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Mike Fitts

Groton CT

Really Old!

December 2

 

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2004

Dan Page Zero Roll 4 Link Dragster

Super ET / Super Comp 

8.30

160.00

 

Dave Miller, Auto Machine

440

528

 

 

 

Indy

 

T&D

INDY

 

 PMR Carb

Product Engineering Fuel Pump

 

 

 H&H Powerglide

TCP by Dan Rotino

 Ford 9 inch 3:90 to 1 ratio

  

MSD 7AL2

Autometer

 Dan Page

  

 

 

Weld Racing

Goodyear

 

4 Link

 

AFCO

Weld Racing

Goodyear

Mark Williams

 

 

Racing Accomplishments

6 time points champ (3 at Lebanon Valley, 2 New England Dragway, 1 New England Drag Racers Association)

2 time winner of F.C. Fitts Memorial Bracket Bash at New England Dragway

1992 North American Nitrous Nationals,

National Dragster Challenge,

 King of the Track,

Runner up at 1999 final day of MOROSO Five day Bracket championships at West Palm Beach Florida

Sponsors

 TCP Converters, Auto Machine, Dan Page Race Cars, PMR Racing Carbs,Diamond RV, Scotts Auto Sales, Municipal Auto Electric, Biondo Racing, Norwich Auto Parts, New England Race Fuels, The Trailer Place,

Questions


How long have you been drag racing? 36 years
 

How did you get your start?  Parents raced at Connecticut Dragway, Worked at the track as a youngster helping in timing tower, setting up timing equipment etc.

What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season?   My Health!

Compared to last season? same   

What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?    See above   

What’s gotten you hooked on the drag racing scene?  When I was young, I would look out the windows of the “Short Bus” at cool cars on the way to school every day!   

What are your plans for the future?   I plan to soil myself, after that, come up with a new plan!

What advice would you give to someone looking to start out?  Buy my car so I can retire!     

Who are your biggest friends at the track?   I would have to say that Dr. Bill Horton (A.K.A. GQ-2) is my “Biggest Friend” at the track. He appears to weigh about 310 pounds!

Who do you fear having to see at the starting line?  My Wife!         Why?     If I beat her (which usually does not happen) she won’t cook my meals for about a week!

Very briefly, tell me the dumbest mistake you've ever made at the race track?   Checking my gauges on the starting line – AFTER I WAS STAGED!     

Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not mentioned you feel are important?    Sponsors, Family & fellow racers that ALWAYS come to help when something is broken.

What music do you listen to?  Classic Rock/Heavy Metal    Who’s your favorite?   Jimi Hendrix       

Any nick names for you?   Fat Bastard, GQ-1

Do you have any pets?  2 dogs, Bevis & Magic 

Do you have Kids?    2 Sons, Don & Joe

What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?  Ride my Motorcycle 

What track do you dislike the most?   Lebanon ValleySPEEDWAY – it makes such a mess of the Dragway!  If I ever win the lottery, I’ll buy that place from Howie & bulldoze it!! Maybee rebuild it far enough down the road that the dirt never bothers us again!  

Which is your favorite track to race on? Tie, Moroso Motorsports Park & Maple Grove, LVD 3rd

Do you have a lucky charm? Yes    What is it? It’s a secret   

If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be?  Pam Anderson   Why? Have you seen the video?  

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