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ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Mike Ashley, driver of the Torco Race Fuels Dodge Charger, is no stranger to the quarter-mile drag strip at Old Bridge Raceway. The New York mortgage banker started his drag racing career at the legendary track behind the wheel of a nitrous-powered Top Comp car, and returns this weekend for the ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals presented by R2B2 Motors fielding the fastest nitro Funny Car in the world.
"I've got a lot of great memories from this place, and I'm really excited to be racing here this weekend. Since our unfortunate DNQ in Chicago I couldn't wait to get back to the track. I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's not if your get knocked down it's if you get up, and our team is ready to get up," Ashley said.
Ashley and his Gotham City Racing team have been on a steady and consistent march in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, winning the event held recently in Topeka, Kansas and setting numerous track speed records en route to his current No. 4 position in the points chase. Early in the season at Las Vegas, Ashley recorded the fastest speed ever in a nitro Funny Car at 334.32 mph.
"There's no doubt we've had one of the baddest hot rods out there during the past several races, and [crew chief] Brian Corradi and the guys are ready to start this next stretch of six races in a row the same way we've been running all year - consistent and fast," he said.
The race this weekend marks the first of six weekends in a row that the team will be competing, crossing the country from New Jersey to West Coast stops in Seattle and Sonoma Calif., and Midwest events in Denver, Bristol, Tenn. and Norwalk, Ohio.
"I'll definitely be working on those frequent flyer miles," he joked. When he's not at the track racing, Ashley is heavily involved with Lend America, a nationwide mortgage bank headquartered in Melville, New York.
"With so many events in a row, everyone on the team will be forced to pace themselves to keep focused, but I'm confident that all of our guys are up to the challenge. We've learned that the way to win championships is to qualify well and win rounds."
Ashley is a two-time world champion in the AMS Staff Leasing Pro Mod Challenge, winning back-to-back titles in 2004-2005 before making the jump to nitro in 2006.
"Because this track is so close to my home on Long Island, I'll have a lot of family, friends and employees at the race this weekend, and it'll be great to show them the exciting world of NHRA drag racing," he said.
Nitro qualifying for the ProCare Rx SuperNationals, the 10th of 23 events in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, is scheduled for 4:30 and 7 p.m. Friday, June 22 and 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Eliminations are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 24.
About Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing
Gotham City Racing is fully sponsored by Torco Race Fuels, Inc., the world's largest independently owned race fuel manufacturer. Torco Race Fuels, Inc. has a full line of racing gasoline including methanol and nitromethane. Their full product line of fuels and additives is complimented by SKULL Shine -- a complete line of automotive care and appearance products and SKULL Gear -- an innovative and trendy clothing line. Product can be purchased by calling 1-800-67-TORCO or by visiting their website: Torco Racing Fuels
Website: Torco Racing Fuels
Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
Knoll Gas Motorsports: Torco Racing Fuels
Lucas Oil Products: Lucas Oil
Dixie Chopper: Dixie Chopper
A&R Transport: A&R Transport Home Page
Oakley: Oakley - The Official Site
The Hyperbaric Therapy Center: Hyperbaric Therapy Center - Hyperbaric Chamber
Lend America: Nationwide, direct lender, Lend America offers mortgages, loans, with little to no money down, quick loan process
Lend America is a nationwide direct lender, specializing in residential financing for one to four family homes. Lend America combines a flexible, common sense loan review process with hundreds of loan programs to provide exceptional service for its clients. Lend America's Motto "Don't take NO for an answer" is in direct relation to its commitment to service borrowers with "lending or credit challenges." Contact Lend America today, (877) 4-RACE-LOAN.
Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing support 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 Gotham City Racing is working to help educate the public about ways they can get involved.
Visit the Autism Society website for more information about how you can get involved: Autism Society of America:
Mike Ashley ready to "Get Up at E-Town"
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Mike Ashley, driver of the Torco Race Fuels Dodge Charger, is no stranger to the quarter-mile drag strip at Old Bridge Raceway. The New York mortgage banker started his drag racing career at the legendary track behind the wheel of a nitrous-powered Top Comp car, and returns this weekend for the ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals presented by R2B2 Motors fielding the fastest nitro Funny Car in the world.
"I've got a lot of great memories from this place, and I'm really excited to be racing here this weekend. Since our unfortunate DNQ in Chicago I couldn't wait to get back to the track. I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's not if your get knocked down it's if you get up, and our team is ready to get up," Ashley said.
Ashley and his Gotham City Racing team have been on a steady and consistent march in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, winning the event held recently in Topeka, Kansas and setting numerous track speed records en route to his current No. 4 position in the points chase. Early in the season at Las Vegas, Ashley recorded the fastest speed ever in a nitro Funny Car at 334.32 mph.
"There's no doubt we've had one of the baddest hot rods out there during the past several races, and [crew chief] Brian Corradi and the guys are ready to start this next stretch of six races in a row the same way we've been running all year - consistent and fast," he said.
The race this weekend marks the first of six weekends in a row that the team will be competing, crossing the country from New Jersey to West Coast stops in Seattle and Sonoma Calif., and Midwest events in Denver, Bristol, Tenn. and Norwalk, Ohio.
"I'll definitely be working on those frequent flyer miles," he joked. When he's not at the track racing, Ashley is heavily involved with Lend America, a nationwide mortgage bank headquartered in Melville, New York.
"With so many events in a row, everyone on the team will be forced to pace themselves to keep focused, but I'm confident that all of our guys are up to the challenge. We've learned that the way to win championships is to qualify well and win rounds."
Ashley is a two-time world champion in the AMS Staff Leasing Pro Mod Challenge, winning back-to-back titles in 2004-2005 before making the jump to nitro in 2006.
"Because this track is so close to my home on Long Island, I'll have a lot of family, friends and employees at the race this weekend, and it'll be great to show them the exciting world of NHRA drag racing," he said.
Nitro qualifying for the ProCare Rx SuperNationals, the 10th of 23 events in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, is scheduled for 4:30 and 7 p.m. Friday, June 22 and 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Eliminations are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 24.
About Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing
Gotham City Racing is fully sponsored by Torco Race Fuels, Inc., the world's largest independently owned race fuel manufacturer. Torco Race Fuels, Inc. has a full line of racing gasoline including methanol and nitromethane. Their full product line of fuels and additives is complimented by SKULL Shine -- a complete line of automotive care and appearance products and SKULL Gear -- an innovative and trendy clothing line. Product can be purchased by calling 1-800-67-TORCO or by visiting their website: Torco Racing Fuels
Website: Torco Racing Fuels
Mike Ashley's Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
Knoll Gas Motorsports: Torco Racing Fuels
Lucas Oil Products: Lucas Oil
Dixie Chopper: Dixie Chopper
A&R Transport: A&R Transport Home Page
Oakley: Oakley - The Official Site
The Hyperbaric Therapy Center: Hyperbaric Therapy Center - Hyperbaric Chamber
Lend America: Nationwide, direct lender, Lend America offers mortgages, loans, with little to no money down, quick loan process
Lend America is a nationwide direct lender, specializing in residential financing for one to four family homes. Lend America combines a flexible, common sense loan review process with hundreds of loan programs to provide exceptional service for its clients. Lend America's Motto "Don't take NO for an answer" is in direct relation to its commitment to service borrowers with "lending or credit challenges." Contact Lend America today, (877) 4-RACE-LOAN.
Mike Ashley and Gotham City Racing support 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 Gotham City Racing is working to help educate the public about ways they can get involved.
Visit the Autism Society website for more information about how you can get involved: Autism Society of America:
