PR-BAKERSFIELD- Dennis Taylor wrap up

Plumbing Concepts Racing
Accelerated Motorsports
Media Relations

For Immediate Release May 23, 2005
Contact: Randy Fish
Email: randy@zoompromo-media.com

Taylor Races to Famoso Semi Finals

ANAHEIM, CA — Dennis Taylor used last Thursday to test some new power theories at Famoso Raceway in preparation for the third race in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. His Plumbing Concepts NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car seemed responsive to the subtle changes in the power combination.

In Friday’s first qualifying session the thermometer showed a favorable 71 degrees, while 17 Funny Cars lined up to make an attempt for the eight-car field. That demonstrates just how strong NHRA’s Pacific Division 7 is in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. When the dust had settled, Crew Chief Ora Vasquez’s changes netted a great 5.70-second run at 250.00 mph, which was good for the Number 2 spot. However, that run was costly, as the motor was hurt.

On Saturday, a new engine sat in the frame rails, but all was still not well. Gremlins were lurking. Teamwork paid off as each glitch was addressed and made right once again. With the mercury rising into the 80s, Dennis decided not to run the opening session and focused on making the Plumbing Concepts Camaro 100 percent. Taylor stated, “The warmer weather told us our Number 2 spot was secure, and our chances of running quick enough for the Pole were very slim. I feel we made the right call in sitting out the session since we weren’t rushed into a possible compromise.” During the late afternoon session, Dennis lit up the scoreboards with a 5.95 at just under 250 mph. All was good.

In Sunday’s first round, Taylor drew the Number 7 qualifier, Hannes Wernhart, and scored a victory at 5.89 seconds. Taylor said, “We dropped a valve at the end of the run and banged the blower. It was getting real hot in there, but all of a sudden I saw Hannes go by me in a blaze of fire. He definitely had his hands full in there as things happen really fast. Later, we were told his burns were relatively minor, but the car was a total loss. My whole team wishes him a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back in action. He’s a good racer.”

On his trip to the Semi Finals, Dennis summed things up saying, “I’m still happy about the Semis. I left on John Weaver but then started to spin the tires, so we got beat by a tenth of a second. The race car is still in one piece and we decided to pass on Topeka. Since Steve Gasparrelli lost in the final, we’re still okay on points.” Looking back, Dennis considered this a good outing, in spite of the weekend’s challenges. After all, that’s racing!

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