Welcome to the official website of Twig Zeigler's Nitro Funny car. The car is owned by Ted Wiens, and Twig Zeigler; drivin by Twig Zeigler and Jim Obalek. The car is operated out of Ferndale, Washington. Twig is in his 42nd year of nitro racing and running better than ever. The modern car is based off of Twig's Ford poppy red Pizza Haven car that ran fron 1973-1975. Currently the best ET for the car is 5.78.
May 7, 2012
Jim Obalek makes it to the Semi Finals at the Napa Ignitor in his first outing piloting a Nitro Funny Car.
Jim qualifies #3 with a 6.01; lost in the semi final to Jason Rupert. Quickest run of the weekend was a 5.86.
February 10,2012
The 2012 racing schedule has been released.
October 4, 2011
The Twig Zeigler Nitro Funny Car will be on display this weekend at the Portland Expo center.
Jim Obalek the official driver of the Twig Zeigler Nitro Funny car for the 2012 racing season.
August 22, 2011
Twig Zeigler sets top speed, low E.T. and a new personal carrear best time with a 5.84 at Spokane County Raceway. Darin Bay was scheduled to drive this weekend, but was unable to after a testing accident Friday night when Bay was making the maiden voyage of Bay's new Devastator Jet dragster. Darin Bay was released from the hospital on Saturday and is eager to drive again.
August 18, 2011
Twig Zeigler does a 1/8 mile burnout show for the fans at Renagade Raceway in Yakima Wa.
August 15, 2011
The Twig Zeigler car piloted by Darin Bay had an early exit to the Nightfire Nationals in round 2 of eliminations. Round one win over Jason Rupert in the Murt Littlefield tribute car; Darin got the win light with a 6.14
August 4, 2011
The Twig Zeigler Nitro Funny Car to be on desplay at the NHRA Northwest Nationals This weekend in Seattle.
August 1, 2011
Darin Bay runs a 5.82 at the first annual Night of Fire in Woodburn, Or.
July 25, 2011
Darin Bay pilots to a runner up finish at the Canadian National Open. Qualified #2 with a 5.78. Round one over Mike Grekul, round two over Todd Lesenko. Final round, in a great side by side race, Tim Boychuk got the win light, a 5.81 to a 5.87.
Excellent weekend for the Twig Zeigler Racing team!
May 29, 2011
Severe weather plagues Rockabilly Rod Reunion in Las Vegas. High winds caused the race to be postponed until Monday the 30th. Due to scheduling issues the Twig Zeigler car had to withdraw from the race.