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Last Race Makes Millican Happy and Sad |
Final Race Brings Mixed Emotions
For Millican, RATT Mobile Team
The arrival of the Auto Club Finals has Clay Millican in a quandary.
“It’s like I am glad it’s here, but on the other hand, I am sad to see it
because it means I don’t get to drive a racecar for a while,” said Millican
of the 23rd and final 2007 POWERade Series race. “The good news for me is we
plan to begin testing pretty early so there really isn’t an off-season for us
any more. We’ll just be getting ready for the 2008 season.”
As Evan Knoll’s RATT – Back for More Tour Top Fuel team prepares for the
Thursday through Sunday event, Millican is thinking of those test sessions that
could put him on course to becoming a viable contender for the series title
and the race victories that would bring. The Winternationals kick off the
2008 competition Feb. 7-10.
“We have run quick times at Pomona and we have the potential to do it again,”
added the popular driver from Drummonds, Tenn. “Johnny (West, crew chief)
is learning more each lap we make. Our goal now is the same as it is at
every race – we want to go rounds on Sunday.
“The one thing we really want to do at Pomona is get a good performance from
the RATT Mobile. This is its farewell race. We have enjoyed the
sponsorship and working with Stephen Pearcy of RATT. He’s really into drag racing.”
This has been an unusual season for Millican and the team. Many of them
have been used to winning races and IHRA championships. Millican did win his 51
career IHRA title earlier this month in Budds Creek, Md.
“We are going to be doing our best to turn on four win lights on Sunday,”
Millican said.
One Finals qualifying run is scheduled Thursday and Friday with the last two
coming Saturday. Sunday’s race begins at 11 a.m.
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Television Schedule:
Saturday, Nov. 3, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD qualifying highlights, one hour at 7
and 11 p.m., ET
Sunday, Nov. 1-4, ESPN2 and ESPN2HD eliminations, 7-10:30 p.m., ET
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Evan Knoll, the founder of Knoll Gas-Torco Racing Fuels and a major sponsor
of motorsports, has dedicated himself to bringing high quality racing fuel to
every aspect of motorsports. When Evan is not spending time with his
daughters you will find him following one of his many-sponsored race teams. Evan
is a loyal family man and an avid drag racing fan.
The company also offers commercial and racing oils and lubes; SKULL Shine, a
complete line of car care products; SKULL Gear, a complete line of apparel,
traction compound, and racing-related accessories. |
