About Us

After Graduating, I stopped racing and obtained a certificate in computer operations. Then in the mid to late 70's,
I began to get that drag racing itch...Once a racer always a racer. I proceeded to modify the Mustang to run in
the Bracket-II class. By adding fiberglass body parts, gutting the interior to remove weight. I then added a 4
point roll bar to stiffen the frame. Changed the transmission to a automatic enlisted the help of White Marsh
Speed Center to rebuilt the engine and I named it 'Follow That Dream'. I raced locally and regionally with
success and consistent times of high 12's. About this time, I meet Betty while working in the IT Department at
Montgomery Wards. I continued to race and now had a girl friend who enjoyed it, what more can a man ask for.
Well, on October 17,1986, we tied the knot (my wife will be pleased to see, I remembered the date). We continued to
go racing, but realized we needed to replace the Mustang and decided to purchase another car rather then
cutting up a Classic Mustang GT.

I have several years experience in drag racing--with the last few on a more professional level--and it all started
in high school, which has been awhile. The US had already successfully landed on the moon and Nixon was
president. My first car, a 1954 Hudson Super-Jet (maroon in color with grayish green interior) that had
belonged to my grandfather, Salvatore Capitano. Though the body was in very good shape, the engine wasn't.
The car was later sold to my teacher, who collected Hudson's. I then acquired a red Plymouth Valiant
convertible from my cousin. It had a 225 cid slant six with a three speed on the column. Being a Hot Rodder, I
could not leave it alone. I ported and milled the head, added a 4bbl 600cfm carburetor, aluminum intake and
headers, this car would smoke V8's.

In my senior year, I came across a 66 Mustang GT for sale. The car of my dreams and with a little help of my
parents, purchased the car for around $1995.00. I added the GT500 hood, the front air dam and the rear flares.
Driven daily and raced on weekends at Cecil County Drag-way in North East, MD. The car ran high 13's as
shown, not bad for a 3200 lb car 289/271 HP.

The Fairmont was born, we purchased the car in 1986, the original owner Blair Racing started the project but
never completed. I enlisted the help of Warren Frank of Automotive Racing Cars. Warren upgraded the rear
suspension, by installing a ladder bar suspension with coil over shocks, strengthen the rear housing. I transplanted
the engine from the Mustang to the Fairmont. My wife(Betty) continued to support the racing effort and be a
integral part of the team. The colors and the paint scheme were designed by her and she even came up with the
name "Smart Money". It's quite amusing how that came about. When, I first brought the car home, it was just a
rolling chassis. Betty, took one look and I quote "We paid how much for this car"! I reluctantly reminded
her and she came back with, "God, I hope that's Smart Money".

In 1991, we decided to purchase an enclosed trailer. After careful consideration, we ordered a Haulmark from
Tommy Gale. As I recall, it was a rainy day when we drove up to the assembly plant in McAdo, PA to pick it up. I
didn't think we'd ever get there. Once home, we began planning how to design the inside. We installed a grayish tile
floor to match the exterior, built cabinets, added a work bench. Stained them a walnut color to match the interior.
Added electric and even a head. The decision to purchase the trailer, proved to be wise.

In 2003 we purchased a 96' ambulance E450 PowerStroke Diesel to convert to a tow/work truck. Some may say
WHAT! Let me elaborate, after research and evaluation and getting sticker shock on new/used pickups. I realized
there's got to be something better. One day driving down the road a ambulance went speeding pass me, a light
came on (in my head), hey that would be a great vehicle for our use. It's got plenty of storage and can be convert
into a small camper. So the search began and we found one in Richmond, VA.

Well that's brings us up to date and how it all came about, see ya at the track.