Kirton Bros. Trucking Race Team

Ray started racing at the old Mission Raceway back in the 70's with a '64 Chevelle that ran in the 12's. His return to drag racing stated in 2001 with his current truck as an alcohol injected big block that ran in the high 8 second range. He stepped into the doorslammer class and it turned into a class that fit the truck perfectly except he wanted to go faster.

In 2003 with the aid of Bob Davenport (to upgrade the chassis) and Richmond Engines (to change the combination to a Blown Alcohol burning powerplant), Ray went out and ran in the 7's immediately. A win and a r/u at Ashcroft kept him near the top of the standings all season long and he finished second to Joe Mellof.

The truck has gone 1.05 to 60 ft.

Ray is a perennial top 5 finisher in the CWDS including #3 in 2007 and a best of second place three years ago.
Ray and wife Donna wish to extend special thanks to Don and Rita for their support. He will run the CWDS again in 2008 and is looking for the #1 spot. He will make a huge debut sometime in the in the near future.

The Car: (Truck)

Body style: 1998 Chevy short box Pick-up
Chassis: Davenport Custom Race Cars
Engine: 540 Blown Alcohol Chevy (8-71 blower)
HP: Approx: 1500
Class: CWDS and Top Comp
Best ET: 7.50
Best MPH: 184
Safety: Stroud, Racequip, Bell, G-Force
Transmission: Turbo 400/ Coan Converter
Tires and Wheels: M/T, Weld beadlocks

The Team:

Driver: Ray

Age: 50+

Crew Chief: Ray

Crew - Bill, Frank, Donna & Trevor with honorary Crew members Gail & Sandy

Family
Wife, Donna

Sponsors: Kirton Bros. Trucking Ltd., Fraser Valley Truck Parts, Fraser Valley Transport, Davenport Custom Race Cars, Symons Tires and Richmond Engines.

Career Highlights:
Finished second in points in 2003 CWDS.

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Ray at the old track at Mission Raceway in the 1970's

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