Team Aruba
Team Aruba Headed to LenMar World Finals!
Courtesy of Team Aruba
ENNIS, TEXAS – After wrapping up the final MMPSA race last weekend in Tulsa and crowing, “King of the Mountain”, the action packed race awarded Bob Berstch the Shootout honors, along with a trip for two to Aruba, thanks to Aruba
Vacations! With the 2010 MMPSA season in the books, Team Aruba is looking ahead to this weekend, for the final ADRL race in Ennis, Texas at Texas Motorplex .
It’s the Speedtech “Battle of the Belts” at the LenMar Motorsports Word Finals VI and once again, Tevor Eman and his crew are set to tackle the track, holding nothing back for one last chance to make waves. Not only does this race leave a lasting impression from this season, but the results will contribute to next year’s early point standings.
“We have had an incredible year this season and are looking forward to leaving even more of a lasting impression next season,” Eman states. “We have really put together a great crew and we know that there are only great things in store for us in the future.” There is no doubt that Team Aruba and the Digicel powered Aruba.com Escort are locked in and focused on this weekend’s World Finals.
TEAM ARUBA TACKLES TULSA IN TOP EIGHT FOR FINAL MMPSA SHOOTOUT
TULSA, OK – After perfect weather weekend for the Shakedown in Englishtown, New Jersey, Trevor Eman and Team Aruba are primed for Tulsa and the final MMPSA shootout of the season. Qualifying will get underway on Friday
evening; conclude on Saturday afternoon, and Eliminations are on tap to begin at 5 pm CST.
Eman and the Digicel powered Aruba.com Escort are currently seated in the Top Eight and the points chase is so close, that each pass will be a contributing factor.“We posted a career best mile per hour at the last race with an aggressive track and now we are looking to capitalize on that and gain ground,” Eman emphasizes. Team Aruba will take on the
Other drivers aiming for the “King of the Mountain” title included in the Pro Stock Top Eight are as follows; Pete Berner, Cary Goforth, John Montecalvo, JR Carr, Bob Bertsch, John Pluchino, and Larry O’Brien. Accompanied by the World Championship title, the winner will also win a trip to Aruba, made possible by none other than Eman and Team Aruba.
TEAM ARUBA READY FOR TULSA AFTER QUALIFYING FOR MMPSA SHOOTOUT
Courtesy of Team Aruba
ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – In New Jersey over the weekend, the weather was prime for posting incredible times and that 
is just what happened as Eman and Team Aruba posted a career fastest mile per hour going 223.21. The track was aggressive all weekend and teams weren’t getting down the track.
In round one, Eman and the Aruba.com Digicel powered Escort lined up against John Montecalvo, and were dealt a blown transmission mid pass. As a result, Team Aruba’s speedy weekend had come to a sudden halt.
“Things were fine in the lanes, during the burn out and immediately off the line but then the car wouldn’t shift,” Eman described. “Sometimes things happen in racing and that’s part of the competition and knowing your car. We qualified for the shootout in Tulsa and that’s what really matters! We are looking forward to next weekend!”
EMAN AND TEAM ARUBA READY TO EXCEL IN ENGLISHTOWN
Courtesy of Team Aruba
ENGLISHTOWN, NJ –In Norwalk, Ohio, Trevor Eman and Team Aruba sailed past Brian Gham, one of the most winning drivers in ADRL history to advance to the next round. This weekend in Englishtown, Eman expects to see
some of the fastest times down the track with the weather conditions being almost picture perfect. Mother Nature and her ways have swept over much of the racing season this year, which makes this weekend that much more of a thrill.
“We might even be able to see a pro stock car go 6.10’s this weekend, we hope to hit those numbers,” states Eman. “There are a lot of factors that go into posting incredible numbers and weather, humidity and altitude are always a contributing factor.”
With the Battle of the Belts around the corner in Ennis, Texas, the MMPSA title also remains up for grabs. As the end of the season draws near, Team Aruba inches closer and closer to obtaining the opportunity to have their best season yet. Posting solid times, cutting great lights and maintaining excellent ET’s whenever possible will be crucial, as Eman and Team Aruba work hard towards the top spot.
To check out Team Aruba and what they are up too, become a fan on facebook! You can also follow Eman and the crew on www.mmpsa.org, or log on to www.adrl.us. The teams personal site can also be found at www.Teamaruba.com .
EMAN SHINES AT SUMMIT DRAGWAY
Courtesy of Team Aruba
NORWALK, OHIO –After the rain once again halted race action in Rockingham, the eliminations were wrapped in 
Norwalk. On Friday evening, Team Aruba and the Digicel driven Ecort powered themselves into a spot in the semi-finals, and fell just shy of an appearance in the finals.
Saturday, the sporadic clouds lingered and the temperature dropped. Round one of eliminations began at 9am and it was prime racing weather. “Being in the semis after the rain called Rockingham was fantastic and carrying that momentum into the next day’s qualifying round and eliminations was just what we needed,” Eman stated. Team Aruba also bounced back from the first three rounds of qualifying running a 4.11, sitting 6th in the bracket.
In round on e of eliminations Eman ran a 4.26 and recognized immediate transmission issues. Performing well at the track and gaining points whenever possible will be crucial, as Eman and his crew work towards the opportunity to compete for the Battle of the Belts that will take place next month.
Team Aruba Determined to Light the Track at ADRL Independence Drags
Courtesy of Team Aruba
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA — After a great weekend of racing at the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Summer Drags in Martin, Team Aruba, with the colorful Aruba.com Extreme Pro Stock car in tow, is on the long road to
Heartland Park Topeka (HPT) race track for the ADRL Hardee’s Independence Drags IV. “The past few weeks have been intense,” says Team Aruba driver, Trevor Eman. “Since Martin, we’ve been working long days and nights preparing our car for the Topeka race.”
Team Aruba definitely has their work cut out for them, uncomfortably sitting 300 points behind 8th place. “It’s crunch time, and we’re hungrier than we’ve ever been,” comments Eman. “Time is quickly slipping away; we only have a few races left until the ADRL Finals. Our performance this weekend is crucial.” Team Aruba recently moved up a spot on the Extreme Pro Stock ladder, from 14th to 13th after good performances at the ADRL Ford Summer Drags just two weeks ago.
Team Aruba Takes on ADRL Summer Drags with Best Race Weekend of the Season
Courtesy of team Aruba
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA — American Drag Racing League (ADRL) teams have nearly reached the half-way point in the 2010 season, with the ever-coveted “Speedtech Battle for the Belts” quickly approaching. With only five
scheduled races left before the ADRL World Finals (including the remainder of ADRL Dragpalooza VI rescheduled for July 23-24), Team Aruba currently sits in 13th place in the Extreme Pro Stock division with 495 points.
ADRL teams traveled to U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan for the ADRL Ford Drive One Summer Drags VI. “We were excited to sit in 3rd after qualifying,” says Trevor Eman, driver for Extreme Pro Stock (XPS) team, Team Aruba. “After such a long break from the track, we were especially determined to secure a top-qualifying spot.” Eman faced off against Mark Martino in the first round of eliminations, hammering down an exceptional 0.010 RT and reaching a top speed of 175.39mph to take the win. “We had a great light,” says the Aruba.com XPS driver, Trevor Eman. “It was a really close race; striving to achieve a perfect light can really make all the difference in a race.”
Team Aruba Heads to Martin for ADRL Summer Drags VI
Courtesy of Team Aruba
UNION, SC — Team Aruba is back on the long road to Martin, Michigan to compete in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Ford Drive One Summer Drags VI this weekend at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park.
After a two-week break, the team is eager to get back on the eighth-mile track, with plans to make a stop in Ohio to test and prepare the Aruba.com pro stock racecar prior to this Friday’s qualifier rounds. “We’re going to stop in Norwalk to test our car,” says Team Aruba driver, Trevor Eman. “We haven’t been on the track since the ADRL event in Virginia a few weeks back, so we are very ready to race.”
Regarding the team’s performance this season, Team Aruba is hungry for a race victory. “We know we can perform better. We have a good, powerful car,” Eman comments. “We just need to fine tune our weak points and we’ll be back on track.” The ADRL Summer Drags is the fifth event this season towards the 2010 ADRL World Finals, held at Texas Motorplex in late October. “For now, we have our sights set on qualifying for the ‘ADRL Battle for the Belts’ race this year,” Eman says. “Our team is determined and dedicated to working our hardest to be there.”
Team Aruba Determined to Earn First Victory After VMP Performance
Courtesy of Team Arruba
UNION, SC — “Virginia Motorsports Park?Hello from Aruba!” A nice and sunny weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) proved to be a beautiful racing weekend. Team Aruba’s driver, Trevor Eman happily said, “It feels like we 
are racing in Aruba!”
As always, Team Aruba’s pit area is a reflection of the island Aruba and the Aruban People. “We’re having fun, but the weekend is not over yet. We have a lot of work ahead of us, and we have to do well to be in the show with the other 19 Mountain Motor Pro Stock teams,” says Eman, a full-time college student and the youngest Mountain Motor Pro Stock driver. “Let’s go racing…And a warm ‘Hello’ from Aruba!”
VMP hosted nice weather and even nicer people. These conditions must have really worked, because Trevor did a first qualifying run of 4.10 seconds as the third pair out. “We came pretty close to beating our career-best elapsed time,” says Trevor, who was only a hundredth and a half seconds off of his best ET. “We were at the 60-foot mark in 0.984 seconds; not a bad first run.”
Team Aruba Heads to MIR for MMPSA Mountain Motor Nationals
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA — Often referred to as the ‘home of Mountain Motor racers’, this weekend Maryland International Raceway (MIR) in Budds Creek, MD, will host the Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association (MMPSA) 
Outback Steakhouse Mountain Motor Nationals. One of the longest running Pro Stock events, the Mountain Motor Nationals will host Pro Stock and Pro Modifieds at their quarter mile track, promising heart pumping drag racing action with some of the country’s fastest drag cars.
“We just hit the road yesterday, after spending a few rainy days in Ohio,” said Team Aruba driver, Trevor Eman. “We’re now on our way to Budds Creek, and hopefully the weather will cooperate this time.” Team Aruba traveled to Martin, Michigan last week for the MMPSA NAPA Thunder Nationals, but an impending storm front led to a cancellation of the second MMPSA race. “Although the race in Martin was canceled, we were able to get in valuable testing sessions to prepare us for the Mountain Motor Nationals,” says Trevor.
