Darren and Tracey Halladay have been mud racing their 1978 Ford Bronco for a number of years in Southern BC and Alberta. The family based team, known as Hellbent Racing, is not only known for having a fast mud race vehicle, but also for willing to help fellow racers on and off the track as well as working hard on promoting mud drags in their area.
Name: Darren and Tracey Halladay
Age: 43,42 How Many Years Racing: 15+
Hometown: Elkford BC
Children: Brandi -23, Edge -19
Race Vehicle: 1978 Ford Bronco
Engine: 514 CI BBF w/429 Super Cobra Jet block, Kaase p51 heads, Diamond Pistons, Scorpion Rockers, Total Seal Rings, Crane Cam, HTC Custom Crankshaft, Jomar Stud Girdle, Power Pro Racing Chain Drive System
Transmission: Frank Merkl Roller C6
Front Diff: Original Dana 44
Rear Diff: Ford 9″ with Currie 9+ Carrier,Chrome Moly axles
Tires/Wheels: Custom cut 38.5″ Boggers
Other Notes: All work and fabrication done by Nightcrawler 4×4
Sponsors: Nightcrawler 4×4, Hellbent Racing, Lordco Auto Parts, VP Racing Fuels
Touch Of Evil Bronco Mud Racer
– December 6, 2009Posted in: British Columbia, Mud Racing, Readers Rides
As a note to the video – the right hand tie rod snaps about 3/4 pit. You can see the wheel turn inward.
Back in the day (early stages of “Touch Of Evil”),Darren took my wife Cheryle for a run through the mud with that beast, it was a ride of a lifetime for her, (somewhere there is video to prove it).
I remember hearing that distinctive sound coming from down at the shop, as I stood out side my house. And sometimes up loud and personal.
I look back on those days,going to a few of the races, hanging in pit with our friends, more importantly I look forward to the time when I get to be hollering alongside your other fans Buddy!. Go Team!.
Thanks Darren and Tracey for being such great friends.