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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 12, 2008) - Gotham City Racing driver Melanie Troxel spent the week with her teammate and former driving instructor Frank Hawley at the Eastern Spring Test Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, testing in her ProCare Rx Dodge Charger R/T to prepare for the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals this weekend in Gainesville, Fla. Pleased with her time behind the wheel and the results of the test session, Troxel said she is anxious to "go racing."
"We had a really good test session this week," Troxel said. "Of course, every lap I take makes me more comfortable, but this week we really worked on the steering in the car, and Brian [Corradi, crew chief] and the team focused on where to put the additional weight in the car."
Because of NHRA Funny Car rule changes raising the minimum weight to 2,555 pounds, teams were required to add 100 pounds to the chassis, and in Troxel's case, the team had to add additional 30-40 pounds because of the weight difference between her and Mike Ashley who drove the car in 2007.
"It's kind of like a jigsaw puzzle, where to hang the extra ballast - a little here, a little there, but it's given Mark [Oswald, co-crew chief] and Brian a lot more options with their tuning. I feel really comfortable with the team and the way the car is running, and I'm excited about running with Frank in Gainesville.
"Things are all coming together so well, and it's like it just makes sense that he will be returning to competition in his home town. Add to that the fact that [team co-owners] Mike Ashley and Roger Burgess will be running in their Pro Mods, and, it's definitely going to be a great weekend for Gotham City Racing fans," Troxel said.
"Now, I'm ready to hit the track and go racing," she said.
Qualifying for the Gatornationals is scheduled for 1 and 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, and eliminations are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. ESPN2/ESPN2 HD will broadcast qualifying highlights late Saturday night at 1 a.m., and will air eliminations beginning at 6 p.m. EDT.
MELANIE TROXEL QUICK FACTS:
* 35 years old, born Aug. 31, 1972
* Born in Littleton, Colo., lives in Avon, Ind., with husband, Funny Car driver Tommy Johnson Jr.
* Two wins in Top Fuel last year (Madison, Ill. and Memphis, Tenn.)
* Career quickest elapsed time in Top Fuel is 4.458 seconds (Dallas, 2005)
* Career fastest speed in Top Fuel is 332.51 (Pomona 1, 2007)
* Troxel is the quickest female driver in NHRA history
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For more information about Melanie Troxel and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: Gotham City Racing.
About ProCare Rx:
Roger and Barbara Burgess founded ProCare Rx in 1988 to provide prescription drug claims processing, clinical services and support for any organization that provides a Prescription Drug Benefit to its employees or members. Clients include self-insured businesses, unions, hospices, worker compensation plans, local and county governments, health maintenance organizations, associations and other insurance plans.
Today, after almost 20 years in business, ProCare Rx is one of the largest privately held Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and administrators in the United States, experiencing 19 straight years of continual growth. The company works with pharmacies and prescription drug manufacturers to ensure that clients save money while managing the health of their members thru the application of innovative technologies and population health services directed to all members, with focus on those with chronic conditions.
For more information, visit the company web site at ProCare Rx - Better, Faster, Cheaper & Customized!.
Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
* Oakley - Official Site for Oakley Sunglasses, Goggles, Shoes, Watches and Apparel
* 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
About Lend America
Lend America, a National Mortgage Banking Organization and one of New York's largest privately owned direct lenders, has proudly served the residential mortgage marketplace for more than 20 years. The company is one of the most successful direct-to-consumer lenders in the United States and is the region's largest and most well known FHA direct lender. Lend America is also the originator of the successful nationwide broadcast-television educational seminar programs titled "The Mortgage Insider." Lend America offers a wide range of home purchase and refinance programs to meet their clients' individual requirements. Lend America employs approximately 650 employees and is headquartered in Melville, New York. For more information on Lend America, visit Nationwide, direct lender, Lend America offers mortgages, loans, with little to no money down, quick loan process or call (877) 4-RACE LOAN.
Troxel ready to "Go Racing" in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 12, 2008) - Gotham City Racing driver Melanie Troxel spent the week with her teammate and former driving instructor Frank Hawley at the Eastern Spring Test Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, testing in her ProCare Rx Dodge Charger R/T to prepare for the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals this weekend in Gainesville, Fla. Pleased with her time behind the wheel and the results of the test session, Troxel said she is anxious to "go racing."
"We had a really good test session this week," Troxel said. "Of course, every lap I take makes me more comfortable, but this week we really worked on the steering in the car, and Brian [Corradi, crew chief] and the team focused on where to put the additional weight in the car."
Because of NHRA Funny Car rule changes raising the minimum weight to 2,555 pounds, teams were required to add 100 pounds to the chassis, and in Troxel's case, the team had to add additional 30-40 pounds because of the weight difference between her and Mike Ashley who drove the car in 2007.
"It's kind of like a jigsaw puzzle, where to hang the extra ballast - a little here, a little there, but it's given Mark [Oswald, co-crew chief] and Brian a lot more options with their tuning. I feel really comfortable with the team and the way the car is running, and I'm excited about running with Frank in Gainesville.
"Things are all coming together so well, and it's like it just makes sense that he will be returning to competition in his home town. Add to that the fact that [team co-owners] Mike Ashley and Roger Burgess will be running in their Pro Mods, and, it's definitely going to be a great weekend for Gotham City Racing fans," Troxel said.
"Now, I'm ready to hit the track and go racing," she said.
Qualifying for the Gatornationals is scheduled for 1 and 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, and eliminations are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. ESPN2/ESPN2 HD will broadcast qualifying highlights late Saturday night at 1 a.m., and will air eliminations beginning at 6 p.m. EDT.
MELANIE TROXEL QUICK FACTS:
* 35 years old, born Aug. 31, 1972
* Born in Littleton, Colo., lives in Avon, Ind., with husband, Funny Car driver Tommy Johnson Jr.
* Two wins in Top Fuel last year (Madison, Ill. and Memphis, Tenn.)
* Career quickest elapsed time in Top Fuel is 4.458 seconds (Dallas, 2005)
* Career fastest speed in Top Fuel is 332.51 (Pomona 1, 2007)
* Troxel is the quickest female driver in NHRA history
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For more information about Melanie Troxel and Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: Gotham City Racing.
About ProCare Rx:
Roger and Barbara Burgess founded ProCare Rx in 1988 to provide prescription drug claims processing, clinical services and support for any organization that provides a Prescription Drug Benefit to its employees or members. Clients include self-insured businesses, unions, hospices, worker compensation plans, local and county governments, health maintenance organizations, associations and other insurance plans.
Today, after almost 20 years in business, ProCare Rx is one of the largest privately held Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and administrators in the United States, experiencing 19 straight years of continual growth. The company works with pharmacies and prescription drug manufacturers to ensure that clients save money while managing the health of their members thru the application of innovative technologies and population health services directed to all members, with focus on those with chronic conditions.
For more information, visit the company web site at ProCare Rx - Better, Faster, Cheaper & Customized!.
Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
* Oakley - Official Site for Oakley Sunglasses, Goggles, Shoes, Watches and Apparel
* 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
About Lend America
Lend America, a National Mortgage Banking Organization and one of New York's largest privately owned direct lenders, has proudly served the residential mortgage marketplace for more than 20 years. The company is one of the most successful direct-to-consumer lenders in the United States and is the region's largest and most well known FHA direct lender. Lend America is also the originator of the successful nationwide broadcast-television educational seminar programs titled "The Mortgage Insider." Lend America offers a wide range of home purchase and refinance programs to meet their clients' individual requirements. Lend America employs approximately 650 employees and is headquartered in Melville, New York. For more information on Lend America, visit Nationwide, direct lender, Lend America offers mortgages, loans, with little to no money down, quick loan process or call (877) 4-RACE LOAN.
