Entries tagged with “Pre Race” from Zizzo Racing
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - If drag racing is a dream, then TJ Zizzo, driver of the PEAK Antifreeze / O'Reilly Auto Parts Top Fuel dragster is living his. It is the first time that Zizzo Racing has attempted to compete for a top fuel championship and they have made the most of their attempt.
This weekend will mark the end of the IHRA Knoll-Gas Motorsports Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series season and the Illinois based team finds themselves on top of the field by 26 points. After a season long battle that saw the lead change back and forth between Zizzo and veteran Bruce Litton the only thing left to decide at the IHRA World Finals is who will be the 2007 World Champion. The PEAK / O'Reilly team will arrive at the Rockingham Dragway on the strength of their 1 win, 4 runner-ups and 1 semi-final appearance.
"It's been a dream season," Zizzo said from the family auto body shop. "A few nightmares, but mostly sweet dreams. I had a dream the other night that my dad was driving the car and Richard Hartman (Bruce Litton's crew chief) was trying to start it and the car wouldn't fire. I'm not sure what that means, but I'll have to keep my eyes on Richard," Zizzo joked.
This weekend will mark the end of the IHRA Knoll-Gas Motorsports Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series season and the Illinois based team finds themselves on top of the field by 26 points. After a season long battle that saw the lead change back and forth between Zizzo and veteran Bruce Litton the only thing left to decide at the IHRA World Finals is who will be the 2007 World Champion. The PEAK / O'Reilly team will arrive at the Rockingham Dragway on the strength of their 1 win, 4 runner-ups and 1 semi-final appearance.
"It's been a dream season," Zizzo said from the family auto body shop. "A few nightmares, but mostly sweet dreams. I had a dream the other night that my dad was driving the car and Richard Hartman (Bruce Litton's crew chief) was trying to start it and the car wouldn't fire. I'm not sure what that means, but I'll have to keep my eyes on Richard," Zizzo joked.
Continue reading Zizzo is living the dream.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - TJ Zizzo and the PEAK Antifreeze Top Fuel Dragster will be doing a little work this Labor Day weekend and TJ is not hearing any complaints from his crew. In fact they are all looking forward to it.
Labor Day will mark the return of Zizzo Racing to the NHRA POWERade schedule for the Aug. 29-Sept. 3 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park. The Indianapolis event is considered to be one of the most prestigious drag races in the world and Zizzo and his crew are looking forward to being a part of the action.
"We're going there to have some fun," said Zizzo who currently leads the points standings in the Knoll-Gas Motorsports Nitro Jam Drag Series. "There's a lot of pressure on those teams in the Countdown to the Championship. We just want to come over here and mix it up a little. The only pressure we have is to help PEAK Antifreeze celebrate their 60th anniversary."
Labor Day will mark the return of Zizzo Racing to the NHRA POWERade schedule for the Aug. 29-Sept. 3 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park. The Indianapolis event is considered to be one of the most prestigious drag races in the world and Zizzo and his crew are looking forward to being a part of the action.
"We're going there to have some fun," said Zizzo who currently leads the points standings in the Knoll-Gas Motorsports Nitro Jam Drag Series. "There's a lot of pressure on those teams in the Countdown to the Championship. We just want to come over here and mix it up a little. The only pressure we have is to help PEAK Antifreeze celebrate their 60th anniversary."
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - In the midst of a great IHRA Top Fuel points battle that is shaping up to be one of the closest in recent history, T.J. Zizzo, driver of the Race News Magazine Top Fuel Dragster doesn't really want to talk about points or wins or even races. Zizzo wants to talk about the team. It's not that racing isn't important, after all, it is what brought this team together.
As Zizzo Racing competes for its first championship, T.J. reflects on the team that makes it happen. "This entire team is made up of men and women with full-time jobs," T.J. said. "Normally they're all here on Tuesday and Saturday night getting this car ready for a race. In August we had three races in row, they were all here every day of the week, yes, including Sunday. It's not like these guys live in the neighborhood, some have to fight 30 to 40 miles of Chicago traffic just to get here."
"It would be hard to find 14 people to do what these guys do for money, much less just for the love of drag racing," Zizzo added. "This team is something special. I may never get to experience this again in my career, a chance to be a part of something special."
As Zizzo Racing competes for its first championship, T.J. reflects on the team that makes it happen. "This entire team is made up of men and women with full-time jobs," T.J. said. "Normally they're all here on Tuesday and Saturday night getting this car ready for a race. In August we had three races in row, they were all here every day of the week, yes, including Sunday. It's not like these guys live in the neighborhood, some have to fight 30 to 40 miles of Chicago traffic just to get here."
"It would be hard to find 14 people to do what these guys do for money, much less just for the love of drag racing," Zizzo added. "This team is something special. I may never get to experience this again in my career, a chance to be a part of something special."
Continue reading Nothing but love drives Zizzo Racing.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - Somewhere between tucking the kids into bed and keeping customers happy at the family owned body shop, TJ Zizzo finds time to race his 300mph Top Fuel Dragster. Chase Zizzo down in mid-week and he'll remind you, he's a part time racer and a full time family guy. TJ Zizzo is not unlike most other racers, splitting time between what matters and what he's passionate about.
For Zizzo, taking care of his family and the family business is something that matters and something that he strives to be better at. "It's a fine line and something that always requires a balance," Zizzo said.
Finding passion at the race track is something the pilot of the Race News Magazine Top Fuel Dragster thrives on. While he leads the pack of his Top Fuel companions into the MOPAR Canadian Nationals this weekend in Grand Bend, Ontario, Zizzo reflects on the his second family.
For Zizzo, taking care of his family and the family business is something that matters and something that he strives to be better at. "It's a fine line and something that always requires a balance," Zizzo said.
Finding passion at the race track is something the pilot of the Race News Magazine Top Fuel Dragster thrives on. While he leads the pack of his Top Fuel companions into the MOPAR Canadian Nationals this weekend in Grand Bend, Ontario, Zizzo reflects on the his second family.
Continue reading It's all in the family for Zizzo.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - TJ Zizzo and the Race News Magazine Top Fuel Dragster head north of the border this week for the July 6-8 CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Race Fuels at the Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. The event marks the first trip to Canada for the Race News Magazine team.
While Zizzo concentrates on qualifying and holding on to his number one position, he's looking forward to seeing the Edmonton area. "I've heard so much about Edmonton and the fans in the area, I can't wait to experience it first hand," TJ Zizzo said.
As the first quarter of the 2007 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing series heads into Edmonton, Zizzo and his team will attempt to further establish itself as one of the main contenders for the title. "There's a lot of racing left to do this year," Zizzo added. "We're in a good spot. If we just stay consistent and concentrate on the round we are about to run, things will be fine."
While Zizzo concentrates on qualifying and holding on to his number one position, he's looking forward to seeing the Edmonton area. "I've heard so much about Edmonton and the fans in the area, I can't wait to experience it first hand," TJ Zizzo said.
As the first quarter of the 2007 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing series heads into Edmonton, Zizzo and his team will attempt to further establish itself as one of the main contenders for the title. "There's a lot of racing left to do this year," Zizzo added. "We're in a good spot. If we just stay consistent and concentrate on the round we are about to run, things will be fine."
Continue reading Canadian race fans motivate team Zizzo.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - Race News Magazine Top Fuel pilot TJ Zizzo is ready to get down to business this weekend at the rain delayed and rescheduled Skull Shine Sooner Nationals presented by Wolverine and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Zizzo is the current Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam points leader and sits in the number three spot for the showdown in Tulsa.
For Zizzo, the time between qualifying and racing (nearly a month) has heightened the anticipation level. "It's crazy," Zizzo explained from the Illinois race shop. "It reminds me of some guy at his first prom dancing every slow dance with his girlfriend before her dad picks her up for an early curfew. Expect for me, it's worse! All I can think about is Bobby Lagana Jr."
While TJ and Bobby won't be doing any slow dances, the do have a date for a first round showdown in Tulsa where the dancing is done in Top Fuel Dragsters at speeds in excess of 300MPH. "Of course there's a little extra pressure," said Zizzo. The competition in Top Fuel is getting tougher every week. Making the trip back to Tulsa and facing Bobby in the first round is going to be tough. He's capable of putting anyone on the trailer early."
For Zizzo, the time between qualifying and racing (nearly a month) has heightened the anticipation level. "It's crazy," Zizzo explained from the Illinois race shop. "It reminds me of some guy at his first prom dancing every slow dance with his girlfriend before her dad picks her up for an early curfew. Expect for me, it's worse! All I can think about is Bobby Lagana Jr."
While TJ and Bobby won't be doing any slow dances, the do have a date for a first round showdown in Tulsa where the dancing is done in Top Fuel Dragsters at speeds in excess of 300MPH. "Of course there's a little extra pressure," said Zizzo. The competition in Top Fuel is getting tougher every week. Making the trip back to Tulsa and facing Bobby in the first round is going to be tough. He's capable of putting anyone on the trailer early."
Continue reading Sooner better than later for Zizzo in Tulsa.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - The top Knoll Gas Nitro Jam team in Top Fuel drag racing is back in action. When Team Zizzo and the Race News Magazine Top Fuel Dragster arrives at Tulsa Raceway Park this weekend, it will be to defend its current number one spot at the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals. The race will be contested May 25-27.
"I’m excited to get to Tulsa," says driver, T.J. Zizzo. "It is a new venue for IHRA, so I know the place will be packed with fans. It will be exciting because that area doesn’t get to see this type of championship drag racing."
While the Race News Magazine Team currently stands number one in points, Zizzo knows it is too early in the season to be confident about his current position.
"I’m excited to get to Tulsa," says driver, T.J. Zizzo. "It is a new venue for IHRA, so I know the place will be packed with fans. It will be exciting because that area doesn’t get to see this type of championship drag racing."
While the Race News Magazine Team currently stands number one in points, Zizzo knows it is too early in the season to be confident about his current position.
Continue reading Chasing Race News Magazine’s Team Zizzo.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. - In the first Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam event of the season, T.J. Zizzo piloted the Race News Magazine Top Fuel dragster to a final round appearance, up next - "The Rock". Rockingham, North Carolina will host the second national event of the IHRA season and Zizzo and team can't wait to go racing.
"We're like everybody else - we're ready to go racing again," said Zizzo. Following his final round appearance at the San Antonio Raceway, which was contested on an eight mile format, Zizzo is ready to the race the full 1320 feet again. "It will be exciting to go 300 miles an hour again this weekend," he said.
After the season opening success in San Antonio, Zizzo's team realizes they have work to do if they want to improve this weekend.
"We're like everybody else - we're ready to go racing again," said Zizzo. Following his final round appearance at the San Antonio Raceway, which was contested on an eight mile format, Zizzo is ready to the race the full 1320 feet again. "It will be exciting to go 300 miles an hour again this weekend," he said.
After the season opening success in San Antonio, Zizzo's team realizes they have work to do if they want to improve this weekend.
Continue reading Team Zizzo Races for "Rock" Solid Consistency.
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