May 3, 2022
Mike McIntire Jr and Cameron Ferre join
host Brian Lohnes on this week's episode of the NHRA Insider
podcast. McIntire made the final round of nitro funny car in his
family-owned and operated McAttack Toyota Camry flopper. On the top
fuel side, Cameron Ferre was the runner-up in the Paton family top
fuel dragster after qualifying on the bump spot and battling
through the first two rounds of eliminations on an exciting
Sunday.
For McIntire and his operation, this
weekend was the validation of a lot of hard work and the validation
of a talented, if part-time crew. A champion in the nostalgia nitro
funny car ranks, he and his team know how to run and service a car
at the highest levels and their final round appearance in a tough
field was the display of those truths.
Cameron Ferre had a 10 race schedule
lined up for 2022 and at the last moment, the deal was rescinded.
From that setback, he doubled down his efforts to keep his top fuel
career afloat and managed to secure funding for his appearance in
Charlotte. With a runner-up finish, he raised eyebrows and
hopefully more sponsorship opportunities in the future. His race
day had plenty of twists and turns and he tells the story
here.
Two great stories from the real world
of regular guy nitro racing!