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ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - In the team's first full season of chasing points for a championship, Zizzo Racing and the PEAK Antifreeze / O'Reilly Auto Parts Top Fuel Dragster made a valiant effort. The season long, back and forth battle with veteran racer Bruce Litton didn't end until the first round of eliminations during the IHRA World Finals when Zizzo smoked the tires at the hit of the throttle. Zizzo would finish in the second spot, just 41 points behind Litton.
"We fell a touch short, but just a little bit," an emotional Zizzo said shortly after the loss. "Hats off to Bruce. His team has done well."
"The car is in the box and all four tires are on it, so that's good," Zizzo continued. "There are a lot of good competitors out here that would like to be in our position. So, it's been a successful year."
Minutes later, Zizzo recalled his last pass of the 2007 season with Fayetteville Observer Motorsports reporter Thomas Pope. "I got up today feeling confident - feeling good. We just didn't perform. We went out there expecting to go from point A to point B, shake the tires a little maybe, but not smoke the tires. We haven't done that for years. I tried to get the car to recover maybe three or four times but I couldn't. It just wasn't our day."
As Zizzo Racing heads back to their Lincolnshire, Illinois race shop, Zizzo reflects about his team. "Our whole team did an excellent job. I hope that we can try and do it again next year."
"We've met a lot of good people, a lot of great fans. I can't thank Brian Bohlander, PEAK Antifreeze and the folks at O'Reilly Auto Parts enough for stepping in down the stretch and giving us a chance to win. I really can't thank my dad enough either. He put everything on the line for us to have this chance."
About Old World Industries
PEAK® Antifreeze is marketed and distributed by Old World Industries, which is among the largest privately-held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket. The Northbrook, Illinois-based company enjoys a presence in various consumer product markets, energy exploration, and chemical manufacturing in more than 50 countries worldwide. Old World's other brands include HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liner Kits; Mr. Clean Windshield Wash and Wiper Blades*; a full line of PEAK® Performance Products; SIERRA®, the safer antifreeze; Fleet Charge® Fully Formulated Coolant; Final Charge® Heavy Duty Global Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant; SmartBLADE™ Premium Wiper Blades; and SplitFire® Spark Plugs. For more information, please visit Old World Industries, Inc. Home Page.
The Zizzo Racing Team proudly represents PEAK Antifreeze, O'Reilly Auto Parts, HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liners, HTP America and Champion Packaging.
To learn more about Zizzo Racing visit: Zizzo Racing
Dream season ends short for Zizzo
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - In the team's first full season of chasing points for a championship, Zizzo Racing and the PEAK Antifreeze / O'Reilly Auto Parts Top Fuel Dragster made a valiant effort. The season long, back and forth battle with veteran racer Bruce Litton didn't end until the first round of eliminations during the IHRA World Finals when Zizzo smoked the tires at the hit of the throttle. Zizzo would finish in the second spot, just 41 points behind Litton.
"We fell a touch short, but just a little bit," an emotional Zizzo said shortly after the loss. "Hats off to Bruce. His team has done well."
"The car is in the box and all four tires are on it, so that's good," Zizzo continued. "There are a lot of good competitors out here that would like to be in our position. So, it's been a successful year."
Minutes later, Zizzo recalled his last pass of the 2007 season with Fayetteville Observer Motorsports reporter Thomas Pope. "I got up today feeling confident - feeling good. We just didn't perform. We went out there expecting to go from point A to point B, shake the tires a little maybe, but not smoke the tires. We haven't done that for years. I tried to get the car to recover maybe three or four times but I couldn't. It just wasn't our day."
As Zizzo Racing heads back to their Lincolnshire, Illinois race shop, Zizzo reflects about his team. "Our whole team did an excellent job. I hope that we can try and do it again next year."
"We've met a lot of good people, a lot of great fans. I can't thank Brian Bohlander, PEAK Antifreeze and the folks at O'Reilly Auto Parts enough for stepping in down the stretch and giving us a chance to win. I really can't thank my dad enough either. He put everything on the line for us to have this chance."
About Old World Industries
PEAK® Antifreeze is marketed and distributed by Old World Industries, which is among the largest privately-held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket. The Northbrook, Illinois-based company enjoys a presence in various consumer product markets, energy exploration, and chemical manufacturing in more than 50 countries worldwide. Old World's other brands include HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liner Kits; Mr. Clean Windshield Wash and Wiper Blades*; a full line of PEAK® Performance Products; SIERRA®, the safer antifreeze; Fleet Charge® Fully Formulated Coolant; Final Charge® Heavy Duty Global Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant; SmartBLADE™ Premium Wiper Blades; and SplitFire® Spark Plugs. For more information, please visit Old World Industries, Inc. Home Page.
The Zizzo Racing Team proudly represents PEAK Antifreeze, O'Reilly Auto Parts, HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liners, HTP America and Champion Packaging.
To learn more about Zizzo Racing visit: Zizzo Racing
