Aves Performance Racing

04/18/2026

Took home Best Appearing Car at Titans of 10.5 opening race at Centerville Dragway.

This one means a lot.
Hand-picked by Al and Larry — one car, each race.

We take a lot of pride in this program, and to have it recognized like that… that’s special.

Grateful to be part of something as strong as Titans with a group of racers and people that make it what it is.

Now let’s go racing.

04/17/2026

Rolling out for the first race of the season. Got us thinking…

16 years.
Countless races. Thousands of miles.
Kansas. Texas. Oklahoma. Colorado. Michigan. Missouri. Just to name a few.

Once-in-a-lifetime runs with some of the best out there.
Car shows. Awards. Magazine features.

More blown up engines than we’d like to admit.
A little fire… maybe more than once.

A lot of liquor. Even more laughs.
Personal best after personal best.
And a few wheelies that kept things interesting.

So the question is… what’s left to accomplish?

Guess we’ll find out.
See you at the track.

📷: Tracey Lynn

04/16/2026

The real test always happens before the real deal.
Long nights. Dyno pulls. Chasing numbers most people will never see.

16+ years in the game… that’s a long time.
Hell, most marriages don’t last that long.

See you this weekend.

04/15/2026

She’s alive.
Loud.
Yellow.
Mopar.

Just a little street car…
Who wouldn’t be interested?

See you in a few days for Titans.

04/14/2026

New season. Same crew. Same shenanigans, but this one feels a little different.

We’ve spent the offseason dialing things in, making changes, and getting everything ready for this weekend. First hit of the year is always special… but this one might mean a little more. See you at the track.

03/20/2026

She woke up a little loud… just how we like it. Season officially starts now.

03/19/2026

Getting closer to race time.

The car is back together and right where we want it. If all goes as planned, we’ll be priming the oiling system and firing it up tomorrow.

Ready to hear this Gen 3 HEMI come to life.

12/30/2025

We stumbled across some ancient artifacts on our YouTube page - footage of the Dart before the Gen 3 HEMI era.

Back then: a 472 stroker big-block Mopar, naturally aspirated… until we politely introduced nitrous.
• 9.85 on a 125-shot (with a little traction drama)
• Engine built by Wikle Performance - an absolute gem

Builder’s advice at the time: “I wouldn’t go over a 125 shot.”

Naturally, we tried a 250 shot the very next day. It felt incredible… right up until it became the reason for a Gen 3 rebuild 😅

These clips are from 14 years ago - proof that good ideas age well, and bad ideas age into great stories. Enjoy the throwback.

Unloading at home:
https://youtu.be/XrMk5rKgXf0

First startup of the original 472 big-block low-deck Mopar:
https://youtu.be/UxmLBpGwiSA

Additional chaos:
https://youtu.be/G2laKpXV8Jc

Everio

11/02/2025

What a year. After nearly four years of setbacks, challenges, and late nights in the garage, this season reminded us exactly why we do it. The rebuild wasn’t easy, but every turn of the wrench, every pass, and every cheer from the sidelines made it worth it.

We’ve got a few things planned for the off-season, then it’s back to the track before you know it. There are more people to thank than we could ever list, but please know how much your support means.

See you all on the flip side.

Watch the full year-in-review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg2yGwpCuSo

Video credit: Kasandra Aves

Showing someOf the updates from last time out before this year 2025. Going from a beat of 4.97 to 4.50. More to come!!!

11/01/2025

Our hearts are heavy today as we learn of the tragic accident at H-Town. Details are still emerging, but everyone on the Aves’ Performance Racing team is praying for those involved, those affected, and those who witnessed this heartbreaking event.

The racing community is a close one, and moments like this remind us that we are all family - drivers, crews, fans, and track staff alike. There will be a time and place to discuss safety, regulations, and spectator awareness, but today our focus is on offering prayers, compassion, and support to everyone impacted by this tragedy.