The "Madman" is set to do battle in Qatar. Photo: Azoz Albahr

Just a few weeks ago an open invitation was made by the Arabian Drag Racing League for United States based racers to travel this winter to Qatar and race in their series. While some may have been hesitant there were quite a few that jumped on board for a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to the middle east and compete. A wide variety of cars and classes from Pro Extreme to Pro Motorcycle will make the 8000 mile trip from the United States to do battle with the best racers in the land of Qatar.

Keep up with all the details of Frankie Taylors venture over seas on the Jeffers Pro Cars Facebook Page.

Frankie ” Madman” Taylor is one of those Pro Extreme racers who signed up to take his Jeffers Pro Cars built C5 Corvette over seas. Taylor had quite a run over the past year with some astounding numbers including his record setting pass of 3.596 seconds this past September in ADRL competition. He also was crowned the 2010 World Champion in the Battle of the Belts in the Pro Extreme class taking out some heavy competition. Taylor has used all that momentum to stir up the action on his very first run in Qatar.

His very first pass consisted off a run that would shatter all of the Arabian Drag Racing Leagues records. The Jeffers built Corvette was .895 seconds to the sixty foot followed by 3.61 seconds to the eighth mile beams. The current record stands at 3.66 seconds and it looks like the Madman will plan on bringing the records back to the United States with him after the winter season of racing in Qatar. Round one of the Qatar Racing Club season kicks off this Thursday and Friday. Look fro plenty of other drivers names from the United States to be in the spotlight as there are plenty there.