BURGESS WINS FIRST ROUND AT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS
Burgess faces Commisso in second round.
(4-26-2008) COMMERCE,Ga.–One day after recording a personal best elapsed time, Roger Burgess won his first round match at the NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Ga.
Burgess recorded a 6.080 elapsed time with a speed of 238.85 miles per hour to eliminate Shelly Payne in the first round of Jegs Pro Mod competition. He races Raymond Commisso in Sunday’s second round.
“Every round is a great round win,” said Burgess, who is racing this weekend before his hometown fans. “We have a good car and a great crew and the car is driving very well. We’ll just take it one round at a time and see how it goes.”
Burgess car is carrying a five round winning streak thanks to the Gotham City Racing team’s success in Houston. Interim driver Joe Baker drove the car to the event championship while Burgess was away on business.
Burgess entered today’s first round of eliminations as the ninth quickest qualifier on the strength of his 6.048 elapsed time recorded on Friday evening.
He will serve as the lone representation for Gotham City Racing as teammate Mike Ashley, who qualified sixth, lost in the opening round of eliminations.
For more information about Gotham City Racing, visit the team website: www.GothamCityRacing.com.
About ProCare Rx:
Roger and Barbara Burgess founded ProCare Rx in 1988 to provide prescription drug claims processing, clinical services and support for any organization that provides a Prescription Drug Benefit to its employees or members. Clients include self-insured businesses, unions, hospices, worker compensation plans, local and county governments, health maintenance organizations, associations and other insurance plans.
Today, after almost 20 years in business, ProCare Rx is one of the largest privately held Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and administrators in the United States, experiencing 19 straight years of continual growth. The company works with pharmacies and prescription drug manufacturers to ensure that clients save money while managing the health of their members thru the application of innovative technologies and population health services directed to all members, with focus on those with chronic conditions.
For more information, visit the company web site at www.procarerx.com.
Photo Courtesy of Roger Richards/Competition Plus
About Gotham City Racing:
In January 2008, entrepreneur and race enthusiast Roger Burgess joined Mike Ashley as co-owner, and together they formed Gotham City Racing LLC. Mike and Roger share the same vision for continued growth of the team into an organization determined to set the standard within the drag race industry, from on the track performance to marketing and sponsor activation.
Gotham City Racing is also sponsored by:
* Oakley - www.oakley.com
* The Hyperbaric Therapy Center - www.hypertc.com
* Lend America - www.lendamerica.com
Lend America is a nationwide direct lender, specializing in residential financing for one to four family homes. Contact Lend America today at (877) 4-RACE LOAN or visit them online.
