The Mickey Thompson Dragster Challenge days are always exciting, but this time we were fortunate to introduce some special celebrity guests to the thrill and excitement of drag racing!  With Mickey Thompson distributors from Freedom Tire, Les Schwab Tire Centers and Keystone Automotive competing against special celebrity guests Doug and Brad DeBerti from the Discovery Show “Twin Turbos“, and Eric Barron who drives the Mickey Thompson Lucas Oil Off Road Race Series truck, you just knew it was going to be a fun and special day!

In the celebrity guest final Brad DeBerti had an almost perfect .001 reaction time to take out a red lighting Eric Barron.  In the distributors final, Frank Hernandez had a great light to take out Scott Borden to win the trophy and bragging rights of the drivers from Les Schwab Tire Centers.

All in all, it was a great day of team building and drag racing.  “Frank Hawley and his team of professionals have done it again! Said Kirk Fenn, National Accounts and Business Development from Mickey Thompson.  Our guests were treated to an amazing day of learning how to drive these dragsters.”

The School has been relying on the high quality and consistent performance of Mickey Thompson drag slicks for all our race cars for many years now.”  “As the premiere drag racing school in the country we travel to a lot of different locations and we see all types of track surfaces and temperatures.”  “We know we can rely on Mickey Thompson slicks to give us the traction, durability and performance for all our students,” said Frank Hawley.

Contact us about a fun day for your group! The Dragster Adventure Challenge is great for team building, employee reward, customer promotion, sponsor day, etc.  Call Jeff Arend x103 or Paul Shields x102 at 866-480-7223 to discuss providing a most memorable day for

your group.  Private group events are scheduled on demand, as are the 200 mph class dates in the Funny Car or Dragster.  Information on all the programs offered by the School, class dates & locations can be found on our website at www.frankhawley.com

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Starting this year the school partnered with Greg Samuel and his transmission and torque converter company, FTI Performance.  “We have been running the FTI products and I’m amazed at the performance and durability.  I’ve been to Greg’s shop and seen the attention to detail and craftsmanship that goes into his products.  It’s a first class operation,” said Hawley.

Since 1992, Greg Samuels and his wife, Phaedra, have supplied some of the best built transmissions in the country to some of the best racers in the country.  A bracket racer since he was 17, Greg is not only a marketing partner for the school, but a transmission consultant as well.

FTI is quickly becoming the standard in the performance industry with their innovative state-of-the-art torque converter and transmission design.  The FTI Performance R&D team produces new products on a daily basis from Stock to Top Sportsman, from Street to Pro Mod.  Their attention to detail and forward thinking sets them apart from all other manufacturers.  With the latest technology and design available nowhere else, it’s clear to see why people are winning races everywhere in all categories of racing with FTI.

A racer with a storied background, Samuel traveled the country from the early 90s to 2001, finishing his weekends quite often in the Winners Circle.  As a racer, earning the trophy at the end of the weekend was the goal.  Now, Greg prefers to see his customers go home with the gold.  It’s more rewarding for me to show up at the race track and my customers win or go fast now than driving a car myself,” said Samuel.  “I also enjoy helping racers get started and that’s why we are excited to work with Frank Hawley.  It’s going to be a great partnership,” said Samuel.

Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School is the leader in Drag Racing School Instruction world wide.  For over 3 decades Hawley’s School has been training the top professional and sportsman drivers.  The School’s reputation has been built on providing the best instruction for its drivers as well as the best equipment in which to train.

“It’s important for us to provide fast and reliable cars for our students to drive”, said Hawley.  “We literally make thousands of runs each year which puts demands on our cars, especially the drive line.  That’s why we are excited to announce our partnership with FTI Performance,” continued Hawley.

Contact FTI Performance about your transmission needs at 866-726-8358, and visit their website at www.ftiperformance.com

For information on all the programs, class locations and class dates at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, please visit our website at www.frankhawley.com.  Feel free to contact us at 866-480-7223.

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Last week was the debut of the John Force Racing built 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School.  John Force Racing’s developmental driver, Austin Prock, was the first to make laps in the beautiful state of the art Camaro. Frank and his crew worked side by side with Austin and couldn’t have been happier. “We have been working with Austin for the past year and it’s been great to see him develop as a race car driver! Austin is very focused, just like his Dad Jimmy, and we look forward to seeing him in a John Force Racing Fuel Funny Car down the road.” said Frank Hawley

“We at John Force Racing have always relied on Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School to get our drivers started off with the proper training. The knowledge that can be gained from the school is priceless and definitely gives our current and future drivers a leg up on the competition.” said Robert Hight, GM at John Force Racing. Robert added, “Even though I have won 2 Championships, Frank Hawley is still the first person I call for advice when I need some, and he is always there to help me out.”

“I had a blast working with Frank, like I always do. In my mind if you want to become a better racecar driver, there is no better school to go to. Frank’s constructive criticism is what makes the difference, if you listen to him. So, if you just want to go somewhere, make laps and not learn, this isn’t the place to go!” said Austin Prock

“I’m honored that John Force Racing has trusted us to work with all of their drivers over the years, it’s truly been a privilege,” said Hawley.  “As Austin moves forward in his career he will get excellent guidance and advice from Robert and all of the JFR team drivers.”

“When we came up with this program, the idea was to make the transition to a Nostalgia Funny Car or NHRA Nitro Funny Car as easy as possible.  The procedures for driving this car are almost identical to those type of cars and we feel that there is no better way to get prepared for that next step in your career. For those of you that like the dragsters better, we also have a Top Dragster set up the same way, so we have you covered.” added Frank Hawley.

Contact the school at 866-480-7223.  And visit our website at www.frankhawley.com for information on all the programs we offer, class dates & locations!  Pre-registration required in all classes and seats are limited.  The Alcohol Funny Car and Dragster class dates are on-demand and most are not listed on our calendar.

Jeff Arend, jarend@frankhawley.com, 866-480-7223 x103

Paul Shields, paul.fhdrs@gmail.com, 866-480-7223 x102

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We’ll be heading west soon for classes at Tucson Dragway, Auto Club Dragway and the The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

The school will be offering both the Super Comp and Super Gas Licensing courses as well as their fun Dragster Adventure Program.  The Dragster Adventure Program offers drivers a chance to get behind the wheel of a dragster for as little as $399 and also give folks a chance to do some ‘side-by-side racing!

You can earn your license to 7.50 in the 2-day competition license program and classes are filling up quickly at all the venues, so don’t delay in contacting Jeff Arend x103 or Paul Shields x102 to register at 866-480-7223.  During the 2-day license program novice and veteran races alike will benefit from Frank’s renowned lectures on Personal Performance.

Tucson Dragway – SC/SG/BYOC April 12-13;  Dragster Adventure April 15

Auto Club Dragway – SC/SG/BYOC April 18-19; Dragster Adventure April 20 or 27

The Strip at LVMS – SC/SG/BYOC April 30-May 1

And of course there are lots more dates & locations on our website at www.frankhawley.com!  Please contact our guys for information on any of our programs!  Jeff Arend, jarend@frankhawley.com, 866-480-7223 x103 or Paul Shields, paul.fhdrs@gmail.com, 866-480-7223 x102.

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It’s awesome there are lots of people getting ready to race this year!  So, due to overwhelming demand, we have added an additional competition license class on March 22-23 at Gainesville Raceway.  We’re doing everything we can to let people know about this new date, so please help us spread the word!  You can earn your competition license to 7.50 in this program, improve your skills if you’re moving up to a faster car, or check an item off your bucket list.  This class is a great foundation for future racing in NHRDA, NMCA, NMRA, PDRA, NHRA, IHRA and your local bracket races.

If your interest is in the alcohol cars, or you’d like to schedule a group event, remember those dates are on demand, so you’ll need to contact us to schedule.

Below is a link to currently scheduled class dates/locations.  We hope to see you at a class soon!  Contact information is below to reach out directly to Paul or Jeff.

Class Dates & Locations

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Photo credit: Rich Samuels

We are very grateful for all the friendships and relationships we have made in the past and we look forward to making more!  Thank you for your support and patronage of the School!  We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Blessed New Year!

Merry Christmas from Frank, Lana, and our team!

Luke 2:9-11 – And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them…And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

**Christmas card art by Jim Brando

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Please check our website for a class near you!

Contact Paul or Jeff for information on any of our programs!

Paul Shields, paul.fhdrs@gmail.com, 866-480-7223 x102

Jeff Arend, jarend@frankhawley.com, 866-480-7223 x103

Happy Thanksgiving from Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School!  It is because of you and your support that we are able to do what we do! We thank you for your patronage at our programs, and for your kind words and referrals!

Blessings to you and yours at Thanksgiving and throughout the coming year!

From Frank & Lana Hawley and the entire crew!

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Here at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School we’ve been helping build successful careers and making dreams come true for a number of years!  Whether you have attended our Dragster Adventure program or one of our competition license classes, our grads are our best endorsement and we are thankful for you all!  For those that are racing, please keep us updated with your  news and we will share it on our social media.

For those out there considering attending the school, listed below are winter and spring dates at Gainesville Raceway, along with some of the travel dates that have been confirmed at Tucson Dragway, Auto Club Dragway, The Strip at Las Vegas, Route 66 Raceway, Royal Purple Raceway,  Summit Motorsports Park, Woodburn Dragstrip, and Maple Grove Raceway.

There are only a few seats left in the ever popular Super Comp or Super Gas class between Christmas and New Years.  Don’t delay if you may be thinking about attending this class!

Our very knowledgeable guys, Paul Shields and Jeff Arend, are responsive to your calls, texts and emails so feel free to contact them with any and all questions you have about the school.  Whether you want to bring your own car to a class, arrange a group event, buy a gift for someone, or even treat a potential sponsor to a taste of drag racing, give them a call. Their direct contacts are listed at the end of this email.

Below is a list of confirmed class dates.  Please check back as we will be confirming other dates!  **Additional dates for Group Events, TD/NFC are on demand

Gainesville Raceway:  December 27-28, 2017 SC/SG/BYOC, January 13 Adventure (private group), January 16-17 SC/SG/BYOC, January 18 NFC, January 22 TD or NFC, February 6-7 SC/SG/BYOC, February 20-21 SC/SG/BYOC, March 20-21 SC/SG/BYOC, March 23 Dragster Adventure, March 27-28 TD or NFC.  Summer, fall & winter dates for Gainesville will be coming soon!

Tucson Dragway:  April 12-13 SC/SG/BYOC, April 15 Dragster Adventure

Auto Club Dragway:  April 18-19 SC/SG/BYOC, April 20 Dragster Adventure, April 26 Dragster Adventure (private group), April 27 Dragster Adventure, October 17-18 SC/SG/BYOC, October 19 Dragster Adventure

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:  April 30-May 1 SC/SG/BYOC or May 2-3 SC/SG/BYOC, October 9-10 SC/SG/BYOC or October 11-12 SC/SG/BYOC

Route 66 Raceway:  May 17-18 SC/SG/BYOC, May 19 Dragster Adventure

Royal Purple Raceway:  May 23-24 SC/SG/BYOC, May 25 Dragster Adventure

Heartland Park:  June 20-21 SC/SG/BYOC, June 22 Dragster Adventure

Woodburn Dragstrip:  June 28-29 SC/SG/BYOC, June 30 Dragster Adventure, July 1 Dragster Adventure

Summit Motorsports Park:  July 16-17 SC/SG/BYOC, July 18 Dragster Adventure (private group), July 19 Dragster Adventure

Maple Grove Raceway:  August 14-15 SC/SG/BYOC, August 16 Dragster Adventure, August 17 Dragster Adventure

Paul Shields, 866-480-7223 x102, 904-472-6312 c, paul.fhdrs@gmail.com

Jeff Arend, 866-480-7223 x103, 909-973-8279 c, jarend@frankhawley.com

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Right now we’re offering a 10% discount on the November 7-8 class for the Super Comp Dragster or Super Gas Door Car!  If you’re considering attending class this fall, don’t wait!

You can earn your NHRA competition license, improve your skills and mental approach to driving.  Frankly you’ll learn so much more than you imagined.  Novice and experienced racers benefit from this program.  This program is perfect for drivers transitioning up from Jr. Dragsters, as well as a great foundation for people going on to race in the faster classes!

Don’t wait, give us a call NOW at 866-480-7223!  Seats are limited and pre-registration is required.

Paul Shields, pshields@frankhawley.com, 866-480-7223 x102, 904-472-6312 cell

Jeff Arend, jarend@frankhawley.com, 866-480-7223 x103, 909-973-8279 cell

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As the Official Fuel of the NHRA, Sunoco Racing Fuels provide the juice to make the fastest racers on Earth collect win lights.  As a partner of Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, Sunoco gives new racers the opportunity to feel the power of the most utilized fuel in American motorsports.  The Pennsylvania based company has a 40-year track record of innovation and winning performances, and distributes gasoline to more than 500 race tracks and 50 racing series in the United States.

Rick Williams, the operations manager and managing partner of Southern Racing Fuels, handles Sunoco’s racing accounts for all of Florida and the Caribbean and has been a distributor of the brand for nearly 30 years said,  “The School provides a great opportunity for us to promote our racing fuels to both new and experienced drivers across the country.”

“Sunoco Racing Fuels provide our customers with power and consistency at our School.  We enjoy the relationship with Sunoco and Rick Williams at Southern Racing Fuels.  They are great to work with.” said Hawley.

Many of America’s top motorsports and automotive brands partner with Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School.  For Sunoco, the School’s ability to promote them, through its events and press releases, has been a strong selling point throughout the relationship.

“The School does an excellent job of promoting our product and our brand,” Williams said.  “With the support that we get and the press releases Frank and Lana do, they are on top of it.  Through their marketing people, we get their releases, we see the information going out and it’s shared with Sunoco corporate in Pennsylvania and they love it.”

We plan to get some of the Sunoco executives to come and spend a day and strap them into one of those hot rods and send them down the strip.  I know they’d love it!” said Williams.

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For information on all the programs, class dates & locations at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, please visit our website at www.frankhawley.com!  You can also call us at 866-480-7223!  Our 2018 class dates are coming in slowly, so check back often.