2010 Front Engine Dragster – Shop Selection

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Below are pictures from the two shops I visited

Roo Man MotorSports
Attn: Keith Burgan
464 Johnson Lane
Brownsburg, In 46112-7810
(317) 852-4547
See more information on Roo Man here		  

Cen-Pen Speed Shop
Attn: John Worn
10181 Jonestown Road
Grantville, Pa 17028
(877)-236-7363
Roo_Man_020_small Keith Burgan of Roo Man MotorSports is on the left.

John Worn of Cen_Pen (Singshot Dragsters) is on the right in the photo on the right		 Slingshot_John_Worm_005_small
Roo_Man_Shop_005_small Roo Man MotorSports shop is on the left. 

Cen_Pen (Singshot Dragsters) shop is on the right 

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Roo_Man_Jig_010_small Roo Man MotorSports Dragster Jig is on the left (he builds a complete custom chassis to fit the needs of the driver).

Cen_Pen (Singshot Dragsters) Jig is on the right. (he builds only one size dragster, all the chassis are the same (helps keep the price down)		 SlingShot_Jig_005_small
Roo_Man _Full_Body Dragster_005_small Roo Man MotorSports body can be a short body, Parachute Body, or full body (Hand formed Aluminum)

Cen_Pen (Singshot Dragsters) has both a short body and Parachute body out of fiberglass.		 Slingshot_Pauchute_Body_0010_small
Roo_Man_New_Chassis_work_035_small Roo Man MotorSports Chassis (before building Keith puts the tubing in a lathe and uses scotch bright pads to clean the tubing before the build (roll cage has not been installed)

Cen_Pen (Singshot Dragsters) Chassis		 SlingShot_Chassis_005_small
Roo_Man_Front_015_small Roo Man MotorSports front end. Their standard front end is a rigid front end. 
Cen_Pen (Singshot Dragsters) Front end. Their standard front end is a torsion suspension.		 SlingShot_Frontend_005_small
Roo_Man_Update_Work_040_small Roo Man MotorSports Steering wheel and gauge panel. Note they hinge up and out of the way to make engine removable easier.

Cen_Pen (Singshot Dragsters) Their steering wheel and gauges are welded in.		 SlingShot_Cockpit_005_small
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Roo_Man_New_Chassis_work_005_small Here are some additional shots from each shop SlingShot_Chassis_015_small
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I have chosen Keith Burgan Of Roo Man MotorSports to build my dream. As it is a custom chassis we will be adding a torsion suspension to the front end. The idea is to build it to look as Nostalgic looking as possible. It will be build as a Junior fuel dragster. This means it only lacks two bars in the cockpit area to be a Top Fuel Dragster. Leaving those bars out makes it easier to remove the rear axle for maintenance. I will be getting a Full Parachute Body. The chassis will be complete except for the plumbing and wiring and the engine install. That will be left up to the Car Nuts. The chassis is due to go into the jig in December with a 60 to 90 day build. I will be making trips out to Indiana during the build to photograph the progress.

There are many reasons why I made this choice. SlingShot Dragsters certainly builds a capable chassis, and their price is definitly cheaper then Roo Man. I felt the increase in price was well worth it for the difference in quality, the custom built chassis, and reputation that Keith has. I had two personal friends that know Keith and they both recommended him highly. 
I need the custom built chassis as I do not fit into the one size that SlingShot builds PA010088_small

Click HERE to see some additional Photos of some of Keith’s other dragsters.