Welcome to Donovan  & Thomason Racing

You have just stepped back into the '60s racing world. Donovan & Thomason Racing is a nostalgia drag racing team which currently campaigns a Jr. Fuel nostalgia front engine dragster at  Southwest Jr Fuel Association, Goodguys, NHRA Hot Rod Reunion, FEDA, and other nostalgia drag races around the country.

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   Donovan & Thomason Jr/F Specs     Exhibition Info

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Burnin the hides at Tulsa International Raceway. (Photo by Tony Whitehead)

Meet the Team!

DRIVER: Robert Donovan

      Robert has been racing for about 8 years. He started racing on the small dirt ovals of Oklahoma in a Mini Stock. He then moved to up to Factory Stocks, and finally to Midgets. In 1998 Robert gained his NHRA competition license and began driving the Donovan Racing "Rolling Stone" dragster. He now pilots the Donovan & Thomason Jr Fuel car.

CREW CHIEF: David Thomason

    David got his start in racing at an early age. He helped his father race a front engine dragster when he was a child. Dave has been the Crew Chief for the Donovan& Thomason team since its first efforts in circle track dirt cars, and is now doing the tuning on the Donovan & Thomason front engine dragster.

CREW MEMBER: Steve Bagwell

    Steve came to the team in 2002. He has proved to be a valuable member of the team diving in, and wiping the tires down like a pro. Steve has not missed a race since coming on board and it would be hard to replace him. (Especially when he figures out there aren't nine cylinders on a V-8 Chevy.)

Crew Member: Geoffrey Thomason

      Geoffrey Thomason has also been with the team from the dirt car ( or mud cars as he calls them) days. His first official duties included getting dirty and pointing out when the driver made a mistake. Now that he has reached the ripe old age of  14,  his duties have expanded. Geoffrey is the official helper. He adds fuel, helps with the chute, adds oil, and  points out when any of the crew make a mistake.   

Crew Menmber: Les Milner

      Although Les Milner lives in Illinois, he manages to make most of the races. Les has been on the crew since the first year  the team began racing in Jr Fuel. With an Engineering background Les is a very helpful part of the team. He handles most of the technical aspects of the team such as driving the tow truck, checking tire pressures, and running the video camera.

Other Crew Members:  Alan Donovan, Lisa Donovan, Kathy Nichols and Gary Brunken

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The Donovan & Thomason Jr Fueler leaves with the wheels up as the crew look on at the Tulsa Old Time Drags.

Donovan & Thomason Honors and Accomplishments:

-Winner 2007 Southwest Jr Fuel Assoc. Northstar Dragway

-Winner 2007 Southwest Jr Fuel Assoc. Texas Raceway

-Runner-up 2006 Tulsa Nitro Nationals

-Winner 2004 Tulsa Nitro Nationals

-First Place Hallsville Jr Fuel/Altered Race

-Runner-up 2003 Tulsa Old Time Drags

-Top 5 Trophy in 2003 Oklahoma City Daryl Starbirds Custom and Rod Show

-Runner-up 2002 Slingshot Nationals

-First Place 2001 ADRA Nitro Nationals

-Top Qualifier 2001 Slingshot Nationals

-Runner-up 2001 Slingshot Nationals

-Featured in article of October 2000 issue of "Drag Cartoons"

-Top Qualifier 2000 Tulsa Old Time Drags

-Top Qualifier 1999 Tulsa Old Time Drags

-Quickest E.T. 1999 Tulsa Old Time Drags

-Featuered on cover of "The Slingshot" Magaizine 1999

-Top Qualifier 1998 Wichita International Raceway 30th Anniv. Nost. Drags20

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Heating the tires on The Donovan & Thomason Nostalgia Dragster.

Donovan & Thomason Dragster Specs                                          

Chassis:  212" Bob Boulton FED Chassis  #022                                            

Engine: 406 cid SBC (machine work by Troy Green at Louis Boyd Racing Engines),

              Engler 2.5" stack injection, Dart heads (built by Bob McKray)

 Tranny: Powerglide Racing transmission (built by R.C. Boggs)

Rear End: Fabricated rear with Mark Williams Center Section and Axles.

Paint: Paint by Ron Rice at Eagle Motorsports

Exhibition Information

    The Donovan & Thomason Jr. Fuel  Nostalgia dragster is available for exhibition bookings. For more information on how to have the Donovan & Thomason team make an appearance at your next event please contact Donovan Racing by email at donovnrcn@aol.com or phone at (405)760-4522.
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