Hernandez runner-up in Norwalk, earns berth in Battle for the Belts
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Hernandez runner-up in Norwalk, earns berth in Battle for the Belts
NORWALK, Ohio (September 24, 2011) - B1 Racing Pro Extreme driver Josh Hernandez took runner-up honors in the Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags V, earning himself a berth in the upcoming ADRL Battle for the Belts.
Hernandez took the No. 6 qualifying spot with a 3.696 -second pass at 204.35 mph in rain-shortened qualifying and faced off against veteran Quain Stott. In a thrilling pedal-fest, Hernandez took the finish line ahead of Stott, 4.349 to 5.194, setting up a faceoff with 2010 World Champion Frankie Taylor in the quarter-finals.
"When I saw that we had Frankie in round two, I knew we had our hands full," Hernandez said. "I really didn’t worry though, because Troy [Critchley] and Rick [Hickman, crew chiefs] turned up the wick on the B1 Corvette and gave me a great car
."
Against Taylor, Hernandez left the line first and fought off the hard-running champ, taking the stripe with a 3.785 to 4.353.
"That was huge because we took out Frankie, and that matched us up with the guy we needed to beat in order to get into the Battle for the Belts - Terry Leggett."
With the make-or-break lap in front of him, Hernandez said his adrenaline was pumping at extreme pressure when he headed into the semifinals.
"We were less than a lap behind Terry in the points, so it came down to a winner-take-all kind of race. Whoever won that lap would get to run for the Belt - and that's where we needed to be. We came into this event knowing we needed to win, and that's exactly what we planned to do," Hernandez said.
When the light turned green, Hernandez slapped a huge holeshot on Leggett, an .044-second reaction time to a sleepy .259, earning the win and the right to play for the $25,000 prize and bragging rights. He also found himself in the finals.
In the money round against Alex Hossler, a relieved Hernandez left the line .015-seconds early, handing Hossler the easy win. For Hernandez, however, the event was a huge success.
"We really accomplished what we needed to by beating Leggett in the semi's. The win would have been icing, but we'll have to wait until we can get back to Texas for the World Finals. The guys have the car running great, and we're hitting our peak at the right time.
"Next stop, Dallas, and we're looking to throw knock-out punches," Hernandez said.
ABOUT B1 RACING:
As the country of Bahrain's official drag racing ambassadors, B1 Racing's goal is to race throughout the Middle East and United States creating exposure and excitement for Pro Modified drag racing. It is team owner Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa's vision to educate young and aspiring drivers throughout the world about motorsports and the thrill of drag racing, thereby encouraging more teams to be a part of what he hopes will become the motorsport with the largest worldwide participation and following after Formula One. For more information about the team, visit www.B1racing.com.
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The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf just off the east coast of Saudi Arabia and north of Qatar. Its position in the Gulf makes it a key player in the management of trade throughout the region. Under the leadership of the King, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the country has the fastest growing economy in the world and is a leader in the region for developing human rights and a strong middle class.
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Josh Hernandez, Final Report
American Drag Racing League
Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags V
Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Matthew Brammer, Active Marketing - p...@activemarketing.com
(623) 879-4290
Hernandez runner-up in Norwalk, earns berth in Battle for the Belts
NORWALK, Ohio (September 24, 2011) - B1 Racing Pro Extreme driver Josh Hernandez took runner-up honors in the Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags V, earning himself a berth in the upcoming ADRL Battle for the Belts.
Hernandez took the No. 6 qualifying spot with a 3.696 -second pass at 204.35 mph in rain-shortened qualifying and faced off against veteran Quain Stott. In a thrilling pedal-fest, Hernandez took the finish line ahead of Stott, 4.349 to 5.194, setting up a faceoff with 2010 World Champion Frankie Taylor in the quarter-finals.
"When I saw that we had Frankie in round two, I knew we had our hands full," Hernandez said. "I really didn’t worry though, because Troy [Critchley] and Rick [Hickman, crew chiefs] turned up the wick on the B1 Corvette and gave me a great car
."
Against Taylor, Hernandez left the line first and fought off the hard-running champ, taking the stripe with a 3.785 to 4.353.
"That was huge because we took out Frankie, and that matched us up with the guy we needed to beat in order to get into the Battle for the Belts - Terry Leggett."
With the make-or-break lap in front of him, Hernandez said his adrenaline was pumping at extreme pressure when he headed into the semifinals.
"We were less than a lap behind Terry in the points, so it came down to a winner-take-all kind of race. Whoever won that lap would get to run for the Belt - and that's where we needed to be. We came into this event knowing we needed to win, and that's exactly what we planned to do," Hernandez said.
When the light turned green, Hernandez slapped a huge holeshot on Leggett, an .044-second reaction time to a sleepy .259, earning the win and the right to play for the $25,000 prize and bragging rights. He also found himself in the finals.
In the money round against Alex Hossler, a relieved Hernandez left the line .015-seconds early, handing Hossler the easy win. For Hernandez, however, the event was a huge success.
"We really accomplished what we needed to by beating Leggett in the semi's. The win would have been icing, but we'll have to wait until we can get back to Texas for the World Finals. The guys have the car running great, and we're hitting our peak at the right time.
"Next stop, Dallas, and we're looking to throw knock-out punches," Hernandez said.
ABOUT B1 RACING:
As the country of Bahrain's official drag racing ambassadors, B1 Racing's goal is to race throughout the Middle East and United States creating exposure and excitement for Pro Modified drag racing. It is team owner Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa's vision to educate young and aspiring drivers throughout the world about motorsports and the thrill of drag racing, thereby encouraging more teams to be a part of what he hopes will become the motorsport with the largest worldwide participation and following after Formula One. For more information about the team, visit www.B1racing.com.
ABOUT BAHRAIN:
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf just off the east coast of Saudi Arabia and north of Qatar. Its position in the Gulf makes it a key player in the management of trade throughout the region. Under the leadership of the King, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the country has the fastest growing economy in the world and is a leader in the region for developing human rights and a strong middle class.
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