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Andy Robinson Triumphs at FIA Main Event in Santa Pod Raceway
Highlights
- Andy Robinson’s team secured another final-round finish at Santa Pod.
- Robinson earned No. 1 qualifying spot with 5.91-second run.
- Team managed car power strategically to avoid tire shake and engine stress.
- Robinson qualified fifth in FIA Pro Mod with 5.86-second pass.
- Robinson fouled at start in final round against Andres Arnover.
- Team completed intense 10-day stretch with three final-round appearances.
Andy Robinson and the Anger Management Pro Mod team reach another final at the FIA Main Event at Santa Pod Raceway, extending momentum from the Doorslammers.
The weekend opens with the Carl Cox Motorsport 5.90 index, run Aussie-style. The field spans screw and roots blowers, turbos, nitrous, and a single Procharger entry.
That Procharger car belongs to DJ Carl Cox and is driven by American Mikey Rees. Robinson clocks 5.91 at 246 mph immediately, securing top spot.
Consistency defines the series. Robinson stays in the low 5.90s, dips once to 6.02, wins through to the B final, then claims it with a 5.94.
Detuning a Pro Mod to a 5.90 demands precision. The team lifts near 250 feet, extending the 330-foot split by about five to six hundredths.
No. 1 in the Carl Cox series came with a 5.91 at 246 mph on the team’s opening pass.
They add fuel and pull timing later to keep the engine rich and safe. Luke Robinson targets 2.63–2.65 seconds to 330 feet to avoid shake.
Targeting 2.63–2.65 seconds to 330 feet helps the car miss the shake window and stay manageable.
Qualifying for the FIA Pro Mod category proves tougher. Despite the tune to slow the car, Robinson posts 5.86 at 246 mph and starts fifth.
A rare UK heatwave pushes ambient to 93°F and track temperatures beyond 124°F. Robinson beats Bruno Bader with a 5.87 in cooler morning conditions.
The team leans on Carl Cox data. Early lift preserves traction as the surface tightens, reducing risk while keeping repeatable performance.
The approach carries Robinson to a final against long-time rival Andres Arnover of Estonia.
Arnover records 5.94 to Robinson’s 5.97, yet reaction time is decisive. Robinson triggers a rare red light, ending his winning chance.
A rare red light in the final hands victory to Andres Arnover despite comparable performance.
The result concludes a demanding 10-day run featuring three finals. Backing comes from Star Racer belts, Mike Janis Superchargers, NGK Spark Plugs UK, and others.
The crew’s execution under extreme heat sustains momentum into upcoming events, reinforcing prospects for the drag racing season.
Visual Summary
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Robinson (UK)
Arnover (EE)
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Final Round: Robinson (5.97s) vs. Arnover (5.94s)
Final Round: Robinson (5.97s) vs. Arnover (5.94s)
Winner: Arnover (via Robinson’s red light)
⏱️ Robinson’s Fastest: 5.86s @ 246mph
Heat: 93°F • Track 124°F
Heat: 93°F • Track 124°F
🎛️ ‘Dialed Back’ Bravery:
How the Team Hit the 5.90 Mark
How the Team Hit the 5.90 Mark
Power Eased @ 250ft
Extra Fuel
Finish
Start
Team slowed early, richened fuel & pulled timing
to land precisely on the 5.90 target.
to land precisely on the 5.90 target.
Anger Management’s 10-Day Gauntlet: 3 final rounds • Perfect adaptation in the heat
Massive thanks: Star Racer, Mike Janis, NGK Spark Plugs & tireless crew.
Massive thanks: Star Racer, Mike Janis, NGK Spark Plugs & tireless crew.
🏁 Next targets: Faster, smarter, stronger.
Miles Carter covers grassroots and regional drag-strip action, from bracket racing to street-legal shootouts. His event previews and performance-upgrade guides keep local racers up to speed on timing-slip trends, tire tech, and weekend race highlights.
