Michael Battley

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Michael and his wife Diana joined Bracket Masters Racing Team in November 2006.  The live in Ventress, Louisiana.  Mike is a interstate truck driver. 

Michael is the owner of three racecars.  He is currently building a 512 CID BBC using a Gen VI block. It will go into his 1979 Malibu which will be his primary car.  This will be one unique doorslammer.  Mike plans to chop the top 4 inches and he will add 5 inches to the wheelbase, making it a total of 115 inches.  Along with moving the engine back a few inches, this car should really hook well on the 15 x 33 inch slicks.  Mike expects the car to weigh in at around 2300 lbs, with fiberglass front cap, doors, trunk and Lexan windows.  I won't disclose all the tricks that are going into the engine, but lets say that Mike should run down into the 8 second range.  The engine is being built by Steve Benoit of Rocket Engine Service in Scott, LA.  They plan to use a Powerglide with Ultra-Bell.  The car has been delayed due to the several factors beyond Michaels control.   Mike is very excited about the car and has spared no expense to make this a very fast and safe car. 

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Nov. 14, 2007 - Mike's 1979 Malibu rolling chassis is for sale!

Nov. 11-12, 2007 - Mike and family attended the Holiday Helpers Race at State Capitol Raceway.  Mike and family provided a real treat for anyone that stopped by his cooking station.  The fried chicken, Gumbo, smoked hog and bar-b-cue ribs were delicious.

Mike serving Gumbo

June 24, 2007 - Mike and Earl Mackey called from California during the team meeting to support the nomination of new team member, Mr. Alonzo Duncan.  Mike and Earl are Interstate Truck Drivers and could not make it to the meeting, but wanted to keep in touch.  They called twice during the meeting. 

June 17, 2007 - Mike was one of several members that helped make this race a success.  He did a lot of the running around before the race to pick up different items, setting up the T-shirt trailer and tent and lots of other little things that just had to be done.  Mike worked very hard before and after the race.