TAFC racer Chris Foster hoping to rebound in Charlotte‏

TAFC racer Chris Foster hoping to rebound in Charlotte‏

CONCORD, N.C. – Former two-time NHRA Division 3 Top Alcohol Funny Car Champion Chris Foster will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing first round loss at last month’s Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., during this weekend’s Dollar General 4-Wide Nationals at Z-Max Dragway just outside of Charlotte.

The Foster Racing/DragRaceHose.com Mustang ran career numbers in Gainesville and hopes to build on them in Charlotte, a track known for record performances. Prior to Gainesville, Foster had been 5.54 (at Charlotte last year), and ripped off runs of 5.52, 5.50 and 5.52 in qualifying to place him second in qualifying, just .004 off the pole. The team lead by Will Hanna is cautiously optimistic heading into Charlotte.

“We let one get away from us in Gainesville,” said Foster. “We had a good running car and the car just made a freak hard move to the right, right off the line. Then it had the front end up and got out in the marbles before I had a chance to get it corrected. It was just a freak deal.

“We look at Charlotte last year as another race we let get away from us,” Foster continued. “Will and the guys have the car running on a string right now. After losing in the first round in Gainesville, we all can’t wait to get back to the track to try to redeem ourselves. You get excited as it is going to race in Charlotte. It’s a fast track. Hopefully we can make a good showing for DragRaceHose.com, Goodridge Hose & Fittings, NRE X-1 Heads, Hoosier Tires, McNiece Racing, Motorsports Unlimited, RBS Superchargers, Manton Rockerarms, Red Line Oil, and Ace Clutches.”

Qualifying begins on Friday with two sessions for the alcohol cars, followed by one final session Saturday morning. Eliminations begin Saturday afternoon with round one and final eliminations will conclude the event on Sunday.

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**- Attached image courtesy of David Smith, Pro Sportsman Association