Todd Lesenko
It was announced today that California-based Tap It Brewing Co. has joined Jim Dunn Racing as the primary sponsor of the team’s Funny Car for the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle season. Tap It Brewing Co. produces fine handcrafted ales in a variety of flavors from bold and intense to cool and refreshing.
“We’re proud to have Tap It Brewing team up with us for the 2012 season,” said Dunn. “We have been in NHRA Drag Racing for a long time, and we know what it takes to make the sponsor experience highly successful. Our car and crew are seasoned veterans, and we’re all looking forward to kicking off the season and showcasing our partnership with Tap It Brewing and all of our sponsors.”
Todd Lesenko will replace Paul Lee behind the wheel of the Jim Dunn-owned machine.
“We’re extremely pleased to have signed Todd on as our driver of the Tap It Brewing Funny Car,” said Team Manager Jon Dunn. “Todd is a great addition to the team. Fans and sponsors alike are going to enjoy watching Todd race this year, and he will do a great job on and off the track representing Jim Dunn Racing as well.”
In addition to Tap It Bewing Co., former primary sponsor Canidea Natural Pet Foods and a number of others will be among the associates sponsors on the team’s Funny Car for the 2012 campaign.
Clay Millican
Popular driver Clay Millican will get his shot a full NHRA Full Throttle campaign in 2012, it was revealed earlier this week. The Automotive Distribution Network, the parent company of the Parts Plus brand, will back Millican beginning with the season opener in Pomona next months, thanks in part to a great fan response during their initial backing of Millican during the latter half of the 2011 season.
“After the positive response to our sponsorship of MPE Motorsports and Clay Millican for 12 races last year, we’re committing to the full 23-event NHRA slate for 2012, providing extensive marketing support and pitside hospitality packages at tracks nationwide,” said Mike Lambert, Automotive Distribution Network president. “Hospitality ensures that our Parts Plus members and jobbers, as well as our manufacturer partners serving as associate sponsors, maximize our promotional efforts on a local basis to effectively reach the end user – the professional who throws away the box.”
“I’m thrilled that Parts Plus is onboard for the whole season,” Millican said. “Their support has generated excitement for our team as we gear up for 2012 with two brand-new cars and all the parts and pieces we need to compete at a championship level.”
Antron Brown
Fan favorite Antron Brown, who finished third in the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel standings, will have a slightly new look on his Matco Tools dragster for the new season.
Spencer Massey
Massey, who finished an oh-so-close second to Del Worsham in his first season driving for Don Schumacher Racing, also revealed a new look for his FRAM Ultra dragster for his pursuit of a championship in 2012.
Doug Kalitta
Although unpainted at present, Doug Kalitta will roll into preseason testing prior to the Winternationals with a brand spankin’ new chassis in hoes of improving upon his eighth place finish in the Top Fuel standings last season.
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