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Chris Russo Post Race Rockingham
Thu, 29 Oct 2009, 08:18 PM
Pro Modified racer Chris Russo netted his second win of the season at the IHRA World Finals in
Rockingham, North Carolina. Russo's plan of consistency once again paid off as his focus was going
A to B on each lap. "We know we might not always be the quickest or fastest, but we really try to
put down consistent laps," Russo said. "A lot of times consistency is just the way to go and today
was one of those days." Russo and team did just that, systematically removing opponents one round
at a time. Russo's passes between 4.09 and 4.14 on the shortened Rockingham Dragway surface proved
the point that consistency wins races.
This being the last official Pro Mod race in the IHRA made it extra special to bring the
"Ironman" back to the Garden State. Russo stated, "I never thought I would get one win in a season
so getting two is just incredible. When I was fortunate enough to get the win in Dallas I knew I
needed to savor it because these things are so hard to get. I know that sounds a little dramatic,
but it is true. There are a lot of people who have raced for a lot of years who have never won an
event and to get two in our first year is amazing. I really have to thank Layne Leoffler from Fast
Lane Race Cars, Bill Cannon from United Electric of Myrtle Beach, NGK Spark Plugs and my girlfriend
Stacy . These people are totally instrumental in the success that we have had this year."
Russo Racing plans to continue to compete in 'legal' quarter mile racing in 2010 in whatever
organization their racing budget will allow. With a rigorous off season testing schedule planned,
this team shows true drive and determination to be a successful player in 2010.
Courtesy of Jon Salemi
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