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KENT, Wash. --Most of the current NHRA POWERade professional competitors rate the NHRA’s Western swing of back-to-back-to-back events as their least favorite experience throughout the 23-race race tour. Mike Ashley, driver of the Knoll Gas- Torco Race Fuels/SKULL Gear-sponsored Dodge Stratus Funny Car, is one of the few that looks forward to the stretch of consecutive races which began last week in Denver and moves this week to the Pacific Northwest for the CSK NHRA Nationals at Seattle International Raceway.
Ashley is looking forward to this triple-header of events because it enables the Evan Knoll-owned team to establish continuity for the balance of the season and beyond. The new car and team under Don Schumacher Racing management was formed in less than three weeks and yet managed to qualify last week at the NHRA Mopar Mile High Nationals.
“This is a great opportunity for our team to step forward on the baseline we established last weekend,” Ashley said. “We plan to continue building on what progress we made in Denver. As good as we did in Denver that race also served as the test session we never had. Brian and I spoke today and we both feel good about our program. He feels he has the typical new car challenges addressed and I’m feeling comfortable in the car.”
Ashley has never raced in Seattle and is excited about the experience. Prior to last season, Ashley traditionally competed in only 12-events a year on the Pro Modified tour where he is a two-time world champion.
“I know it’s been said before but it holds true,” Ashley said. “SIR is just like any other track - it has a start and finish line and one has to accept the conditions the track gives them. That’s a universal code that remains the same whether or not you’ve run there before.”
Racing begins on Friday, July 21 with qualifying sessions at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. and continues Saturday with sessions at 12:00 and 3 p.m. Final eliminations begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
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For More Information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: www.GothamCityRacing.com
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Your host, Brian Olson, gets into what really goes on inside the heads of the people behind the fast paced sport of drag racing.
Each episode of the SKULL Factor News Network will air no later than 10:00 PM (EST) daily during NHRA POWERade Drag Racing events. Previously aired shows can be viewed at any time by visiting the "Skull Factor Archives" page on GothamCityRacing.com
Watch the SKULL Factor News Network on GothamCityRacing.com!
About Gotham City Racing
Gotham City Racing is fully sponsored by Knoll Gas Torco Race Fuels, the largest independently owned race fuel manufacturer. Knoll Gas - Torco Race Fuels has a full line of racing gasoline including methanol and nitromethane. Their full product line of additives is complimented by SKULL Gear -- an innovative and trendy clothing line. Product can be purchased by calling 1-800-67-TORCO or by visiting their website.
Website: http://www.torco.com
Roger McCombs RV SuperCenter
To learn more about Roger McCombs RV SuperCenter & Race Car Trailer Sales and to search their extensive inventory of RVs and Trailers, visit the company’s website.
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Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
Ashley’s Knoll-Gas Torco Race Fuels team prepared for Seattle
KENT, Wash. --Most of the current NHRA POWERade professional competitors rate the NHRA’s Western swing of back-to-back-to-back events as their least favorite experience throughout the 23-race race tour. Mike Ashley, driver of the Knoll Gas- Torco Race Fuels/SKULL Gear-sponsored Dodge Stratus Funny Car, is one of the few that looks forward to the stretch of consecutive races which began last week in Denver and moves this week to the Pacific Northwest for the CSK NHRA Nationals at Seattle International Raceway.
Ashley is looking forward to this triple-header of events because it enables the Evan Knoll-owned team to establish continuity for the balance of the season and beyond. The new car and team under Don Schumacher Racing management was formed in less than three weeks and yet managed to qualify last week at the NHRA Mopar Mile High Nationals.
“This is a great opportunity for our team to step forward on the baseline we established last weekend,” Ashley said. “We plan to continue building on what progress we made in Denver. As good as we did in Denver that race also served as the test session we never had. Brian and I spoke today and we both feel good about our program. He feels he has the typical new car challenges addressed and I’m feeling comfortable in the car.”
Ashley has never raced in Seattle and is excited about the experience. Prior to last season, Ashley traditionally competed in only 12-events a year on the Pro Modified tour where he is a two-time world champion.
“I know it’s been said before but it holds true,” Ashley said. “SIR is just like any other track - it has a start and finish line and one has to accept the conditions the track gives them. That’s a universal code that remains the same whether or not you’ve run there before.”
Racing begins on Friday, July 21 with qualifying sessions at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. and continues Saturday with sessions at 12:00 and 3 p.m. Final eliminations begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
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For More Information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: www.GothamCityRacing.com
Have you seen the SKULL Factor News Network?
You don't want to miss this! Tune-in and watch as your favorite drivers, crew chiefs, team owners and other special guests "Get Their Head Examined" on the SKULL Factor News Network.
Your host, Brian Olson, gets into what really goes on inside the heads of the people behind the fast paced sport of drag racing.
Each episode of the SKULL Factor News Network will air no later than 10:00 PM (EST) daily during NHRA POWERade Drag Racing events. Previously aired shows can be viewed at any time by visiting the "Skull Factor Archives" page on GothamCityRacing.com
Watch the SKULL Factor News Network on GothamCityRacing.com!
About Gotham City Racing
Gotham City Racing is fully sponsored by Knoll Gas Torco Race Fuels, the largest independently owned race fuel manufacturer. Knoll Gas - Torco Race Fuels has a full line of racing gasoline including methanol and nitromethane. Their full product line of additives is complimented by SKULL Gear -- an innovative and trendy clothing line. Product can be purchased by calling 1-800-67-TORCO or by visiting their website.
Website: http://www.torco.com
Roger McCombs RV SuperCenter
To learn more about Roger McCombs RV SuperCenter & Race Car Trailer Sales and to search their extensive inventory of RVs and Trailers, visit the company’s website.
Website: www.RogerMcCombsRVsuperCenter.com
Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
- Oakley
- Optima Aluminum Trailers
- Lend America
- Impact Racing
- Knoll Gas Motorsports
- SKULL Shine
- SKULL H2O
