Marnell Masonry to back Erbacher in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (April 10) -- Reigning FIA Top Fuel champion Urs Erbacher of
Switzerland will banner Las Vegas builder and former Pro Stock racer
George Marnell's company -- Marnell Masonry -- as the primary sponsor of
his dragster this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
"I still love the sport and it's neat to have a car with your name on
it," the former national event winner said from his Las Vegas home. "It
gives all the kids and our employees someone to root for.
"I haven't met Urs Erbacher in person yet but I hear he's quite a
character. I'm interested to hear his stories about racing in Europe and
I know all the guests we have coming up to the suite can't wait to meet
the European champion. It would be really something if he can go some
rounds this weekend."
Aside from the race itself, Erbacher will be representing Marnell
Masonry at the Champions Meet & Greet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at
the Palms Hotel and Casino. He's also making an appearance at 5:30 p.m.
Friday in Club Nitro at the Strip, and will serve as color commentator
of the NHRA All-Star race at the Bullring beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday.
Erbacher made a little history at the last stop on tour when he recorded
a round win in Houston, thereby becoming the first European Top Fuel
driver in 31 years to win a round in NHRA competition. Clive Skilton of
England was the last driver to do so.
At the conclusion of the ninth annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals,
Erbacher's entire operation will be shipped to England for the start of
the 2008 FIA tour.
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