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Troxel looks to ride first Funny Car win to eventual title

Posted by Robert  Published in NHRA

"Winning at least takes some pressure off," said Troxel, who took over driving the Gotham City Racing Dodge from owner Mike Ashley. "We've been on track the last three or four races, and it's nice to have some results to show for it."

Her Funny Car victory in Bristol was a reversal of form this year for Troxel, who missed four events and has three first-round exits. She pegs some of her troubles to adjusting from the dragster's rear engine and open cockpit to...

Read the full article by Gary Graves in USA Today

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