Without the fans there would be no drag racing. Realizing the importance of the people, young and old, who come to see the nostalgia races, Posse member Billy "The Kid" Robins decided to start a "Fan Club" and give the Nitro Thunder supporters the credit they deserve ... especially the kids who are the future of the sport.

When time allows at the races, Billy will take photos of the fans and they will be added to this page. We hope you enjoy this Nitro Sheriff feature.

These three fans are from Sweden. We have never seen some many people from other countries. They came to Bakersfield and then were going to Pomona.
Rolf Carlsson, Henrik Andersson and Per Hildebrand

Dave and Denise McKenzie from England. They have an small block Chevy nitro car.

Jack "The Ferret" Harris owned by Talaura MacMonagle. Talaura is the daughter of Jennifer MacMonagle and granddaughter to Jim & Linda Mac of Pro Nitro.

This photo is of Bobby Ears nails, Nitro Thunder (thumb) and 40 Willis (forefinger).

The Faravelli family from El Dorado Hills, CA The mother won a t-shirt and hat. She knew what a Hemi was.

Matt Leatherman first time at the races and you can tell by his smile what he thinks of them.

The Hildebrandt and Munds Families were in attendance Friday night.You can tell by the smiles what kind of time they were having at the races.

Fans show off the top fuel cars they purchased at the Nite Fire. Ayrick, Ashley, and William

Jessica Palmer, center, has been the coming to the races the past three years and this time brought Kayla for the first time. They are Nitro Thunder fans all the way. Cort Robins showed Kayla the car and trailer.

Danielle Vincent and Holly Thomas working on Nitro Thunder crew members Ryan and Cort to get them to visit where they work -- the Sports Pub and Grill in Boise.

The Treasure family was visiting the USA from Perth, Western Australia. They stayed all three days and took photos after the win. Darryl, Julie and Sam on the right side. Ben and Corinna on the left side. They live further away than any other Nitro Thunder fans so far.

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Jon Green, Rose Cortez and her two boys Rolando and Ricardo. The boys have never seen fuel cars and had a blast.

Kyler Manning (above) and Hayden Manning (below) -- they are hooked on nitro.

Scott Nelson and his Daugher Debra. They loved the smell of nitro.

Billy "The Kid" couldn't attend the 7th Pomona Nitro Nationals so there is only one fan shot. This is 10 year old Cole Bennick who will forever remember this moment.

 

Kristi Dever has been to the Boise race. She has a junior dragster and she wants to drive a top fuel car someday. Nice ambition!

Shellie was a former ww2 fan but converted with a new Nitro Thunder shirt. Her son Zack has all was and always will be a Nitro Thunder fan. Her Daughters Kelsey and Sydnie could go either way we will have to wait until August to see the out come.

Left to right. Debbie Kelso, Wendi and Dani McNeilly. Debbie became an instant Nitro Thunder fan when she smelled the nitro!

Tim and Tyler Brattin signed the nose of the new Nitro Thunder.

Jessica Palmer returns from last August with Leanne Tucker a first timer. Jessica and Leanne showing off the new Nitro Thunder girls t’s (below).

Ashley Irvine was selling beer at the track. She became a instant hit with Brett, Race and Denver Schutz Jr.

"Beer Girl" at work. (Billy "The Kid" doesn't miss a trick in his quest for PR)

Robbie, Leah Ekberg and Rich McKinnies show of the other new girls t-shirt. Leah was a first timer and can’t wait until Nitro Thunders race August to return.

Kaleb and Zeb Smith (Rat Rod boys) think the new car is great ... don't paint a thing.

Candace and Colby (below) vote "Rat Rod". They are Chad's daughter and son. Chad is Jack's manager at the paint shop.

Casey Hart whos grandfather is Bruce Hart (below) with Nitro Thunder sponsor, Parts Plus.

Rich, Lorrie and their son Dawson vote red paint for new car. This is last years Nitro Thunder (Big Red) which was also on display.

Gerilyn Steiner (daughter of Gerry) has some fun with the WW2 Racing crew. She said her Nitro Thunder t-shirt made her do it.

Nostalgia Top Fuel owner, Darrell Tedford brought his grandsons by to check out the new Nitro Thunder.

First Fans of 2004. Taken at Las Vegas during the winter test sessions. The Brothers Evans... Derik, Tyler, Marcus and Josh.