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POMONA, Ca. --The Ashley family has plenty to cheer about headed into this weekend’s AAA Auto Club Finals in Pomona, Ca. The two-fold elation can be traced to patriarch Mike Ashley completing his first full season behind the wheel of the Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels nitro Funny Car and young Justin Ashley gunning for the NHRA POWERade Fan Nationals championship.
The weekend is one that everyone in the family from grandparents to distant relatives to friends have been eagerly awaiting.
“We have lots of support coming in,” Mike said. “I am excited for many reasons. I am just as excited to see my son perform as I am about our chances with this Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels Funny Car. We both have equally great opportunities before us and that is what intrigues me the most. You can count on one thing we will go into the weekend aiming for the top of the mountain.”
Mike’s performance behind the wheel of the Evan Knoll Funny Car has been nothing short of amazing since taking over the driving chores in July. Prior to that his best qualifying effort had been ninth; but since the switch has qualified in the top five an impressive five times (including a pole position in IHRA competition). Mike’s greatest attribute has been consistency and because of that he’s reached the final round once, recorded two semi-final finishes and quarters another three times.
“We’re still looking for that national event win and it’s coming,” Ashley said. “I can feel it. [Crew chief] Brian Corradi has this car running incredible. I get more and more excited with each outing. The guy never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge of tuning a car and reacting to its wants and needs.”
While the elder Ashley may be in hot pursuit of that elusive first victory, 11-year old Justin has the practice down-pat. Justin not only scored a convincing victory at Denver’s Mopar Mile High Nationals to qualify for the trip to Pomona, but also added a second victory during Reading’s Toyo Tires Nationals for good measure.
“You really don’t think about winning and losing when you are playing the game, you just concentrate on doing the best you can,” Justin said. “I would love for me and dad to both make it to the winner’s circle this weekend. That would be perfect.”
In case you were wondering, Justin holds a 1 – 0 record over Mike in head-to-head competition on the simulators and on national television nonetheless.
For More Information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing
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: Torco Racing Fuels
Torco Race Fuels CompetitionPlus.com
To keep up with the latest in drag racing news including same day coverage of NHRA POWERade national events, click on Torco's CompetitionPlus.com.
Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
ASHLEY FAMILY SEEKING POTENT ONE-TWO PUNCH IN POMONA
POMONA, Ca. --The Ashley family has plenty to cheer about headed into this weekend’s AAA Auto Club Finals in Pomona, Ca. The two-fold elation can be traced to patriarch Mike Ashley completing his first full season behind the wheel of the Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels nitro Funny Car and young Justin Ashley gunning for the NHRA POWERade Fan Nationals championship.
The weekend is one that everyone in the family from grandparents to distant relatives to friends have been eagerly awaiting.
“We have lots of support coming in,” Mike said. “I am excited for many reasons. I am just as excited to see my son perform as I am about our chances with this Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels Funny Car. We both have equally great opportunities before us and that is what intrigues me the most. You can count on one thing we will go into the weekend aiming for the top of the mountain.”
Mike’s performance behind the wheel of the Evan Knoll Funny Car has been nothing short of amazing since taking over the driving chores in July. Prior to that his best qualifying effort had been ninth; but since the switch has qualified in the top five an impressive five times (including a pole position in IHRA competition). Mike’s greatest attribute has been consistency and because of that he’s reached the final round once, recorded two semi-final finishes and quarters another three times.
“We’re still looking for that national event win and it’s coming,” Ashley said. “I can feel it. [Crew chief] Brian Corradi has this car running incredible. I get more and more excited with each outing. The guy never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge of tuning a car and reacting to its wants and needs.”
While the elder Ashley may be in hot pursuit of that elusive first victory, 11-year old Justin has the practice down-pat. Justin not only scored a convincing victory at Denver’s Mopar Mile High Nationals to qualify for the trip to Pomona, but also added a second victory during Reading’s Toyo Tires Nationals for good measure.
“You really don’t think about winning and losing when you are playing the game, you just concentrate on doing the best you can,” Justin said. “I would love for me and dad to both make it to the winner’s circle this weekend. That would be perfect.”
In case you were wondering, Justin holds a 1 – 0 record over Mike in head-to-head competition on the simulators and on national television nonetheless.
For More Information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing
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: Torco Racing Fuels
Torco Race Fuels CompetitionPlus.com
To keep up with the latest in drag racing news including same day coverage of NHRA POWERade national events, click on Torco's CompetitionPlus.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
