FRBR Promotions

15/06/2024

Why you should be at the Showdown with the FRBR crew and your first raffle winners.

12/06/2024

UPDATE: 9:00am 4 Top spots and 10 Jr spots are still up for grabs.

Congratulations to Kale Wischman , winner of the entry of his choice to the Daryl Tillman Realty Group Independence Showdown, presented by Bryan Blittersdorf's Automotive. Thank you for the nearly 200 shares! Now comes your first of three opportunities to win your way into the event.

20 spots are available in Top, No-Box, and Jr Dragster. Get them while they last!

Please send the indicated money to: on Venmo or [email protected] on Paypal. Please use friends and family to make payments. Indicate class only in any note on both.

10/06/2024

Honesty, Integrity, and Trust are the cornerstones of Daryl Tillman Realty Group which makes them a perfect FRBR Title Partner for the Independence Showdown. This group of 10 industry leaders brings over 90 years combined experience to serve your real estate needs seven days a week, on your schedule.

Owners Daryl and Lisa formed their group to get away from the large company mentality and make sure their team focused on a family oriented customer service approach focusing on the Golden Rule.

That personal touch has led to unmatched success in Berks County. If you need general information about today's real estate market, have general real estate questions, or are ready to buy or sell a home, reach out to Daryl Tillman Realty Group and find out why they set the bar in real estate. Visit daryltillman.com today.

06/06/2024

Bryan Blittersdorf's Automotive has been a huge part of FRBR productions since joining our marketing family a few years ago. They have stepped up again as the presenting sponsor of the 5th annual Independence Showdown.

Located in the heart of Kennett Square PA. Blittersdorf’s Automotive is a family owned and operated business for over 60 years. This one stop shop offers complete automotive, truck, and trailer services. From basic repairs, complete engine or transmission replacements, and vehicle accessory upgrades, they are your destination. Bryan and his crew also handle state inspections, emissions, and utilize a state of the art alignment and diagnostic center. From daily driver to street rod and performance vehicles, call Blittersdorf’s at 610-444-0175 for all your automotive needs.

04/06/2024

Thank you to Morris Trans & Auto for getting in on the Showdown fun by bringing you Saturday night's shootouts. It's a great opportunity to ease the sting if Saturday doesn't go as you planned.

Conveniently located right off of I95 in Wilmington DE, Morris Trans has been at the forefront of the performance transmission industry for over 30 years. Working closely with trusted aftermarket driveline companies enables them to build the best transmission for you. You’ll find their transmission in plenty of east coast winner’s circles. Why not get your picture next? For any of your high-performance transmission needs call Morris Trans at (484)574-6478.

30/05/2024

C2 Competition Converters & Machining presents $15K to win daily in Top Bulb at the Independence Showdown.

C2 uses state of the art equipment and the latest in 3D modeling, design and analysis software, to produce the finest racing converters on the market. Countless hours of testing across the Lucas Oil categories, big money bracket racing, and the weekend warrior have them readily available to help with whatever your application is.
Their horsepower combinations are also synonymous with high profile event winners. Multi-time MASGA champion Hank Smith, NHRA National Event winner Taylor Nobile, Footbrake kingpin Soggy Dunn, and 2022 Pro World Champion Andy Anderson all run C2. They trust their consistent combination to the Reams and you should too.
Contact Lee or Chase at (717) 733-1271 to take your 2023 race experience to the next level.

28/05/2024

The Independence Showdown No-Box weekend is brought to you by Road Runner Race Fuels.

Located just 15 minutes from Maple Grove Raceway, Road Runner Race Fuels and owner Jeff Stricker are your local source for VP race fuels. Not sure what fuel will serve your combination best, just ask. Need nitrous bottles filled? They can do that too. Does your ride need new shoes? They have a wide range Mickey Thompson and Hoosier slicks.

Friendly and accommodating Road Runner will do what it takes to keep you racing; like they do FRBR. Contact Road Runner Race Fuels @ 717-587-1693 for all of your fuel and tire needs!

23/05/2024

Thank you to Mike and company at Greiner Brothers Heating & Cooling LLC for presenting the Jr. Dragster category at the Independence Showdown. Of course he hopes Jack is going to win it all back, but there will be 50 other drivers with something to say about it!

Greiner Brothers Heating and Cooling LLC is a family owned and operated HVAC company with almost 30 years of experience in house. They install and service gas and oil furnaces and boilers, as well as heat pumps and AC systems. Need a system from scratch? They handle full duct work, including whole house cut ins, cleaning, and are leakage certified. They will even replace your water heater. When it comes to reliable, professional, heating and cooling in southern PA, Greiner Bros are your only choice. Call today 717-455-7467.

16/05/2024

Anyone who knows the Ormsbees knows hospitality is at the heart of everything they do. Who better to provide the Independence Showdown racer's meal than Access Insurance Agency? We can't think of anyone and thank Bob & LeeAnn for continuing to make our experience better.

Family owned and operated since 2002 Access Insurance Agency is your PA choice for Home and Auto Insurance. They learn your needs and shop from their large network of providers to get you the right service at an unmatched price. It doesn’t stop at the basics. Have a contractor, small business, motorcycle, RV, boat, or classic car need? This one stop shop can handle that as well.

Bob and Lee Ann Ormsbee are ready to take care of you just like they take care of the FRBR team's home, auto, and business needs. Give them a call at 717-671-5856 or visit www.accessinsuranceagencypa.com today!

14/05/2024

BNM Performance And Machining wants to make sure your friends and family not in attendance at the Independence Showdown can still see you in action by presenting the Diamond State Digital livestream.

BNM Performance and Machining is conveniently located in Central PA. Owner Kevin Mendenhall has over 20 years’ experience in the automotive machining and engine assembly industry. Whether it’s a brand new build or revitalizing or upgrading your existing engine BNM has you covered. That includes race cars, street rods, and even daily drivers. They have the experience to maximize your automotive investment.
The support doesn’t end in the shop. Kevin is accessible at the track for his customers all season long. You will find him, son Nathan, and daughter Beki competing all around the region, and often beyond.

BNM Performance understands the customer dedication it takes to be successful. We at FRBR appreciate that and experience it first hand as he keeps our fleet of Jr. Dragsters at peak performance. From mild to wild, BNM has you covered! Check them out at www.bnmperformanceandmachining.com today.

26/04/2024

We admit it, we stuffed everything we could think of into this flyer, but there are so many great things to highlight. Join us at the 5th annual Daryl Tillman Realty Group Independence Showdown, presented by Blittersdorf's Automotive. This year's highlights in include bigger bucks in Top, increased payouts in No-Box and Jrs, and fireworks on Saturday night. Seemingly endless opportunities to win including prizes, gift cards, race entries, and a Portatree Timing Systems practice tree. Of course we'll keep you fed and hydrated all weekend as well.

With that here is your first opportunity to win. One lucky sharer of this flyer will receive a free weekend entry to the class of their choice, so start spreading the word!

19/04/2024

Congratuations to our FRBR "Nice Package" winners from the 4th Annual Coastal Clash last weekend. In Top Robbie Hamilton laid down 1 total 3rd round on Sunday against Mike Morris. Glen Isom matched that mark in No-Box with 1 total 1st round Saturday against JT Sheaffer. In Jrs, Ella Ketterman was 8 total 2nd round Saturday against Abby Martin. Each will receive the brand new nice package decal to show off their success.

Below are the top 5 packages of the weekend in each class:
Top
1 Robbie Hamilton .001
2 Oral Chambers .001
3 Bobby Weltner .002
4 Bill Groton .004
5 Chad Thurman .004

No-Box
1 Glen Isom .001
2 Trish Witt .004
3 Chris Gonier .008
4 Bob DeYoung .010
5 Dave Heaton .010

Jr Dragster
1 Ella Ketterman .008
2 Malia Curtis .010
3 Ella Ketterman .022
4 Nazair Wallace .030
5 Cole Foskey .032

19/04/2024

The Sunday Jr category was to be decided by Nazair Wallace, Jillian Kleinfelter, Shane Conner, Jackson Greiner, Braydon Hazzard, and Brycen Cornish.

Wallace topped Cornish, the 6-9 yr old winner with a better reaction time and safe 8 above run. Hazzard put down .034 total against Kleinfelter, ending her solid day. Conner put 5 hun in his pocket against Greiner and drove the finish line to a .015 margin and the win.

Conner couldn't get the car through the sticky track conditions and timed out to send Hazzard to the final while Wallace completed the bye run to meet him.

Hazzard, who missed Saturday because of a baseball tournament, made the most of his one shot, taking the win when Wallace left -.015. It was his first FRBR victory.

18/04/2024

The final day of the Tire King LLC Coastal Clash left 6 drivers seeking the coverted FRBR hardware. They were Josh Phelps, Saige Embley, Tim Foskey, Ken Bosset, Jacob Bowie, and Jay Parrott.

Bosset, the 2022 Sunday winner took out Embley with a .002 initiated .027 pack. Phelps followed that pair with a .007 start and .025 total against Bowie. Foskey's lowly .009 two above run was good enough to turn away Parrot.

Foskey ended Bosset's back to back bid using a hundredth starting line advantage to be .026 total, locking out the Camaro. Josh Phelps took the free pass to the money round.

On a day Foskey didn't even want to buy back, he was not to be denied. His .014 gave him a nearly three hun advantage. He combined that with a dead 3 run to still get to the finish line first against a breaking out Phelps.

18/04/2024

Sunday's Top Bulb action brought seven drivers to the table, all trying to write their name on the $10K check. The group included. Dale Crouch, Robbie Hamilton, Oral Chambers, Phil Truitt, Jake Knarr, Brian Riebert, and David Whitesell.

Whitesell took the first matchup over Crouch with a .024 package while Crouch couldn't cover the number. Hamilton's .031 total locked out Chambers reaction time by .005. Riebert used a .012 starting line margin to stay ahead by just .002 against the dragster of Truitt. Knarr ended the round with the solo.

Whitesell moved to the final past Knarr using an .010 light to gain a sizeable starting line advantage allowing him to run three over and win. Riebert took advantage of a rare miss by Hamilton taking his .053 total to the finals.

On a day Whitesell began with breakage first round, he benefited in the end from a wounded Riebert, who was -.025 in his ailing Mustang. It was Whitesell's first FRBR win and biggest away from his home track, MIR.

18/04/2024

Saturday's Jr Dragster field was 46 strong with Blake Lecates-Truitt, Noah Dustin, Ella Ketterman, Alfonse Magliocco, Anthony Magliocco, and Shane Conner left in the quarterfinals.

Anthony Magliocco moved on when Conner turned it red. Lecates-Truitt, the last 8.90 car snuck past Alfonse, who got behind to be almost 6 above. Ketterman ended the round taking out Dustin, the 6-9 yr old winner with a clean pass.

In the semis, Lecates-Truitt won both ends of the race track matching a slight starting line edge with a much closer run to march to the final. Magliocco took the bye and held the chance to make it two races in a row.

In the final Magliocco overcame a five hundredths starting line hole but using just enough brake pedal to win a double breakout by just .007 and etching his name on the 2nd check of the weekend.

17/04/2024

No-Box Saturday action found seven remaining in the quarters. Pete Bushnell, CJ Ketterer, Russ Archer, Michael Jefferson, and Jeffrey Santin joined Tommy Teague as the remaining double.

Bushnell, making the hike from New England drove his high flying Camaro past Teague, his .006 launch locking Teague out. Santin, on a Hayabusa, got past a red lighting Jefferson running .002 under at 133mph. Ketterer was dead 3 against Archer, but negated it with his -.001 light. Teague came back around and moved to the semis with the bye run.

Bushnell and Teague tangled again in the semis, with Bushnell again getting the win with a .048 pack. Santin claimed a .017 starting line advantage taking .015 at the finish line to be safe 2 and head to the final over Archer.

It was another red light final with Bushnell leaving -.007 giving the win to Santin, who was .024 and 1 above to become the first rider to ever score an FRBR victory.

17/04/2024

Day 2 of the Tire King LLC Coastal Clash saw 159 entries whittle down to the final eight. They were Dalton Weltner, Marc Williams, Daryl Tillman, Bobby Weltner, Mark Mandley, Jame Diciacco, Billy Thomas, and Kyle Cultrera.

Dalton Weltner benefited from a Mandley red light. Thomas left .001 ahead of Williams and ran two above for the win as his opponent slowed. Tillman let go .004 quicker than Diciacco and ran dead four to punch his semi-final ticket. In the final pair Cultrera outdrove Bobby Weltner, feeding him two hun at the stripe to induce a breakout.

In the semis Tillman gave up the stripe as Weltner took .028 to break out just .004. Thomas took a hun advantage at the tree against Cultrera and held it for all 660 feet as both ended up 1 above.

The final was over early, as Tillman wasted a dead 1 run turning it -.003. Thomas began the celebration early, coasting into Victory Lane to collect the $10K check.

15/04/2024

With Top Champion Dave Whitesell

15/04/2024

With Tim Foskey Sunday No Box Champion

15/04/2024

With Sunday Jr Champ Braydon Hazzard

14/04/2024

Are you listening?? We are still doing trivia questions. First person to the tower with the correct answer or item can hit FRBR prize vault . (One prize per person)

14/04/2024

First trivia question of the day, What year was the first FRBR race???

Be ready more questions to come!!!!

14/04/2024

Tune into Diamond State Digital for the final day of the Tire King LLC Coastal Clash, presented by Accutrench Contracting LLC. Action goes live at 9am.

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14/04/2024

Top winner Billy Thomas.

14/04/2024

No Box Champion Jeffrey Santin.

14/04/2024

Anthony Magliocco doubles down with win #2.

14/04/2024

4th round Lucky Loser - 1st driver to lose with a dead on run gets to visit the prize vault.

13/04/2024

2nd round Lucky Loser - 1st driver in each class to lose with a .00x light gets to visit prize vault.