Jay Howard Back for Watkins Glen

Driving the No. 24 Roth Racing car this weekend in the Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen will be Sportsdrink+ athlete Jay Howard.

"Happy to get back in the car is an understatement", said Howard who competed in the first four races of the season with the team.  "It's hard to describe my feelings when I'm on the sidelines watching".  "More than anything I'm looking forward at this point and not looking at what happened over the last five races", said Howard.  "I'm just going to go out and do what I do best and try to get a good result for the team".

David Lewandowski - www.indycar.com

Tough Weekend for Will Power

Team Australia and Sportsdrink+ athlete Will Power started 16th and never got a chance to move up in this weekends Indy Racing League at Richmond.  The race opened with a yellow flag when Ryan Hunter-Reay spun on the first lap.  During the restart (Lap 7), Power slid into the wall exiting turn four.

"I just got loose on the restart", said Power.  "I think I just got caught in the turbulence and it just took me by surprise".  "To be honest it really did".  " It is unfortunate because Aussie Vineyards/Team Australia really has worked hard", said Power.  "I came to have a clean race and get some points but it wasn't to be today".

Darren Manning - Richmond International Raceway

Sportsdrink+ athlete Darren Manning and A J Foyt's ABC Supply crew made lemonade out of the lemons they were given this weekend at Richmond International Raceway.

Darren was struck from behind on Lap 72 by Ryan Briscoe which caused him to do a quarter spin after which he was hit by Vitor Meira.  The crew inspected the car and saw that the left front lower wishbone was badly bent.  They hustled the car back to the garage and replaced the suspension piece.  Rejoining the race in 20th position brought a cheer from the 400 ABC Supply guests who were on hand for the race.  Manning logged laps to improve his position to 12th.

"It was a real shame to be knocked out early after we made some good calls strategy wise", said Darren.

Peppers Racing Finish 3rd in Florida

Sportsdrink+ athletes George and Michael Stancombe from Peppers Racing finished 3rd outright in the unlimited race from Sunny Isles Beach in Florida to Bimini in the Bahamas and back.  "This 100 mile race separated the men from the boys when we got into the Gulf Stream, it was rocking and rolling out there".  "We have a lot more in reserve for Sundays points race so we are very happy with a strong 3rd place in this shoot out today", said Mike Stancombe.

Robbie Maddison - X Fighters, Texas USA

X Fighters at the stock yards in Fort Worth Texas, saw Australian Robbie Maddison put on a huge show for the fans.  "I had a small crash yesterday, I lost my grip on take off and was over rotated for my last trick in qualifying last night".  "I have been getting iced up and some medical attention all day, I am ready to put on a show for the huge crowd that is here", said Maddison.  Robbie finished in 4th place after having to abort his semi final run after aggravating an old injury.

Troy Castaneda at Vallelunga

Hazardous athlete Troy Castaneda raced for the first time in the Italian Formula Master Championship.  After a great qualifying effort of 5th position, he was able to take his Hazardous Team Allen race car to a fantastic 6th place finish only to be penalized by the stewards and moved back to 10th.  Determined not to let the marginal stewards call get him down, Troy started from 10th and charged through the field to finish 5th.

"I'm so excited for the next race which is in 3 weeks at Magione, I want to make sure that I am prepared for this next race".  "I will continue training hard and look for a podium finish", said Castaneda.

Joel Miller In The Points

Finishing 2nd was Joel Miller, winner of Round 1 at Sebring who started on position 3 in his #20 JDC Motorsports/Mazda/K&N Air Filters Mazda.

"We suffered some adversity during the weekend including a small off-course excursion in Thursday morning practice", said Miller. "The humidity was very high this weekend making hydration a key issue".  "My car took a little while to come up to speed at the start of the race, so we hung on and sored some good championship points", said Miller.

Will Power Update - Texas Motor Speedway

Sportsdrink+ athlete, Will Power said "It was a good run, we learned a lot about the Aussie Vineyards/Team Australia car today".  "It was a crazy race, I had to stay very focused and mentally alert, we dodged a couple of bullets when people went into the wall but it was good fun and KV Racing is getting the hang of these ovals, so that's the main thing".

Morgan Lucas Advances To The Semi-Finals

 

Sportsdrink+ athlete, Morgan Lucas advanced to the semi-finals this weekend in Top Fuel Dragster held in Joliet IL.  Morgan could have gone further with another run in the semi's similar to either one of his runs in the first two rounds.  That 4.599 in his Round 1 win over Alan Bradshaw would have come in handy against Hot Rod Fuller two rounds later.

 

Sportsdrink+ Introduces Morgan Lucas

Sportsdrink+ is proud to announce that Top Fuel driver, Morgan Lucas has joined the Hazardous Fluids family.

"My biggest goal is getting the car back on the right track", said Lucas.  "We spent a lot of time last year learning what not to do and what we needed to be the best we can be".

"I am excited to use Sportsdrink+ to assist our performance".  "Over the past couple of years we haven't been as competitive as we would have liked and after a while it takes its toll on you", said Lucas.  "I'm going into this relationship with the intention that it is time to win".

Peppers Racing & Sportsdrink+ Join Forces

Hazardous Fluids is pleased to announce the partnership between Sportsdrink+ and Peppers Racing for season 2008.

"We have found Hazardous Fluids' Sportsdrink+ to be an asset in the sport of Offshore Powerboat Racing".  "The product is filled with vitamins and essential nutrients ensuring that we stay focused and energized on the open ocean when we are racing on the limit".  " In this sport you need to be perfectly hydrated and have the endurance and stamina to focus on winning", said Mike Stancombe from Peppers Racing.

"We are delighted to be working with the team at Peppers Racing", said Damon Hill, Vice President of Hazardous Fluids, Inc.  "This sport truly leverages the functional attributes of our product".  " When you consider their environment, they really are racing on Hazardous Fluids".

Australian Ryan Briscoe Wins

Ryan Briscoe narrowly avoided a crash with two laps remaining and went on to win the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 on Sunday at The Milwaukee Mile, his first victory in the IndyCar Series and the 300th victory in the history of Penske Racing.  Briscoe was leading Scott Dixon when Marco Andretti's car slid up the track at turn 2 and clipped Ed Carpenter's car which spun and hit the wall.  As Briscoe and Dixon approached the crash, Vitor Meira's car struck Andretti's car and became airborne.

Briscoe braked suddenly and missed the wreck, then idled around the track to win under caution.  "If I would have gotten caught up in that, I would have been under the bus crying right now, that's for sure", Briscoe said with a laugh afterward.

(Penske Racing News)

Jaskol Finishes Second In Vegas

Gafforini took the lead on the opening lap of the Super Late Model Challenge while Sportsdrink+ driver Matt Jaskol motored into second place under the green flag.

Jaskol drove to the inside of Gafforini on lap 26 to take the lead and took Jeff Connors with him for second.  One lap later, Connors orchestrated the same move to take the lead.  Jaskol finished a charging second and hopes to go one better this week at the Bull Ring in Las Vegas.  " We had a great car and I have to thank the team and all the crew for working so hard, it was a tough night with Jeff".  " I am glad I had plenty of Sportsdrink+ in my system as I was on maximum attack", said Jaskol after the race.

Taboo Wins In Marathon

Beautiful turquoise waters surrounding the historic Seven Mile Bridge of the Florida Keys was the setting for the Marathon Offshore Grand Prix where Team Taboo took first place and the overall Miss GEICO Top Gun Trophy for the best time of the day.  Race boats manouvered the course that took them between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, giving land and sea spectators a view of the high powered machines.  The Marathon race was the third on the SBIP/APBA Offshore national circuit.

Sportsdrink+ Top Fuel Driver - J.R Todd

The way Sportsdrink+ Top Fuel driver J.R Todd sees it, nothing in drag racing is more important than timing.  That's true on the race track where winning and losing can be determined by seconds and its true in the pits where being in the right place at the right time can transform a contender into a champion.

Todd is confident that he is in the right place to make that transformation in the 2008 NHRA Drag Racing Series.  The 26 year old Indiana native has joined 24 year old Morgan Lucas on the Lucas Oil Top Fuel team and he's confident that the team has the potential to put the John Stewart tuned Torco Racing Fuels/Seelye Wright dragster in the running for the championship

Will Power Has Best Oval Qualifying Session of Season

Milwaukee, WI - May 31, 2008 - KV Racing Technology had its best oval qualifying effort of the season as Sportsdrink+ driver Will Power qualified fourth for the ABC Supply/AJ Foyt 225 at the Milwaukee Mile in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Power, KV Racing Technology #8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia Honda/Dallara/Firestone, had a four lap average of 167.265 mph and will start on the outside of row two.  Team driver Servia, KV Racing Technology #5 Honda/Dallara Firestone, will start on the inside of row five after averaging 165.190 mph.

"The team and I are really happy with my qualifying position", Power said.  "We ran upfront yesterday and in both practices today and the car has been running well around here, so we were confident coming into qualifying".  "I am really happy for Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia and I really like this race track".  "You can run behind people and pass them, which is fun", Power said.

Bobby Wilson Wins in Milwaukee

Sportsdrink+ driver Bobby Wilson passed pole sitter Pablo Donoso for the lead on Lap 13 and checked his rear view mirrors often afterward.

"The Team E guys put together a great car this weekend", said Wilson who led Simmons over the finish line by 0.0893 of a second.  "Our first win together couldn't have happened at a better place than the Milwaukee Mile".

"Coming to the Milwaukee Mile as a kid, it was always a dream for me to race here one day".  "To win here is even better", said Wilson.

It is the third Firestone Indy Lights victory for Bobby who became the second driver in the series history to win in three consecutive seasons (Watkins Glen in 2006 and on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road circuit in 2007)

Hazardous Fluids - Podiums in Every Class

Hazardous Fluids would like to congratulate all drivers on a successful weekend at "The Race of America's" held at New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana.  Stars of Karting brings the best drivers from around the world and produces some of the most exciting Kart racing you will ever experience.

"We are very proud to be able to work with an organization like Stars of Karting to help educate young athletes on the vital importance of hydration to ensure optimal human function".  "It is a great result when you are on the podium for every class", said Damon Hill - Vice President of Hazardous Fluids, Inc.

Thanks to Stars of Karting and Newcastle Motorsports for another fantastic event.

+Team Athlete, Brian Valin

+Team athlete, Brian Valin age 16, is the 2007 HPV Pro Class Champion and has returned to defend his title in the highly competitive six race Championship Enduro Series in 2008.

Starting the season at Gateway International Speedway in   St. Louis, Brian battled tough conditions, tough competitors and rain to deliver a 1st and 3rd place.

The next series race will be held at Gratten raceway in Michigan on June 13-15 2008.  Brian has elected to travel with two carts and has entered three different races in an attempt to sweep the series.  Brian believes that Gratten will suit his driving style and that he has the experience to win the event.

Hazardous Fluids would like to wish Brian the best of luck in defending his title in 2008.

Dixon wins!

Scott Dixon has a few days to celebrate his 92nd Indianapolis 500 victory, and then he will get back to business - the business of winning the IndyCar Series championship.

The 27-year-old, who won an IndyCar Series title in 2003, became the first native New Zealander to win the Indianapolis 500, leading 115 of 200 laps May 25. After drinking the milk in Victory Lane and posing for pictures with the Borg-Warner Trophy, Dixon hopes he can carry on another Indianapolis 500 tradition - winning the series title.

Story by Indycar.com

 

Indy Lights Track Record

A NEW TRACK RECORD - 191.412 mph. The fastest lap record for an Indy Lights car was shattered by Sportsdrink+ Pro Team Athlete Bobby Wilson in lap 16 of the Freedom 100 at Indianapolis, beating Ed Carpenter's 4-year old record. Congratulations Bobby from us all at Hazardous Fluids.

Coleman Gulick, Best In The Country!

Hazardous driver Coleman Gulick was rated the best 14 year old sprint car driver in the country by HammerdownUSA.com, a top Sprint Car Web Site based in California. HammerdownUSA.com rates the Top Sprint/Midget/Champ Dirt Car Drivers in the Country each year and Coleman tops the 14 Year Old List for 2008. “This entire List contains some pretty prestigious names, many whom we have raced with over the last few years and all of these drivers are that good. It is an honor for Coleman “The Iceman” to be recognized with this group.” said Pete Gulick.

 

Hazardous Fluids announces Fluidfoxes

Hazardous Fluids has announced its global search for product ambassadors to represent the Sportsdrink+ brand. If you have what it takes, or know someone who has, click on the Fluidfoxes button on the left hand side of this page.

 

Battisini: Freedom 100 Pole

Panther Racing's Dillon Battistini sped to a two-lap average speed of 188.397 mph during qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday (May 22nd). The thirty-year old Brit's effort put him on the pole for tomorrow's Firestone Freedom 100 alongside Sam Schmidt Motorsports' James Davison (188.390 mph).

Hazardous Fluids athletes had a solid showing with Logan Gomez (+Team athlete) qualifying 9th, Bobby Wilson (+Team Pro athlete) qualifying 12th and Marc Williams (+ Team athlete) qualifying 14th.

We wish all our Hazardous athletes the best of luck for the Freedom 100.

Will Power joins Sportsdrink+

Hazardous Fluids is very pleased to announce that Australian IndyCar driver
Will Power has joined the growing list of +TeamPro members. “We have had the chance to work with Will this month and are pleased to be responsible for his hydration program for this years Indianapolis 500 and beyond” - said Damon Hill, Vice-President of Hazardous Fluids, Inc.

Introducing +TeamPro member, Bobby Wilson

Bobby Wilson, 26, debuted in the Indy Pro Series in 2005 competing in three races for Brian Stewart Racing, the season after he won the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec championship. In 2006, he split the season between Michael Crawford Motorsports and Kenn Hardley Racing, recording his first series victory in the rain at Watkins Glen. Last year, he returned to Brian Stewart Racing winning on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Father’s Day. He finished fourth in the championship in both 2006 and 2007.

Despite his past success with established teams, Wilson believes this is his best opportunity to win the Firestone Firehawk Cup.

"I’m really pumped about the season," Wilson said after the team’s first test at Sebring International Raceway on January 24-25, 2008. "The test was the first day that everyone on the team was together, and we came out of the box hitting on all cylinders”.  “There were no hiccups, nothing missing”.

"I look at everybody else and ask, what will it take to beat them?”. “I don’t see anything that should keep us from being up front, winning is our goal, the championship is our ultimate goal."

Bobby will race in the Freedom 100 on “Carb Day” in an attempt to add another Indianapolis victory to his impressive record. We wish Bobby the best of luck and will ensure that his system is primed with plenty of Sportsdrink+ Bodily Fluids.

Joel Miller gets 3rd - Star Mazda Championship

Round 2 of the 2008 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear took place at Miller Motorsport park in Utah, with MAZDASPEED/Sportsdrink+ young development driver Joel Miller starting from the front row. The race was not without incident as the lights went green, the field ran into turn one causing a multiple car incident which brought out the yellow flag.
 
Miller slotted in behind leader Edwards ready for the race re-start. Again the light went green with Miller running around the outside of Edwards causing both cars to touch.  This caused Miller to run wide and loose several places, dropping him to 9th position.
 
More drama was to affect Miller during the race as the temperature spike on the onboard dash illuminated.  Instructions from the JDC team to “go for it” provided Miller the incentive to fight through the field and finish on the podium in 3rd place.
 
Special thanks must go to JDC Motorsports efforts this weekend after Joel suffered two suspension failures and an engine change due to a loss of power.

Setback for Giebler

Sportsdrink+ Phil Giebler was the 33rd fastest qualifier for the 2007 Indianapolis 500 and his efforts earned him the Chase Rookie of the Year award. The Californian was so inspired with his initial experience that he couldn't wait for the next go-around. But his dream vanished Saturday afternoon when he crashed heavily during his first day on the track.



"Phil pushed it too hard, too fast but he's okay as far as we know," team co-owner Eric Zimmerman said shortly after the crash. Regarding the condition of the car and the bad luck experienced by the team, he added, "The car is not repairable but that's racing."

"Phil's career is exactly what American Dream is all about," Zimmerman said on Friday. "He's an excellent driver and he just needs a break to make good. We picked him up as we believe he's a perfect candidate for us."

The likable driver will undoubtedly race again as his spirits won't be dashed after his bout with the wall. Prior to the crash he had said, "I have tried to make the Indianapolis 500 be like any other race but it is so different, and so special, it can't be done. It is good to be here."

By Joe Jennings - Motorsport.com
 

Manning qualifies for Indy 500

Fine tuning car setup has paid off for Darren Manning allowing him to qualify in 14th spot. (No. 14 ABC Supply Co./AJ Foyt Racing, qualified 14th)

"It was really good. I've been struggling with my car all month, and that's the best it's been. I've been loose all month, and then all of a sudden we made a few changes and then I had understeer. You know the day's not very nice with all this wind and the temperature has been getting up there, so we were a bit cautious on downforce. So we were actually surprised to go so fast, but it was just because the car was that much better.

I had to actually come off the gas a little on Turn 2 on the last lap, which dropped me out of fastest for the day. We're in the show, so now we'll go back and think about it a little and see if we can run some good, competitive race runs. I think I'm going to be faster than the guys around me, and it's a long race, so we should be all right."

Indianapolis Rookie Returns

Majority ownership of Playa Del Racing has been purchased by former Indiana Boxing Commissioner William T. Kelsey and Arizona businessman Eric Zimmerman and will be known as American Dream Motorsports.

American Dream Motorsports will attempt to qualify for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 with 2007 Chase Rookie of the Year Phil Giebler behind the wheel of the No. 21 Honda-powered Panoz.

Giebler qualified 33rd in 2007 and finished as the "Rookie of the year".

"It's hard to put into words what it means to return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500," Giebler said. "I had a huge learning curve in my rookie run last year, but I plan on this being a much better year. To say Indy is all I've thought about for the last 12 months would be an understatement."