Pro Racing Association Championship Drag Racing Series

John Schuerger

PRA Class: Super Gas
Driver: John Schuerger
Home Town: Ontario, CA
Car # 7284
Car Year: 66
Body Style: Sedan

Engine Info
Displacement: 2165cc
Builder: John Schuerger
Case: VW Mag.
Crank: 78mm Berg VW journal
Rods: 5.352 Carrillo
Pistons: 94mm JE narrow rings/ gas ported
Rings: Total Seal
Cam: FK-89
Rockers: Berg 1.40
Cam Gear: Magnum STRAIGHT CUTS
Oil Pump: Berg 30mm
Oil Sump: Berg 4 Quart
Lifters: Scat
Pushrods: Berg 160,000psi
Pushrod Tubes: Stock
Heads: Welded VW
Valve Size & Make: 44 x 37.5 Del-West Titanium
Valve Springs: K-800
Manifolds: Skat Trak
Port & Polished by: Clyde Berg
Compression Ratio: 12.8:1
Induction: 48 IDA's
Turbo info: N/A
Linkage:
Exhaust System: 4-tuned 1-3/4"
Ignition: Stinger S-4
Plugs:
Flywheel: lightened VW, Wedgemated
Clutch System: Kennedy 2100lbs, 3 puck
Oil Filter: O-Berg

Gearbox Info
Type: 091 Bus Box w/ Folts Axle kit, Berg conversion kit
Builder: Harold Carter- Transaxle Technology
R/P: 4.57
1-Gear: 3.55
2-Gear: 2.31
3-Gear: 1.58
4-Gear: 1.21 or 1.19

What RPM do you leave the line at? 10,200-10,500

What RPM do you shift at? 8200 - 8500

What's your favorite Racetrack? Phoenix, Denver, and Las Vegas

How did you get started in racing? I had always wanted to race when I was in high school and thru my 10 yrs of college, but never had the time or money to do it. Shortly before graduating from college I went with my brother to a race at Palmdale. At that race I got to meet the Bergs and from there the rest was history. I worked with them to start to put together a faster street car that I would be able to bracket race and hopefully run 12's . So in the late 80's and early 90's I ran several events at Palmdale, Carlsbad, and Phoenix with fair success, but lots of trans maintenance. Being tight of funds, I decided to park the car until I could afford to 1) Buy a bus box and 2) travel and compete in the 11:90 class at all of the races. After about 4 years of sitting, I was finally able to put together a car that would be competitive and stay together. Since then I have competed in the PRA S/G class and finished every year since 1999 in the top three and winning the championship 4 of those years.

What's your favorite food? Mexican, Steak and Baked Potato's

What's your favorite song? Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey

Sponsors: Gene Berg Ent
Clyde Berg Heads and Motors
Transaxle Technology (Harold Carter, Rancho) The Wife and Kids!