ELKHART, Ind. — For those that have had the privilege of attending a drag race and roamed the professional pits – they know there’s nothing like the whine of a starter turning over an 8,000 horsepower Nitro motor just before warm up. It puts a hop in your step and a tingle in your spine. Such is the case for McMillen and his crew as they thrash to get their motors and new parts ready for the 2009 campaign.
McMillen hasn’t announced his schedule, but he hears the motor tuning over now. “We’re trying to put the finishing touches on a couple of really cool new opportunities with our partners before we announce our schedule, but we didn’t want to wait any longer to announce some of our long time partners that will be with us again this season.”
In an off season that has kept McMillen busier than usual, he’s confident his Amalie Oil sponsored Top Fuel Dragster will be more competitive than ever. Veteran tuner, Doug Kuch consulted the team to 5 final round appearances, 2 wins and position in the NHRA’s fastest field in Las Vegas last season. He will be the teams crew-chief for the entire 2009 campaign.
“Doug is one of the top tuners in this sport,” McMillen said. “We’re really lucky to have him on our side.” McMillen is also excited about the return of his crew. “We’ve got a group of guys that are dedicated and hard working. They’re some of the best in the business. We have one of the most relaxed atmosphere’s in drag racing. We work hard. But our guys all like each other and get along. It makes the grind of a season that much better when you like the guys you work with.”
ELKHART, Ind. – Terry McMillen, team owner of the Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car and the owner/driver of the Amalie Oil Top Fuel Dragster powered by Torco Race Fuels announced today that Flatout Gaskets and Crane Cams renewed their partnership with the team. Both Flatout and Crane Cams have partnered with McMillen’s funny car team for years and now add McMillen’s top fuel team for the 2008 racing season.
Mundelein, IL. – Flatout Gaskets is pleased to announce the release of their 2008 Flatout Gasket catalog.
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