Wilkerson to campaign Polar Air Compressor Ford at Summit Racing Nationals
NORWALK, Ohio (June 19, 2019) – Tim Wilkerson's nitro-powered Ford Mustang Funny Car will feature a brand new, one-race design this weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. His 330+ mph machine will feature the striking logo of Polar Air Compressor, a division of Eaton Compressor.
Eaton Compressor maintains engineering, service support, and manufacturing in the USA. The family-owned and operated manufacturing and distribution business is supported by patented breakthrough solutions in the air compressor industry and has a 60,000 square foot facility located in Englewood, Ohio.
"Mr. Levi [Dick Levi, of Levi, Ray & Shoup] allows us a one-race deal every year to highlight one of our great associate sponsors, and this year we're proud to do it with Polar Air Compressors," said Wilkerson.
On Thursday, Wilkerson's Polar Air Compressor Ford Mustang was on display at the Eaton Compressor facility just outside of Dayton, where Matt Cain, President of Eaton Compressor, and the employees could get an up-close look before their race car hits the track at Summit Motorsports Park this weekend.
"It's fun, and it's a big deal for them that we get to do it here at the Summit Racing NHRA Nationals, because it's right in their backyard," said Wilkerson. "Hopefully, we can do something good for these guys. It's their third year being on our car, and we think it would sure be neat to thank them for their continued support by having a really good race this weekend."
Tim Wilkerson
Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Mustang
Car No.: FC5
Current points position: No. 8
Event-specific Notes:
- Wilkerson will compete with a special Polar Air Compressor wrap on his Ford Mustang in honor of his partnership with the Ohio-based company, which he has been partnered with in each of the past three seasons
- Tim Wilkerson has reached the final round twice in Norwalk. He won the event in 2010 over John Force.
Driver Notes:
- Wilkerson was in the final at Gainesville, Las Vegas, and Atlanta this year. He was the No. 1 qualifier in Las Vegas.
- Team Summit driver Wilkerson, the driver, tuner, and team owner of the Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Mustang Funny Car, is an independent driver and the only single-car team in the category to finish in the top 10 in 2018
- The early portion of Wilkerson's career included a successful run as a Top Alcohol Funny Car driver. He earned eight division trophies, one national event win, and was the Division 3 Top Alcohol Funny Car champ in both 1994 and 1995 in the Lucas Oil Series before stepping up to the Pro ranks in Gainesville in 1996.
Wilkerson in Norwalk
1 win in 2 final rounds
Runner-up 2012 (Mike Neff)
Won 2010 (John Force)
In 2018: Qualified No. 6; first round
Wilkerson's Career Stats through 2019 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol
(most recent event)
504 races
20 wins
24 runner-up finishes
44 final rounds
20 No. 1 qualifier awards
Career best e.t.: 3.844 (2017 Phoenix)
Career best speed: 333.74 (2016 Topeka)
Additional Quote:
"It's always a real neat deal to get to race in Norwalk because Summit Racing has been another great partner for us for quite a while now, and they treat us like royalty. We get to come out here and go up to their headquarters, visit with the employees, then race at their racetrack. A win on Sunday would mean a lot to us for a lot of reasons, especially after we didn't get the results we wanted in Bristol last weekend. Hopefully, we can make our Polar Air Ford Mustang look good."
2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car Standings
(after NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, race 11 of 24)
1. Robert Hight (4), 990
2. John Force, 786
3. Tommy Johnson Jr. (1), 783
4. Ron Capps (2), 741
5. Jack Beckman, 720
6. J.R. Todd (1), 711
7. Matt Hagan (1), 624
8. Tim Wilkerson, 587
9. Bob Tasca III (1), 574
10. Shawn Langdon (1), 528
Race Info
13th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Summit Motorsports Park
Norwalk, Ohio
June 21-23, 2019
Summit Motorsports Park Track Records
Top Fuel
Doug Kalitta, 3.709 (2017); Clay Millican, 332.67 (2018)
Funny Car
Matt Hagan, 3.865 (2017); Robert Hight, 334.65 (2017)
Pro Stock
Erica Enders, 6.523 (2014); Enders, 212.63 (2014)
Pro Stock Motorcycle
Eddie Krawiec, 6.822 (2016); Hector Arana Jr., 197.36 (2017)
Run Schedule (all times local)
Friday, June 21
2:00 p.m. – SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown qualifying session 1
3:00 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 1
6:00 p.m. – SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown qualifying session 2
7:00 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 2
Saturday, June 22
12:15 p.m. – SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown qualifying session 3
1:15 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 3
4:30 p.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro qualifying session 4
Sunday, June 23
10:00 a.m. – Pre-race ceremonies
11:00 a.m. – Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro eliminations begin,
eliminations for all categories continue
#NHRAonFOX Television Schedule (all times ET)
Qualifying / Friday – 12:30 AM – 1:30 AM ET / FS1
Qualifying / Saturday – 2-3 PM ET / FS1
Finals / Sunday – 6:30-8:30 PM ET / FS1
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**Full results posted at DragRaceCentral.com**