Demke Looking Four-ward to First Charlotte Experience‏

Demke Looking Four-ward to First Charlotte Experience‏

CONCORD, N.C. (April 17, 2013) – West coast Top Alcohol Dragster heavy hitter Chris Demke and the Maddern Racing team are making the big trip east to compete at the Dollar General Four-Wide Nationals this weekend. The team known for making quick runs and big mile-per-hour numbers is eagerly awaiting their first attempt on the tight racing surface at zMax Dragway.

“When we went to Gainesville for the first time, the track had a reputation for being fast. Well Charlotte has that same reputation, if not more so. Looking over the weather situation, it’s a low altitude track. I’ve heard great things about the facility. I just can’t wait to get there and start the car to make our first pass,” said Demke, driver of one of the quickest blown cars in the world.

Some people might find a challenge in racing at a track for the first time. Demke says he doesn’t feel that challenge as a driver.

“I try not to let it affect me. I’ll ride around on the scooter when I get there to check the place out. Tuner Adam Rhoades has been there with other teams so he’s familiar with the track itself. I won Gainesville my first time there, so I don’t let the unfamiliarity get to me. I’m looking forward to it – I like going to new tracks.”

Along with racing at a new track comes a fan base that Chris hasn’t had the opportunity to interact with. The approachable fan favorite looks forward to meeting the hardcore fans and gearheads that are drawn in by the four-wide spectacle at Charlotte.

“I love racing on the east coast,” Chris said. “Racing seems more popular on the east coast than the west coast. The fan base is stronger and there are so many fans with a strong passion for racing. I love meeting the fans and hanging out with them. The southeastern United States is huge to circle track racing, and that love of auto racing goes beyond NASCAR to other forms of motorsports, like drag racing. It’s fun to go where people want to see you race.”
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Maddern Racing, celebrating 20 years of competition in 2013, is a family-owned and operated NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster team based in Southern California. The Chris Demke-driven Peen Rite/OSI/801 Racing dragster is owned by Jerry Maddern and crewed by Adam Rhoades, Kevin Watson, Mike Demke, and Ron Mann. For more information on Maddern Racing, please visit www.MaddernRacing.com.

Maddern Racing receives support from the following companies: Peen Rite Inc., Operational Solutions Inc., 801 Racing, A1 Technologies, Boninfante Friction Inc., and Hoosier Racing Tire.

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