Boca Raton, FL (May 22, 2012) — Going into the 24th Annual Dollar General NHRA Summernationals in Topeka, KS, the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patron Toyota Camry Funny Car team looked to get two solid qualifying runs under their belt on Friday evening, when track conditions would likely be at their best. At around 5:30PM, the air temperatures were still pushing ninety degrees, but Team Patron was able to accomplish a nice, clean 4.206-second at 296.76-mph pass in round one, and an impressive 4.135-sec at 303.91-mph, edging out lane partner John Force’s 4.136-sec pass in round two, finishing out the day in the tenth spot.

Sitting in eleventh by the time she went up to the line in round three, it was driver Alexis DeJoria versus Force again, this time against daughter and fellow Rookie of the Year candidate, Courtney. Unfortunately, the Patron car struggled and lost traction at the 330-foot mark, resulting in a 4.78-sec pass.

In what was a seemingly never-ending matchup of Force family members for DeJoria this weekend, she was up against veteran John Force yet again in her last attempt to improve her standings before going into Sunday’s elimination rounds.  The two drivers put on an exciting side-by-side show, with Team DeJoria running a 4.169-sec to Team Force’s 4.19-sec run. Although the run was solid, the Patr?n team remained in the eleventh spot.(...)
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Topanga Canyon, CA (April 4, 2012)—With four good runs, each smoother than the last, under their belt at the 13^th Annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals, the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patron Toyota Camry Funny Car team is happy with the way their season has progressed as of late, and left Las Vegas yesterday feeling good about things.

After a shaky start to the 2012 NHRA season, Team Patron has seen more consistency, performance-wise, out of the Toyota Camry in the last two race weekends (Vegas Nationals and Gatornationals).

“These past two races have been great. We had just come off a pretty solid weekend at the Gators [Gatornationals] going into Vegas, so team morale was high. After another good race weekend, with the car performing as we hoped, our whole team is feeling even better. We definitely feel confident going into Charlotte,” said driver Alexis DeJoria.(...)
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Topanga Canyon, CA (February 20, 2012)— Coming off a solid last run at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, CA, where Kalitta Motorsports driver Alexis DeJoria gave seasoned veteran John Force a real run for his money, the Tequila Patr?n Toyota Camry Funny Car team had high expectations going into the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix, AZ this past weekend.

Unfortunately, mechanical issues plagued the Kalitta Motorsports Funny Car team all weekend long. From damaged pistons to dropped cylinders to clutch issues, it seemed as if it was a case of just plain bad luck for Team Patr?n.

During the first qualifying attempt, DeJoria smoked the tires and had to shut the car off, not making it into the Top Twelve. Things were looking up during the second round. She ran a nice, smooth 4.226-sec at 291.82-mph pass, which initially was enough to put her in the field, but by the end of the round, Team Patr?n was bumped out by fellow Kalitta Motorsports teammate Jeff Arend.(...)
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During the ten minute qualifying session DiCarlo piloted the Great Clips Toyota Camry around the sweeping right and left hand turns to position herself in a very respectful 16th place starting spot.(...)
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Denver, NC (September 22, 2008) – Although the cars will be much heavier and have more horsepower, Gabi DiCarlo driver of the Stringer Motorsports number 90 Great Clips Racing Toyota Camry is ready for the challenges of a road course. The ARCA RE/MAX series in which DiCarlo competes will make a stop at the brand new Thunderbolt Raceway 2.3 mile paved road course in New Jersey Motorsports Park. Gabi started her career in motorsports on road courses throughout the southwest and has proven to be very skilled in the techniques associated with the challenging circuits. (...)
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