Brandon Booher Norwalk Review

Brandon Booher Norwalk Review

Norwalk, Ohio --- Brandon Booher and the AB Construction Top Alcohol Dragster team enjoyed their first final round appearance ever, despite a devastating parts failure during the run. Now, the Illinois-based team is working on a return to competition at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals in two weeks.

“The final round pass really hurt the motor. The rods, crank, cam, pistons, and lifters are all pretty much shot. The block is damaged; the rods put a couple holes in it. Getting the block and being able to pay for it are our major set-backs right now. It’s a lot easier when you have a big sponsor that can cover spare engines and parts, but we don’t have that option. When it’s all said and done, the repairs and replacements will come out to about $20,000. Unless an individual or a sponsor can step up to help, it’s hard to say where we’ll be in the next few weeks,” said Booher.

Even the big set-back couldn’t deter the driver from considering it a great weekend. After a DNQ at the Joliet divisional, a final round finish was a welcomed change.

“It was a big turn of events. To be at our home track and not be able to qualify in a relatively slow field, then go to a national event, qualify in the top half, and beat some heavy hitters. Really, the hardest win was first round. Robin Samsel had us by almost a tenth, but I was able to hold him off. All of the round wins were won on the starting line. The car hadn’t been performing well for almost a year to the date, so to be able to come back and run so well at a major national event like Norwalk meant a lot to everyone,” claimed the 28 year-old driver.

Brandon was quick to mention that the solid performance wouldn’t have been possible without the help of many people.

“First of all, I have to thank my dad and the rest of the crew; Shannon, John, Pete, and Nate. They allow me to look at the computer, go over the car, and make sure it’ll go down the track. Also, there are a lot of companies that help us with parts; Goodson Tools, Victory Valves, Coan, Lenco, Total Flow Cylinder Heads, Spitzer Race Cars, and Ken at Motorsports Unlimited. Brad Anderson has also been helping us out, they’ve been great to work with. They all help us get the car on the track, going rounds” praised Booher.

To follow Brandon Booher and the AB Construction team, visit them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/booherracing) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/booherracing). For results and press releases, check out www.dragracecentral.com and www.insidetopalcohol.com.

About Booher Racing-The NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster team led by Brandon and Aaron Booher competes at national events across the eastern United States, all of which are televised nationally on ESPN2. To become a sponsor with Booher Racing, contact NVW Motorsports Promotion (www.nitronate.com).