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MORRISON, Colo. --Mike Ashley walked around to the rear of his car after smoking the tires in first round qualifying at the Mopar NHRA Mile High Nationals. He had every reason to write the experience off with various excuses but instead it got his competitive juices flowing. It was the glimpse of a graphic he had applied to the rear-window of his SKULL Gear/Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels Stratus that really caught his eye and started his adrenalin pumping. Ashley, a noted self-improvement enthusiast, briefly studied the rendering of a water glass filled to the halfway. He returned in the second session to provide an excellent “the glass is always half-full” story of determination.
Ashley drove the Evan Knoll-owned, Don Schumacher Racing-managed entry to a 5.139 elapsed time at 299 miles per hour in his first full run ever in the car. Up until today, Ashley hadn’t even sat in the car.
“That’s not a bad run for seven-cylinders and when you add in the fact that it was the first pass on the car, it serves as a testament to my team,” Ashley, a New York Mortgage Banker by trade, said. “My crew took this from a bare chassis two-and-a-half weeks ago to this and nothing fell off, blew up or went bad outside of the normal course of wear and tear associated with running a nitro engine.
“Unfortunately we put a cylinder out while chasing the fuel curve up here on the mountain. I think Brian Corradi did a great job when you add in the fact, he was tuning for 9,000 feet of air. I think we are off on the right foot and I’m happy to be in the field after the Friday session.”
Ashley admitted the extra motivation came from “the glass”.
“Of course it got the adrenalin pumping,” Ashley said. “You can’t help but look around this whole team and get pumped. It’s contagious our pits. Don Schumacher has a great operation and we have a great team here.
“Even though it is going to be really hot tomorrow, I really think we’ll be able to step it up. Tomorrow is always a new day.”
Qualifying continues Saturday with sessions at 3:30 and 6 p.m. Final eliminations begin at noon on Sunday.
For More Information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: www.GothamCityRacing.com
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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.
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Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
Ashley conquers tough Friday conditions to qualify early
MORRISON, Colo. --Mike Ashley walked around to the rear of his car after smoking the tires in first round qualifying at the Mopar NHRA Mile High Nationals. He had every reason to write the experience off with various excuses but instead it got his competitive juices flowing. It was the glimpse of a graphic he had applied to the rear-window of his SKULL Gear/Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels Stratus that really caught his eye and started his adrenalin pumping. Ashley, a noted self-improvement enthusiast, briefly studied the rendering of a water glass filled to the halfway. He returned in the second session to provide an excellent “the glass is always half-full” story of determination.
Ashley drove the Evan Knoll-owned, Don Schumacher Racing-managed entry to a 5.139 elapsed time at 299 miles per hour in his first full run ever in the car. Up until today, Ashley hadn’t even sat in the car.
“That’s not a bad run for seven-cylinders and when you add in the fact that it was the first pass on the car, it serves as a testament to my team,” Ashley, a New York Mortgage Banker by trade, said. “My crew took this from a bare chassis two-and-a-half weeks ago to this and nothing fell off, blew up or went bad outside of the normal course of wear and tear associated with running a nitro engine.
“Unfortunately we put a cylinder out while chasing the fuel curve up here on the mountain. I think Brian Corradi did a great job when you add in the fact, he was tuning for 9,000 feet of air. I think we are off on the right foot and I’m happy to be in the field after the Friday session.”
Ashley admitted the extra motivation came from “the glass”.
“Of course it got the adrenalin pumping,” Ashley said. “You can’t help but look around this whole team and get pumped. It’s contagious our pits. Don Schumacher has a great operation and we have a great team here.
“Even though it is going to be really hot tomorrow, I really think we’ll be able to step it up. Tomorrow is always a new day.”
Qualifying continues Saturday with sessions at 3:30 and 6 p.m. Final eliminations begin at noon on Sunday.
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
- RPM Depot
- SKULL Shine
- SKULL H2O
