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BEECHER, IL (April 17, 2007) - The Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam series is back in action this week with the Spring Nationals held in Rockingham, NC. No one is more excited to get back on the race track than points leader Dale Creasy, Jr..
"It's like waiting all winter to play with your toys," said a laughing Creasy. "I want to get out there and race. I know this is how everyone feels. I just want to put some of Evan Knoll's nitro in this hot rod and race. He's given us such a great team to work with, now it's time to have fun."
After opening the season with a victory in San Antonio it look as though the Torco Race Fuels Nitro Funny car is picking up where they left off - on top.
"It's going to help having momentum. Leaving San Antonio with a win was a surprise. We were still putting things together but on Sunday it came together and we made some pretty good runs," commented Creasy. "But it never hurts to have a little momentum on your side. Your confidence is higher and you just want to keep going."
Despite the momentum and confidence in the pits Creasy's crew understands the task at hand is going to be both a challenge and a good time.
"It's going to be fun. We ran well there last year in both races. So that's pretty good. The weather is really the only thing that can hold back what we are doing," says the reigning champion. "We making sure we have got everything ready because it is going to be tough. It will be Jack Wyatt, Gilbertson and the rest of the guys. Jack has a pretty good track record in Rockingham so we will see if we can give him a little more competition."
Creasy admitted that the season opening victory was a welcome surprise, given the race was on the 1/8th mile, it may raise a few questions entering Rockingham.
"This new car hasn't had to run past the eighth mile yet," says Creasy. "It has responded to the adjustments we have made to make it better. Usually by that point (1/8 mile) most of your timers are done by then. I'm pretty sure we are in good shape. We will just have to see what is going to do on the top end. I think it will be as good as last year's car."
Even though the car hasn't officially made a 1/4 mile pass it doesn't bother Creasy, they will rely on consistency.
"If you look back at last year we qualified well at most of the races but we were not the fastest car there by any means," stated Creasy. "We were working more on getting the car to go down the track. If you get some guys that are running 4.70's they are awfully hard to beat. So, you just have to go out there and run your own race. If we do that we will be fine."
Fans will want to make a stop by the pits of the Torco Race Fuels Nitro Funny for the unveiling of a new wrap on the car. Not only are the colors brighter and shinier … Creasy and crew will be sporting new uniforms - certainly a site to see!
Dale Creasy, Jr. and his championship Torco powered Nitro Funny Car, partner with high quality and performance companies like; Torco Race Fuels, Oakley, Red Line Oil, MSD, Crane Cams, BME, Fram Autolite, Polydyn TX7, TEK PAK, VSI, GM Performance and Beaver Shredding.
To learn more about Dale Creasy, Jr. and the Torco Race Fuels Nitro Funny Car visit Dale Creasy Jr.
Creasy Brings Torco Race Fuel's Nitro Funny Car to "The Rock"
BEECHER, IL (April 17, 2007) - The Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam series is back in action this week with the Spring Nationals held in Rockingham, NC. No one is more excited to get back on the race track than points leader Dale Creasy, Jr..
"It's like waiting all winter to play with your toys," said a laughing Creasy. "I want to get out there and race. I know this is how everyone feels. I just want to put some of Evan Knoll's nitro in this hot rod and race. He's given us such a great team to work with, now it's time to have fun."
After opening the season with a victory in San Antonio it look as though the Torco Race Fuels Nitro Funny car is picking up where they left off - on top.
"It's going to help having momentum. Leaving San Antonio with a win was a surprise. We were still putting things together but on Sunday it came together and we made some pretty good runs," commented Creasy. "But it never hurts to have a little momentum on your side. Your confidence is higher and you just want to keep going."
Despite the momentum and confidence in the pits Creasy's crew understands the task at hand is going to be both a challenge and a good time.
"It's going to be fun. We ran well there last year in both races. So that's pretty good. The weather is really the only thing that can hold back what we are doing," says the reigning champion. "We making sure we have got everything ready because it is going to be tough. It will be Jack Wyatt, Gilbertson and the rest of the guys. Jack has a pretty good track record in Rockingham so we will see if we can give him a little more competition."
Creasy admitted that the season opening victory was a welcome surprise, given the race was on the 1/8th mile, it may raise a few questions entering Rockingham.
"This new car hasn't had to run past the eighth mile yet," says Creasy. "It has responded to the adjustments we have made to make it better. Usually by that point (1/8 mile) most of your timers are done by then. I'm pretty sure we are in good shape. We will just have to see what is going to do on the top end. I think it will be as good as last year's car."
Even though the car hasn't officially made a 1/4 mile pass it doesn't bother Creasy, they will rely on consistency.
"If you look back at last year we qualified well at most of the races but we were not the fastest car there by any means," stated Creasy. "We were working more on getting the car to go down the track. If you get some guys that are running 4.70's they are awfully hard to beat. So, you just have to go out there and run your own race. If we do that we will be fine."
Fans will want to make a stop by the pits of the Torco Race Fuels Nitro Funny for the unveiling of a new wrap on the car. Not only are the colors brighter and shinier … Creasy and crew will be sporting new uniforms - certainly a site to see!
Dale Creasy, Jr. and his championship Torco powered Nitro Funny Car, partner with high quality and performance companies like; Torco Race Fuels, Oakley, Red Line Oil, MSD, Crane Cams, BME, Fram Autolite, Polydyn TX7, TEK PAK, VSI, GM Performance and Beaver Shredding.
To learn more about Dale Creasy, Jr. and the Torco Race Fuels Nitro Funny Car visit Dale Creasy Jr.
