2007 NHRA Western Conference Finals - Morrison, CO

New Breed Racing’s Alesi and Ayrton Gerthe checked one thing off of their “to do list” recently…race on the mountain at the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals at Bandimere Speedway near Denver, CO.

The team arrived at the track on Monday for the testing session, and competed or made time trials every day before departing Saturday night for the return trip to Texas.

“Racing at 9,000’ of adjusted altitude was an experience as well as traversing the multi-tiered facility, but we had a great time and Ayrton came home with some nice hardware, just not the one trophy he went for, the Wally,” said Lisa Gerthe.

Alesi competed in the Wicked West Coast 330’ Shootout, just barely missed making the 32 car field and competed in the 16-17 year old age group and went out in round two. Ayrton competed in the Mile High Shootout bracket race on Wednesday and went down to the final 15 cars and received a plaque, and on Saturday evening went to the quarter finals in the 15 year old age group and received a trophy and a $500 savings bond.

Pine Valley Divisional - July 13-15, 2007

Lufkin, TX - New Breed Racing attended the third stop of the Division 4 Summit Pro-Am Tour at Pine Valley Raceway. We made a few test passes Friday night, and on Saturday Alesi made a couple passes and Ayrton was only able to make one before the rains came and the event was postponed until the next day. Sunday morning brought clear skies and high humidity but we were able to get the races underway. Alesi and Ayrton both went out in round two and we loaded up and headed home late Sunday evening. Next stop for the tour is San Antonio Raceway in mid-August.

Terry McMillen wins Top Fuel in Edmonton.

Our friend Terry McMillen won his first Iron Man last Sunday in Edmonton, Canada. I know he along with his family and crew are very excited and I only wish that we could have been there to help them celebrate! The live updates of the racing action seemed to take forever and we were all extremely excited when my mom told us that Terry had won. It wasn't long before we got the phone call from the winner's circle with Terry on the other end. Maybe both of us will make it to the winner's circle in a few weeks in Martin, Michigan. The win couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Great job Terry!

Alesi

July 4th and a birthday.

We spent a relaxing 4th of July at home doing some routine maintenance on the rig. Later on that afternoon we went to some friends to celebrate the 4th and their granddaughter's first birthday. We can't believe Ashlyn is already a year old...this past year has flown by and it's amazing how much she has grown. We watched a little Drag Racing after the birthday party then headed home since Dad had to work the next day. I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th of July. See you at the races!
Alesi