Drag racing's newest multi-car team, R2B2 Racing, makes its official
debut at the sport's most prestigious race, the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, with five
vehicles in three classes: two Funny Cars, two Pro Mods, and, new for this race,
a Pro Stock Motorcycle, ridden by fan favorite Peggy Llewellyn.
The Funny Cars are driven by Bristol
winner Melanie Troxel and Frank Hawley, a finalist at the most recent event,
in Reading, Pa., in his first start for new sponsor Rite
Aid Pharmacy. Troxel's team is, in a way, the defending U.S. Nationals champion;
former driver Mike Ashley defeated Robert Hight in the 2007 Funny Car final,
when the team was known as Gotham City Racing.