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EDMONTON , Alberta ( July 6, 2007 ) – T.J. Zizzo, Lincolnshire , Ill. , further displayed his hold on the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series taking the Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel No. 1 spot after the day of qualifying. Zizzo’s 326.16 mph run set the Castrol Raceway speed record and put him in good position to win this weekend’s CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Racing Fuels.
Other current No. 1 qualifiers include Terry Haddock (Knoll Gas Torco Racing Fuel Pro Nitro Funny Car), Scott Cannon Jr. (Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified), Rob Atchison (Alcohol Funny Car) and Pete Berner (Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock).
Zizzo took the top spot as well as the Top Fuel Last Man Standing bonus with his 4.609-second pass. Zizzo came into the Rocky Mountain Nationals 13 points ahead of Bruce Litton, who currently sits No. 3 with a 4.725. Doug Foley’s 4.645 puts him into the second position.
In Nitro Funny Car, Haddock holds the No. 1 position with a 5.052, 287.68. He’s currently fifth in the point standings and earned the Last Man Standing bonus. Charlotte , N.C. ’s Bob Gilbertson is second, followed by Paul Lee and Steven Macklyn. Jason Duchene, of Beaumont , Alberta , is currently not in the field.
Current Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified No. 1 qualifier Cannon Jr., Lyman , S.C. , covered the track in 6.128 seconds. He earned the Last Man Standing bonus as well. Ontario ’s Carl Spiering sits second followed by Chip King and Jim Halsey. Cannon Jr. entered this event No. 1 in the standings with a 31-point lead over the field.
Ontario-native Atchison, entering this event fresh off a win at the last Nitro Jam race, holds the No. 1 Alcohol Funny Car spot with a 5.887, 241.97. The pass also earned him the Last Man Standing bonus. Terry Munroe sits second, followed by current points leader Mark Thomas. Calgary ’s Roger Bateman is fourth and Edmonton ’s John Evanchuk is currently No. 8.
Berner, Crete , Ill. , jumped to the Pro Stock No. 1 spot with a 6.460, 215.20, which also locked up the Quarter-Max Pro Stock Challenge. He’s trailed by Brian Gahm, Robert Patrick, John Montecalvo and Bob Bertsch, rounding out the top five. Berner came into this event trailing Montecalvo by one point in the standings.
Racing resumes Saturday at 10 a.m. , with professional qualifying rounds at 3 and 7:30 p.m. For more information, log onto IHRA.com - Homepage Of IHRA Motorsports - A Division Of Live Nation. The CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Racing Fuels is the fourth of eleven events on the $19.5 million 2007 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series.
EDMONTON, Alb. -- Results Friday after qualifying for the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway, fifth of 11 events in the $19.5 million 2007 Knoll - Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations.
Top Fuel -- 1. T.J. Zizzo, 4.609 seconds, 326.16 mph; 2. Doug Foley, 4.645, 325.53; 3. Bruce Litton, 4.725, 312.21; 4. Scotty Cannon, 4.750, 318.32; 5. Terry McMillen, 4.849, 261.67; 6. Bobby Lagana Jr., 4.984, 291.95; 7. Mitch King, 5.133, 229.55; 8. Mike Strasburg, 5.347, 173.74.
Nitro Funny Car -- 1. Terry Haddock, Dodge Stratus, 5.052, 297.68; 2. Bob Gilbertson, Stratus, 5.092, 243.28; 3. Paul Lee, Chevy Monte Carlo , 5.131, 244.52; 4. Steven Macklyn, Pontiac Firebird, 5.193, 296.63; 5. Dale Creasy Jr., Monte Carlo , 5.316, 274.22; 6. Jack Wyatt, Stratus, 5.394, 228.92; 7. Andy Kelley, Firebird, 5.472, 205.22; 8. Randy Bykowsky, Monte Carlo, 5.988, 237.30.
Pro Modified -- 1. Scott Cannon, Pontiac Firebird, 6.128, 232.35; 2. Carl Spiering, Chevy Camaro, 6.141, 231.36; 3. Chip King, Dodge Daytona, 6.176, 232.59; 4. Jim Halsey, Camaro, 6.181, 230.29; 5. Pat Stoken, Camaro, 6.184, 222.29; 6. Kenny Lang, Chevy Corvette, 6.199, 228.92; 7. Quain Stott, Corvette, 6.209, 230.61; 8. Ed Hoover, Corvette, 6.242, 227.46; 9. Matt Hagan, Camaro, 6.257, 226.20; 10. Mike Castellana, Ford Mustang, 6.261, 225.26; 11. Danny Rowe, Corvette, 6.290, 228.54; 12. Joe Delehay, Dodge Viper, 6.299, 225.41; 13. Eddie Ware, Camaro, 6.302, 226.39; 14. Gary Mason, Corvette, 6.332, 227.69; 15. Kirk Kuhns, Willys, 6.383, 218.05; 16. Kip Dupuis, Buick Special, 6.407, 222.25.
Alcohol Funny Car -- 1. Rob Atchison, Chevy Monte Carlo , 5.887, 241.97; 2. Terry Munroe, Monte Carlo , 5.907, 238.13; 3. Mark Thomas, Monte Carlo , 5.931, 241.67; 4. Roger Bateman, Chevy Camaro, 5.957, 234.45; 5. Larry Dobbs, Chevy Corvette, 5.990, 236.22; 6. Terry McMillen, Dodge Avenger, 6.023, 233.03; 7. Trevor Lebsack, Ford Mustang, 6.052, 228.19; 8. John Evanchuk, Pontiac Firebird, 6.072, 226.47.
Pro Stock -- 1. Pete Berner, Pontiac GTO, 6.460, 216.13; 2. Brian Gahm, Ford Mustang, 6.460, 214.76; 3. Robert Patrick, Shelby Cobra, 6.472, 213.54; 4. John Montecalvo, Chevy Cobalt, 6.480, 213.64; 5. Bob Bertsch, Mustang, 6.490, 213.33; 6. Steve Spiess, Cobalt, 6.494, 213.94; 7. Rob Mansfield, Cobalt, 6.497, 213.94; 8. Rickie Smith, Cobalt, 6.509, 213.33; 9. Elijah Morton, Mustang, 6.512, 213.60; 10. Cary Goforth, Cobalt, 6.527, 212.36; 11. Frank Gugliotta, Cobalt, 6.529, 212.09; 12. Dean Goforth, GTO, 6.543, 211.86; 13. Ronnie Humphrey, Mustang, 6.607, 208.20; 14. John Nobile, Mustang, 6.625, 210.87.
About IHRA
Headquartered in Norwalk , Ohio , the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), a division of Live Nation, promotes professional, semi-professional and local level racing opportunities for drivers at all levels. The $19.5 million Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series is an 11-event North American professional drag racing circuit. In 2007, the series will be comprised of eight events in major cities throughout the United States and three in Canada . The Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Championship presented by Mr. Gasket consists of competition at national events and 40 events in six regional divisions, while IHRA’s Summit SuperSeries is conducted nearly every weekend at over 70 IHRA-sanctioned tracks. Providing a safe environment to develop future stars, IHRA offers the Junior Dragster Racing Series for youths ages 8-17. Stand-alone events include Live Nation’s entertainment-filled “Thunder Jam” shows and the street legal racing and lifestyle event series Kumho Street Warriorz. More information can be found at IHRA.com - Homepage Of IHRA Motorsports - A Division Of Live Nation.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We strive to create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues® music venues and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States , according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles , California , Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.”
ZIZZO GOES 326 MPH TO SET CASTROL RACEWAY TRACK RECORD
EDMONTON , Alberta ( July 6, 2007 ) – T.J. Zizzo, Lincolnshire , Ill. , further displayed his hold on the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series taking the Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel No. 1 spot after the day of qualifying. Zizzo’s 326.16 mph run set the Castrol Raceway speed record and put him in good position to win this weekend’s CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Racing Fuels.
Other current No. 1 qualifiers include Terry Haddock (Knoll Gas Torco Racing Fuel Pro Nitro Funny Car), Scott Cannon Jr. (Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified), Rob Atchison (Alcohol Funny Car) and Pete Berner (Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock).
Zizzo took the top spot as well as the Top Fuel Last Man Standing bonus with his 4.609-second pass. Zizzo came into the Rocky Mountain Nationals 13 points ahead of Bruce Litton, who currently sits No. 3 with a 4.725. Doug Foley’s 4.645 puts him into the second position.
In Nitro Funny Car, Haddock holds the No. 1 position with a 5.052, 287.68. He’s currently fifth in the point standings and earned the Last Man Standing bonus. Charlotte , N.C. ’s Bob Gilbertson is second, followed by Paul Lee and Steven Macklyn. Jason Duchene, of Beaumont , Alberta , is currently not in the field.
Current Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified No. 1 qualifier Cannon Jr., Lyman , S.C. , covered the track in 6.128 seconds. He earned the Last Man Standing bonus as well. Ontario ’s Carl Spiering sits second followed by Chip King and Jim Halsey. Cannon Jr. entered this event No. 1 in the standings with a 31-point lead over the field.
Ontario-native Atchison, entering this event fresh off a win at the last Nitro Jam race, holds the No. 1 Alcohol Funny Car spot with a 5.887, 241.97. The pass also earned him the Last Man Standing bonus. Terry Munroe sits second, followed by current points leader Mark Thomas. Calgary ’s Roger Bateman is fourth and Edmonton ’s John Evanchuk is currently No. 8.
Berner, Crete , Ill. , jumped to the Pro Stock No. 1 spot with a 6.460, 215.20, which also locked up the Quarter-Max Pro Stock Challenge. He’s trailed by Brian Gahm, Robert Patrick, John Montecalvo and Bob Bertsch, rounding out the top five. Berner came into this event trailing Montecalvo by one point in the standings.
Racing resumes Saturday at 10 a.m. , with professional qualifying rounds at 3 and 7:30 p.m. For more information, log onto IHRA.com - Homepage Of IHRA Motorsports - A Division Of Live Nation. The CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Racing Fuels is the fourth of eleven events on the $19.5 million 2007 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series.
EDMONTON, Alb. -- Results Friday after qualifying for the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway, fifth of 11 events in the $19.5 million 2007 Knoll - Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations.
Top Fuel -- 1. T.J. Zizzo, 4.609 seconds, 326.16 mph; 2. Doug Foley, 4.645, 325.53; 3. Bruce Litton, 4.725, 312.21; 4. Scotty Cannon, 4.750, 318.32; 5. Terry McMillen, 4.849, 261.67; 6. Bobby Lagana Jr., 4.984, 291.95; 7. Mitch King, 5.133, 229.55; 8. Mike Strasburg, 5.347, 173.74.
Nitro Funny Car -- 1. Terry Haddock, Dodge Stratus, 5.052, 297.68; 2. Bob Gilbertson, Stratus, 5.092, 243.28; 3. Paul Lee, Chevy Monte Carlo , 5.131, 244.52; 4. Steven Macklyn, Pontiac Firebird, 5.193, 296.63; 5. Dale Creasy Jr., Monte Carlo , 5.316, 274.22; 6. Jack Wyatt, Stratus, 5.394, 228.92; 7. Andy Kelley, Firebird, 5.472, 205.22; 8. Randy Bykowsky, Monte Carlo, 5.988, 237.30.
Pro Modified -- 1. Scott Cannon, Pontiac Firebird, 6.128, 232.35; 2. Carl Spiering, Chevy Camaro, 6.141, 231.36; 3. Chip King, Dodge Daytona, 6.176, 232.59; 4. Jim Halsey, Camaro, 6.181, 230.29; 5. Pat Stoken, Camaro, 6.184, 222.29; 6. Kenny Lang, Chevy Corvette, 6.199, 228.92; 7. Quain Stott, Corvette, 6.209, 230.61; 8. Ed Hoover, Corvette, 6.242, 227.46; 9. Matt Hagan, Camaro, 6.257, 226.20; 10. Mike Castellana, Ford Mustang, 6.261, 225.26; 11. Danny Rowe, Corvette, 6.290, 228.54; 12. Joe Delehay, Dodge Viper, 6.299, 225.41; 13. Eddie Ware, Camaro, 6.302, 226.39; 14. Gary Mason, Corvette, 6.332, 227.69; 15. Kirk Kuhns, Willys, 6.383, 218.05; 16. Kip Dupuis, Buick Special, 6.407, 222.25.
Alcohol Funny Car -- 1. Rob Atchison, Chevy Monte Carlo , 5.887, 241.97; 2. Terry Munroe, Monte Carlo , 5.907, 238.13; 3. Mark Thomas, Monte Carlo , 5.931, 241.67; 4. Roger Bateman, Chevy Camaro, 5.957, 234.45; 5. Larry Dobbs, Chevy Corvette, 5.990, 236.22; 6. Terry McMillen, Dodge Avenger, 6.023, 233.03; 7. Trevor Lebsack, Ford Mustang, 6.052, 228.19; 8. John Evanchuk, Pontiac Firebird, 6.072, 226.47.
Pro Stock -- 1. Pete Berner, Pontiac GTO, 6.460, 216.13; 2. Brian Gahm, Ford Mustang, 6.460, 214.76; 3. Robert Patrick, Shelby Cobra, 6.472, 213.54; 4. John Montecalvo, Chevy Cobalt, 6.480, 213.64; 5. Bob Bertsch, Mustang, 6.490, 213.33; 6. Steve Spiess, Cobalt, 6.494, 213.94; 7. Rob Mansfield, Cobalt, 6.497, 213.94; 8. Rickie Smith, Cobalt, 6.509, 213.33; 9. Elijah Morton, Mustang, 6.512, 213.60; 10. Cary Goforth, Cobalt, 6.527, 212.36; 11. Frank Gugliotta, Cobalt, 6.529, 212.09; 12. Dean Goforth, GTO, 6.543, 211.86; 13. Ronnie Humphrey, Mustang, 6.607, 208.20; 14. John Nobile, Mustang, 6.625, 210.87.
About IHRA
Headquartered in Norwalk , Ohio , the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), a division of Live Nation, promotes professional, semi-professional and local level racing opportunities for drivers at all levels. The $19.5 million Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series is an 11-event North American professional drag racing circuit. In 2007, the series will be comprised of eight events in major cities throughout the United States and three in Canada . The Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Championship presented by Mr. Gasket consists of competition at national events and 40 events in six regional divisions, while IHRA’s Summit SuperSeries is conducted nearly every weekend at over 70 IHRA-sanctioned tracks. Providing a safe environment to develop future stars, IHRA offers the Junior Dragster Racing Series for youths ages 8-17. Stand-alone events include Live Nation’s entertainment-filled “Thunder Jam” shows and the street legal racing and lifestyle event series Kumho Street Warriorz. More information can be found at IHRA.com - Homepage Of IHRA Motorsports - A Division Of Live Nation.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We strive to create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues® music venues and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States , according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles , California , Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.”
