InstiGator Team Makes Stop at RHS

March 22, 2006 - Rockdale, TX - New Breed Racing, the sister and brother team Alesi and Ayrton Gerthe, welcomed Terry McMillen and InstiGator team members Tad Heflick, Brent Lidgard, and Jim Walczak to Rockdale High School on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Everyone was all smiles as the InstiGator prowled its way through the streets of the small Central Texas town, delivering an awesome motivational speech to the students and staff and displaying the Funny Car and rig. “I’m not sure who was smiling more, Alesi & Ayrton or the toothy paint schemed Amalie Oil InstiGator, powered by TORCO Racing Fuels. I’m not a betting lady, but I’d have to put my money on my kids. They were so excited when we received the call from Terry that he would like to visit our town on his way to San Antonio Raceway’s 5th Annual Amalie Oil Texas Nationals,” said Lisa Gerthe. “I’m not sure how many times Alesi and Ayrton called on Monday to see how close Terry and his team were to arriving in Rockdale, but when we saw that rig heading towards us, it was an awesome feeling. Although the team was so exhausted from the long drive from Indiana, they spent time with us and we really enjoyed getting to meet Terry’s team for the first time and visit with Jim, Tad and Skinny.” Lisa continued, “Since we met Terry at last years Amalie Oil Texas Nationals and he and Rhonda decided to implement the Adopt a Jr. Dragster program with IHRA and adopt Alesi & Ayrton, we have sort of adopted them also and communicate with them often. I knew Terry visited schools in the areas that he raced and I hoped he would offer to speak to the students of our school district. Terry’s an excellent role model and ambassador for the sport of drag racing, and he delivered a great motivational message for our students and staff yesterday. I’ve already received many positive comments and know we will see a positive result within our school from his visit.” After the assembly, students were allowed to view the InstiGator Funny car along with Ayrton’s jr. dragster and Alesi’s Quick Rod Dragster. “We’re really looking forward to getting to San Antonio Raceway to offer Terry our support and to enjoy a great weekend of racing,” continued Lisa. “Judy, Todd and their staff have been diligently working and preparing for this event and we know it will be a great success.” Alesi and Ayrton would like to thank the best sponsors in the racing industry Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team owners, Terry and Rhonda McMillen and their team, along with Amalie Oil, TORCO Racing Fuels, Flatout Gaskets and NGK Spark Plugs.
Have a great day!
Alesi and Ayrton Gerthe