However, the "big Red One" is taking a slight detour for the next couple of races with a new cool
looking camouflaged paint scheme. Fans should really enjoy the new looks on Swearigen's Team blue
Willys and Hernandez's Team Red 57 chevy.
Back to Team Red news, After weeks of test laps, tuning and more tuning, the National Guard Red
Team feels like its finally ready to rumble in the ADRL-Hardee's Independence Drags at Heartland
Park in Topeka KS.
Josh Hernandez, the National Guard Red Team Driver, can't wait for the lights to go green at the
Heartland Drags. " We have to finish the rain delayed Martin race with the team in the second round
, then move into the Topeka Race. That means plenty of seat time and a full weekend of action"
said Hernandez. Josh went on to elaborate, on the extensive testing the Team has done in the last
two months, " the Team has spared no expense or effort in preparing the new McAmis 57, so this ball
game is on me now".
As supercharger specialist Troy Critchley states, " We have done
37 test laps on this hot rod, made more adjustments than you can shake a stick at, so we think we
finally have the bugs out of the new McAmis Chevy, which a new car typically come with".
Jim Oddy, the Crew Chief of the Red Team 57 Chevy said , " I have every confidence in Josh and
the Team. The 57 is good, so I need to be on my A game on the tune up and we should be in the thick
of things at the end of the day".
Hernandez, who has been acting like a man possessed in recent weeks, also commented, " I don't
know if its something I ate or what, but I have found a new energy, a new purpose, I feel more
focused than I have been in two years. so bring it on!!
The National Guard Red Team would like to thank its corporate partners for their continued support:
Red Line Oil, Permatex Products, Mechanix Wear, NGK Spark Plugs, Hoosier Tires, VP Racing Fuel,
InterLinc Mortgage, Hammer Superchargers, Safety Kleen, and the US National Guard.
