Blake Alexander Racing
BLAKE ALEXANDER & CHAD GREEN BRING NITRO-BURNING FUNNY CARS TO NHRA VIRGINIA NATIONALS THIS WEEKEND IN SEARCH OF VICTORY
NORTH DINWIDDIE, VA – Blake Alexander was just a kid when he started attending drag races at the popular Virginia Motorsports Park, so he is anxious to return 
to the racing facility this weekend (June 20-22) for the American Rebel Light Beer NHRA Virginia Nationals.
Alexander, the veteran Funny Car driver from Charlotte, will be joined by his teammate Chad Green in their nitro-burning Chad Green Motorsports Funny Cars when qualifying gets underway this Saturday with three separate runs at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT.
The four-time NHRA national event winner, Alexander began his trek to VMP as a fan and moved into the NHRA Sportsman ranks as a teenager. Blake is now one of the Funny Car division’s top contenders with his 12,000-horsepower Pronto Auto Service Centers Dodge Hellcat machine.
“I started coming to the Virginia track as a fan and later as a racer in the NHRA Sportsman ranks,” said Alexander. “I enjoy racing there as the racing surface is smooth and the three qualifying runs on Saturday are so unique. We usually run two passes in qualifying each day at the NHRA races, but this is a great opportunity for the fans to see the world’s fastest race cars three separate times. I’m excited to come back for the Virginia Nationals with our potent Pronto Funny Car.” Continue reading
BLAKE ALEXANDER CLOCKS SEASON BEST 3.89 TO QUALIFY FOURTH, TAKES OUT HIS TEAM OWNER TO MOVE TO QUARTERFINALS AT EPPING
EPPING, NH – Blake Alexander performed impressively this weekend in the NHRA New England Nationals drag races by recording his 
season-best time of 3.899 in qualifying and just missing advancing to the semifinals in his Chad Green Motorsports Pronto Auto Service Centers Dodge Funny Car.
Alexander’s qualifying run secured the Charlotte driver the No. 4 position in the 16-car Funny Car field, the highest qualifying spot for Blake with the newly built Funny Car.
Unfortunately for the CGM squad Sunday, Alexander and his teammate and team owner, Chad Green, had to matchup in the opening round of Funny Car eliminations, knowing one of the cars was going to be back in the trailer after the race. Both Alexander and Green had to pedal the throttle of their nitro-burning machines with Blake taking the win light with 5.189 to Chad’s 5.378.
In the second round, Alexander went up against the recent Route 66 Nationals winner Jack Beckman and Blake was quick off the starting line ahead of the John Force Racing competitor. But Beckman had to come from behind at the finish line to take the victory. Beckman’s 3.878 was low elapsed time of the round with Alexander’s 3.934 second quick. But Blake’s strong effort was not enough. Continue reading
BLAKE ALEXANDER RETURNS TO FUNNY CAR ACTION THIS WEEKEND WITH CHAD GREEN FOR CGM AT NHRA JOILET DRAG RACING EVENT
JOLIET, IL – Blake Alexander returns to Funny Car action this weekend (May 16-18) at the NHRA Gerber Collision Route 66 Nationals at 
Route 66 Dragway when he pilots the 11,000-horsepower Pronto Auto Service Centers Funny Car for Chad Green Motorsports.
Alexander, a three-time NHRA national event winner from Charlotte, comes to the Chicagoland area in search of his first 2025 NHRA win as he teams up with Chad Green in a potent two-car Funny Car effort as the Bond-Coat team seeks another NHRA victory. Green won the NHRA season-opening Gatornationals in March.
For Alexander, the move to Chad Green Motorsports has been a smooth transition as the squad expanded from a single-car operation to a two-car organization. CGM purchased all new equipment for Alexander’s ride including a new chassis from John Force Racing.
Blake explains that his crew has been learning with new parts and pieces as the team comes to Joliet this weekend. Continue reading
Schaeffler Unveils Blake Alexander’s Wrapped Car for debut at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Fort Mill, SC – Schaeffler, a pioneering force in the field of motion technology, gears up for a full weekend of events at the Summit Racing 
Equipment NHRA Nationals race in Norwalk, Ohio, from June 27 – 30. Building on a legacy of innovation and performance, Schaeffler proudly continues the sponsorship of professional racer Blake Alexander for the third consecutive year.
As the title race approaches, Schaeffler stands behind Alexander, whose driving skills and partnership with Pronto Automotive Parts have led him to success throughout the season. Alexander is the only driver to have won in both the Top Fuel and Funny Car categories at the Norwalk event.
Fans can expect to see Schaeffler’s famous green branding around Alexander’s fully wrapped car for the first time this race season. The Schaeffler branding will also be prominent on Alexander’s helmet and flame suit as the official sponsor. Continue reading
Head Racing Introduces Dylan Cromwell Memorial Scholarship
Blake Alexander, Head Racing to pay tribute to Cromwell during NHRA U.S. Nationals weekend
BROWNSBURG, IN – On Sunday, October 24, 2021, Dylan Cromwell was killed in a highway accident while driving one of the Head Racing 
Funny Car transporters to the NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old Montana native made a profound impact on the Head Racing team and driver Blake Alexander, and the group has now banded together to form the Dylan Cromwell Memorial Scholarship. Head Racing will also honor Cromwell during the upcoming NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park, beginning with a celebration of life on Thursday, August 31.
Cromwell was born and raised in Scobey, Montana, a small town in the northeast corner of the state. The region is known as the “Middle of Nowhere, USA,” as the nearest metro area is more than four hours away. Cromwell was proud to call Scobey home, so it was important to Head, Alexander, and Cromwell’s family to help other young people from Scobey through the Dylan Cromwell Memorial Scholarship.
“We have been working with the Cromwells for some time on establishing this,” said Jim Head, team owner, Head Racing. “Our mission is to help promising individuals like Dylan gain opportunities to hone their skills in mechanical schooling. It is an honor to establish this memorial scholarship alongside the Cromwells and the people of Scobey, Montana. Dylan’s legacy in his hometown and our sport will once again be celebrated this weekend.”
Schaeffler Group Partners with Blake Alexander, Head Racing for Las Vegas Race
LAS VEGAS – The Schaeffler Group, a global automotive and industrial supplier, has signed on as the title sponsor for NHRA Funny Car 
driver Blake Alexander and the Head Racing team at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, Oct. 27-30 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Alexander’s Schaeffler/Pronto Auto Parts Ford Mustang will be on display in the Schaeffler booth at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas after the race. The race car is part of the Pronto Network’s motorsports team and Schaeffler has worked with the organization for nearly a decade as a trusted supplier.
“Schaeffler is very proud of our partnership with the Pronto Network organization as we have some very strong relationships with their members. One of our major goals is to have our brands become more prominent in the North American aftermarket and the Pronto Network partnership has helped making this goal a success,” says Mac Eash, Sales Manager for North America.
Pronto Network President, Robert Roos added, “We are so appreciative of the support Schaeffler has provided to our members throughout our partnership. And now, we continue to grow our relationship through collaborations such as this program with Schaeffler, Blake Alexander and Head Racing. We are excited about our future together and look forward to working on this and other programs for the mutual benefit of both organizations.”
Head Racing, Blake Alexander Racing to Merge in 2020
Pronto Auto Service Centers, Head Contractors & Engineers to back NHRA Nitro Funny Car team
COLUMBUS, OH – The Head Racing Nitro Funny Car entry will be driven by Blake Alexander in 2020. Alexander 
and car owner/crew chief Jim Head will compete in 20 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series with backing from Pronto Auto Service Centers and Head Contractors & Engineers.
“I enjoyed working with Jim when I drove his car in Bristol and I’m happy to say that we will be merging and beginning a business partnership,” Alexander said. “I am looking forward to a successful relationship with Jim and his group for many years to come. I really appreciate the Wilkersons’ kindness and dedication in helping a young race team flourish in 2019. Tim is someone that I look up to. Krista and him together are no doubt role models and people that I greatly respect. I look forward to seeing them, Daniel Wilkerson and my crew at the racetrack next season.”
Alexander, who was the NHRA’s youngest nitro team owner in 2019, will now combine his efforts with Head Racing. Head is an Indy winner in both Top Fuel and Funny Car and has been competing on NHRA’s tour since 1979.
Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. Partners with National Pronto Association at NHRA Northwest Nationals
Racing fans and car enthusiasts galvanized by national campaign to ensure car data access and control for car owners, drivers
BETHESDA, MD – The national education campaign Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.is a sponsor of the Blake 
Alexander-driven Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA Northwest Nationalsin Seattle, WA, August 2-4. The campaign is a co-sponsor with National Pronto Association. Together, they are working to bring urgent attention to the car data access and control issue, which has implications for millions of car owners and drivers nationwide.
Newer model cars today are equipped with advanced technologies that enable real-time, wireless transmission of data related to driver behavior, GPS location and vehicle health, including maintenance and repair information. As this technology advances, carmakers are locking in exclusive access to and control of car data. The result could lead to greater inconvenience, greater cost and fewer options for repair and maintenance services for car owners and drivers.
Having access to and control of data from racecars, including Alexander’s short-wheelbase Funny Car, allow crew chiefs such as Daniel Wilkerson to monitor car health, diagnose problems and improve performance.
Blake Alexander to Drive Head Racing Funny Car at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
BRISTOL, TN – NHRA Funny Car driver and team owner Blake Alexander wasn’t originally planning on competing 
at this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. A last-minute call from veteran team owner Jim Head quickly changed that, though, as Alexander is set to fill in for Jonnie Lindberg in the Head Contractors Ford Mustang Funny Car.
“Jim called me while I was on vacation with my wife’s family at the beach and asked if I could drive in Bristol,” Alexander said. “I moved around some plans since I was supposed to be in Manhattan to meet with my friend from Parts Authority, Blake Buller. We are now linking up in August and I’ll be driving for Jim’s team in Bristol.”
Alexander, who owns and drives the Pronto Auto Service Centers Ford Mustang Funny Car tuned by Dan Wilkerson, has attended five races this season after purchasing his own Funny Car operation. He last raced at Bristol in 2013, charging to a semifinal finish.
Blake Alexander Returning to Funny Car; Will Begin 12-Race Campaign at Phoenix
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Pronto Auto Service Center driver Blake Alexander will return to Funny Car for the 2019 NHRA 
Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The two-time Top Fuel event winner will own and operate his equipment out of Tim Wilkerson Racing in Springfield, Ill., in a working partnership. Alexander will field his team at 12 races with crew chief Daniel Wilkerson.
“I am thankful to be in this position and have so many people that have helped me along the way,” Alexander said. “This has been a lifelong dream and taking this huge step will be stabilized with Daniel and Tim’s expertise. We will hit the ground running at Phoenix and are excited to continue building on the success of the Pronto Nitro Club promotion. The Funny Car class is stacked with talent and I am excited to get back into the fold.”
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Blake Alexander Racing and our vendor partners who have supported us to provide the Nitro Club promotion to Pronto members and their customers nationwide,” said Robert Roos, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, National Pronto Association.“The 2018 season was a great one and we have been working hard to continue providing a valuable program for Pronto membership in 2019.”
