Maybe its just me, but I am always very proud to see "our" cars competing at the highest levels in drag racing stateside. Such small islands like Aruba and Curacao still have enough fighting spirit to be amongst the only foreign teams, or car owners in the case of King Kong V, to be competing in ADRL, the most exciting drag racing league in the world. This is not an exaggeration. To see for yourself, click here.
With "our cars" I am referring to the Ford Mustang of Team Aruba, driven by Trevor Eman (an Aruban native), and the Dodge Stratus of Frankie Brandao, driven by legendary racer Pat Musi, who uses his engines to power King Kong V to many round wins and even some records. The two cars do not compete in the same category.
The video below shows, amongst others, King Kong V's first round win at 1:26 minute mark, and a second round loss at the 2:45 minute mark, at the Spring Drags in Bristol, Tennessee.
Team Aruba is one of those that is loved by the fans. They have been presented the friendliest team award by the fans, at least once that I can remember.... correct me if I'm wrong.
The team is mostly, if not completely, comprised of Arubans who fly back and forth to the U.S. to race against the well established American teams. They do one hell of a job and are well on their way to securing a win one of these days. And Trevor is gaining much experience each round and is very quick on the tree. They are racing this weekend at the 34th Mountain Motor Nationals at Budds Creek, Maryland.
To watch another video of King Kong V racing at M.I.R., click here.
Thanks for reading.
Source: ADRL
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