Tindle and his Tindle Racing promod team were beaten in the first round of eliminations at the 1st Annual Heads Up Outlaw Nationals at Emerald Coast Dragway.

Tindle qualified in the top half of the field with a 4.22 but lost traction around mid-track during first round, forcing him to abort the run.  It was a tough round loss, but the team has high expectations as they prepare for the 2009 JEGS Promod Challenge season.

“We were hoping to give the hometown fans a good showing, but we just couldn’t get this hotrod completely down the track,” Tindle said. “We ran the quickest ever 60ft time, but would shake around half track.  In the end, we will get it figured out.”

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

About Our Sponsor: Tindle Enterprises Inc. "T.E.I" is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, FL that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. Our company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.

JEGS Promod Challenge racer Tim Tindle is more than excited to compete in this weekend’s Heads Up Outlaw Nationals at his home track, Emerald Coast Dragway (EC).  Tindle qualified No.1 at the last EC Outlaw event and advanced to the semi-finals, just before rain forced officials to cancel the event.

Tindle will be competing in NHRA legal trim, although the only rule is “run-whatcha-brung” and “hope you brought enough,” his favorite. This event will complete the 2008 Tindle Racing season.

”It always feels good to race back at home with the outlaw boys,” Tindle said. “We feel that we have a much more consistent and faster car than we did earlier this year so the fans should be in for a treat.”

JEGS Promod Challenge racer Tim Tindle is more than excited to compete in this weekend’s Heads Up Outlaw Nationals at his home track, Emerald Coast Dragway (EC).  Tindle qualified No.1 at the last EC Outlaw event and advanced to the semi-finals, just before rain forced officials to cancel the event.

Tindle will be competing in NHRA legal trim, although the only rule is “run-whatcha-brung” and “hope you brought enough,” his favorite. This event will complete the 2008 Tindle Racing season.

”It always feels good to race back at home with the outlaw boys,” Tindle said. “We feel that we have a much more consistent and faster car than we did earlier this year so the fans should be in for a treat.”

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

About Our Sponsor: Tindle Enterprises Inc. "T.E.I" is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, FL that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. Our company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2) – The 2008 JEGS Promod Challenge ended on a high note for Tim Tindle of Santa Rosa Beach, FL when he clinched a ninth place ranking in the prestigious Top 10 points standings. It’s Tindle’s second straight Top 10 finish of Pro Mod competition.

Heading into Sunday’s final eliminations of the eighth annual ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Tindle knew he had his work cut out for him.  Even though his race car had been fairly fast and consistent over the past few races, with the series coming to an end, he knew a strong performance would be required to hold a strong standing in the points.

Unfortunately, Tindle lost to Taylor Lastor in the first round of eliminations after his Ford GT 500E Mustang lost traction after the starting line.  Despite the first round lost, Tindle managed to finish ninth in the series points and was awarded at the JEGS Promod Challenge Awards Banquet.

“It was a tuff round loss, but this is only the beginning,” Tindle said.  “After a rough and rocky start this season, we were fortunate to finish in the top 10.  This team has worked hard to get this program turned around and it has.”

”We are putting this season in the books and have already started preparing for next year.  The competition will be even tougher but we are working on some things to make us an even more competitive team on the track.”

“We are looking forward to next year but we are definitely going to miss Steve Engel.  Steve was great both on the track and off.  I think it is great that JEGS created the Steve Engel “Big Heart Award” because Steve was a friend to everyone. He will be missed.”

Tindle will finish the season off at Emerald Coast Dragway’s Heads Up Outlaw Nationals this weekend in Holt, FL.

JEGS Promod Challenge driver Tim Tindle used his final attempt to qualify 11th for Sunday's eliminations at the 8th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at "The Strip," recording an elapsed time of 6.11, 233.52 mph.

In the opening run on Friday, Tindle eased out of the groove and recorded an 8.749, 109.90 mph, good for only No.18 at the time.  In his second stab, the car shook the tires off the starting line, producing a 7.134, 197.33 mph (No. 20).  Still out of the show, the Tindle Racing team rose to the occasion in his final attempt under unstable weather conditions. 

"We are here to race and it is extremely important to make the field," said Tindle, who is No. 9 in the series points.  "It is a big deal for us.  Like I've always said, you've got to be in to win and we are.  I am really proud of these guys.  We were all against the wall going into the last attempt and they got the job done."

"Unfortunately my son TJ couldn't make the race this weekend due to an Outlaw 330 event he had in Tennessee.  Just before our final qualifying attempt, we received notice that he won the event. He then called back just before we rolled out and wished us the best of luck during qualifying and the race. So, to hear that he won the event and then, right after, put this Ford GT 500E Mustang in the field just makes for an awesome day."

Tindle faces No.6 qualifier Taylor Lastor in the first round of eliminations on Sunday.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer Tim Tindle is currently not in the JEGS Promod Challenge field at the 8th Annual ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals. During the first attempt, Tindle went for a wild ride after his '67 Shelby GT500E Mustang took a hard left, running an 8.749, 109.90 mph. During the second attempt, left lane, Tindle took a hard right and had to abort the run, crossing the traps at 7.134, 197.33

JEGS Promod Challenge racer Tim Tindle remembers Las Vegas very well. In 2007 he won $25,000 in cash after defeating Jay Payne in the final round of the Pro Care RX Promod Clash, during the Las Vegas Nationals. This marked Tindle’s first career appearance at “The Strip” and his second event win in the promod series.

As the series enters the final event this weekend at the ACDelco NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Tindle stands in the No.9 position; He has a very consistent race car under him heading into the event.

The Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer comes to Vegas fresh off another solid performance, qualifying in the top half of the field and reaching the quarterfinals at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

”I can’t say enough about Quain Stott and this team,” Tindle said.  “We quickly went to having one of the most consistent race cars on the property and it just feels dang good. Last weekend was a testimony of this team’s effort and determination and we are hoping to repeat that performance.”

”The competition is going to be tuff with everyone looking to improve their position during the last event, but I know that we have the car and team to get the job done.”

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

About Our Sponsor:
Tindle Enterprises Inc. "T.E.I" is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, FL that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. Our company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.

Tindle Racing's Heather Tindle attended her first NHRA Super Comp Event of the year this past weekend at the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This was her first weekend of competition since the horrific crash at Emerald Coast Dragway in 2007. 

Auto Imagery caught the youngster in action and published the photo on DragRaceCentral.com

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Tim Tindle, driving his GT 500E Promod Mustang raced to a quarter-final round finish in the JEGS Promod Challenge before bowing out to a strong Kenny Lang at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Entering the final qualifying session in the series’ fastest field ever, Tindle Enterprises’ racer Tim Tindle quickly assured his participation in the event, posting the quickest time and fastest pass of his stellar career.  After opening with a 6.073, 238.22, then a 5.969, 238.34 mph run in the second session, he picked up the pace even further on the final attempt, covering the quarter-mile in 5.941, 238.55, which was the fifth quickest in the class.  This marks the 2nd time in this season’s 10 races that the 2007 Rookie of the Year racer has earned a Top Five starting spot. 

“After the first qualifying session, I knew this past weekend’s event would be the quickest NHRA promod field ever,” Tindle said.  “Everyone stepped up their game and we did too.  We have a bad hotrod.  Quain and the guys have been working their butts off and it shows.  We made our first ever five-second pass during the second qualifying session and we dipped well into the fives.”

“She went 3.80s in the 8th mile and that is just impressive.  We are finally on the right track and it feels good.”

Tindle defeated Kirk Kuhns in the first round of eliminations and then turned it red by -.031 second round.  The team is steadily improving in performance and is hoping to capture the first win of the season at final JEGS Promod Challenge event - the ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals, October 30 – November 2. 

2007 Promod Rookie of the year Tim Tindle is looking to score his first victory of the 2008 Jegs Promod Challenge Series this weekend at the third annual NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Richmond.

He is still chasing that elusive victory in a season that has turned around from hard luck and close calls.  Despite these setbacks, the Tindle Racing Team remains determined to reach the winner’s circle before the season ends.

Tindle heads into the event with a heavy heart, after loosing his mother Judy Tindle on this past Saturday.  The team will be racing in memory of her life this weekend; rest in peace Judy.

“It is definitely not easy racing this weekend, but we have to just hold our head up and deliver the best,” Tindle said.  The end of the season is approaching fast and we don’t have much time to claim our first victory of the year.  Stott has definitely turned this team around and we have one of the most consistent cars to get the job done.

DALLAS (Sept. 19) -- The late Steve Engel, the popular Pro Mod racer who lost his life Sunday in Indianapolis, will be remembered and honored by his fellow racers on the JEGS ProMod Challenge beginning this weekend with memorial stickers on all of the racecars participating in the series.

Fellow racer Tim Tindle had the stickers designed and distributed in time for this weekend's 23rd annual O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. It is the eighth of 10 races on the JEGS ProMod Challenge and the first since Engel's death.

Engel was severely injured during qualifying for the 54th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend. He was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and diagnosed with six broken vertebrae, which were all repaired. He was in the throws of recovery when he passed away at the age of 49. Engel is survived by his wife Tonya and sons Stevie and Michael.

At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Racers For Christ Chaplain Larry Smiley will be holding a special memorial service for Engel at the Racers For Christ tent on the west side of the staging lanes at the Texas Motorplex. The service is open to the public.
 

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 15) -- After showing significant signs of improvement in the past week, Pro Modified racer Steve Engel died suddenly at 5 p.m. Sunday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Engel was involved is a serious one-car racing accident during the recent 54th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.

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Engel's Diamond Heavy Haul Corvette swerved wildly near the top end of the track and he impacted the retaining wall head-on. He was airlifted to Methodist Hospital where doctors discovered six broken vertebrae in his back. Two were fixed immediately, but then pneumonia set in so doctors had to wait to fix the other four. That procedure was done Friday and physicians were diagnosing a long but full recovery.

The 49-year-old Engel is survived by his wife Tonya and his sons Stevie and Michael.

"The entire Pro Mod community is in a state of shock right now," fellow racer and JEGS ProMod Challenge organizer Troy Coughlin said. "We were all so optimistic after Friday's report and then we get this terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tonya and the boys.

(Sep. 18, 2008) --SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL –Tim Tindle has definitely been on an up-hill streak in the JEGS Promod Challenge with the help of IHRA World Champion Quain Stott and the Tindle Racing team. The 2007 NHRA Promod Rookie of the Year qualified in the top half of the field at the 54th Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and was recognized as having one of the most consistent Hot Rods on the property by an NHRA event announcer.

"Indy was a great experience for us, we are hoping to have a long weekend of racing In Dallas and we are just looking to win one round at a time," said Tindle. "This team has been working hard to get this hot rod down the race track, and we have been consistent the last couple races. I think that’s what it will take consistency, to win this thing." Said Quain Stott.

Paige Wright, wife of Tindle Racing Member Joe Wright, celebrated her birthday on Monday, September 1, at the 54th Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Happy Birthday Paige from the Entire Tindle Racing Team!

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INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 4) -- Pro Mod racer Steve Engel remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of Methodist Hospital after suffering a high-speed accident Saturday evening at the 54th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.

Engel's Corvette went out of control near the top end of the quarter-mile and impacted the retaining wall so severely that all racing action was halted for the evening as safety crews worked to repair the damage. Engel, meanwhile, was airlifted to Methodist Hospital by medical helicopter.

According to his wife Tonya, Engel suffered damage to six vertebrae in his spine. As a precaution and to keep him from moving and further complicating his injuries, he's been medically sedated since doctors first examined him.

An initial surgery was preformed to repair two of the vertebrae. As doctors waited for swelling in the area to subside, Engel developed fluid in one of his lungs, which has delayed further repairs.

Erroneous reports of Engel being completely paralyzed are unfounded, according to Tonya. It is simply far too early in the process to make such determinations. His team of doctors remains hopeful that once all the repairs are made he'll be able to make large strides towards a full recovery. The best news is that Engel's spinal canal was not compromised.

"Everyone is very concerned about Steve's condition," said JEGS Director of Media Scott Woodruff. "We're all praying for a complete recovery, and we're keeping Tonya and the rest of Steve's family and team in our thoughts.

"It's shocking to all of us when something like this happens. Although everyone knows the inherit risks involved with our sport, it's still hard to take when something does happen. That was a bad wreck; one of the worse many of us had ever seen. The fact he's alive is a miracle in itself. Thank goodness for all the safety things we have in place.

"We call on everyone to keep Steve and Tonya in their prayers."

Engel won his first race on the JEGS ProMod Challenge earlier this year in Bristol, Tenn. The 49-year-old from Shandon, Ohio, owns and operates Diamond Heavy Haul, a trucking and trailer manufacturing business. He has two sons, Steve Jr. and Mikey.

Tim Tindle has definitely been on an up-hill streak in the JEGS Promod Challenge with the help of IHRA World Champion Quain Stott and the Tindle Racing team.  The 2007 NHRA Promod Rookie of the Year qualified in the top half of the field at the 54th Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and was recognized as having one of the most consistent Hot Rods on the property by an NHRA event announcer.

Tindle was defeated by Josh Hernandez in the semi-finals.  Tindle had the quickest elapsed time of the round, but Hernandez had a slight advantage at the starting line, edging Tindle at the stripe.

”Man, this was just a great weekend,” Tindle said.  “We had one of the most consistent cars in the class and she went down the track every single pass.  But, I hate when we loose on account of me.  Quain and the team have worked really hard over the past few weeks and I fill that I let them down.  The best has yet to come from Tindle Racing and the season is not over yet.

“Steve Engel is in our prayers.  It tears me up when something like this happens to us racers, especially a good friend like Steve.  Steve and his family are heavy on our hearts and I pray that he will be back competing soon.

Steve, a fierce competitor in the JEGS Promod Challenge, was injured in an accident while qualifying Saturday at the event.

Tim Tindle will advance to round #2 in the JEGS Promod Challenge at the 54^th Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, O’Reilly Raceway Park.  The Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer had the best reaction of the round and never looked back as his GT 500 Mustang blasted through the quarter-mile, running 6.024, 237.92 mph.  This was his best run of the weekend.

NHRA officials announced that Tindle definitely has the MOST CONSISTENT hot rod on the property

”It just feels good to come out here and be competitive.  We are going to have our hands full tomorrow with Jay Payne, but we plan to bring our best.”

Tindle Flies to No.4 Spot at Indy

Tim Tindle completed a solid qualifying at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park with his best run of 6.030-seconds, 235.39 mph earning the fourth starting position for Sunday’s eliminations.  Through each of the three sessions held over the three days of qualifying, Tindle’s GT 500E Mustang was the picture of consistency, recording elapsed times quick enough to qualify on every attempt.

Tindle heads into race day at Indy armed with a  fast and consistent race car, giving him good reason to feel a bit optimistic.

Tindle said, ”I can’t say enough about this Tindle Racing Team.  We have been fighting this hot rod all year long and we are finally getting a handle on things. It feels good to head into eliminations knowing you have a competitive hotrod.”

”Our prayers go out to Steve Engel and family. It definitely makes racing tuff when a good friend like Steve is injured. We hope and pray that he will be ok.”

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit :: Tindle Racing ::

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With only four races remaining in the JEGS Promod Challenge, Tindle has improved in performance and is looking to gain ground at the biggest race of the year; Indy.

The driver of the Tindle Enterprises GT 500E Mustang will compete in this weekend's Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park and is looking to score his first win of the season. Tindle realizes that the competition couldn’t be any tougher, but is more than ready.

"I'm very confident right now," Tindle said. "I know that we have a bad hot rod going into the race. I just want to go out there and qualify good and then have some fun. The plan is to focus on one round at a time and then perform better than we have all season long. If we do that, then we will improve our position in the series."

"Yes, I'm like everybody else at Indy, I want to win."

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit :: Tindle Racing ::

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Tindle Races to Semifinals at Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, AL – Tim Tindle drove his Tindle Enterprises’ GT 500E Promod Mustang to his second semifinal finish of the 2008 season Sunday at Montgomery Motorsports Park.  With the help of Quain Stott, the 2007 NHRA Promod Rookie of the Year continues to improve as he prepares for the prestigious Matco Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park.

MONTGOMERY, Al – Tim Tindle has seen performance strides recently and notes that team morale is riding high going into this weekend’s Southern Outlaw Promod Tour, June 15-17, Montgomery Motorsports Park. The team qualified No.1 at Emerald Coast Dragway’s Celebrate America Shootout in June and is focusing on going far in eliminations this weekend.

“We feel like we have a good handle on our race car and it’s been running very consistently,” said Tindle, who was selected as the 2007 NHRA Promod Rookie of the Year.  “We had the lowest elapsed time of the Day in Holt and advanced to the semi-finals just before Mother Nature cancelled the event.  I feel like we are just a round or two from finally breaking through for our first win of the season, and it could be Montgomery.”

”Montgomery Motorsports Park is a new venue for our team, but crew chief Andy Denny and Quain Stott have proven that this hotrod can go down any track. But, you know, the very first lap down any new track is always exciting for me. I know that the Outlaw Guys are going to be tuff, but I think we have the equipment to be competitive.” 

This weekend’s event will mark the first Promod lap for Tindle in the state of Alabama.  The Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer is more than excited to compete with some of Outlaw’s best.

The Tindle Racing Team will be testing in Valdosta, GA during the days leading up to the Southern Outlaw Promod Tour.

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

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Tindle Top Qualifier at Home Track

The 2007 NHRA Promod Rookie of the Year Tim Tindle took the number one qualifying position during the Celebrate America Shootout, Emerald Coast Dragway.  The Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer made two impressive qualifying laps and completed the first round just before mother nature forced officials to call off the event.

”We definitely needed this accomplishment to help build our confidence,” Tindle said. We haven’t had the most impressive year and it felt good to go out to our home track and take the number one spot.”

Tindle plans to test during the upcoming week and then attend the Southern Outlaw Promod Tour, Montgomery Motorsports Park, August 15-17. 

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

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Tindle Enterprises Inc. "T.E.I" is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, FL that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. Our company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.

It wasn’t the best day for Tim Tindle at Bristol Dragway as the 2007 Promod Rookie of the year fell to Kirk Kuhns in the first round of the JEGS ProMod Challenge. It was a frustrating first round loss for the Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer and the Tindle Racing Team, but Tindle is still thinking p

After qualifying in the No. 15 spot with his time of 6.170 ET, 231.16 mph, Tindle’s race run against opponent, Kirk Kuhns produced a time of 6.367 seconds, 228.50 mph when his Promod Mustang did not run up to its full quarter-mile potential. 

"We just have to tighten the belt another notch and get serious, said Tindle.”  We just can’t put our hands on what is going.”

The next NHRA National event for Tindle Racing will be the 39th Annual NHRA Super Nationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ, on June 19-22.

Tindle Falls Early at the Midwest Nationals

ST. LOUIS,MO --  Tim Tindle raced his Tindle Enterprises GT500E promod Mustang to a first round finish Saturday at the O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals. 

Tindle qualified his Janis-tuned promod twelfth with a time of 6.211 seconds on Saturday.  He was matched-up against Kirk Kuhns during the first round of eliminations.  Tindle, the 2007 Promod Rookie of the year, used a huge starting line advantage to race the Tindle Enterprises Mustang to the early lead.  Kuhns sped to a 6.043, 232.83 to earn the trip to the quarterfinals.  Tindle is now 0-1 in his career against Kuhns. 

”This is a huge letdown for our team, fans and sponsors,” Tindle said.  “We’re just in a slump.  We haven’t performed well and we’ve got to get back on track.  We need to test more and make some laps in this car. We are not in the best position in points, but we’re confident that we’ll be in the winner’s circle soon.”

The next Jegs Promod Challenge event is the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, May 16-18, at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. 

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

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CECLIL, GA – Eliminations are complete from the Gritz Blitz Jr. Dragster Nationals held this past weekend at South Georgia Motorsports Park.  Tindle Racing Pilot T.J. Tindle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, took the number one qualifying position and then went on to win the race.

“The competition was tuff and it felt good to win the race.  During qualifying, the car felt pretty good, but it didn’t really feel like a #1 qualifying pass.”

Behind the wheel of his Whaley powered Half-scale dragster, T.J. Tindle ran a 4.26 to take the number one position.  Tindle defeated Matt Gillan on a hole-shot in the semi-finals and later defeated Alex Brandon on a hole-shot win in the finals.

”I want to thank mom, dad, Jim, Will, Whaley, and everyone that made this happen. I’m ready for the next race now.”

T.J. Tindle’s next race on the Gritz Blitz Outlaw Jr. Dragster Series is scheduled for May 17 in New Media, Pennsylvania.

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HOUSTON (March 22) -- Rick Stivers has been racing in one form or another since he was a child. If you ask him, he'll laugh and say, "I got 18 stitches in my eye when I was 6 years old because I fell off my bike doing a burnout in the gravel, so I guess racing is in my blood."

For the past 20 years, the 50-year-old resident of Lexington, Ky., has been mesmerized by the thrills of drag racing, working his way through a variety of classes and owning several cars. He's finally settled on a 2,500-horse power Pro Modified door-slammer that runs the quarter-mile in six seconds at more than 240 mph. He's never had more fun.

HOUSTON, TX – After a successful test session in Gainesville, FL, after a surprising DNQ at the Gatornationals, the 2007 NHRA Promod Rookie of the year Tim Tindle says he’s more than ready to race in this weekend’s O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals, Houston, Texas.

According to Tindle, the test was a success and he and the Tindle Racing Team expect strong results this weekend, in the second round of the 10-event 2008 JEGS Promod Series.

“It was a great test and I have a good feeling going into Texas,” said Tindle.  “We were off just a hair with the tune-up in Gainesville, but after testing, Janis and the guys have it figured out. During the off-season, we changed several different things, from the engine to a complete suspension change and wasn’t able to test any. We were only one round short of figuring it out at Gainesville.”

"You know, it’s early in the season and one good race could put you back in the heat of the points chase. This is going to be an interesting season and we have the team to make it happen.”

2007 AMS Promod Challenge Rookie of the Year Tim Tindle failed to qualify in the JEGS Promod Challenge at the ACDelco Gatornationals, Gainesville, FL, after he was forced to abort each run during his attempts.

Rain on Friday forced NHRA officials to cancel all qualifying sessions, leaving teams with only two attempts on Saturday to make the field.  After those two sessions were complete, Tim Tindle and the Tindle Enterprises’ team sat outside in the No. 19 position.

“We really needed the qualifying session on Friday, which really hurt us,” said Tindle.  “It puts the pressure on everyone when you only have two attempts.”

”We made several changes during the off-season and didn’t get to test as much as we needed to, and it shows.  But, we will get better. We just need more passes and information. Mike Janis,  son Janis Jr., and the entire team have been working around the clock to make it happen and it will.  The team and I are planning to stay here in Gainesville and test on Monday. “

Fortunately Tindle’s teammate, Rick Stivers, made the field and will be competing in tomorrow’s eliminations.

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

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Tindle Enterprises Inc. "T.E.I" is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, FL that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. Our company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.

Gainesville, Fl – Rick Stivers used his final run on Saturday to qualify the Tindle Racing GT 500E Promod Mustang in the No. 13 in the JEGS Promod Challenge at Gainesville Raceway.

Stivers had just two chances to qualify for eliminatons after rain washed out Friday’s qualifying rounds.  After a tire-shake opening run for 9.064 seconds at 100 mph, which placed him on the DQ list, the Kentucky native was down to a single run to qualify for the 16-car field.  Crew chiefs Mike Janis and Mike Janis Jr provided a tune up that put Stivers in the field.

”It wasn’t the prettiest pass, but we are in the show,” said Stivers.  We had  a problem about half track and I knew something was wrong when I saw Scott Ray drive by me as if I was standing still. She was on  a real good pass.”

Stivers will face Kirk Kuhns tomorrow for the first round of eliminations.

Tindle Racing would like to specially thank TEI (Tindle-Enteprises Inc), MSD Ignition, Goodyear Tires, TORCO Racing Fuels, NGK Sparkplugs, Lucas Oil, and Huntsville Engine for their continuing support. For more information on Tindle Racing visit www.TindleRacing.com

About Our Sponsor:
Tindle Enterprises Inc. "T.E.I" is a locally owned contracting company in Freeport, FL that specializes in underground utility and quality site construction. The company serves the Panhandle and continues to grow to meet the high demand. Our company is firmly established with a set of strong values: Total Dedication, Excellent Performance, and Individual Customer Satisfaction.

The first qualifying session of the JEGS Promod Challenge at the 39th Annual ACDelco Gatornationals is complete. The AMS Promod Challenge Rookie of the Year, Tim Tindle, is currently sitting in the #12 spot, with a 6.557, 234.  Tindle shook but recovered and put the Tindle Racing GT 500 Mustang in the 16 car field.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer TJ Tindle, age 12, broke the National Outlaw 330 Jr. Dragster Record on Saturday in Rocksboro, NC during qualifying.  Tindle, who ended up winning the event, ran a 4.226 to break the National E.T. record and the national 60ft record - 1.33.

T.A.R.E. (Tindle - Ashley Racing Enterprises) and Heather Tindle Racing T-Shirts are now in and will be available to order in the Tindle Ent. store shortly.  The T.A.R.E. shirts feature the AMS Promod Challenge GT 500 Mustang, displaying the detailed graphics of the hotrod.  The Heather Tindle Racing T-Shirts feature Heather's new UnderCover Motorsports Dragster. 

Heather Tindle and PINKS
July 13: Heather Tindle, daughter of Tim Tindle and member of T.A.R.E. Racing (Tindle-Ashley Racing Enterprises) debuted her new 2007 Under Cover Chassis Dragster this past weekend at the O'Reilly...Read More

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - AMS Pro Mod Challenge presenting sponsor Tim Tindle celebrated his first win in Pro Mod competition as his crew chief Chuck Ford made it four wins in a row at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey. Tindle won the final against Jay Payne after bringing Josh Hernandez' winning streak to a screaming halt in a holeshot victory.

"I knew it was just a matter of time before we'd win one, and I'm so glad I was able to do it here," an ecstatic Tindle said. "Chuck Ford has won here four times in a row now, with four different drivers - and I really wanted to keep his streak going.

Tindle Steers to Quarter-Final Round in St. Louis
MADISON, IL – At the O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Int’l Raceway in Madison, IL, Santa Rosa Beach, FL based racer Tim Tindle made his second quarter-final round appearance in the fourth event of the 2007 AMS Promod Challenge Series, presented by Tindle Enterprises.

Tindle Hungry to Make it Happen in St.Louis

COMMERCE, Ga. -- Tim Tindle drove his Tindle Enterprises GT 500 Mustang to the No. 9 qualifying position on the final qualifying ladder of the AMS Promod Challenge, presented by Tindle Enterprises.

Tinde, who qualified in the No.2 spot in Houston, recorded an elapsed time of 6.070, 235 and will square off against Matt Hagan who qualified No. 8 (6.067, 237).

Tindle Races to #2 In Houston

BAYTOWN, TX - Tim Tindle and the Tindle Enterprises GT 500 Mustang headed by Chuck Ford recorded a 6.000 elapsed time to position themselves in the provisional No. 2 position after Friday's qualifying for the running of the O'Reilly Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.

March 21, 2007
O'Reilly NHRA Nationals
Houston Raceway Park
photo by Roger Richards

BAYTOWN, TX - Tim Tindle and the Tindle Enterprises GT 500 Mustang headed by Chuck Ford recorded a 6.000 elapsed time to position themselves in the provisional No. 2 position after Friday's qualifying for the running of the O'Reilly Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.

March 15-18

Gainesville Season Preview: Tindle is Ready to Kick off Season
With Tim Tindle in the seat of the GT 500 Championship Mustang, team T.A.R.E. (Tindle-Ashley Racing Enterprises) is looking to make a statement at the first NHRA AMS Pro Mod Challenge event presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc. This event, during the ACDelco Gatornationals, will mark Tindle’s first national event appearance as he enters the promod league.

Tindle announced earlier this year that Chuck Ford, who led the team to two straight national championships, will continue to serve as crew chief for the team.