Coming off the best showing yet for the new Charter Communication Pro Stock team in Bristol
Tennessee, Rodger Brogdon and crew will be flying the colors of the National Guard during the
running of the 2009 NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka this weekend.
As the NHRA Full Throttle tour closes out the first third of its season, Rodger Brogdon looks to
this weekend's event to continue the momentum the team has been building over the last few races
and knows that having the National Guard on board will add even more incentive to everyone on the
team to win one for those that serve and protect our country.
"We've been running well the past few events," said Brogdon, "and we know after the race in Bristol
that we are headed the right direction. Tommy Utt, Dr. Phil, and Jerry Eckman have been working
non-stop to get us to this point. Having the National Guard join us for this weekend's race just
makes our efforts that much more special. With this race coming on the heels of Memorial Day, when
we all recognize the sacrifices that the armed forces make for all of us, supporting the National
Guard in this manner is the least this team can do."
Rodger added, "The Guard's motto is "Always Ready, Always There" and for all the members of the
National Guard doing battle for us this weekend in Iraq and Afghanistan, we're going to try and
match their efforts on our battle ground, the quarter mile at Topeka. Just as it takes teamwork on
the battle field, it takes teamwork on the track, and I firmly believe that our team has just as
much fire power as any other team out here, it's just a matter of making sure that we correctly
target out objective and take the trophy on Sunday for all the members of the Guard."
The O'Reilly Summer Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka will be race number nine of the 24 event
NHRA Full Throttle season, and begins a three race in a row schedule that will test the stamina and
endurance of every team on the tour. For Rodger Brogdon, Charter Communication and the National
Guard, it's time to bring out the heavy artillery, this battle is going to be tough.
Be sure to follow all of the racing results for this weekend's event and every NHRA National event
on-line at http://www.dragracecentral.com , and with television coverage both Saturday
and Sunday on ESPN2. Check your local listings for broadcast time in your area.
