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MEMPHIS, TN (8/19/06) -- NHRA POWERade Funny Car driver Mike Ashley decided the best way to erase a bad memory is to replace it with a good one. Ashley did just that during provisional qualifying for the O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals as he drove the Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels Funny Car to the sixth quickest elapsed time during a rain- shortened day of competition.
Ashley thundered to a 4.942, 303.50 in just the second pair down a race track that was considered “green” following an extensive rain delay.
“It was important for me to get a good run under my belt,” Ashley said. “The Friday night session is so important. Coming off of the major disappointment last week, I was happy with the way the car and the crew performed. I just wasn’t happy with my performance. It was good to get that out of the way and knock the rust off. It was even better to get that behind me.
“Brian Corradi and Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels crew did a great job in preparing this car. I want to win this weekend.”
Qualifying in the 17th of 23 events in the $50 million POWERade Drag Racing Series continues Saturday with sessions scheduled at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20.
For More Information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: www.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
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
ASHLEY SOLIDLY IN FIELD AFTER FIRST DAY MEMPHIS QUALIFYING
MEMPHIS, TN (8/19/06) -- NHRA POWERade Funny Car driver Mike Ashley decided the best way to erase a bad memory is to replace it with a good one. Ashley did just that during provisional qualifying for the O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals as he drove the Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels Funny Car to the sixth quickest elapsed time during a rain- shortened day of competition.
Ashley thundered to a 4.942, 303.50 in just the second pair down a race track that was considered “green” following an extensive rain delay.
“It was important for me to get a good run under my belt,” Ashley said. “The Friday night session is so important. Coming off of the major disappointment last week, I was happy with the way the car and the crew performed. I just wasn’t happy with my performance. It was good to get that out of the way and knock the rust off. It was even better to get that behind me.
“Brian Corradi and Knoll Gas – Torco Race Fuels crew did a great job in preparing this car. I want to win this weekend.”
Qualifying in the 17th of 23 events in the $50 million POWERade Drag Racing Series continues Saturday with sessions scheduled at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20.
For More Information about Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: www.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
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
