Hernandez Looking to go Rounds in Belle Rose

Belle Rose, Louisiana (July 6, 2005) – Pro Modified driver Joshua Hernandez is relaxed and ready for the Inaugural TORCO Gear Summer Drags Presented by Ambrose Printing on July 8-9 in Belle Rose, La. After two weeks of rest and reflection since his disappointing second round foul start at the Sears Craftsman NHRA nationals in Madison, Illinois, the first-year driver is determined to move on toward more successful events.

“The time off has really helped me get my thoughts together and focus on what I need to do. I know the car will be ready to fly, and I just have to do my part,” Hernandez said.

“As a team, we’ve gone over the car set-up and my pre-race routine so we’re all on the same page,” he explained. “Now, we just have to go rounds.”

The event is the third of six on American Drag Racing League Outlaw Pro Mods schedule in which Hernandez sits fifth in the points race. In addition to the ADRL's Outlaw Pro Mods, the TLR/AMS Pro Mods will also be competing for the first time this year at an ADRL national event. Hernandez also sits fifth in the points chase for the AMS/TLR Pro Mod Cup -- 1,277 behind the leader, 2004 World Champion Mike Ashley.

Hernandez is on top of 2005 Flowmaster Pro Mod CLASH points race, holding a five-point lead over veteran driver Jay Payne. The CLASH will be contested by the top eight drivers at the 5th annual AC Delco Las Vegas NHRA nationals October 20-23, 2005 for a total purse of more than $73,000 with the winner receiving $25,000.

“These ADRL races are always a lot of fun. We have a great car, and I know the fans will definitely get quite a show from all of the Pro Mods. I think it’s such an amazing class – full of exciting runs and really cool looking cars,” Hernandez said.

Qualifying begins on Friday with Pro Mod sessions at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Saturday’s schedule includes the final qualifying sessions at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and eliminations scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and run through the evening.

The Men's Channel will be on hand filming both Outlaw Pro Mod classes (Pro Extreme and Pro Nitrous) and ESPN2 will also be trackside filming the AMS Pro Mod Challenge Presented by TLR.

For same day coverage of this event, visit the Torco Race Fuels-sponsored www.competitionplus.com.

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