TOLIVER AND ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK TEAM EXPECT STRONG PERFORMANCE IN
VIRGINIA
TEMECULA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2008) - Now that the Rockstar Energy Drink
Dodge Charger R/T team has turned the corner following its strong and
consistent performance in Memphis two weeks ago, driver Jerry Toliver is
looking to parlay those positive results into a victory at this weekend's
third annual Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in
Petersburg, Va.
Toliver made four solid, consistent passes in Memphis to qualify No. 2,
equaling his best starting spot of the year at the February season-opener
in Pomona, Calif. Despite losing the first round with the fourth quickest
run of the session, it was clear that the team was headed in the right
direction with the tune-up.
"We've got a pretty good performing race car right now," said Toliver,
who is No. 15 in the points. "We qualified No. 2 in Memphis and we were
extremely happy with that. But on Sunday we just were beat in a good,
close drag race against Cruz Pedregon. The upside is that the Rockstar
Energy Drink car went down the race track on every run.
"We've got three races left and I definitely want to win a race for my
guys. When I say 'my guys' I mean my entire crew, my sponsor Rockstar
Energy Drink and Don Schumacher Racing. Rockstar has remained very
understanding and supportive and they haven't given up their faith in us.
But my ultimate goal is to win a race for all of these people and that's
what we're shooting for.
"Hopefully we can get off on the right foot Friday with a good first lap
and be able to get after it that night and get a good qualifying
position. The weather should be good there this time off year, so we're
looking forward to it and we'll see what it brings us. The good thing is
that we're going in with a good race car."
Although he's not in the Countdown to 1 playoffs, Toliver is still
capable of helping DSR Funny Car teammates Jack Beckman (No. 2) and Ron
Capps (No. 10) in their quest for a championship.
"I'm racing for my team and Rockstar Energy Drink," said Toliver. "If I
can help my teammates, that's fantastic. I love all those guys. If we can
help Capps and Beckman move up in the points then that's a mission
accomplished, but never forget our No. 1 goal is to go out and win a
race. As selfish as it may seem, I want to win a race for my crew guys.
They've worked very hard and they deserve it."
-credit: dsr
