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Genesis Attachments Joins AB Motorsports for 2024 NHRA Season that will be Highlighted by Brown’s Appearance at ISRI Trade Show in Las Vegas

BROWNSBURG, IN – Genesis Attachments, an industry-leading manufacturer of hydraulic mobile shears, concrete processors, grapples, and specialty attachments, has joined three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports team it was announced today.

One highlight of the partnership is Brown’s appearance, with the Matco Tools dragster, at the ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries) Annual Convention in Las Vegas, April 15-18, at the Mandalay Bay Casino & Resort. Brown’s 11,000-horsepower dragster will be front and center in the Genesis booth, #A8, on the show floor. ISRI is the voice of the recycling industry, promoting safe, economically-sustainable and environmentally-responsible recycling through networking, advocacy, and education.

“This is a great fit for us since Genesis Attachments’ tagline is ‘The Promise of Performance’ and  Antron and team are top-performing world champions,” said Justin Palvere, Genesis director of North American sales. “We’re excited to host Antron at ISRI and share his story and success with the recycling industry.”

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Kaeser Compressors Named Title Sponsor of PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown; Official Air Compressor of PDRA

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Kaeser Compressors, one of the largest providers of compressed air systems and solutions, has signed on as the title sponsor of the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series’ second race of the 2024 season, the Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by Classic Graphix, April 18-20, at Virginia Motorsports Park. Kaeser Compressors has also been named the Official Air Compressor of the PDRA.

“The Kaeser Compressors team are no strangers to drag racing, but we’re thrilled to welcome them to the PDRA as an event title sponsor and the Official Air Compressor of the series,” said Will Smith, marketing director, PDRA. “Kaeser Compressors has been on the side of Jeff Brooks’ Henry J Top Sportsman car for many years. We’re proud that Michael Camber [Kaeser Compressors Marketing Services Manager] and the Kaeser Compressors group chose to expand their involvement in drag racing through the PDRA.”

Based in Fredericksburg, Va., Kaeser Compressors goes to market through a nationwide network of exclusive branches and distributors, each with factory-trained sales and service people. Kaeser’s complete line of compressed air system products includes industrial electric screw compressors and portable gasoline and diesel rotary screw compressors with the highly efficient Sigma ProfileTM, rotary lobe and screw blowers, compressed air boosters, and vacuum packages. Kaeser also provides an unrivaled range of air treatment and other system components including tanks, piping, and controls.

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FORCE APPLAUDS AUSTIN COIL’S INDUCTION INTO MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME OF AMERICA

Coil was part of 15 of Force’s 16 Funny Car championships and over 130 wins

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Legendary crew chief Austin Coil, who tuned John Force to 15 of a record 16 NHRA Funny Car championships and over 130 national event wins, will be among 10 individuals to be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2024 on Tuesday night in Daytona Beach, Fla.

After leading Frank Hawley to two NHRA Funny Car championships in the “Chi-Town Hustler” in 1982 and 1983, Coil joined forces with the up-and-coming Force. And for more than three decades, they became the most dominant driver-crew chief combination in drag racing history.

“It’s a real honor,” Coil said of his induction. “I really was surprised when I came to find out that I had gotten this award and I’m just tickled pink.”

But Coil isn’t accepting his induction solely for himself. There was a huge family at JFR that helped him and Force achieve the success they attained over the decades.

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Camrie Caruso Makes the Most of Frustrating NHRA Season Opener, Indicates Plans to Test Ahead of Pomona

GAINESVILLE, FL – Mother Nature thwarted the plans of some of the NHRA’s best drivers, including Pro Stock standout Camrie Caruso, at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The talented driver experienced her first DNQ (Did Not Qualify) at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season opener thanks in part to the final qualifying session being canceled due to inclement weather.

This was the first time in Caruso’s incredible Pro Stock career that she did not get into the qualifying field. With 22 Pro Stock machines on the property and only 16 spots on the ladder, Caruso just missed the cut qualifying No. 17 with a pass of 6.599 seconds at 208.84 mph.

Each of Caruso’s qualifying attempts improved upon the previous one, demonstrating her signature persistence and dedication to improvement as she worked to power her Aqua Prop/Big Jeff Audio/True Brand Chevrolet Camaro into the field.

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Stewart Has Solid Debut as Top Fuel “Rookie” at the NHRA Gatornationals

Hagan Takes Dodge//SRT® Hellcat to Funny Car Quarterfinals 

Auburn Hills, MI – Racing legend Tony Stewart may have been listed as a Top Fuel “rookie” driver this weekend in the 55th annual Amalie NHRA Gatornationals Sunday, but the NASCAR Hall of Famer looked like a veteran behind the wheel of the 11,000-horsepower Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Dodge//SRT Direct Connection dragster in his opening 2024 drag racing event.

Stewart’s Top Fuel debut was one of the most anticipated opening performances in the past decade in the Mission NHRA Drag Racing Series, and the driver known as “Smoke” was impressive all weekend despite limited testing entering the Gatornationals due to rain.

Stewart, a multi-time motorsports champion in NASCAR, IndyCar and USAC competition, replaced his wife, Leah Pruett, in the cockpit of the popular red and black Top Fuel dragster as he entered his first Mission NHRA professional drag race with some apprehension in switching from a sportsman class in 2023 to the highly competitive nitro-burning Top Fuel category. The Stewarts plan to start a family in 2024.

But the 52-year-old driver from Indiana showed he will be a challenger in the Top Fuel division this year as the 21-race campaign moves to the next round at Pomona, Calif., March 22-24 for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Despite being defeated in the opening round by young Justin Ashley, Stewart recorded the quickest reaction time during Top Fuel eliminations Sunday with a 0.021.

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HENDERSON COMPRESSED AIR LAUNCHES LIGHTWEIGHT ONBOARD AIR COMPRESSOR

Henderson Compressed Air boasts the lightest onboard air compressor in the drag racing market weighing in at only 6 pounds

VERMILLION, SD – Henderson Compressed Air is a racer-owned business based out of South Dakota that provides onboard air compressor systems for drag racing vehicles. After months of fine-tuning the design, efficiency, and testing, the product is officially ready for distribution.

Henderson Compressed Air compressors are the most lightweight system on the market weighing in at a mere 6 pounds. The all-aluminum product features a half-gallon tank and is available polished or powder-coated in a triple black finish. The compressor is compatible with both 12-volt and 16-volt batteries which makes it an easy addition to any ride. Installation is simple with only four bolts, two wires, and an easy-to-follow instruction manual included with every purchase.

Henderson Compressed Air owner, Tony Henderson, has years of experience behind the wheel but was always looking for the next competitive edge. He decided to find a way to take a common racing product and make it even better, resulting in the creation of Henderson Compressed Air.

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TEAM KALITTA SCORES FIRST DOUBLE VICTORY IN TEAM HISTORY; J.R. TODD, SHAWN LANGDON RACE TO VICTORY AT SEASON-OPENING RACE

GAINESVILLE, FL – Seventeen times. That’s how many chances Kalitta Motorsports had over the years to win the Top Fuel and Funny Car titles at the same race. On the day Doug Kalitta received his 2023 championship ring on the weekend his cousin, the late Scott Kalitta, was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, the 18th time was the charm. Team Kalitta made history when Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon raced to the winner’s circle in the season-opening Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Florida.

“We’ve been trying to double up for a long time,” Todd said. “There were times when I was driving Shawn’s car that Del (Worsham) and I were in the finals together. Then I’d be in the final with Shawn or Doug, but for whatever reason, it just never worked out. You’re definitely not rolling up to the starting line thinking about doubling up, but leading up to it, you know there’s an opportunity. It’s in the back of your mind, but more than anything, I was worried about racing Austin Prock – he had the best car all weekend long.

“The stars lined up for us here in Gainesville. Scott’s sons were here, Scott’s wife, Kathy, was here, and I think it was her first time at the race track since 2008 so it was pretty awesome. I’m just the lucky one who gets to drive Scott’s car – that’s forever his car; his name is still on the side of it. I almost screwed it up in the second round today, but I’m just happy we were able to redeem ourselves and get the trophy for DHL, Revchem, Safety-Kleen, SealMaster and everyone else that supports us.”

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AUSTIN PROCK PACES JOHN FORCE RACING WITH RUNNER-UP AT GATORNATIONALS

Prock was making his debut in NHRA Funny Car competition

GAINESVILLE, FL – Austin Prock finished second in his NHRA Funny Car debut to pace John Force Racing Sunday in the season-opening 55th annual Amalie Oil Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.

Prock earned No. 1 qualifier honors Friday and held on to the top spot during Saturday’s qualifying. In Sunday’s eliminations, he got past his first three opponents before losing to No. 6 qualifier J.R. Todd in the final.

Prock lost traction shortly after taking the green light and ran 5.360 seconds at 145.03 mph to Todd’s winning effort of 3.889 seconds at 329.10 mph.

“There should be nothing to hang our heads about,” Prock said. “We all are competitors. It definitely is frustrating not to get the job done. We had an outstanding car all weekend. I mean, we were almost flawless. I’m just really proud of the team.

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PAWUK WINS FLEXJET FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN AT NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GAINESVILLE, FL – Veteran racer and team owner Mark Pawuk raced his Empaco Dodge Drag Pak to the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series winner’s circle today at the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals. Pawuk took advantage of the three qualifying sessions to enter race day as the No. 3 qualifier and in the final round he defeated Stephen Bell, to also claim the Flexjet $1,000 bounty. His traditional looking Dodge Drag Pak was adorned with a special memorial to NHRA Hall of Famer and close friend Don Schumacher.

“Don and I were very close and I reached out to his stepdaughter Megan and asked if I could do a car in his memory,” said an emotional Pawuk in the staging lanes after his win. “We are going to celebrate him at a couple races and it’s just so cool. I’ve always wanted to win the Gatornationals. This has always been one of my most favorite races and to do it with my wife and daughter here and all the people helping me. Unfortunately, Kyle, my son had to leave to get a flight home, so he left right before the semis. It was not the same without him on the starting line. I’m glad I could do this for Don every round.”

Pawuk had to take on three tough Chevrolet COPO Camaro competitors every round except for a bye run in the semifinals. Throughout the day Pawuk was up to the task leaving the starting line on time and hitting his shift points.

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JOSE GONZALEZ OPENS CONGRUITY NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES SEASON WITH WIN IN GAINESVILLE

GAINESVILLE, FL – In a matchup of two world champions, Jose Gonzalez knocked off Kris Thorne in the final round to win the season-opener in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ on Sunday as part of the 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.

It was the first of 10 races during the 2024 season and this weekend’s event was powered by FuelTech.

Gonzalez powered to his ninth career NHRA Pro Mod victory on Sunday, going a weekend-best 5.685-seconds at 253.23 mph in his Q80 Camaro to open his season on a strong note. To reach the final round for the 14th time after knocking off Dwayne Wolfe, Justin Bond and Jason Scruggs. In the finals against Thorne, Gonzalez dipped into the 5.60s and cruised into the victory after Thorne smoked the tires early. Gonzalez also won in Gainesville in 2021.

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