Wed, 23 Sep 2009, 11:44 PM Zizzo Looks Forward to First Dallas Appearance

Courtesy of Jim Walczak

ENNIS, Tex. -- O'Reilly Top Fuel transporter will pull into the Texas Motorplex later this week for the 24th annual O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals. It's the first time T.J. Zizzo will race at the famed drag strip. "Our whole team is looking forward to building on our experience from the U.S. Nationals," Zizzo said. "We've been working on some new combinations that showed some potential last race. We're looking forward to getting right in the middle of the action and playing the spoiler roll in the Countdown."

Zizzo and the PEAK, HERCULINER, O'Reilly Top Fuel Dragster will also be making a special appearance at the O'Reilly Corporate Headquarters later this week for an employee appreciation event and cookout. The Dallas event will also mark the second in a series of special promotions with PEAK Motor Oil at O'Reilly Auto Parts stores. O'Reilly Auto Parts Store Managers Judith Gillette and Juan Martinez will take the position of honorary crew members for the 24th running of the O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals as part of the promotion. "This has been a great promotion so far and we're very excited to have Judith and Juan as guests of the team and PEAK at this event," states Brian Bohlander, Brand & Motorsports Marketing Manager for PEAK Performance Products. "They'll have a chance to be part of the team and get to see drag racing in a whole new way after this event," Bohlander states.

T.J. Zizzo and the PEAK, HERCULINER, O'Reilly Top Fuel Dragster will begin the first of four rounds of professional qualifying at 2 p.m. Sept. 25, and continuing at 4:45 p.m. that evening. Qualifying wraps up with sessions at 11:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and final eliminations begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 27. ESPN2 has same day coverage scheduled for eliminations at 7:00 p.m Sept, 27.

About Old World Industries
PEAKR Antifreeze is marketed and distributed by Old World Industries, which is among the largest privately-held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket. The Northbrook, Illinois-based company enjoys a presence in the automotive product markets, energy exploration, and chemical manufacturing in more than 50 countries worldwide. Old World's other brands include HERCULINERR Truck Bed Liner Kits; PEAKR Windshield Wash and Wiper Blades; PEAKR Performance Motor Oil; a full line of PEAKR Electronics; SIERRAR, the safer antifreeze; and SplitFireR Spark Plugs. For more information, please visit http://www.oldworldind.com

The Zizzo Racing Team proudly represents PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil, O'Reilly Auto Parts, HERCULINERR Truck Bed Liners, HTP America and Champion Packaging.

To learn more about Zizzo Racing visit: http://zizzoracing.com

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