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Indianapolis, IN – Tim is one of eight drivers to have qualified for the 2023 Pep Boys All-Star Funny Car Callout specialty event, scheduled for Sunday.

A two-time winner in three final round appearances in 2023, Wilkerson begins the weekend occupying the No. 7 position in the Funny Car rankings, and with points-and-a-half up for grabs, is looking to close out the weekend inside the top five.

Tim Powered to his first final round appearance at the 1997 Indy event but was defeated by Whit Bazemore.

Wilkerson was awarded his first No. 1 qualifier at Indy during the 1998 race.

Tim explains his feeling about Indy, “Really looking forward to having a good weekend at Indy. This weekend’s points-and-a-half format means a lot to us. We’re seventh currently and with the points pretty tight like they are in the middle, we have an opportunity to make a pretty big move to get us ready for the Countdown. If we have a really good weekend, we could move up to fourth or fifth. So, we’ll go out there and do the best we can but I have a really good track record at Indy and I’m looking forward to continuing that surge. In addition to competing for the big trophy on Monday, we qualified for the Pep Boys Callout and that should be a good time; its so great for the fans. I can’t wait to get back to Indy and get this weekend started.”

NHRA U.S. Nationals Event Highlights: Two-time event champion: 2003, 2021, Two-time runner-up: 1997, 2012, 1998 No. 1 qualifier

2022 U.S. Nationals Event Recap: Qualified sixth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Bobby Bode in E1; defeated by Bob Tasca in E2)

Last Event (Brainerd): Qualified ninth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Alexis DeJoria in E1; defeated by Ron Capps in E2)

2023 Statistics: 14 races; two wins, one runner-up finish

Career Statistics: 584 races; 24 wins; 20 No. 1 qualifiers

Fan Events: Sunday, Sept. 3, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., Pep Boys All-Star Callout driver autograph session at Nitro Alley Stage