 INDIANAPOLIS,
IN (September 5) -- Andy Fogle (far lane) almost packed up and went home from the 51st
annual NHRA Mac Tools US Nationals following a disappointing qualifying
performance in his '04 Chevy Cavalier. Frustrated after spinning his tires in
qualifying, Fogle elected to switch to Hoosier's new drag radial after hearing
the new tire touted among his peers in the pits. The decision proved to be a
fortuitous one as Fogle battled his way through a 128-car field to capture the
win in the Super Stock class at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The win was one of
two during the weekend for the Hoosier brand including longtime Hoosier
loyalist Frank Manzo capturing the Top Alcohol Funny Car win. The two wins
brought Team Hoosier's National event win total to 42 for the season with five
events left on the schedule.
Manzo claimed his third National event win of the year in T/A Funny Car
using a pair of Hoosier's new 34.5/17.0-16 C2055 drag tires (Catalog #18790).
For Manzo, it was his 59th overall National victory. Frank went on to capture
his 4th win of the season, and 60th National event win of his career, at
Reading, PA last weekend.
Fogle's victorious adventure in Super Stock came while using Hoosier's new
33.0/14.5R-15 C06 drag radial (Catalog #18361). Fogle faced Gary Richard
in the finals who was also competing on Hoosier tires. Richard was using
Hoosier's 32.0/13.5R-15 C06 radial (Catalog #18247). After extensive laboratory
and track testing, this was the first event the new
33.0/14.5R-15 C06 radial drag tire
was released for sale.
In other action, Josh Hernandez was the #1 qualifier in Pro Mod. He had low
ET of the event with a 6.085 second run. Hernandez also posted low ET in every
round except the finals using a set of Hoosier's new 34.5/17.0-16 C2055 drag
tires.
The event was also attended by Hoosier drag racing product managers Faron
Lubbers and Steve Hudspeth, while engineering support was provided by Gary
Freymiller. John Adamo was in charge of trackside service out of the Hoosier
tire trailer which is at all 23 NHRA events.
For complete results visit www.nhra.com.
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