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The Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels blown alcohol dragster driven by Marty Thacker was in Norwalk, Ohio for the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals. The car was running well and they were all set for their semi-final match-up before the ignition box failed at the starting line and they were unable complete their pass down the quarter-mile.
“We blew the second and third qualifying sessions before we figured out we had a problem in the clutch. After we fixed that, the car ran really well in the first round. Second round we were on a nice mid-30 run when the blower belt gave up. So we were real disappointed when the ignition box failed in the semis. I think we had the best race car we have had in a while."
The Team qualified #8 for the event with a 5.42 at 263 MPH. In the first round he ran a 5.40 at 262 MPH to earn the win light. During the second round of eliminations the blower belt came off the car around half track he coasted across the finish line to take the win. Unfortunately, during the semi-finals the ignition box failed and Thacker was unable to get the car started.
“To look at the bright side, we are going into a crucial 3 week divisional swing with a race car that is running very strong. We'll use the time before the next race to build another motor, and get the parts stocked up, so we can go back to back to back. Hopefully we can make a major move in the points chase.”
Thacker’s next event will be in St. Louis July 13th thru the 15th.
Quick Facts
· The Team has had 2 final round appearances so far this year.
· They are currently sitting within the Top 10 of the Lucas Oil National points standings
· The Team went to three final rounds last year and earned one win at the prestigious Jeg’s All-Star event in Joliet, Illinois. This year, Thacker went to the final round of the Jeg’s event, but missed out on a second straight victory by just inches.
· The Team set a personal best ET of 5.26 at the TORCO Racing Fuels National event in Richmond, Virginia the end of last season.
· The 2005 Division 3 Champions finished 3rd in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points standings and finished in 16th place nationally in 2006.
· The Team, based out of Robinson, Illinois, has won 5 UDRA National Championships and 2 NHRA Divisional championships.
Please visit the official team website Hacked By X-Murders TeaM.
You can access the full line of innovative products offered by our major sponsor TORCO Racing Fuels including racing gasoline, additives, and Skull Gear at Torco Racing Fuels.
Visit the websites of our current associate and product sponsors at the following websites:
Hoosier Racing Tire – Hoosier Racing Tire -- Tires Designed For Champions
Lucas Oil – Lucas Oil
Fatheadz – fatheadz eyewear
Thacker’s Day Ends Too Early in Norwalk
The Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels blown alcohol dragster driven by Marty Thacker was in Norwalk, Ohio for the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals. The car was running well and they were all set for their semi-final match-up before the ignition box failed at the starting line and they were unable complete their pass down the quarter-mile.
“We blew the second and third qualifying sessions before we figured out we had a problem in the clutch. After we fixed that, the car ran really well in the first round. Second round we were on a nice mid-30 run when the blower belt gave up. So we were real disappointed when the ignition box failed in the semis. I think we had the best race car we have had in a while."
The Team qualified #8 for the event with a 5.42 at 263 MPH. In the first round he ran a 5.40 at 262 MPH to earn the win light. During the second round of eliminations the blower belt came off the car around half track he coasted across the finish line to take the win. Unfortunately, during the semi-finals the ignition box failed and Thacker was unable to get the car started.
“To look at the bright side, we are going into a crucial 3 week divisional swing with a race car that is running very strong. We'll use the time before the next race to build another motor, and get the parts stocked up, so we can go back to back to back. Hopefully we can make a major move in the points chase.”
Thacker’s next event will be in St. Louis July 13th thru the 15th.
Quick Facts
· The Team has had 2 final round appearances so far this year.
· They are currently sitting within the Top 10 of the Lucas Oil National points standings
· The Team went to three final rounds last year and earned one win at the prestigious Jeg’s All-Star event in Joliet, Illinois. This year, Thacker went to the final round of the Jeg’s event, but missed out on a second straight victory by just inches.
· The Team set a personal best ET of 5.26 at the TORCO Racing Fuels National event in Richmond, Virginia the end of last season.
· The 2005 Division 3 Champions finished 3rd in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points standings and finished in 16th place nationally in 2006.
· The Team, based out of Robinson, Illinois, has won 5 UDRA National Championships and 2 NHRA Divisional championships.
Please visit the official team website Hacked By X-Murders TeaM.
You can access the full line of innovative products offered by our major sponsor TORCO Racing Fuels including racing gasoline, additives, and Skull Gear at Torco Racing Fuels.
Visit the websites of our current associate and product sponsors at the following websites:
Hoosier Racing Tire – Hoosier Racing Tire -- Tires Designed For Champions
Lucas Oil – Lucas Oil
Fatheadz – fatheadz eyewear
