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Hernandez Runner Up in Indy
CLERMONT, Ind. (September 3, 2007) - For the
third straight year, Josh Hernandez drove his Tommy
Lipar Racing-sponsored Dr. Moon's Rage entry to the
final round of the greatest race in drag racing - the
MAC Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals just outside of
Indianapolis, Ind.
Hernandez’ hopes to defend his 2006 event title
disappeared in front of his eyes, as he watched the
flash of underdog Harold Laird take the stripe just
ahead of him in a classic side-by-side final round. In
the end, Hernandez' 6.124/237.84 just wasn't quick
enough to take out laird who delivered an impressive
6.102/235.72.
"My congratulations to Harold Laird and his team for a
great performance this weekend," Hernandez said. "We
were really hoping to defend last years title, but it
just wasn't in the cards for us this weekend.
"I have to say I'm so proud of my team for getting Tommy
Lipar Racing and Dr. Moon's RAGE to the finals for the
third straight year at the U.S. Nationals. Their
tireless efforts over the weekend kept me on my toes in
the car and I'm proud of the results.
"I also want to give a special thanks to Hoosier Tire
for keeping us glued to Indianapolis Raceway Park all
weekend long and to All Celebrity Travel for getting us
here and home," he said.
Hernandez' solid performance brings him close to
clinching his championship hopes, having won five events
thus far this season. Hernandez holds a sizable 1513
point lead over second place Raymond Commisso.
"Needless to say, Dallas is a very important race for
us. It's so close to home, we'll have a whole lot of
family and friends there, and I know that Howard Moon
[crew chief] and the boys will be working hard to put us
well into the field," Hernandez said.
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