Maher Clinches CIFCA Championship at Famoso CIFCA’s fourth race of the season brought six Funny Cars to Famoso Dragstrip for the Locked-In Series—and the racing did not disappoint! Alvarado made the longest haul and won the Control Cables Longest tow award. Jim Maher earned the System 1 #1 Qualifier Award with a 7.110 on the 7.10 index. James Maher qualified second with a 7.153, followed by Ken Breneisen’s 7.161, Rick Alvarado’s 7.294 and Chris Bates’ 7.459. Kevin Sarginson

Samoa Dragstrip – Eureka, California The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) brought nine alcohol-burning Funny Cars to Samoa Dragstrip for the 10th Running of the Battle at the Beach. A huge thank you goes to Eureka Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT for serving as the event sponsor. Their continued support helps make events like this possible. We'd also like to thank the Bryan Racing and Little Mighty Mouse teams for displaying their cars during Friday's car show

2026 Funny Car Fever Presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports CIFCA rolled into Redding Motorsports Park for race two of the 2026 season, bringing 11 Blown Alcohol Funny Cars to battle for an 8-car elimination field. The weekend delivered tight qualifying, big starting-line moments, broken parts, and a father-versus-son final for the Funny Car Fever crown. Mike Troxel Sr. made his return to CIFCA after a short hiatus and wasted no time putting on a show, taking home the Mike’

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

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

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

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

September 20-21, 2024 Thunder Under The Lites at Redding Motorsports Park The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA)...

September 13-14, 2024 Medford Dragstrip The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) made the haul to Central Point OR. 6...

June 29th, 2024 7th Annual Battle at the Beach The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) made the haul Samoa Dragstrip for...

The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) kicked off their second race of the year at Redding Motorsports Park Funny Car...

Kool April Drags presented by Technical Steel Construction Inc The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their...

The Final Governor’s Cup at Sacramento Raceway Park Submitted by: James Maher September 29, 2023 The California Independent Funny Car...

Aug 19th, 2023 Funny Cars at Medford Dragstrip The California Independent Funny Car Association made the haul to Medford Dragstrip August...

The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their 6th annual race in Humbolt County. Thanks to Eureka Chrysler Dodge...

June 10th, 2023 Thunder Under The Lites! By: James Maher The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their 3rd race, of...

The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their second race of the 2023 season at Sacramento Raceway Park during the...

Funny Car Fever at Sacramento Raceway Park 1 of 5 The California Independent Funny Car Association kicked off their season at Sacramento...

Good Vibrations Motorsports March (May) Meet Featuring CIFCA Funny Cars Submitted by: James Maher June 7, 2021 The California Independent...

CIFCA’s Season Opener Submitted by: James Maher May 3, 2021 CIFCA Funny Cars at the Funny Car Fever & NHRA Heritage Series The...

We are celebrating our Awards Banquet Saturday November 30th, 2019 at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. It's a Luau! So Dress Up! Best...

CIFCA Governor’s Cup Recap Submitted by: James Maher September 21, 2019 The CIFCA Funny Cars final race of the 2019 season was at...

Thanks to Medford Dragstrip for hosting the California Independent Funny Car Association and the DragParts.com Blown Alcohol Thunder. The...

The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their fourth race of 2019 season at Redding Dragstrip for the Thunder Under...

Thanks to Lithia Ram & Dodge of Eureka, the California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) funny cars returned to Samoa Dragstrip...

The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their second race of 2019 season at Sacramento Raceway Park during the...

The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their 2019 season opener at Sacramento Raceway Park during the Annual Funny...

Funny Car Fever’s Nostalgia Reunion is part of NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Series. Racers are competing for $30,000 cash, NHRA Coveted...

We have 6 races booked for 2019. Currently three races at Sacramento Raceway Park for their Funny Car Fever, Nitro Nite of Fire & the...

CIFCA Governor’s Cup Recap Submitted by: James Maher September 25, 2018 The CIFCA Funny Cars at the 48th Annual Governor’s Cup The...

We are celebrating our Awards Banquet Saturday December 1st, 2018 at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. It's an 80's Theme! So Dress Up!...

The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) joined Nor Cal Nostalgia Drag Racing and the West Coast Pro Gas Association at...

The California Independent Funny Car Association made their first appearance ever in Humbolt County. Thanks to Lithia Ram & Dodge of...

CIFCA's 2nd race of 2018 is in the books! Maher Grabs his first win over newcomer Johnny Kirschenman at Sacramento Raceway Park's Nitro...

Mike Stewart at Mike's Transmission has stepped yet again to help support our program. He is supporting our CIFCA T-Shirts, our CIFCA...

The California Independent Funny Car Association just completed their season opener at Sacramento Raceway Park. Tony Trimp in the...

The 2018 CIFCA Season will kick off at the Whittier Area Classic Car Show, February 24th 2018 at Whittier Area Community Church. James...

We are celebrating our Awards Banquet Saturday December 2nd, 2017 at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, NV Address: 1 Main St, Las Vegas, NV...

CIFCA Final Race of 2017 Submitted by: James Maher October 5, 2017 The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held their...

Fall Fuel Extravaganza Presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports September 29-30th, 2017 Location: Tucson Dragway 12000 S Houghton Rd,...

CIFCA Governor’s Cup Recap Submitted by: James Maher September 26, 2017 The California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) held...

The 48th Annual Governor's Cup is right around the corner! The CIFCA Championship presented by Good Vibrations Motrosports is on the...

Hey Everyone, We are just over half way through our 2017 Season! It's been a killer year so far. Tony Trimp in the Happy Hour Corvette...

CIFCA completed it's 3rd race of 2017 at Sacramento Raceway Park's Nitro Nite of Fire this past weekend. Friday Night we had our 1st...

CIFCA finished it's 2nd of 5 races for the 2017 season. Tony Trimp, who currently leads the CIFCA points series presented by Good...

The California Independent Funny Car Association just completed their season opener at Sacramento Raceway Park. Tony Trimp in the...

We also have a neat deal for 2017 with John Hale's Best of Texas Barbecue Sauce. The Winner of each event will receive a case of the...

Funny Car Fever’s Nostalgia Reunion is part of NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Series. Racers are competing for $30,000 cash, NHRA Coveted...

Mark Mittel at System 1 has signed on as one of CIFCA's Bonus Program Sponsor. The System One's #1 Qualifer Bonus Program will reward the...

Vic Marks at Control Cables has stepped up half way through our 2017 season to help out those guys making the long haul to be at the...