.
We can always count on the best Bean Dip in the world after a long night of driving or racing.
Your the best!!

Thanks Again!!!!





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