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September 06, 2006 Port Charlotte, Fla. - When the deployment for the Evan Knoll sponsored "Support Our Troops" Corvette driven by Tommy D'Aprile began its rookie season, the mission was clear, finish in the top 10 of the Torco Competitionplus.com Pro Modified class.
D'Aprile spent much of the first part of the season contending in the top half of the points standings. Then there was the Norwalk battle, where a broken rear end kept D'Aprile from qualifying, adding D'Aprile to the six other top 10 drivers that have failed to qualify for a race this season. The tough outing also dropped D'Aprile from fifth in points to eighth.
"That just shows us how close this battle is," D'Aprile explained. "We're not discouraged, if we can fall that far in one race, we can make up that much ground in one race also."
With four races remaining, D'Aprile's Quain Stott Drag Racing machine has a chance to fight its way back into contention. "This season is far from over as far as I'm concerned," D'Aprile added. "I just need one of those classic Quain Stott tune ups to go a few rounds and then we'll be right back in the thick of the battle."
D'Aprile is in the middle of a tight pack of cars, which includes defending champion Mike Castellana, just 31 points from being back in the top 5. "This is a lot of fun if you just step back and look at it a little," said 'Aprile. "We've got a chance to make a little noise in one of the tightest points races in Pro Mod history. What more could we ask for."
Qualifying for the Amalie Oil North American Nationals begins Friday, September 8, where every round of Pro Modified qualifying promises to shake up the points standings. Eliminations begin Sunday.
To learn more about Tommy D'Aprile and the "Support Our Troops" Corvette, visit http://quainstott.com
D'Aprile Looks for Big Rebound in Epping
September 06, 2006 Port Charlotte, Fla. - When the deployment for the Evan Knoll sponsored "Support Our Troops" Corvette driven by Tommy D'Aprile began its rookie season, the mission was clear, finish in the top 10 of the Torco Competitionplus.com Pro Modified class.
D'Aprile spent much of the first part of the season contending in the top half of the points standings. Then there was the Norwalk battle, where a broken rear end kept D'Aprile from qualifying, adding D'Aprile to the six other top 10 drivers that have failed to qualify for a race this season. The tough outing also dropped D'Aprile from fifth in points to eighth.
"That just shows us how close this battle is," D'Aprile explained. "We're not discouraged, if we can fall that far in one race, we can make up that much ground in one race also."
With four races remaining, D'Aprile's Quain Stott Drag Racing machine has a chance to fight its way back into contention. "This season is far from over as far as I'm concerned," D'Aprile added. "I just need one of those classic Quain Stott tune ups to go a few rounds and then we'll be right back in the thick of the battle."
D'Aprile is in the middle of a tight pack of cars, which includes defending champion Mike Castellana, just 31 points from being back in the top 5. "This is a lot of fun if you just step back and look at it a little," said 'Aprile. "We've got a chance to make a little noise in one of the tightest points races in Pro Mod history. What more could we ask for."
Qualifying for the Amalie Oil North American Nationals begins Friday, September 8, where every round of Pro Modified qualifying promises to shake up the points standings. Eliminations begin Sunday.
To learn more about Tommy D'Aprile and the "Support Our Troops" Corvette, visit http://quainstott.com
