© New Englander Racing 2021.

The New Englander team is readying for the 2023 racing season of 3 NHRA national events. For the new season, the Team will build upon the improvements established during the 2022 attended NHRA national events. The personnel and their respective duties will remain the same. Thank you to all Team members and supporters for a good job. See you at the track!!

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History

Of The New Englander Funny Car

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The New Englander Nitro Funny Car has been a winner and a popular funny car for decades. The New Englander began its storied career in 1977 when Rhea W. Goodrich and Bob Simmons came together to field the Chevy Monza funny car. Rhea, the owner/director/mechanical engineer/engine builder, and Bob Simmons, the driver/promoter, campaigned the New Englander throughout the New England drag strips (match racing) and followed the regional NHRA events.

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Racing

New Englander Racing

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The New Englander continued to be campaigned following Bob’s passing with the driving skills of then Mike Smith and now Cory Lee is driving. The New Englander has taken on the best in the field, and on several occasions won NHRA national event rounds, defeating the likes of Robert Hight and Courtney Force, to mention a few. Robert and Courtney were both present and past NHRA National Champions.

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Present & Onwards

Looking To The Future

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The personnel and their respective duties will remain the same for 2023. With the strategic moves of last year being in place, and some more new hardware, the New Englander Funny Car Team will move forward with much vigor and resolve for greater results. The New Englander Nitro Funny Car will follow the plan of attendance at four NHRA national events with a possibility of an additional one. This all depends on personal availability and available funding. See you at the track!!

Schedule

NHRA New England Nationals Logo
June 2 – 4
NHRA New England Nationals
Epping, NH
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Logo
June 22 – 25
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Norwalk, OH
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
September 14- 17
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Mohnton, PA

*Potential Additional Races TBD

See You At The Track!

Team

Director
Rhea W. Goodrich
Driver
Cory Lee
Car Chief
Scott Morrell
Heads
Scott Morrell
Sal Marino
Al Gouvera
Max Gilbert
Engineering
Mike Throckmorton
Johnnny West
Rhea W. Goodrich
Short Block/Bottom End
Dan Hardaswick
Manager
Paul Weiss
Blower
Dave Rowland
Scott Morrell
Dan Hardaswick
Max Gilbert
Clutch
Dave Rowland
Chris Monaco
Adam Sederholt
Tires
Dan Hardaswick
Body & Chassis
Paul Weiss
Fuel & Oil
Vince Marino
Sal Marino
Caterer
Maura McGonigle
Paulette Morrell
Web Reporter
Paulette Morrell

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Supporters

Special thanks to Noreastern Motorsports for all of the support for the New Englander team!

Get In Touch

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