(photo courtesy of J.C. Photography)

Eric's Personal Best

Elapsed Time (ET) - 8.34 (1/4 Mile)

(SpeedWorld Dragstrip in Whittman, Arizona)

Miles Per Hour (MPH) - 170.67 (1/4 Mile)

(Sacramento Raceway in Sacramento, California)


2009 EVENT WINNER STICKERS

Pro Modified
Bugorama in Phoenix (March 2009)

Pro Modified
Bugorama #63 in Sacramento (May 2009)

Pro Modified
Bugorama #64 in Sacramento (September 2009)

Pro Modified
Bugorama in Las Vegas (October 2009)

 

Name: Eric Calabrese
Nickname: "The Baron"
Hometown: Simi Valley, California
Birthdate: March 30, 1970
Car: 1957 VW Bug #1
PRA Class: Pro Modified (P/M)
Joined The PRA: 2001
Championships Won: Pro Eliminator ('02), Pro Modified
('06, '07, '08, '09)
Favorite Track: Vegas Baby!!!!!
Family: Melissa (Wife), Stephanie, Conner, Baron and
Braydon (Kids)
E-Mail: msu3@sbcglobal.net
Occupation: Mechanic
Website: www.redbaronvw.com (Coming Soon)
Primary Sponsor: Motorsports Unlimited #3 and Fetherolf
Development
Associate Sponsor(s): A.J. Sims, Bugpack, Revmaster,
M-Spec Motorsports, Borgwarner Turbo, Rancho Zero
Crossing Design
Greatest Accomplishment On The Track:
Records
PRA Pro Mod ET and MPH Records (8.48 and 170.67)
Hot VWs A/S ET (8.34)
Hot VWs A/SX ET (8.47)
Hot VWs A/SX MPH (165.83)
Hot VWs (1/8 Mile) A/S ET (5.49)
Hot VWs (1/8 Mile) A/S MPH (130.79)
Hot VWs (1/8 Mile) A/SX ET (5.49)
Hot VWs (1/8 Mile) A/SX MPH (132.27)
Fastest and Quickest Outlaw Turbo (5.57 ET @ 132 MPH)
 
Engine Information
Builder: Eric Calabrese and Scott Fetherolf
Displacement: 2275cc
Crank: Bugpack Flanged 82mm
Rods: Pauter I-Beam
Pistons: WISECO
Cam: Fetherolf HP600
Lifters: SCAT
Heads: Competition Eliminator (By A.J. Sims)
Rocker Arms: CB 1.4
Push Rods: Dual Taper
Ignition: MSD
Carburetion: LOL
Exhaust System: Calabrese
Flywheel: Bugpack
Clutch: Kennedy - Fetherolf and Calabrese
 
Transmission Information
Builder: Rancho - Eric Calabrese
Type: Mendeola 2d
Ring & Pinion: HUGE
Gear Ratios: Long / Short /Reel In / History
Modifications: Coming Soon - Rancho Drag Swingaxle
Upgrade
 
Miscellaneous Information
Special thanks to tuning master Scott Fetherolf (BUCK
FIDDY) and crew; Forest (Chute Technician and Adopted
Dad), Eric T. (Dreamy Eyes), Ronnie (RONDOG), Rick H.
(Cameraman) and Grant H. (aka Cupcake)

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