“We knew it would be an uphill climb to get into the Battle for the Belts after missing the first handful of races this season,” said the Charlotte, NC based owner and driver. “But after cracking that top eight in just two races, it’s been a boost for this team and we are hoping to roll into Dallas with a shot at the championship."

(8-21-08) NORWALK, OH – At this time last year, Charles Carpenter was hoisting his second Iron Eagle trophy of the season after winning the Flowmaster American Drag Racing League’s inaugural event at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH.

This year, he is looking to defend that

"I'm confident in our team and our abilities but lining up against the likes of a Jason Scruggs, Josh Hernandez or a Bubba Stanton, especially for the first time can be a little nerve racking," said Wilson.

(8/21/08) Harrison Twp., MI – The Gatorz Eyewear Ohio Drags will mark Todd Robertson's first foray into the world of ADRL Pro Extreme. Robertson who competes regularly in the Aeroquip Heads Up Series at Milan Dragway is eager to line up against some of the best outlaw door slammers on the planet.

"The heads up series at Milan provides us with some very tough competition but nothing like

We're just going to go out there, do our jobs to the best of our ability, and see where we end up."

Matt Hagan's first season behind the wheel of a Knoll Gas Motorsports Nitro Jam series Nitro Funny Car has been punctuated with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. After a meteoric rise to the top of the field in the beginning of the year by winning events at Rockingham and Edmonton, Hagan has struggled in recent events and even failed to qualify for the Northern Nationals earlier this month.

Hagan needs near perfect performances in the remaining three national events to stay competitive for one of the