IHRA Amalie Oil Texas Nationals presented by NAPA

March 28, 2007 - Rockdale, TX – New Breed Racing, Alesi & Ayrton Gerthe, participated in the IHRA Amalie Oil Texas Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts at San Antonio Raceway March 23-25, 2007. Alesi Gerthe competed for the first time in her ’02 Mullis Dragster in the Quick Rod category, making the necessary adjustments to go from running the 8.90 Index to the shortened 5.70 Index after track conditions forced the event to be contested to the eighth mile versus the traditional quarter mile. In round one, Alesi posted a 5.70 winning run and continued on, but went out in round two. Ayrton Gerthe assisted crew members on the InstiGator Funny Car during the event.

NAPA Display - Distribution Center - March 2007

March 20, 2007 - Rockdale, TX – New Breed Racing, Alesi & Ayrton Gerthe, joined the InstiGator Funny Car team at the NAPA Distribution Center in San Antonio, Texas earlier today. The team spent the day displaying the race cars, along with Terry McMillen’s InstiGator Funny Car team, at the Napa Distribution Center in San Antonio, Texas. McMillen signed autographs, KZEP 104.3 – San Antonio’s Classic Rock Station provided a live broadcast, and BBQ was also served.

“We appreciate Steve Anderson and NAPA for giving us the opportunity to display our quick rod and jr. dragster race cars with the InstiGator. We’re looking forward to this weekend’s IHRA Amalie Oil Texas Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and today’s interaction with the crowd really got things kicked off in a great way,” concluded Lisa Gerthe.

San Antonio Divisional - March 2007

March 20, 2007 - Rockdale, TX – New Breed Racing, Ayrton & Alesi Gerthe, attended the first stop of the 2007 Division 4 Pro-Am tour at San Antonio Raceway.

Ayrton competed in the Jr. Dragster Master’s Class, while Alesi competed in the Quick Rod Class.

“The weekend didn’t end up as we’d planned, with Ayrton going out both days in the first round and we continually fought with Alesi’s car all weekend,” said Lisa Gerthe. “People have been telling us the big cars are much easier to tune and run than the jr.’s, but it didn’t appear to be the case for us this past weekend. I do have to say, the outpouring of help in our pits and the phone calls was very humbling; I lost count of how many folks came over, friends and strangers, to lend a hand and it was noticed by many. They all made a tough situation better by knowing we truly do spend our time with a great group of people.”

The team will spend this afternoon, along with Terry McMillen’s InstiGator Funny Car team, at the Napa Distribution Center in San Antonio, Texas displaying the race cars.

“We appreciate the opportunity Steve Anderson and Napa has given us, along with Terry McMillen, to join them in the pre-race events this week, gearing up for the IHRA Amalie Oil Texas Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts. We are proud to be a part of the display and look forward to spending time with everyone. The team is also looking forward to extending a ‘big Texas welcome’ to our other partners attending; we are supported by the best in the racing industry,” concluded Gerthe.

March 2007 - San Antonio Jr. Nationals

March 13, 2007 - Rockdale, TX – New Breed Racing, Ayrton & Alesi Gerthe, kicked off their 2007 race season this past weekend at their home track, San Antonio Raceway, by participating in the IHRA Jr. Dragster Nationals. Ayrton Gerthe, winner of the 2004 San Antonio Jr. Nationals 12-13 year old class, made it to the quarter finals and the final 5 cars in the 7.90 Index on Saturday. Alesi Gerthe qualified in the sixth spot in the Southwest 330’ Outlaw dragster of Brand X Racing Engines, and went to the finals in Quick 32 placing second on Saturday. “We had a great time and as a team did an excellent job,” said Lisa Gerthe. “As expected, Todd and Judy had a full schedule for the weekend and we stayed busy all day Saturday, but the weather took a turn on Sunday, the event was cancelled after several rain delays and will be rescheduled.”
The team will now turn their focus to the upcoming divisional and national and hope the weather cooperates this week so they can get in some much needed testing.