Herbert seeking a solid performance at the Mile-High Nationals
DENVER, CO, pre-race: Doug Herbert and the Snap-on Tools Top Fuel Racing team will begin the famous three-race NHRA western swing beginning this weekend with the running of the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Herbert will be seeking to get back into contention for the POWERade championship with a solid outing at the mile high facility.
The Snap-on Tools team has had several weeks to regain their championship-caliber form following a rare non-qualifying effort by Herbert at the previous event in St. Louis. It was the first time Herbert missed the field in almost three years. The 38-year-old veteran driver is slipped just one point out of the Top 10 in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series point's chase, and he's eager to return to the Top 10.
"There's no doubt that we've encountered some problems this season," said Herbert thoughtfully. "But the Snap-on Tools team is working twice as hard to get our car performing the way we know it is capable of running. We have a very talented bunch of individuals working night and day on the car and Wayne Dupuy and the crew are determined to get the Snap-on Tools dragster back in the winner's circle and we won't quit until we do."
Herbert, who reached the finals the Mile-High Nationals in 1993, would love to pick up his first Wally of the year on Thunder Mountain. A solid performance in Denver would help Herbert move back into the Top 10 in points and be a great momentum boost for the remainder of the western swing.
Snap-on Tools Company, LLC, is a subsidiary of Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, diagnostics software and other solutions for the transportation service, industrial, government, education, agricultural, and other commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the Internet at snapon.com. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2 billion-plus, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wis., and employs approximately 11,500 people worldwide.
Herbert receives associate sponsorship support from Racebricks collectibles. Racebricks sells uniquely crafted 3-dimensional die-glass collectibles, featuring laser etched race cars inside optically pure glass. They are available for a variety of drivers, including the Snap-on Tools dragster of Doug Herbert. For more information visit Racebricks.com.
