December 11, 2006 - Rockdale, TX - New Breed Racing, Alesi and Ayrton Gerthe, are currently in their off-season from drag racing, but have found an alternative to pass the time, model airplanes. Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team owners Terry and Rhonda McMillen, through the IHRA Adopt A Jr. Dragster program, sponsor the Division 4 Dragster Team from San Antonio Raceway, along with TORCO Race Fuels, Amalie Oil, Flatout Gaskets, and NGK Spark Plugs.
"Alesi & Ayrton’s grandfather, Gunar, recently began tinkering with model airplanes again, and it wasn’t too long before Duane was dragging out all of his model airplanes,” said Lisa Gerthe. “Gunar’s shop now looks like Santa’s workshop, at least a model plane workshop with numerous planes and when Alesi and I were sent on a trip to the local hobby shop for parts, Alesi spotted a trainer that the wonderful salesman assured us she would be able to fly in no time,” continued Lisa. “It’s really been a great way for all of them to pass the time during the wintry months and Alesi and Ayrton are picking up on it really fast. Of course, Gunar currently has the largest in the fleet, powered by a weed eater motor, and Duane’s is currently the fastest, so as you see, we are still keeping our skills polished in a competitive environment! And, the guys at the local hobby stores, the online and mail order stores, and the UPS delivery man are enjoying the added business,” concluded Lisa.
