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Scrapper Sisters Announce New Racer to Team Ahead of Las Vegas Strip

Posted on by L. Dreeye
Scrapper Sisters Announce New Racer to Team Ahead of Las Vegas Strip

Scrappers Sisters have announced the expansion of their track line-up. By welcoming Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake to the fold, the team is looking to inject new energy into the team heading into the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals on the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Comprised of Top Fuel newcomers Jasmine Salinas and Pro Stock motorcycle racer Gianna Evaristo, the Scrappers team is loaded with talent. Since returning from her father Mike Salinas’ medical leave, Jasmine Salinas has had a strong first year, but her results haven’t always been as strong as she’d like.

Gianna Evaristo, on the other hand, is experiencing what can be called the peak of her career. Riding a stock Valley Services Scrappers Racing Pro motorcycle and training under Matt Smith Racing has prepared her for a potential breakthrough in Las Vegas, Drag Illustrated reports.

“I love competing in Las Vegas. It’s a fantastic place and I think we’ve peaked at the right time. The learning never stops and I love a challenge, but I’m ready to put this Buell in the winner’s circle.”

Lampus competes during SummitRacing.com
Don Lumpus competes in the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada. The Scrapper Sisters have added Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake to their team ahead of the NHRA…


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For Travis Shumake, joining the Scrappers team marks an important chapter in his evolving drag racing career. Travis, whose legacy dates back to his father, Tripp Shumake, a famous NHRA Funny Car driver, carries with him a deep history.

Having retired from drag racing following the tragic death of his father in 1999, Travis has renewed his racing ambitions in 2021. As the first openly gay driver in the NHRA, his commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the sport is as celebrated as his professional endeavors.

This event will be Travis’ fourth start of the season in his Gillette Labs Top Fuel dragster. He won’t be a rookie in the Rookie of the Year competition.

The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals on the Strip promises to be an action-packed event, taking place October 31st through November 3rd in Las Vegas. Fans can expect qualifying sessions to take place on November 1st and 2nd, with eliminations beginning at 11am on November 3rd.

Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

Friday, November 1

7:30 am The gate is open
8 am Elimination Athlete
9 am Midway Open/Recommended Arrival Time
10 am Selection session for the best alcohol
11 am Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying Session
11:15 am Factory X qualifying session
11:25 am Pro Mod Qualifying Session
11:55 am Rooftec Comp Clash: Elimination – Semi-Finals
Noon Legends Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Session
12:30 Pro Stock qualifying session (Motorcycle and Car)
13:30 Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel)
14:30 Summit ET National Championship Time Trial
14:50 Rooftec Comp Clash: Elimination – Final
15:00 Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle and Car)
16:00 Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel)
17:15 Jet Car Exhibition (Mui Caliente Team)
17:30 Legends Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Session
17:50 Pro Mod Qualifying Session
18:15 Selection session for the best alcohol
19:15 Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying Session
19:30 Factory X qualifying session

Saturday, November 2

7:30 am The gate is open
8 am Elimination Athlete
9 am Midway Open/Recommended Arrival Time
9 am Summit ET National Championship Time Trial
9:45 am Selection session for the best alcohol
11:15 am Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying Session
11:30 am Factory X qualifying session
11:35 am Pro Mod Qualifying Session
12:05 Legends Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Session
12:30 Pro Stock qualifying session (Car and motorcycle)
13:30 Nitro Qualifier Session (Best fuel and fun car)
14:30 Summit ET National Championship Time Trial
15:00 Pro Stock qualifying session (Car and motorcycle)
16:00 Nitro Qualifying Session (Best fuel and fun car)
17:00 Jet Car Exhibition
17:20 Legends Nitro Funny Car Elimination – Round 1
17:35 Pro Mod Qualifying Session
18:05 Top Alcohol Eliminations – Round 1
19:05 Mountain Motor Pro Stock Elimination – Round 1
19:20 Factory X Elimination – Round 1

Sunday, November 3

7:30 am The gate is open
8 am Elimination of athletes – semi-finals
8:15 am Midway Open/Recommended Arrival Time
8:20 am Factory X Elimination – Round 2
8:30 am Top Alcohol Eliminations – Round 2
9 am Pro Mod Elimination – Round 1
9:30 am SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies (Join us at the starting line!)
11 am Nitro Eliminations – Round 1(Best fuel and fun car)
Noon Pro Stock Elimination – Round 1 (Car and motorcycle)
12:45 pm Pro Mod Elimination – Round 2
12:55 Heading out to the Summit ET National Championships – Round 1
13:20 Nitro Eliminations – Round 2 (Best fuel and fun car)
13:50 Pro Stock Elimination – Round 2 (Car and motorcycle)
14:15 Pro Mod Elimination – Semi-Finals
14:20 Legends Nitro Funny Car Elimination – Semi-Finals
14:25 Best Alcohol Eliminations – Semi-Finals
14:35 Mountain Motor Pro Stock Elimination – Semi-Finals
14:40 Summit ET National Championship Elimination – Semi-Finals
14:50 Elimination of athletes – final
15:15 Nitro Elimination – Semifinals (Best fuel and fun car)
15:30 Pro Stock Elimination – Semi-Finals (Car and motorcycle)
15:40 Summit ET National Championship Qualifiers – Finals
15:47 Factory X Elimination – Final
15:50 Mountain Motor Pro Stock Elimination – Final
15:54 Pro Mod Elimination – Final
15:58 Best Alcohol Eliminations – Finals
16:05 Legends Nitro Funny Car Elimination – Final
16:09 Junior Dragster Show
16:30 Pro Stock Elimination – Final (Motorcycle and car)
16:40 Nitro Elimination – Final (Funny Car and Top Fuel)
After the race Winner’s Circle (Join us at the starting line!)