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Bojec Reviews Mid-Season Performance
Mentor, OH – After what could be considered a bumpy start to the 2011 NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car season, John Bojec, driver of the PAC Racing Springs TAFC is confident his team has the ability to charge ahead as they face the final stretch of races with high hopes of earning their second Wally.
A relaxed Bojec smiles as he comments on the team’s performance, obviously reliving the thrills of each race.
Mentor, OH – After what could be considered a bumpy start to the 2011 NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car season, John Bojec, driver of the PAC Racing Springs TAFC is confident his team has the ability to charge ahead as they face the final stretch of races with high hopes of earning their second Wally.
A relaxed Bojec smiles as he comments on the team’s performance, obviously reliving the thrills of each race.
‘This season has been a rollercoaster to say the least. I am very excited with the way my team has performed, in fact this has been the best we’ve placed in points thoughout my 9 years of competition. We’ve had some fantastic race results, making the finals in Charlotte against Frank Manzo who scored his 100th Win. Although we didn’t get the result we wanted it felt awesome to be part of such a memorable race. On the other hand, the door to opportunity has been
wide open for us this year and unfortunately we missed our opening, but again I feeI confident in my team that we can really grab the bull by the horns and make a charge in the final stretch of races before the season ends. I am really excited to see what this team can achieve, said Bojec.
Proud to be not only the Team Owner but driver of the PAC Racing Springs TAFC, Bojec has enjoyed some much needed time off to regroup. ‘Our next race is Indy and after last year’s disappointing finish we are more determined to make things right this year. It would be a dream to get it right and walk away with the Wally and I am more focused than ever’.
With Only a hand full of races left for the PAC Springs TAFC team before their season ends there is certainly a lot of positive energy surrounding this team and high hopes of continuing their success to finish out the 2011 season.
Proud to be not only the Team Owner but driver of the PAC Racing Springs TAFC, Bojec has enjoyed some much needed time off to regroup. ‘Our next race is Indy and after last year’s disappointing finish we are more determined to make things right this year. It would be a dream to get it right and walk away with the Wally and I am more focused than ever’.
With Only a hand full of races left for the PAC Springs TAFC team before their season ends there is certainly a lot of positive energy surrounding this team and high hopes of continuing their success to finish out the 2011 season.
Harker Licensed in NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car
Joliet, IL – 28 year old Australian, Diana Harker successfully completed her NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car License at Route 66 Raceway at the Monday test session held after the Route 66 Nationals July 7th-10th driving the PAC Racing Springs TAFC that is normally piloted by John Bojec.
Daughter of International Top Alcohol Funny Car Racer, Steve Harker, Diana started her licensing attempt earlier this year after the 4Wide Nationals held at ZMax Dragway in Charlotte, NC April 14th-17th. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances Diana was unable to return to the driver’s seat until early July.
Joliet, IL – 28 year old Australian, Diana Harker successfully completed her NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car License at Route 66 Raceway at the Monday test session held after the Route 66 Nationals July 7th-10th driving the PAC Racing Springs TAFC that is normally piloted by John Bojec.
Daughter of International Top Alcohol Funny Car Racer, Steve Harker, Diana started her licensing attempt earlier this year after the 4Wide Nationals held at ZMax Dragway in Charlotte, NC April 14th-17th. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances Diana was unable to return to the driver’s seat until early July.
The wait would be worth it for Harker as after only three passes in Bojec’s event winning Funny Car Harker successfully completed her cross over licensing and proved she’s ready for competition making two successful 1/4mile runs of 5.77 and 5.74, both runs at over 245mph.
“I’m all smiles. It feels amazing to have achieved my TAFC License. It’s like a dream come true. I grew up watching dad race altereds and funny cars but I got my start in dragsters and to finally have the opportunity to race Top Alcohol Funny Car feels like a huge accomplishment for me. It was also very cool and very inspiring to be able to watch Courtney Force and Alexis DeJoria making their Nitro Funny Car test runs in Chicago. I am very excited to see these girls following their dreams and their love of drag racing too. It’s exciting to see the new young talent reaching the top and I am even more excited to see what 2012 will bring for us all.’
Harker is also licensed in the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class and has mentioned plans of a possibility that her family may make a return to the NHRA circuit later this year with the family owned and tuned TAD. ‘I’m excited to get back on track especially in the TAD class. Driving a dragster is second nature to me and with my dad making the tune up calls on the car I have high hopes for our team, said Harker.
With no set plans yet to make her debut in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class, Harker is certain that it will happen. ‘It’s just a matter of time’ explained Diana. ‘John and I and our marketing team are working hard at putting together a second TAFC and I am more determined than ever to make this happen. It’s my dream, I have to make this work’.
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Harker is also licensed in the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class and has mentioned plans of a possibility that her family may make a return to the NHRA circuit later this year with the family owned and tuned TAD. ‘I’m excited to get back on track especially in the TAD class. Driving a dragster is second nature to me and with my dad making the tune up calls on the car I have high hopes for our team, said Harker.
With no set plans yet to make her debut in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class, Harker is certain that it will happen. ‘It’s just a matter of time’ explained Diana. ‘John and I and our marketing team are working hard at putting together a second TAFC and I am more determined than ever to make this happen. It’s my dream, I have to make this work’.
Check out more behind the scenes action about Harker and Bojec in Diana’s Blog by joining the JBR Fan Club, it’s Free.
Bojec Set For A Return To
Site Of First NHRA Win
Reading, PA – PAC Racing Springs TAFC Team Owner and Driver, John Bojec is set to return to the site of his first NHRA win at this weekends Auto Plus NHRA Nationals in Reading, PA September 29th – October 2nd.
Reading, PA – PAC Racing Springs TAFC Team Owner and Driver, John Bojec is set to return to the site of his first NHRA win at this weekends Auto Plus NHRA Nationals in Reading, PA September 29th – October 2nd.
The Mentor, Ohio business owner has been keeping busy since
completing the MAC Tools NHRA US Nationals three weeks ago, Bojec displayied
his 2011 Chevy Monte Carlo PAC Racing Springs Funny Car at the recent North
Coast Welding & Cutting Expo presented by OE Meyer September 14th
– 15th.
Bojec's event winning funny car was featured at the center of the Lincoln Electric trade display.
Lincoln Electric also offered attendees a free
cutting edge seminar presenting the various aspects of welding as it applies to
motorsports in the applications of MIG and TIG welding for NASCAR, NHRA/IHRA,
CART, AMA and Midgets/Sprints. Overall the expo and seminar showcased Lincoln
Electric's status as a front-runner in the motorsports industry.
Eager to return to a track that has brought much promise to this
seasoned driver, Bojec is confident in his abilities as a driver and now crew
chief. The JBR Motorsports team made some late season changes that have allowed
John to take over tuning responsibilities of his Miner Brothers powered racecar.
With a new responsibility and added role on the team, John is optimistic about
his new opportunity to expand his talents in racing.
Together with the support of PAC Racing Springs, JBR Motorsports is
keen for a return to the track known for its famous upsets and record-setting
performances. Maple Grove Raceway has long been a favorite for many fans and
teams, not just for its beauty as the leaves begin to change color signaling
the start of fall but this weekends event promises much action as the weather
is set to cool dramatically and fans will be in the best place to view some
spectacular racing.
ESPN2 Coverage of the Auto Plus NHRA Nationals will air Sunday 9th
of October at 3pm ET showcasing not only Bojec's PAC Racing Springs TAFC entry
but also many of the top performers in the Lucas Oil Drag racing Series.