“Queen Of Diamonds II” Jet Dragster will be Popular Attraction at PPB Motorsports 2015 Race Car & Trade Show
OAKS, PA December 9, 2014 . . . Drag racing, jet dragsters and the name Al Hanna all seem to go together so well. Hanna and his “Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster will prove to be a popular attraction at the three day Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show set to take place at the huge Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, January 23-25, 2015.
“We are working to make drag racing a bigger part of PPB Motorsports 2015,” said show promoter Len Sammons. “There are a lot of drag racing fans and competitors in the market area of our show and there are some great drag racing facilities such as Atco, NJ Raceway, Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pa, Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ and others. “
The latest Al Hanna creation, created on a napkin in the Atlanta Airport, was built by Dan Page Race Cars of Hampstead, NH. The original “Queen of Diamonds”, the current World Speed and ET Record Holding ‘GOJO Firebird’ Jet Funny Car, driven by Rich Hanna, and the ‘XLERATOR’ ‘Top Secret’ Firebird, the highest tech jet funny car, driven by veteran Ken Hall were also built by Page.
“Queen of Diamonds II” driven by popular lady racer Jill Canuso, well known to drag racers because of her affiliation with S&W Race Cars and Components (Spring City, PA), is powered by a 6000 HP General Electric J-85-5 engine.
On the track the car resembles a spaceship and brings fans to their feet as they witness the 30-feet of flames shooting out the back of the 300 MPH racer.
The car is unusual to say the least because of its unique design and is a welcome addition to the other drag racing vehicles, classic cars, historic racers and unique current day race cars. Show promoter Len Sammons is anxious to include more of these type cars in the 250,000 square feet of show space. There will be more than 200 motorsports vehicles on display to go along with the already mentioned display cars.
The show, celebrating its 30th anniversary, offers attendees just about everything imaginable in motorsports with a variety of vendors offering services and products. Those attending the show will have the opportunity to attend a variety of free seminars, special attractions and meet many well known racers and personalities in motorsports of all types.
Complete details on the show can be found at www.aarn.com. A limited amount of show space remains available for those wishing to become exhibitors and information is available at 609.888.3618.
Sources: Ernie Saxton Communications