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MADISON, Ill. - With the first half of their rookie season behind them, NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Will Hanna and Car Owner/Crew Chief Harry Clack will be looking for a fresh start to the second half during this weekend's Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gateway International Raceway just outside of St. Louis. Hanna and Clack enter the weekend hoping to build off a strong test outing three weeks ago.
Hanna, 27, of Richwood, Texas, is encouraged by the data collected in the two day test at Houston Raceway Park.
"We didn't set the world on fire, but we did find some much needed consistency," said Hanna. "We've lost so many runs and so much data this year to parts problems. We tried some new things in the test which are showing some promise. We feel like we have a decent baseline to go into St. Louis with and build from there. Getting a solid run in during the first session is probably our biggest goal right now. Consistency is definitely what we're after."
Clack feels the data from clean runs will be the key to the next level for the team.
"It's not about Sunday right now," stated Clack. "It's about making clean runs and collecting data. When we're putting down the big numbers, then it will be about Sunday. Right now, it's about learning and improving. We learned quite a bit in our test outing, so if we can learn as much as we did during that weekend, it will be a big step in the right direction for the team."
Qualifying begins on Friday for the alcohol cars with two more sessions on Saturday. Final eliminations will conclude the event on Sunday. Stay tuned to InsideTopAlcohol.com for the latest news in alcohol racing.
For more information on Clack Motorsports' Marketing Partners' fine products and services, visit the websites below:
www.FWRC.com - The leading dry sump oil pump manufacturer of NASCAR has now entered the drag racing marketing with their cutting edge 2-stage Dry Sump Oil System. Their unique system will far outperform other oiling systems on the market by scavenging more oil out of the motor back to the tank, where the system can use it, instead of collecting in the top of the motor. Find out more about Frank Weiss Racing Components at their website
www.Goodridge.net - The Worldwide Leader in hose and fitting technology has now entered the drag racing market. Their new G-Line XF Smooth Bore line of hoses have been independently tested to outflow all other brands. Find out more at their website.
www.InsideTopAlcohol.com - For the latest news in alcohol racing, log on to InsideTopAlcohol.com
www.InsideCompRacing.com - For the latest news in Comp Eliminator, log on to InsideCompRacing.com
www.Victory-1.com - Use the brand of valves that top teams like Clack Motorsports trust, Victory 1 Titanium Valves. Victory 1 Performance is a global manufacturer of high performance titanium valves and valvetrain components. We have but one goal, to bring the racing industry the finest, highest quality custom valve components in the world. Find out more at their website.
www.Moroso.com - With over 40 years in the performance industry, go with Moroso, the name you can trust. Clack Motorsports trusts Moroso for all of their oil pan and spark plug wire needs.
www.ISCRacersTape.com - This is THE 250 MPH 'Racers Tape' to have! ISC has you covered in nearly every color imaginable, with a durable, easy to tear duct tape for your needs.
Clack Motorsports would also like to thank Advanced Transmission and Gear Center in Lafayette, La., Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, La., Hub City Cycles in Lafayette, La.
Photo courtesy Dave DeAngelis
Hanna & Clack looking for 'gateway' to consistency in St. Louis
MADISON, Ill. - With the first half of their rookie season behind them, NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Will Hanna and Car Owner/Crew Chief Harry Clack will be looking for a fresh start to the second half during this weekend's Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gateway International Raceway just outside of St. Louis. Hanna and Clack enter the weekend hoping to build off a strong test outing three weeks ago.
Hanna, 27, of Richwood, Texas, is encouraged by the data collected in the two day test at Houston Raceway Park.
"We didn't set the world on fire, but we did find some much needed consistency," said Hanna. "We've lost so many runs and so much data this year to parts problems. We tried some new things in the test which are showing some promise. We feel like we have a decent baseline to go into St. Louis with and build from there. Getting a solid run in during the first session is probably our biggest goal right now. Consistency is definitely what we're after."
Clack feels the data from clean runs will be the key to the next level for the team.
"It's not about Sunday right now," stated Clack. "It's about making clean runs and collecting data. When we're putting down the big numbers, then it will be about Sunday. Right now, it's about learning and improving. We learned quite a bit in our test outing, so if we can learn as much as we did during that weekend, it will be a big step in the right direction for the team."
Qualifying begins on Friday for the alcohol cars with two more sessions on Saturday. Final eliminations will conclude the event on Sunday. Stay tuned to InsideTopAlcohol.com for the latest news in alcohol racing.
For more information on Clack Motorsports' Marketing Partners' fine products and services, visit the websites below:
www.FWRC.com - The leading dry sump oil pump manufacturer of NASCAR has now entered the drag racing marketing with their cutting edge 2-stage Dry Sump Oil System. Their unique system will far outperform other oiling systems on the market by scavenging more oil out of the motor back to the tank, where the system can use it, instead of collecting in the top of the motor. Find out more about Frank Weiss Racing Components at their website
www.Goodridge.net - The Worldwide Leader in hose and fitting technology has now entered the drag racing market. Their new G-Line XF Smooth Bore line of hoses have been independently tested to outflow all other brands. Find out more at their website.
www.InsideTopAlcohol.com - For the latest news in alcohol racing, log on to InsideTopAlcohol.com
www.InsideCompRacing.com - For the latest news in Comp Eliminator, log on to InsideCompRacing.com
www.Victory-1.com - Use the brand of valves that top teams like Clack Motorsports trust, Victory 1 Titanium Valves. Victory 1 Performance is a global manufacturer of high performance titanium valves and valvetrain components. We have but one goal, to bring the racing industry the finest, highest quality custom valve components in the world. Find out more at their website.
www.Moroso.com - With over 40 years in the performance industry, go with Moroso, the name you can trust. Clack Motorsports trusts Moroso for all of their oil pan and spark plug wire needs.
www.ISCRacersTape.com - This is THE 250 MPH 'Racers Tape' to have! ISC has you covered in nearly every color imaginable, with a durable, easy to tear duct tape for your needs.
Clack Motorsports would also like to thank Advanced Transmission and Gear Center in Lafayette, La., Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, La., Hub City Cycles in Lafayette, La.
Photo courtesy Dave DeAngelis
