Thu, 10 Sep 2009, 10:22 PM Lessons Learned at Indy Encourage Zizzo for Next Race in Dallas

Courtesy of Jim Walczak

CLERMONT, Ind. -- T.J. Zizzo had just qualified the PEAK, HERCULINER / O'Reilly Top Fuel Dragster at the U.S. Nationals, the largest and most prestigious drag race in the world. The tension and anticipation for the first round match up with multi-time champion Tony Schumacher was the classic David versus Goliath story line. Although the sling shot was loaded, a problem in the clutch linkage wouldn't allow T.J. to return from his burnout for the match up. Schumacher would go on to set low elapsed time of eliminations and win his eighth U.S. Nationals Events.

Hind sight proved that it was another one of Tony's days. Zizzo agrees, "He owns that place. "I'm not sure that we could have beat him on that pass, but we would have loved to run along side of him."

While Zizzo and his team didn't get a chance to challenge for the first round win, they were happy with the weekend.

"Anytime you get a chance to compete and make the field at Indianapolis it's an honor. We brought a fresh combination and worked at it and the car responded nicely. I think we've got a tune up now that will work in Dallas and Memphis and give us an opportunity to showcase exactly what we can do," Zizzo said.

T.J. Zizzo and the PEAK, HERCULINER, O'Reilly Top Fuel Dragster will rejoin the NHRA drag racing series when they return to the Texas Motorplex for the O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals, September 24-27.

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