Ashley Force Hood NHRA Teleconference

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: A Teleconference to preview the final two championship-deciding races in the 2009 season, the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals (Oct. 29-Nov. 1) and the Auto Club NHRA Finals (Nov. 12-15).WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PTTO JOIN: Dial 1-800-793-6775 and enter 8964 7712WHO: ·         LARRY DIXON, AL-ANABI DRAGSTER: Dixon, a two-time champion (2001-02), joined forces with renowned crew chief Alan Johnson this season and the tandem have won five races and are just 47 points behind Johnson’s former team, the U.S. Army dragster piloted by Tony Schumacher, with two races left in the season. Dixon’s five wins are t-1 in Top Fuel and his eight final rounds are second best in Top Fuel.·         ASHLEY FORCE HOOD, CASTROL GTX FORD MUSTANG: Force Hood, the 26-year old daughter of NHRA icon John Force, is seeking to become the first woman in NHRA history to win a championship in the ultra-competitive Funny Car class (Shirley Muldowney won three titles in Top Fuel and Angelle Sampey won three titles in Pro Stock Motorcycle). Force Hood trails teammate Robert Hight by 13 points with two races left. Force Hood has won twice this season and been to seven final rounds, t-2 in Funny Car.For more information or any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email.MICHAEL PADIAN | nhra director of public relationsO: 626-250-2217 | C: 626-278-0312NHRA on Facebook  |  NHRA on TwitterElon Werner
John Force Racing
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