After a few years of hard charging racing where we as a team decided to reach out further and visit some of the tracks out east that our father used to race at, we burned our selves out. Racing, working full time and trying to balance time with family just was not working to well.
We decided t…
2015 saw the the JET FX team taking a small breather, updating and refreshing the cars.
During the off season, we worked on all the cars. Started off with going through the Avenger and checking her out, Inspecting the entire car and replacing the basics. All new bearings, seals, and expenda…
After the last minute Labor Day fill in at Albuquerque Dragway, it was definitely time for some family time. So Boy Scout family camp up in the cool country of Flagstaff was planned.
Ring ring... Where? Both cars? Um hey sweetie? You know camping really isn't in my bag...
Next thing you know, …
After finally getting the cars back home, it was time for a little rest and relaxation! Time to recharge, spend time on some of the honey do's, and much needed family time.
For the first time in I can't remember we were not scheduled to race on Labor Day weekend. Filled up the tank on the grill, f…
After the Beacon race, New England Dragway in Epping New Hampshire was on our radar. Back in Phoenix before we left, we complied all the parts needed to replace the t-box on the Invader. Packaged them up and discussed who should take it? Curt (who’s bag keeps getting lost) or Steve going into Indy…
One of the most looked forward to race of the season was Beacon Dragway in Paducah Kentucky. Why might you ask? If a new 1/8th mile drag strip in the green grass was not enough, Curt’s mother and step father retired 40 miles away. This would be the first time they had ever seen their son race!…
The next event for the Invader and the Avenger was at Atmore Dragway in Atmore Alabama with our good friend Joe Zaccaro on June 15th.
Steve picked up the rig and boogied down to Birmingham to meet up with Craig and Curt. After a waterfall of rain on Friday night, we all headed down south to Atmo…
Arizona Drag Racing Hall of FameTucson Dragway Hot Rod Reunion was held on May 18th at Southwestern International Raceway this year. It was a very special event for the JET FX team as the Arizona Drag Racing Hall of Fame was inducting Al Eierdam.
Our patriarch and mentor, Al Eierdam passed away on …
