The last time they did this, it worked very well.

Kalitta Motorsports and CMR Constructions and Roofing partnered for a theme car driven by Shawn Langdon, and the program delivered a marketing home run. Langdon drove his way to a Top Fuel runner-up finish.

This weekend they're hoping for the same magic, and the NHRA's Countdown to the Championship kicks off at Maple Grove Raceway with Doug Kalitta driving the familiar blue and white CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster.

"This is a big weekend for our team getting the playoffs started and running this CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster," said Kalitta. "CMR has been a great sponsor, and we love the opportunity to highlight their company, especially on a FOX race. They have done work on a couple of our buildings, including our shop in Ypsilanti, and they also do a lot of charity work across the country. We are looking forward to getting the Countdown started with a strong race in Maple Grove."

This season Kalitta has been building momentum with the new crew chief tandem of Alan Johnson and Brian Husen calling the shots and this weekend's race should be a great opportunity for the CMR Top Fuel dragster to continue that positive trajectory. A semifinal finish in Sonoma combined with strong qualifying efforts throughout the season have Kalitta poised to make a move in the playoffs. Earlier this year he qualified No. 1 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals and most recently in five of the last six races he has qualified in the top half of the field.

CMR Construction & Roofing has built a reputation for excellence for over 20 years, ranking among the Top 100 Roofing Contractors every year since 2007. Their team is dedicated to delivering superior products, craftsmanship, and customer service to commercial, government, and residential clients throughout the country. Each of their 500+ team members is an expert in their specialty, which helps make them America's 9th largest roofing company. CMR has found a natural partnership with Kalitta Motorsports as both companies share a deep passion and drive for what they do, and the relationship fits perfectly with CMR's motto, "When Speed Matters." This sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for CMR to support a championship-level team while sharing memorable experiences with customers, partners, and employees.