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MILAN, Mich. (September 24, 2007) - In March of 2007, Zizzo Racing started their quest for the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Top Fuel Championship. After traveling thousands of miles criss crossing the country from San Antonio, Texas to Edmonton, Alberta, TJ Zizzo and his PEAK Antifreeze / O'Reilly Auto Parts Top Fuel team find themselves right where they started, all even.
After nine of 11 events, Zizzo maintains a four point advantage, the narrowest of margins, over veteran Bruce Litton. Scotty Cannon adds his team to the hunt (48 point deficit), with Lagana and McMillen facing long odds for their first championship.
"We've come this far and the season really starts today," Zizzo commented. "As close as the points are, it's really a two race shoot-out. No one can afford to make a mistake."
"We struggled to get a handle on the track in Milan," he added after a first round loss to Cannon. Zizzo took a huge starting line advantage (.072 seconds) and then lost momentum as the car rattled the tires. A quick pedal job by Zizzo would not be enough to regain traction. "We're a little disappointed about losing in the first round," team owner Tony Zizzo said. "But, we're OK. We couldn't ask to be in a better position with just two races remaining."
Bruce Litton would go on to a runner-up finish and draw even closer to Zizzo. Along the way, Litton would defeat teammate Jeff O'Neill in a heads-up race during semi-final action. Zizzo commended Litton for the call. "My hats off to Bruce for racing Jeff heads-up," Zizzo said. "This wasn't some up in smoke easy win either. Jeff left Bruce and Bruce had to run him down. With the championship on the line that had to be a tough call."
The team has a short week as they head towards Maryland for the Torco Race Fuels President's Cup Nationals. The race will be contested at the Maryland International Raceway, September 28-30. "We've been playing leap frog with Bruce all season long on the points lead," Zizzo said. "With PEAK performance down the stretch we'll be able to get this PEAK / O'Reilly / Herculiner Top Fuel Dragster in the championship circle."
About Old World Industries
PEAK® Antifreeze is marketed and distributed by Old World Industries, which is among the largest privately-held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket. The Northbrook, Illinois-based company enjoys a presence in various consumer product markets, energy exploration, and chemical manufacturing in more than 50 countries worldwide. Old World's other brands include HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liner Kits; Mr. Clean Windshield Wash and Wiper Blades*; a full line of PEAK® Performance Products; SIERRA®, the safer antifreeze; Fleet Charge® Fully Formulated Coolant; Final Charge® Heavy Duty Global Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant; SmartBLADE™ Premium Wiper Blades; and SplitFire® Spark Plugs. For more information, please visit Old World Industries, Inc. Home Page.
The Zizzo Racing Team proudly represents PEAK Antifreeze, O'Reilly Auto Parts, HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liners, HTP America and Champion Packaging.
To learn more about Zizzo Racing visit: Zizzo Racing
Season starts now for Zizzo's PEAK Antifreeze team
MILAN, Mich. (September 24, 2007) - In March of 2007, Zizzo Racing started their quest for the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Top Fuel Championship. After traveling thousands of miles criss crossing the country from San Antonio, Texas to Edmonton, Alberta, TJ Zizzo and his PEAK Antifreeze / O'Reilly Auto Parts Top Fuel team find themselves right where they started, all even.
After nine of 11 events, Zizzo maintains a four point advantage, the narrowest of margins, over veteran Bruce Litton. Scotty Cannon adds his team to the hunt (48 point deficit), with Lagana and McMillen facing long odds for their first championship.
"We've come this far and the season really starts today," Zizzo commented. "As close as the points are, it's really a two race shoot-out. No one can afford to make a mistake."
"We struggled to get a handle on the track in Milan," he added after a first round loss to Cannon. Zizzo took a huge starting line advantage (.072 seconds) and then lost momentum as the car rattled the tires. A quick pedal job by Zizzo would not be enough to regain traction. "We're a little disappointed about losing in the first round," team owner Tony Zizzo said. "But, we're OK. We couldn't ask to be in a better position with just two races remaining."
Bruce Litton would go on to a runner-up finish and draw even closer to Zizzo. Along the way, Litton would defeat teammate Jeff O'Neill in a heads-up race during semi-final action. Zizzo commended Litton for the call. "My hats off to Bruce for racing Jeff heads-up," Zizzo said. "This wasn't some up in smoke easy win either. Jeff left Bruce and Bruce had to run him down. With the championship on the line that had to be a tough call."
The team has a short week as they head towards Maryland for the Torco Race Fuels President's Cup Nationals. The race will be contested at the Maryland International Raceway, September 28-30. "We've been playing leap frog with Bruce all season long on the points lead," Zizzo said. "With PEAK performance down the stretch we'll be able to get this PEAK / O'Reilly / Herculiner Top Fuel Dragster in the championship circle."
About Old World Industries
PEAK® Antifreeze is marketed and distributed by Old World Industries, which is among the largest privately-held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket. The Northbrook, Illinois-based company enjoys a presence in various consumer product markets, energy exploration, and chemical manufacturing in more than 50 countries worldwide. Old World's other brands include HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liner Kits; Mr. Clean Windshield Wash and Wiper Blades*; a full line of PEAK® Performance Products; SIERRA®, the safer antifreeze; Fleet Charge® Fully Formulated Coolant; Final Charge® Heavy Duty Global Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant; SmartBLADE™ Premium Wiper Blades; and SplitFire® Spark Plugs. For more information, please visit Old World Industries, Inc. Home Page.
The Zizzo Racing Team proudly represents PEAK Antifreeze, O'Reilly Auto Parts, HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liners, HTP America and Champion Packaging.
To learn more about Zizzo Racing visit: Zizzo Racing
