Roger Brogdon Racing
Cat-like speed left in Brogdon’s engine for NHRA Midwest Nationals eliminations
ST. LOUIS – Wanting to harness recent-found speed, Pro Stock driver Rodger Brogdon is more than optimistic about his chances during the 
AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park.
After repeat engine changes throughout qualifying, the Owens Corning Chevy Camaro came alive in Q4 to make its best pass of the weekend, 6.558 at 211.43 mph.
“Well Q2 we actually put in a different engine, our spare engine,” Brogdon said. “It’s a spare for a reason though; it’s not as good as we would like it to be. Because of that, last night the guys put a new lifter in the first engine and put it back in the car.
Testing sheds new light for Brogdon before the NHRA Midwest Nationals
ST. LOUIS, IL – Staying behind an extra day in Dallas, Pro Stock driver Rodger Brogdon feels that Monday’s test session has him better 
prepared for this week’s 3rd annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park.
“We learned a whole bunch of stuff on Monday,” Brogdon said. “We ought to be better this weekend. I now have six runs under my belt that I didn’t have before.
“While we learned from testing, we didn’t solve all our problems by any means. We’re still having trouble getting through the 330-foot mark. The car just seems to want to pull a lot through the low gears, and we haven’t figured out how to fix it yet. We have some more ideas though, so we’re going to keep trying.”
Brogdon to test Owens Corning Camaro after defeat in Dallas
DALLAS, TX – Owens Corning Pro Stock driver Rodger Brogdon understands the Texas heat because he’s a native of the Houston area, but he is 
more than willing to battle the heat and humidity one more day after falling out of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals on Sunday at Texas Motorplex.
A perplexing engine issue hampered Brogdon’s efforts, with computer data showing the powerplant in Brogdon’s Camaro shut off ever so briefly during his first-round run against Erica Enders-Stevens. So Brogdon and his team will stay another day in Dallas to test their Owens Corning Camaro.
“We can’t put it in the trailer and go to St. Louis like this,” Brogdon said. “We need to make some runs and figure it out. We’ll regroup, fix the problems, and be better in St. Louis. That’s the plan.”
Texas-native Brogdon has some more ‘heat’ left in the engine for Dallas eliminations
DALLAS, TX – With track temperatures off the chart at Texas Motorplex, Pro Stock driver Rodger Brogdon has kept his cool throughout the 
compacted weekend in Dallas.
After unfortunately losing in the first round of the postponed Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals to Jonathan Gray during Q2, Brogdon was able to turn his focus solely to qualifying for the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Laying down his fastest time of the weekend during the third qualifying session, Brogdon’s 6.615-second pass at 209.79 mph landed him in the 11th spot. His Owens Corning Camaro will line up alongside No. 6 qualifier Erica Enders-Stevens.
Brogdon has ‘ace in the hole’ for Charlotte/Dallas events
DALLAS, TX – There is no doubt that things will be different for Owens Corning Pro Stock driver Rodger Brogdon when he lines up for the 
continuation of the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals this weekend.
For one, the race will be run at Texas Motorplex instead of zMax Dragway because NHRA postponed the event from last weekend. And the first round will be run Saturday in what will also serve as the second qualifying session of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
But Brogdon, the No. 13 qualifier for Charlotte, has one more surprise in store, though he won’t reveal details until Friday.
“We’ve got a little ace in the hole we’re pulling out this weekend,” Brogdon said. “Our first-round opponent is not going to be racing the same combination that we had in Charlotte.”
Brogdon will have to wait until next weekend for Charlotte eliminations
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Pep Boys NHRA Carolinas Nationals was postponed Sunday because of rain and deteriorating track conditions at zMax 
Dragway. The race will be completed during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals next weekend at Texas Motorplex.
Rodger Brogdon and his Owens Corning Camaro will face Jonathan Gray when the Charlotte race resumes.
Top Fuel and Funny Car classes completed their first round of eliminations Sunday, but racing was halted during round one of Pro Stock after driver Vieri Gaines crashed. Pro Stock teams returned to their pit area, and Pro Stock Motorcycle teams followed suit.
Rain later began to fall, and NHRA officials announced that racing was done for the day. The decision was later made to complete the event in Dallas. The updated Dallas schedule will be released at a later date.
Weather has Brogdon ready to pounce during Charlotte eliminations
CHARLOTTE, NC – Donning the infamous Pink Panther on the side of his car, Pro Stock driver Rodger Brogdon has put himself in a favorable 
situation to win rounds at the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
“We were having trouble with our shift light today,” Brogdon said. “Even with that issue, we went a little faster in Q4 but I know we can go even faster. I think we can go a low .62, and if not we will at least make it a race tomorrow.
“All I know is either way we’re glad to have the Owens Corning Chevrolet Camaro going in the right direction.”
Continuing to work on his setup, Brogdon laid down a best time of 6.637 seconds at 208.49 mph to put him in the No. 13 qualifying position. With hopes of a first-round upset, Brogdon’s Owens Corning Chevrolet Camaro will take on No. 4 qualifier Jonathan Gray.
Brogdon hopes for better performance from Owens Corning Camaro
CHARLOTTE, NC – Rodger Brogdon and his Owens Corning Pro Stock team continue building for the future with the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina 
Nationals this weekend at zMax Dragway.
Brogdon unveiled a new Owens Corning Chevrolet Camaro for the U.S. Nationals two weeks ago, but the new-car blues struck the team, as Brogdon struggled to turn increased horsepower into top-half passes. However, after testing at two different tracks before Charlotte, Brogdon knows the future is bright.
“It’s going to be a fantastic car when we get done with it,” Brogdon said. “I really do like it. It’s the straightest car I’ve ever had in Pro Stock. The last couple I’ve had, they just seemed to not go straight. This one does, and every time I turned it loose it’s like it’s on a string. That tells me it’s a good car.”
Brogdon’s Owens Corning Camaro wins Best Appearing Car at U.S. Nationals
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Rodger Brogdon and his Owens Corning Chevrolet Camaro were winners even before final eliminations for the 
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals began.
Brogdon’s Camaro was voted Best Appearing Car at the U.S. Nationals, and he and his team were honored before driver introductions Monday at Lucas Oil Raceway.
“That’s pretty cool,” said Brogdon, who later dropped a first-round match to Jason Line. “The ol’ Pink Panther car looks pretty sweet, and we’re proud to win that award. Thanks to all the guys who designed the paint scheme; they did a helluva job.”
Brogdon debuted the car this weekend thanks to a title sponsorship deal with Owens Corning, the world’s largest manufacturer of fiberglass and related products and a Fortune 500 company.
