Roy Hill
Roy Hill Carrying Momentum into NHRA Southern Nationals
COMMERCE, GA – Back-to-back successful race weekends have ignited Roy Hill’s 2013 season and the drag racing legend is carrying 
that momentum into the 33rd annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA.
After qualifying second in Super Stock at the NHRA Gatornationals in March, Hill made an uncharacteristic early exit when he turned on the red light in round one. His fortunes would soon turn around, however, when he and team driver Craig Hankinson went rounds at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in April. From the third qualifying spot, Hankinson advanced to the semi-finals while Hill bowed out in the second round.
Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School is in Session April 1-2 at zMax Dragway
SOPHIA, NC – Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School is back in action April 1-2 at zMax Dragway.
At Roy Hill’s the training is intense and serious, but accommodates the speed and skill level of each individual student. At this safety-conscious school, students learn about the equipment prior to hitting the track. They then learn how to overcome intimidation produced by the speed and power of the cars, and their skills are built as confidence increases.
Graduates depart with their self-esteem at an all-time high. The lessons and confidence gained from driving under the watchful eye of Roy Hill are applicable in any of life’s subsequent ventures. Upon completion of the school, students receive ET slips and a license form listing their successfully completed runs, which can then be sent to NHRA to obtain a license if all requirements are met.
Roy Hill Teams with FireAde for Gatornationals
GAINESVILLE, FL – Drag racing icon Roy Hill has partnered with Fire Service Plus, manufacturer of firefighting agent FireAde 2000, 
for this weekend’s 44th annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway in Gainesville, FL.
FireAde 2000 is the world’s most complete firefighting agent. From Fire Service Plus’ origins in founder Ron Thames’ garage 29 years ago to today, the company’s flagship product is now being used in 42 countries and by over 3,500 fire departments across the US as well as the US Military. Manufactured in Fayetteville, GA, FireAde 2000 is a non-toxic, water-based, biodegradable and environmentally friendly foam.
“Entering into motorsports is the perfect next step for a product like FireAde 2000 and we’re thrilled to have Ron and his team on board,” Hill said. “This product has so many advantages over a traditional spray and is something everyone in the pits needs. After using FireAde, the only thing you have to clean up is the area that was burning; it just wipes away with a cloth and doesn’t damage the engine or other components. It’s also safe for the driver to inhale.”
Roy Hill to Host Cobra Jet Warm-Up
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SOPHIA, NC – As the Official Drag Racing School of Ford Racing, Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School will be hosting a special warm-up event 
at zMax Dragway on March 4-5 in preparation for the 2013 Cobra Jet Showdown South presented by Ford Racing and Jacky Jones Ford. The Cobra Jet Showdown South will be held March 7-10 at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, FL.
The warm-up at zMax Dragway will feature lessons, licensing, and track time for Cobra Jet owners. At the conclusion of the special session attendees can caravan to the Cobra Jet Showdown with Roy and his team.
ROY HILL’S DRAG RACING SCHOOL OFFERING SPECIAL SESSION AT ZMAX DRAGWAY
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CONCORD, NC – Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School is offering a special session at zMax Dragway on October 16-17. This exclusive event will 
offer students one-on-one instruction not only from drag racing icon Roy Hill, but also from current NHRA Nitro Funny Car superstar Bob Tasca III.
“We’ve teamed up once again with the Tasca family to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to learn from one of the top professional drag racers on the circuit today,” said Hill. “The Tasca name is among the most revered in all of motorsports. Bob Tasca III is a Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School graduate, and it’s an honor to have him back to offer special instruction for our students.”
In addition to Tasca III, his father, Bob Tasca Jr., and uncle, Carl Tasca, will also be in attendance as students at the school. Carl, owner of the fastest stock Ford Mustang Cobra Jet on the planet, will be honing his driving and tuning skills in his own car while Bob Jr. will be gearing up to potentially run NHRA Super Stock next season by making laps in the Roy Hill / Tasca Ford Cobra Jet.
“This school will also feature another complimentary session for new Cobra Jet buyers, which is something we now offer as the Official Drag Racing School of Ford Racing,” Hill said. “We’re looking forward to having those folks out to the track, but we’re also offering our full range of regular school options for anyone looking to attend. This session is open to everyone.
Roy Hill’s Named Official Drag Racing School of Ford Racing
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SOPHIA, NC – Drag racing icon Roy Hill is gearing up for an action-packed second half of the 2012 season, and he’s starting it off with a major announcement.
“I’m proud to announce that Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School is now the Official Drag Racing School of Ford Racing,” Hill said. “This is the end result of months of planning with Jamie Allison, Jesse Kershaw, and the folks at Ford Racing, and we have lots of great things we’re going to do with this association, now and into the future.”
The first feature of the new partnership will allow all 2013 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet buyers to attend Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School free of charge.
“We’re working with Ford to really take care of the new Cobra Jet buyers,” said the Pro Stock legend. “They can come in, get their license, and learn from the Ford engineers as well as some of my people, all included with their purchase. It’s the perfect way for the new owners to become familiar with their Cobra Jets.”
Roy Hill, Ric Flair headline Express Lane Shootout at Panama Beach Raceway
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FOUNTAIN, FL – Two North Carolina icons are set to square off at Panama Beach Raceway on October 29th, when legendary professional wrestler and honorary race chairman “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair takes on storied drag
race RoyHill in a match race as part of the Express Lane Shootout presented by Coca-Cola.
Featuring two races in one day, the Express Lane Shootout will contest both a Super Pro and Sportsman race. Car entry is free with the purchase of a $20 general admission ticket, and the Super Pro race pays $1500 to win, while the Sportsman winner will pocket $1000.
“Panama City is also the hometown of our car owner, James Finch,” Hill continued. “We’re really excited to have him there, along with the folks from Coca-Cola and Express Lane convenience stores, and of course my old buddy Ric Flair. It’s going to be a great day of racing, so check out the flyer for all of the details and come join us at Panama Beach Raceway next weekend.”
For more information about the Express Lane Shootout and Panama Beach Raceway, visit www.pbrdragracing.com or contact Johnny Jordan by calling (334) 299-0303 or emailing johnnyjordan@alaweb.com.
Hill wins SS/AA in record-setting fashion at zMax Dragway
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Photo by Rhonda McCole
CONCORD, NC – Capitalizing on an unseasonably cool September weekend at zMax Dragway, located just outside of Charlotte, NC, Roy Hill and teammate Grant Lewis qualified numbers one and two in Super Stock and Hill once again
took home the Super Stock / A Automatic trophy at the 4th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.
Driving the James Finch-owned Phoenix Racing 2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jets, Lewis and Hill posted qualifying elapsed times of 8.432 and 8.480 seconds respectively, well under the 9.70 class index. The numbers, along with Lewis’ top speed of 161.96 MPH, were also new track and national records.
“Charlotte was a great outing for us,” Hill said. “We debuted our new Roush Yates engines, and they were tremendous. We also had Coca-Cola on the quarter panels of both cars, along with a large group from both Coca-Cola corporate and Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, so to run as well as we did in front of everyone was a great thing.”
Roy Hill returns home to zMax Dragway fresh off U.S. Nationals win
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CONCORD, NC – After winning Super Stock / B Automatic at the 2010 U.S. Nationals, Roy Hill set out to defend his title two weeks ago at the 57th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.
He did just that. Hill once again emerged with the SS/BA class trophy and is riding that momentum into his “home race”, this weekend’s 4th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMax Dragway just outside of Charlotte, NC.
“Winning the U.S. Nationals two years in a row in this Phoenix Racing 2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is quite a fulfilling experience,” said Hill. “In addition to my SS/BA win, we had Charley Downing in the second Cobra Jet and he won Super Stock / A Automatic. It was a weekend to remember for our team. To come away with two wins at the biggest drag race in the world is just incredible.”
At the “Big Go”, the James Finch-owned Cobra Jets were making their national event debut with Roush Yates power, and will be utilizing the same strong engines in Charlotte this weekend.
Roy Hill unveils new sponsors, aims to defend U.S. Nationals SS/BA crown
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Photo by Roger Richards
CLERMONT, IN – The top qualifier awards keep piling up for Roy Hill and the Phoenix Racing Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Super Stock team. Now he just needs a win to go with them.
After a successful outing at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division race held last weekend at zMax Dragway in Concord, NC, Hill and his team enter the 57th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals with high hopes.
At zMax, Hill and his teammate, hired gun Grant Lewis, qualified numbers one and two in Super Stock competition. Hill was entered in Super Stock/A Automatic, while Lewis competed in B Automatic and made it to the semifinals before a staging issue disqualified him.
“We had a great weekend at zMax,” Hill said. “For it to be as hot as it was, the cars ran great, and I feel really confident heading to Indy.”
