[coverattach=1]MADISON, Ill. (May 2, 2009) – Mike Ashley Racing Pro Mod driver Joe baker drove his Matco Tools/Lend America ’68 Camaro Pro Mod to a personal best and earned the No. 4 qualifying spot in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge presented by ProCare Rx at the O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals.
After struggling the first round today with tire shake, Baker rebounded in his Chuck Ford-tuned hot rod and blasted to a 5.957/242.45 and set his personal quickest time.
“The track and the conditions were excellent today, especially in the second round,” Baker said. “Chuck had us tuned up tight and ready to roll – and we just really had a great run.
“I’ve got to give all the credit to Chuck and the team – they did an incredible job putting this Matco Tools Camaro into the show for tomorrow. Now I just have to do my job when the green light comes on Sunday,” Baker said.
Baker will face Pro Mod Challenge newcomer Kirk Wilmes in the first round of eliminations Sunday, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
Headquartered in Brownsburg, Ind., Mike Ashley Racing fields the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster driven by Antron Brown as well as the Matco Tools/Lend America Pro Mod ’68 Camaro driven by Joe Baker. MAR proudly represents racing partners Matco Tools, Lend America, DirecTV, BeepBeep.com, Toyota, DataDot USA, Ringer's Gloves, Go Fast Sports, Goodyear, FRAM, Autolite, Suzuki, Connexions Sports and Entertainment, and Forward Sports Marketing.
Mike Ashley Racing supports Autism Awareness through their support of the Hyperbaric Therapy Center. A 2007 Centers for Disease Control report found that 1 in 150 children in America today have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and an estimated 1.5 million Americans and their families are now affected. Autism is a national health crisis, and Mike Ashley Racing is working to help educate the public about ways they can get involved. Visit the Heal Autism Now website for more information about how you can get involved at HEAL! Healing Every Autistic Life : Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
After struggling the first round today with tire shake, Baker rebounded in his Chuck Ford-tuned hot rod and blasted to a 5.957/242.45 and set his personal quickest time.
“The track and the conditions were excellent today, especially in the second round,” Baker said. “Chuck had us tuned up tight and ready to roll – and we just really had a great run.
“I’ve got to give all the credit to Chuck and the team – they did an incredible job putting this Matco Tools Camaro into the show for tomorrow. Now I just have to do my job when the green light comes on Sunday,” Baker said.
Baker will face Pro Mod Challenge newcomer Kirk Wilmes in the first round of eliminations Sunday, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
Headquartered in Brownsburg, Ind., Mike Ashley Racing fields the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster driven by Antron Brown as well as the Matco Tools/Lend America Pro Mod ’68 Camaro driven by Joe Baker. MAR proudly represents racing partners Matco Tools, Lend America, DirecTV, BeepBeep.com, Toyota, DataDot USA, Ringer's Gloves, Go Fast Sports, Goodyear, FRAM, Autolite, Suzuki, Connexions Sports and Entertainment, and Forward Sports Marketing.
Mike Ashley Racing supports Autism Awareness through their support of the Hyperbaric Therapy Center. A 2007 Centers for Disease Control report found that 1 in 150 children in America today have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and an estimated 1.5 million Americans and their families are now affected. Autism is a national health crisis, and Mike Ashley Racing is working to help educate the public about ways they can get involved. Visit the Heal Autism Now website for more information about how you can get involved at HEAL! Healing Every Autistic Life : Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
