Terry Munroe - Spring Nationals

By Steve Banasick

Terry Munroe has been the thorn on a long stem rose in the IHRA Alcohol Funny Car class. For the past several years Munroe and his now dubbed ‘Band of Misfits’, have been playing the spoiler for every well backed, sponsored opponent. As an independent team Munroe Racing has done what no other thought could be possible, survive.

Munroe and his ‘Band of Misfits’ (Mike “Pap” Croxall, Kevin “Conehead’ Munroe, John “Rastus” Ward and Jimmy “Porkchop” Boyer) have taken a new approach to competing in the 2005 season. According to Terry, the 2005 season will be an all out attempt to finish in the top 5 of the class. In San Antonio, Texas, Munroe held true to his words and simply let it all hang out.

After round 1 on Friday’s qualifying, Munroe turned in a 6.127 ET at 218.76 mph. that run set him in the Number 4 qualifying position. The Misfits turning things up a notch in the second round, (and getting Munroe to shift into 2nd gear), something that didn’t occur in the first round, placed him again in the top five. His pass of 5.962 ET at 239.61 mph was just enough to keep his ‘Band of Misfits’ grinning from ear to ear. Not too mention in the money.

“Not too bad. Not to bad at all,” said Munroe. “I was just happy to get a chance to get it into second gear!”

Munroe and his Misfits had only two runs under their belts before having to take on Terry McMillen and his Amalie Oil/Torco Racing Fuels ‘Instigator’. With the stage set, Munroe gave the okay to step up the car another notch, but the outcome would prove to be too much, too soon for the team. Munroe suffered a nasty tire shake at the start and with an opponent as good as McMillen, making up the difference wasn’t going to happen.

Terry Munroe and his ‘Misfits’ were still overly happy with their performance throughout the weekend event. One thing that holds true is the ‘Law’ of the Gator’s teeth. Every losing competitor, that falls to McMillen is asked to sign one of the teeth that show boldly on the car ‘Instigator”. “If you don’t sign it…we’ll print it on for you,” said McMillen. Munroe Stated that he’s made a Dentist appointment for the Instigator, to have that tooth removed after this coming weekend event in Rockingham.

Terry Munroe and his ‘Band of Misfits’ will be readying for the long trip to Rockingham, NC, with several new improvements on the car. Jimmy “Porkchop” Boyer stated that they’ve always loved the ROCK… and stated that they have a few secrets up their sleeves.

Munroe and his Band of Misfits will be looking for you at the Rock, stop by the Pit Area and say hi to the finest Keystone State, Top Alcohol Funny Car. For more information on Munroe Racing feel free to contact S2T Marketing Promotions. Check www.s2tmarkpro.net on the web for more information.