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Marstons Mills, VA – Hopes are running high as Follow A Dream’s Marty Nothstein prepares for this weekend’s (May 2-4, 2008) Northeast Division 1race at Virginia Motorsports Park outside of Richmond, Virginia.
“This is very exciting for me,” said Nothstein, the 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist in track cycling. “First, it’s great to get right back in the seat after last week’s season opener at the Southern Nationals. I think we were able to make great strides with the new car last week, and I expect the team to give me an awesome car this weekend.”
“Secondly, for the first time in my drag racing career, I’m competing in my home division, which I believe is one of the most competitive,” added Nothstein, who’s a native of eastern Pennsylvania. “The talent is deep in this division, and I love the challenge.”
In his debut as the new driver of the Permatex/Wynn’s Texas Roadhouse 2008Chevrolet Impala SS Top Alcohol Funny Car, Nothstein qualified 14th at last weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Georgia. Nothstein’s best qualifying run came on his third attempt with a pass of 5.810 seconds (249.76MPH). He then improved on that time in his loss to Steve Harker in the opening round of eliminations with a run of 5.796 seconds.
“Your first divisional race, always gets the blood pumping a little more,” said Follow A Dream, Incorporated team owner Jay Blake, who is the only totally blind crew chief in motorsports. “We learned a lot about the new Pro Start Chevrolet Impala SS Top Alcohol Funny Car, and I expect the guys and Marty o step it up this weekend.”
About Follow A Dream
Established in 1999, Follow A Dream is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization. The organization’s message is uniquely delivered through NHRA drag racing as its medium. As racing’s only totally blind, race crew chief, Follow A Dream Founder, Jay Blake draws upon his personal experience of overcoming adversity and achieving his dream of auto racing, and shares his inspiration with others. For more information go to followadream.org - Follow A Dream Drag Racing and Self Determination.
About Marty Nothstein
Marty ‘The Blade’ Nothstein is one of the most recognized cyclists in the world having won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 2000 Games in Sydney and Silver in Atlanta in 1996. Nothstein is America’s most decorated track cyclist with 35 U.S. National titles, three World Championships, four Pan-American Games Gold Medals, plus he’s a World and Olympic record holder. Since retiring from professional cycling in 2006, Marty is focusing his need for speed in the world of drag racing. 2008 will mark Marty’s third season in a Top Alcohol Funny Car. Nothstein will drive for Jay Blake, the Founder and Crew Chief of “The Follow A Dream Team”. Blake is the only totally blind crew chief in the world of motorsports. After a successful rookie season in 2006 in his Top Alcohol Funny Car, Nothstein found the winner’s circle twice during the2007 NHRA Drag Racing Series season.
About Permatex
Permatex, Inc. is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair markets. Since 1909, Permatex has been an acknowledged leader in the development of innovative new products and services for the automotive aftermarket.
About Wynn’s
Wynn’s traces its history to 1939 when the original Wynn’s Friction Proofing Oil Treatment® formula was first developed and introduced to the automotive market. In the 65 years following the introduction of that single product, Wynn’s has grown to become a leading worldwide manufacturer and marketer of innovative, groundbreaking automotive specialty chemicals and service equipment, as well as Complete Automotive Maintenance Programs. For more information, log on to Wynns USA - Complete Automotive Maintenance.
About Texas Roadhouse
Based in Louisville, Ky., Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993. In just 15years, the company has grown to more than 290 locations in 44 states. In2006, readers of a national magazine voted Texas Roadhouse as the top concept in the Pub/Grill category, and Forbes magazine ranked the company as one of the 200 Best Small Companies. For more information, visit Texas Roadhouse.
FOLLOW A DREAM AND MARTY NOTHSTEIN READY TO ROLL AT DIVISION 1 OPENER AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK
Marstons Mills, VA – Hopes are running high as Follow A Dream’s Marty Nothstein prepares for this weekend’s (May 2-4, 2008) Northeast Division 1race at Virginia Motorsports Park outside of Richmond, Virginia.
“This is very exciting for me,” said Nothstein, the 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist in track cycling. “First, it’s great to get right back in the seat after last week’s season opener at the Southern Nationals. I think we were able to make great strides with the new car last week, and I expect the team to give me an awesome car this weekend.”
“Secondly, for the first time in my drag racing career, I’m competing in my home division, which I believe is one of the most competitive,” added Nothstein, who’s a native of eastern Pennsylvania. “The talent is deep in this division, and I love the challenge.”
In his debut as the new driver of the Permatex/Wynn’s Texas Roadhouse 2008Chevrolet Impala SS Top Alcohol Funny Car, Nothstein qualified 14th at last weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Georgia. Nothstein’s best qualifying run came on his third attempt with a pass of 5.810 seconds (249.76MPH). He then improved on that time in his loss to Steve Harker in the opening round of eliminations with a run of 5.796 seconds.
“Your first divisional race, always gets the blood pumping a little more,” said Follow A Dream, Incorporated team owner Jay Blake, who is the only totally blind crew chief in motorsports. “We learned a lot about the new Pro Start Chevrolet Impala SS Top Alcohol Funny Car, and I expect the guys and Marty o step it up this weekend.”
About Follow A Dream
Established in 1999, Follow A Dream is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization. The organization’s message is uniquely delivered through NHRA drag racing as its medium. As racing’s only totally blind, race crew chief, Follow A Dream Founder, Jay Blake draws upon his personal experience of overcoming adversity and achieving his dream of auto racing, and shares his inspiration with others. For more information go to followadream.org - Follow A Dream Drag Racing and Self Determination.
About Marty Nothstein
Marty ‘The Blade’ Nothstein is one of the most recognized cyclists in the world having won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 2000 Games in Sydney and Silver in Atlanta in 1996. Nothstein is America’s most decorated track cyclist with 35 U.S. National titles, three World Championships, four Pan-American Games Gold Medals, plus he’s a World and Olympic record holder. Since retiring from professional cycling in 2006, Marty is focusing his need for speed in the world of drag racing. 2008 will mark Marty’s third season in a Top Alcohol Funny Car. Nothstein will drive for Jay Blake, the Founder and Crew Chief of “The Follow A Dream Team”. Blake is the only totally blind crew chief in the world of motorsports. After a successful rookie season in 2006 in his Top Alcohol Funny Car, Nothstein found the winner’s circle twice during the2007 NHRA Drag Racing Series season.
About Permatex
Permatex, Inc. is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair markets. Since 1909, Permatex has been an acknowledged leader in the development of innovative new products and services for the automotive aftermarket.
About Wynn’s
Wynn’s traces its history to 1939 when the original Wynn’s Friction Proofing Oil Treatment® formula was first developed and introduced to the automotive market. In the 65 years following the introduction of that single product, Wynn’s has grown to become a leading worldwide manufacturer and marketer of innovative, groundbreaking automotive specialty chemicals and service equipment, as well as Complete Automotive Maintenance Programs. For more information, log on to Wynns USA - Complete Automotive Maintenance.
About Texas Roadhouse
Based in Louisville, Ky., Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993. In just 15years, the company has grown to more than 290 locations in 44 states. In2006, readers of a national magazine voted Texas Roadhouse as the top concept in the Pub/Grill category, and Forbes magazine ranked the company as one of the 200 Best Small Companies. For more information, visit Texas Roadhouse.
