Barklage Racing driver, Cody Barklage consistently ran at the ADRL Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II, at
Memphis Motorsports Park in Millington, TN. After the first qualifying session, Barklage and team
find themselves comfortably in the top half with a 3.850, 179.95 MPH.
"I think we finally are making way with the car," said Barklage. "We've had some productive and
positive results in testing recently, and we were able to apply our knowledge this weekend. During
the first test session today, we ran a 3.85 and backed that up during the first qualifier. I am
feeling very confidant going into tomorrow's final qualifying sessions and then eliminations. I
think it's safe to say, we're definitely on top of our game."
With two more qualifying sessions tomorrow morning followed by grueling eliminations, Barklage
Racing and their Lucas Oil Firebird have their work cut out for them.
"Of course, we always come out to do well and win," added Barklage. "I think our main goal for the
rest of the event will be to step up our game and see if we can first improve on our qualifying
position. I think after tonight, we are in the No. 4 spot, so of course as a team we hope to
improve on that. Once eliminations are done, our main goal is just to go rounds. I think my Lucas
Oil Firebird is responding exactly like we want. Now, it will be all about applying it all to the
Goodyear's and making her go."
Qualifying for the ADRL Quarter-Max Memphis Drags will resume tomorrow with spectator gates opening
at 9:00 AM and racing at 10:00.
Lucas Oil, Sunoco Race Fuel, and Pit Mat USA can be purchased through Lake Race Products, in Eldon
, MO by calling 573-392-9984 or visiting us at www.MySpace.com/LakeRaceProducts
Barklage Racing would like to acknowledge Lucas Oil, Taylor Cable, Sunoco, NGK Sparkplugs, Goodson,
Goodyear, Pit Mat USA, Lake Race Products, Mark Barklage Drywall, Moreland Well Drilling and Weld
Wheels.
Notable
* Cody Barklage was the 2007 Super Chevy Show Aeromotive Fuel Systems Nitro Coupe World Champ
* Zach Barklage was the 2007 Super Chevy Show Aeromotive Fuel Systems Nitro Coupe Runner
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* The team is based in Lake Ozark , Missouri .
* The team is owned and operated by parents Mark and Cathy Barklage, and operates a large
family owned large drywall company in the Ozarks area of Missouri .
* Zach Barklage had his best ever finish in NHRA AMS Pro Mod in 2004 with an astounding 4th
place finish.
