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When the final qualifying session began, Dave Hedges was sitting comfortably in the show. One by one he watched the pairs go down the race track in front of him and by the time it was his turn the 25 year racing veteran was sitting on the outside looking in. A nice smooth run down the groove just after midnight propelled the Team into the 8 car field. Unfortunately for the Team, it also set them up with a first round match-up against the eventual race winner.
“Going into the final session on Saturday evening we were in the show. But by the time we pulled up to the line around midnight, we were sitting on the outside looking in. It is definitely a nerve racking feeling, but we came together as a Team and Dave did a great job keeping it in the groove to get us into final eliminations,” said Brian Pfeifer, crew chief on the Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels blown alcohol dragster.
The Team qualified #8 for the event with a 5.53 at 257 MPH. On Sunday, during the heat of the day, Hedges had a full tenth advantage off the starting line and ran a 5.57 at 251 MPH but was unable to hold off his opponent.
“Even though we didn’t make it to the winner’s circle last weekend, we feel good about our performance. This is going to be a tough 3 weeks for everyone and I think it was a good way for us to start. Next weekend we will head to Indy and try to get this car into the winner’s circle for Evan and all the great people at Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels.”
Quick Facts
The Team would like to thank their major sponsors Knoll Gas - TORCO Racing Fuels and Seelye – Wright Auto Group and their associate sponsors Autometer, Fatheadz Sunglasses, Hoosier Tires, Lucas Oil, NGK Sparkplugs and Powershield Coatings for their continued support this year.
The Team is owned by Knoll Gas - TORCO Racing Fuels. By logging onto Torco Racing Fuels you can access their full line of innovative products including racing gasoline, additives, and Skull Gear.
Photo courtesy David Smith
Hedges Shines Under Pressure
When the final qualifying session began, Dave Hedges was sitting comfortably in the show. One by one he watched the pairs go down the race track in front of him and by the time it was his turn the 25 year racing veteran was sitting on the outside looking in. A nice smooth run down the groove just after midnight propelled the Team into the 8 car field. Unfortunately for the Team, it also set them up with a first round match-up against the eventual race winner.
“Going into the final session on Saturday evening we were in the show. But by the time we pulled up to the line around midnight, we were sitting on the outside looking in. It is definitely a nerve racking feeling, but we came together as a Team and Dave did a great job keeping it in the groove to get us into final eliminations,” said Brian Pfeifer, crew chief on the Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels blown alcohol dragster.
The Team qualified #8 for the event with a 5.53 at 257 MPH. On Sunday, during the heat of the day, Hedges had a full tenth advantage off the starting line and ran a 5.57 at 251 MPH but was unable to hold off his opponent.
“Even though we didn’t make it to the winner’s circle last weekend, we feel good about our performance. This is going to be a tough 3 weeks for everyone and I think it was a good way for us to start. Next weekend we will head to Indy and try to get this car into the winner’s circle for Evan and all the great people at Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels.”
Quick Facts
- Earlier this year, Hedges reached the final round for the first time at a Lucas Oil Series event.
- Last year, the Team finished in the Top 10 in the Divisional points standings. He is currently sitting in the Top 5.
- The Team based out of Decatur , Michigan is owned by Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels.
- Driver, Dave Hedges, has over 25 years of racing experience.
The Team would like to thank their major sponsors Knoll Gas - TORCO Racing Fuels and Seelye – Wright Auto Group and their associate sponsors Autometer, Fatheadz Sunglasses, Hoosier Tires, Lucas Oil, NGK Sparkplugs and Powershield Coatings for their continued support this year.
The Team is owned by Knoll Gas - TORCO Racing Fuels. By logging onto Torco Racing Fuels you can access their full line of innovative products including racing gasoline, additives, and Skull Gear.
Photo courtesy David Smith
