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GOTHAM CITY/ATLANTA (January 14, 2008) - On the heels of the announcement of Mike Ashley and Roger Burgess joining forces to field a championship nitro Funny Car, the duo formally announced their intentions to team up behind the wheel as well, racing Pro Modified in the NHRA Pro Mod Challenge. The team also announced the addition of Howard Moon as a second tuner and engine strategist.
"We're committed to building a competitive Pro Mod program and both Roger and I believe in the NHRA Pro Mod organization. I’m very excited to return to Pro Mod, I don't plan on running Funny Car at all this year but will compete side-by-side with Roger at all of the NHRA Pro Mod events," Ashley said.
Ashley, the Pro Mod Challenge World Champion in 2004-2005, took a two-year hiatus from Pro Mod competition to develop his nitro Funny Car team. Throughout his time away from the door slammers, Ashley maintained his Gotham City Racing Team and the services of his championship tuner Chuck Ford.
"We've proven we have a championship team, and I worked hard to maintain that even though I was racing Funny Car. I'm very protective of the Gotham City Racing culture, and Roger and ProCare Rx are perfect fit within this positive environment. He's a family man, he's an excellent businessman, and he has incredible character."
Burgess said, "You can't be a fan of Pro Mod, or even Funny Car, without knowing of the reputation and style of Mike and the racing organization he has built. My personal goal is to succeed in everything I do, and Mike shares the same drive and motivation. It actually works really well for me, because I really enjoy the racing and behind-the-scenes stuff, and Mike is a master of the marketing and 'front-end' operations, so, it's a great partnership.
"On the track, I had a great race in Las Vegas last year, and I will have had opportunity to go testing with the new team before we get to Gainesville for the start of the season so we can work any bugs out of our system. The key is to get our rhythm down, and with the talent we've got in place, I know we'll be very competitive," Burgess said.
When Howard Moon, 2007 AMS Pro Mod Crew Chief of the Year, decided not to return to the Championship team piloted by Josh Hernandez, Ashley inquired about his interest in joining the Gotham City team.
Ashley said, "We want to have the best talent, and had been looking to hire additional team members. When Howard became available we brought him in, and we think it will be excellent to have him as part of our championship team. He's obviously one of the very best tuners out there, and working alongside Chuck, it'll be an unstoppable powerhouse, for sure."
Moon replied, "I'm really optimistic about working with Mike and Roger and I think we've got the makings of something that's really, really good. It's always hard when there's change, but these guys are really rolling out the welcome mats and I'm excited to see what we'll be able to do this year."
With more than one car on the team, the question of specific tuning duties has been raised, and Ashley assured the team would operate as one unit.
"It's important to understand that we're not running our team like a two-car team, but one team with several cars," Ashley said. "That's how we'll make the racing decisions. Bringing Howard on will allow Chuck to work more on the R&D, which is really his passion, and it will also let Howard shine where he's strongest, too."
Burgess added, "We're excited, and plan on running the all of the NRHA Pro Mod races, and will take a look at some ADRL Races, possibly, as well. We'll just have to see how everything shakes out with the Funny Car team and the additions to the Pro Mod stable.
"With all of the changes in the past week, we need to see things after the dust settles, and then make the decisions that will be the best for the team.
"Over all," Burgess said, "We've put together something that has unlimited potential, and I'm very pleased to be working alongside Mike and the whole Gotham City team. I think 2008 is going to be a banner year in Pro Mod and in Funny Car, and I think you'll see our drivers in contention for the top spot every weekend. I couldn't be more excited."
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For more information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: MIKEASHLEY.COM.
About ProCare Rx:
Roger and Barbara Burgess founded ProCare Rx in 1988 to provide prescription drug claims processing, clinical services and support for any organization that provides a Prescription Drug Benefit to its employees or members. Clients include self-insured businesses, unions, hospices, worker compensation plans, local and county governments, health maintenance organizations, associations and other insurance plans.
Today, after almost 20 years in business, ProCare Rx is one of the largest privately held Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and administrators in the United States, experiencing 19 straight years of continual growth. The company works with pharmacies and prescription drug manufacturers to ensure that clients save money while managing the health of their members thru the application of innovative technologies and population health services directed to all members, with focus on those with chronic conditions.
For more information, visit the company web site at ProCare Rx - Better, Faster, Cheaper & Customized!.
Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
* Oakley - Oakley - The Official Site
* The Hyperbaric Therapy Center - Hyperbaric Therapy Center - Hyperbaric Chamber
* Lend America - Nationwide, direct lender, Lend America offers mortgages, loans, with little to no money down, quick loan process
Lend America is a nationwide direct lender, specializing in residential financing for one to four family homes. Lend America combines a flexible, common sense loan review process with hundreds of loan programs to provide exceptional service for its clients. Lend America's Motto "Don't take NO for an answer" is in direct relation to its commitment to service borrowers with "lending or credit challenges." Contact Lend America today, (877) 4-RACE LOAN.
Ashley and Burgess create Powerhouse Pro Mod team, add Howard Moon to Roster
GOTHAM CITY/ATLANTA (January 14, 2008) - On the heels of the announcement of Mike Ashley and Roger Burgess joining forces to field a championship nitro Funny Car, the duo formally announced their intentions to team up behind the wheel as well, racing Pro Modified in the NHRA Pro Mod Challenge. The team also announced the addition of Howard Moon as a second tuner and engine strategist.
"We're committed to building a competitive Pro Mod program and both Roger and I believe in the NHRA Pro Mod organization. I’m very excited to return to Pro Mod, I don't plan on running Funny Car at all this year but will compete side-by-side with Roger at all of the NHRA Pro Mod events," Ashley said.
Ashley, the Pro Mod Challenge World Champion in 2004-2005, took a two-year hiatus from Pro Mod competition to develop his nitro Funny Car team. Throughout his time away from the door slammers, Ashley maintained his Gotham City Racing Team and the services of his championship tuner Chuck Ford.
"We've proven we have a championship team, and I worked hard to maintain that even though I was racing Funny Car. I'm very protective of the Gotham City Racing culture, and Roger and ProCare Rx are perfect fit within this positive environment. He's a family man, he's an excellent businessman, and he has incredible character."
Burgess said, "You can't be a fan of Pro Mod, or even Funny Car, without knowing of the reputation and style of Mike and the racing organization he has built. My personal goal is to succeed in everything I do, and Mike shares the same drive and motivation. It actually works really well for me, because I really enjoy the racing and behind-the-scenes stuff, and Mike is a master of the marketing and 'front-end' operations, so, it's a great partnership.
"On the track, I had a great race in Las Vegas last year, and I will have had opportunity to go testing with the new team before we get to Gainesville for the start of the season so we can work any bugs out of our system. The key is to get our rhythm down, and with the talent we've got in place, I know we'll be very competitive," Burgess said.
When Howard Moon, 2007 AMS Pro Mod Crew Chief of the Year, decided not to return to the Championship team piloted by Josh Hernandez, Ashley inquired about his interest in joining the Gotham City team.
Ashley said, "We want to have the best talent, and had been looking to hire additional team members. When Howard became available we brought him in, and we think it will be excellent to have him as part of our championship team. He's obviously one of the very best tuners out there, and working alongside Chuck, it'll be an unstoppable powerhouse, for sure."
Moon replied, "I'm really optimistic about working with Mike and Roger and I think we've got the makings of something that's really, really good. It's always hard when there's change, but these guys are really rolling out the welcome mats and I'm excited to see what we'll be able to do this year."
With more than one car on the team, the question of specific tuning duties has been raised, and Ashley assured the team would operate as one unit.
"It's important to understand that we're not running our team like a two-car team, but one team with several cars," Ashley said. "That's how we'll make the racing decisions. Bringing Howard on will allow Chuck to work more on the R&D, which is really his passion, and it will also let Howard shine where he's strongest, too."
Burgess added, "We're excited, and plan on running the all of the NRHA Pro Mod races, and will take a look at some ADRL Races, possibly, as well. We'll just have to see how everything shakes out with the Funny Car team and the additions to the Pro Mod stable.
"With all of the changes in the past week, we need to see things after the dust settles, and then make the decisions that will be the best for the team.
"Over all," Burgess said, "We've put together something that has unlimited potential, and I'm very pleased to be working alongside Mike and the whole Gotham City team. I think 2008 is going to be a banner year in Pro Mod and in Funny Car, and I think you'll see our drivers in contention for the top spot every weekend. I couldn't be more excited."
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For more information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: MIKEASHLEY.COM.
About ProCare Rx:
Roger and Barbara Burgess founded ProCare Rx in 1988 to provide prescription drug claims processing, clinical services and support for any organization that provides a Prescription Drug Benefit to its employees or members. Clients include self-insured businesses, unions, hospices, worker compensation plans, local and county governments, health maintenance organizations, associations and other insurance plans.
Today, after almost 20 years in business, ProCare Rx is one of the largest privately held Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and administrators in the United States, experiencing 19 straight years of continual growth. The company works with pharmacies and prescription drug manufacturers to ensure that clients save money while managing the health of their members thru the application of innovative technologies and population health services directed to all members, with focus on those with chronic conditions.
For more information, visit the company web site at ProCare Rx - Better, Faster, Cheaper & Customized!.
Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
* Oakley - Oakley - The Official Site
* The Hyperbaric Therapy Center - Hyperbaric Therapy Center - Hyperbaric Chamber
* Lend America - Nationwide, direct lender, Lend America offers mortgages, loans, with little to no money down, quick loan process
Lend America is a nationwide direct lender, specializing in residential financing for one to four family homes. Lend America combines a flexible, common sense loan review process with hundreds of loan programs to provide exceptional service for its clients. Lend America's Motto "Don't take NO for an answer" is in direct relation to its commitment to service borrowers with "lending or credit challenges." Contact Lend America today, (877) 4-RACE LOAN.
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