

2026 Kool April Drags Race Report (Race #1 of 5)
The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) roared into its 42nd season at Redding Motorsports Park, bringing nine blown alcohol Funny Cars to the 1000-foot battleground on the ultra-competitive 5.90 index. Qualifying – Tight Field, Big Numbers Jim Maher set the tone early in the Good Vibrations 1974 Mustang II, securing the System 1 Filters #1 Qualifier with a razor-close 5.916. Right behind him, Chaysse Trimp, filling in for his father Tony, put the Rough-N-Rea
James Maher
Apr 283 min read


2025 Samoa Dragstrip (Race 3 of 5)
The sands of Samoa Dragstrip shook as eight roaring CIFCA funny cars stormed into town for the 2025 Battle at the Beach , proudly presented by Eureka Chrysler Dodge Jeep. It was a weekend of thundering engines, nail-biting drama, and unforgettable moments both on and off the track. The storylines started before the first burnout. Jim Maher and the Good Vibrations Motorsports team pulled off the impossible, piecing together a brand-new Mustang II in just eight short weeks. T
James Maher
Jul 15, 20253 min read


2025 Funny Car Fever (Race 2 of 5)
2025 Redding’s Funny Car Fever Event – The Heat Was On! The Funny Car Fever event at Redding had seven CIFCA Funny Cars lining up and bringing the heat to the track! It was a weekend of blazing runs, jaw-dropping moments, and unbelievable close calls. It all kicked off with Rick Alvarado absolutely crushing it, taking the System 1 #1 Qualifier spot with a sizzling 5.909 . Tony Trimp and James Maher weren’t far behind, qualifying second and third respectively. Mark Tara
James Maher
Jul 15, 20253 min read


2025 Kool April Drags (Race 1 of 5)
2025 Kool April Drags (Race 1 of 5) What an insane weekend at the Kool April Drags at Redding Motorsports Park! We were racing against the clock and Mother Nature herself, but unfortunately, we couldn’t quite dodge her. The final didn’t happen, but no worries! Junior Vibes & Rough N Ready Racing were ready to hit it again at the Funny Car Fever event in May! The excitement kicked off Thursday night with the CIFCA Banquet. A packed house of 61 racers, crews, and fans came tog
James Maher
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Thunder Under The Lites 5 of 5
September 20-21, 2024 Thunder Under The Lites at Redding Motorsports Park The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA)...
James Maher
Sep 29, 20243 min read





