Car of the Week: Jeremee Compton's 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature BTE customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to drive and race. Today, it’s all about Jeremee Compton of Compton Bros. Racing & Garage in Columbus, OH and his 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (that he built with his twin brother). 

When and where was your first race?

I am 21 (22 in April) years old and first went down the track when I was 15. So I have been racing almost 7 years. I live and breathe it. So does my twin brother. We're partners on the car. My first race was at Kil-Kare in Xenia, OH. On March 27, 2008.

What model/year do you race now?

I 100% built and race a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

Does your car have a nickname?

Bad78Cutlass

What's under the hood?

12.9:1 406 SBC. Aluminum Heads. E85 Dominator custom built by my brother and I, the "Compton Bros.”

Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?

We currently run a BTE trans Shield.

Why do you use BTE?

BTE has some of the best and affordable parts on the market.

Someone you look up to in racing?

I currently don't look up to anyone in the racing world. I like to set my own standards and goals so I feel accomplished.

If money were no object, what would you drive?

If money were no object. I would still drive my car. Except, I would build a bigger and badder power plant.

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Car of the Week: Dwight Moss' 1984 Buick Grand National

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature BTE customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to drive and race. Today, it’s all about Dwight Moss in Athens, AL and his 1984 Buick Grand National.

When and where was your first race?

I started racing in 1971 on a Shaw Rd in Athens, AL. This was the local gathering place for high school kids in the area.

What model/year do you race now?

I have a 1984 Buick Grand National. 

What's under the hood?

440 CI SBC

Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?

I use BTE convertors and trans coolers.

Why do you use BTE?

I switched to BTE convertors and found them to be more consistent and best 60 ft. I pull for the under dog to beat the highly funded teams.

If money were no object, what would you drive?

If money was not a show stopper, a concourse restored 66 GTO (I have one) with the best suspension built and a Butler Built Pontiac 500CI motor.

2014 Wrap Up and A Look Ahead to 2015

First of all, thank you all for a fantastic 2014. It was one of our busiest years on record, and we have you — our loyal and new customers all around the world to thank for it. Speaking of global customers, we have partnered with FedEx for more cost effective shipping for those of you in Europe and Australia. We will continue to grow our international sales in the coming year and lowering shipping costs will be a big part of that. 

Our “race first” philosophy continued to be the focus of our business this year, and by continuing improvements — even small ones — we’ve been fortunate to watch BTE customers setting records, winning world championships and achieving personal bests. It’s been a joy to hear and experience each and every one of them. (By the way, if you have any you’d like to share with us, please email or post it to our Facebook page!) One of our employees even took the philosophy to heart. We were incredibly sad to lose Bubba Stanton as a BTE representative, but also incredibly proud to see him strike out in the world of racing on his own. We’re looking for big things from him in 2015.

Car of the Week: Dewayne Martin's 1972 Chevy Nova

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature BTE customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to drive and race. Today, it’s all about Dewayne Martin in Warrior, AL and his 1972 Chevy Nova.

How did you get into drag racing? 

My boss (Bill Cone) in my first full time job raced & went to the track with him.

When and where was your first race? 

Lassiter Mountain (1982)

What model/year do you race now? 

1972 Chevy Nova        

What's under the hood? 

406 SBC

Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle? 

Converter & planetaries

Car of the Week: Dan Gefre's 1984 Malibu "Shagwag"

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature BTE customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to drive and race. Today, it’s all about Dan Gefre in Coon Rapids, MN and his 1983 Malibu Wagon. 

How did you get into racing?

Growing up, my grandpa was always building something fast or cool.

When and where was your first race?

I was 18 when I made my first pass in 2005. Brainerd International Raceway’s Wednesday Night Street Drags.

What model/year do you race now?

I bought my current car in 2006. It was stock. It is a 1983 Malibu wagon.

Does your car have a nickname?

The Shagwag 

Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?

I bought a BTE 1.69 glide last summer.

What's under the hood?

I’ve had a ton of combos over the years but now it has a 409SBC with a billet wheeled 76mm turbo. I haven't run it much but so far at 15lbs of boost I've gone 8.81 @155. I can't run a boost controller in my class, and my car tends to wheelie. That's why I wanted the 1.69 first gear.

Why do you use BTE?

I'm really happy with the quality.