4 - LINK DRAGSTER DEBUT FOR P.M.R.!

Paul Marston Racing are very proud to announce that their new Drag Racecar to be unveiled at the Easter Thunderball, Santa Pod Raceway, is their very first Dragster, adding the Paul Marstons Drag Race School fleet. Not only is it their first Dragster but it is the very first 4-Link Dragster to run in the National UK Championship. 4-Link Dragsters have competed in the States in National Events since their invention some 12 years ago but this is the first to arrive in England. What makes a 4-Link Dragster so special? Paul Marston explains:- ‘Firstly let me explain exactly what a 4-link is, its basically exactly what is says, it has a 4-link suspension system that attaches the axle to the racecar as opposed to your traditional Dragster which solid mounts the rear axle, you would call it a Hardtail or in some cases they are slip-jointed chassis but not suspended, only a 4-link is a true suspended Dragster. The addition of the suspension system which incidentally is exactly the same setup as say what is underneath your typical tube chassied Doorslammer IE the Bruiser makes a 4-link Dragster on average a little longer at around a 243 inch wheelbase and due to the hardware naturally a little heavier compared to a Hardtail. So what are the advantages? Well firstly drivability, they can handle a lot of horsepower and offer very consistent repeatability. Secondly you do not see 4-links affected by changing track conditions like a Hardtail Dragster, they are a lot more forgiving. Thirdly and most importantly for Paul Marstons Drag Race School, they are considered the safest, smoothest, most manageable, most forgiving, easiest Dragster to drive. 4-link Dragsters act in a unique way when braking too, they load the rear tyres the exact opposite to a Hard Tail, making them very predictable and stable when in the braking zone, a very important consideration for competitive Bracket Racing. This also sees Paul Marstons Drag Race Driving School able to now offer Junior Dragster drivers a progressive path from Junior Dragster to the full scale version, this is something that Paul Marston Racing thought important to the future development of our great sport of Drag Racing.’ Easter sees the debut of “Ugly” the 4-Link Dragster, sporting Paul Marston’s officially designated NHRA Super Comp race number S/C 803 with Tethys competing in both Super Comp and Super Pro ET. Tethys along with Paul Marston both hold current NHRA Super Pro Dragster Licenses. Tethys having earned his last year at Frank Hawleys Drag Race School at Gainesville. Testing by Paul and Licensing runs by Tethys will, weather permitting be completed before the Easter Thunderball. Just about everyone at Paul Marston Racing has had a hand in the concept, design, construction and assembly of “Ugly” a sincere thanks goes out to Gary Springford (My Dad), Gary’s Dad, Fireman Sam (Andy), The Crewchief, Sefton Whitlock, Liz Mcarthy, Tethys, Robin Banks, Ferret, Mick Pusey, Anthony Middleton, Steve Bolton, Mick Howling, Dave Catton and all who sailed in her! As you would expect there is already interest in Ugly the 4 Link Dragster, which also sports some very cutting edge technology on board, be prepared for something that looks completely different too, its totally unique. Sporting another Danny Klein paintjob, its an awesome looking piece. It’s a state of the art full US spec competitive 4-Link Super Pro Dragster. Mark my words, UK Sportsman Drag Racing will never be the same after other competitors see just what this baby can do. Any enquiries on construction of your very own 4-Link Dragster and all enquiries for booking Drag Race Driving courses in the 4-Link Dragster, full one or two day courses only, for Experience, Teaching, Licensing or National Event Competition please call Paul on 07831 650230 Office 020 8597 4575 or E-Mail on office@pmracing.fsnet.co.uk