Haight Swaps Seats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SMITH, NV (April 5, 2008) – It was announced that effective
immediately Howard Haight will take over the driving chores in
Bill Botelho's Keith Black/Dart powered Top Fuel dragster. Tuner,
Bill Patterson is delighted with the announcement and stated,
"To have a driver of Howard's caliber will be a great asset
to our team. He brings a wealth of experience and will be able
to give us the feedback we need to make this late model hemi
live up to its potential."
Haight has been driving fuel
cars for some 38 years and has been in the seat of Butch Blair's
"Fugowie" NTF car for the last several seasons. He
has racked up five major wins in the last 3 years including the
Goodguys 46th March Meet in 2005.
"I think this will be a
win win deal for myself and Bill." said Haight. "Without
elaborating, it was time for me to make a change and when this
opportunity came up I didn't have to think long to say yes".
Haight will get acquainted with
the car on April 13th at Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittman, Az
and compete for the first time at the 38th Annual Ignitor Opener
at Boise April
24 - 27.
To help preserve NHRA's rich history
and tradition while capitalizing on the success of nostalgia
drag racing competition, NHRA has formed the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage
Racing Series that will crown year-end points champions in 14
categories.
“This new series is an exciting
step that will appeal to drag racing fans young and old,”
said Peter Clifford, NHRA executive vice president and general
manager. “It's a great way to introduce the younger generation
to the history of our sport and give fans young and old a glimpse
of racing the way it used to be.”
The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing
Series will kick off with the famed March Meet in Bakersfield,
Calif., March 7-9 and conclude Oct. 10-12 at the California Hot
Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California
back at Bakersfield's Auto Club Famoso Raceway.
