ITA Atlanta Hot Pix

Better late than never...

TAD
Cars entered: 20

1. Bill Reichert - Hard to bet against the Champ. Hasn't had the consistency of the past two years, but still has a hot rod that can go deep into the .20's when it's right. We don't think it will take him long to find his 'mojo.'

2. Shawn Langdon - This car is a contender to win at any national event. With Lucas sitting out, his capable 'blocker' Langdon has a real shot at his first TAD national event win.

3. Art Gallant - As always, has a fast hot rod. Should be a late round player, but reaction times leave him vunerable to holeshot wins.

4. Brandon Lewis - One of the most consistent cars on the tour right now. Has two straight semifinals on the national event level going into this weekend, could break through for his first win this weekend.

5. Jeff Bohr - Bar's Leaks backed Blown team reached the finals of the Div. 2 race here last year and last weekend on the Div. 3 trail, wouldn't surprise to see him in the late rounds.

6. Spencer Massey - When this car is on, this is one of the toughest to beat. Massey's great reaction times with a fast hot rod is a potent combo. We're not counting them out, after all, he won here last year.

7. John Finke - Grant Stoms machine one of the more consistent A/Fuelers this year, just needs a few clicks in performance to jump up with the front runners.

8. Artie Allen - Hot off a win in Valdosta, could be a sleeper in the field. Our TAD 'Dark Horse' of the week.

Low ET: 5.275
Top Speed: 277.20

TAFC
Cars entered: 18

1. Frank Manzo - Manzo has won like 347 straight rounds or something like that. His name is on the title to the property, contrary to what NHRA may tell you. We look for another 4 rounds wins out of the Ace this weekend.

2. Mickey Ferro - Fast car, good driver, good lights. Should be right there to give the rest of the field fits in 'Hotlanta.'

3. Steve Harker - Always one of the most consistent cars on the property, and has the performance to run with anyone. Trying to bounce back from holeshot loss in Houston. If reaction times come around, could be a serious 'contenda.'

4. Marc White - Coming off a strong runner-up finish at the Gatornationals. Should be a late round player.

5. Andy Bohl - One of the most improved teams on the circuit over the past year. Comes into the event hot off a Div. 3 win in Indy. Should mix it up with the field in Atlanta.

6. Keeter Ray - Hot off a win in Valdosta. Could surprise a few teams this weekend, but it wouldn't surprise us. Legitimate threat.

7. Nick Bastaio - With Bob Newberry power, can run with the big dogs. Can't count this team out.

8. Mark Billington - Local D2 runner has run good numbers here before, our 'Dark Horse' pick of the week.

Low ET: 5.523
Top Speed: 264.31

What's your picks?