Jim Whiteley Pomona preview

Whiteley looking for solid outing to end season

POMONA, Calif. – NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster driver Jim Whiteley and his YNot Racing team are looking to have a solid outing to end a career season at this weekend’s Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif. Whiteley enters the event ranked second nationally after finishing fourth last season.

Whiteley, from Grand Junction, Colo., also hopes to rebound from a disappointing outing last weekend at the Division 7 closer in Las Vegas.

“With the championship hunt over, we’re out here trying to have a solid outing and have a good time,” said Whiteley. “We had a few things bite us in Vegas and put us behind the eight ball. We can’t get too complacent because Marty Thacker is a legitimate shot to overtake us in second place.

“It was a fun battle for the championship, but we have our eye on 2009,” Whiteley continued. “I have a great team behind me that made this year possible. They make my job as the driver a lot easier. Any time you finish the year strong, it gives you a boost of confidence over the offseason.”

Qualifying begins on Thursday for the alcohol cars, with two more sessions on Friday. Eliminations begin with round one on Saturday and final eliminations will conclude the event on Sunday.

For more information on the team, visit their website at www.YNotRacing.com

For more information on the team's fine partners visit the websites below:

www.bandjtransmission.com - Choose the racing transmission that powers the YNot Top Alcohol Dragster down the track.

www.Goodyear.com - Fly with the Eagles with Goodyear Tires.

www.NGKSparkPlugs.com - Choose the spark plugs winning teams like YNot Racing use, NGK.

The team would also like to thank: J&A Service, Raptor Industries, Advanced Oil Field Service and Knowles Enterprises

Contact: Will Hanna/ Pro Race Communications
Email: Will.Hanna@InsideTopAlcohol.com