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Mother Natures Takes the Early Win at Indy

Topics:  TJ Zizzo, Chevrolet Performance NHRA US Nationals

Mother Natures Takes the Early Win at Indy

Brandon Mudd
High Side Media
Zizzo Racing
September 4, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Brandon W. Mudd
PR@HighSideMedia.net

INDIANAPOLIS—After a single Pro Stock Motorcycle pass at Lucas Oil Raceway Friday, the four-letter word that all racers, including TJ Zizzo and his Rust-Oleum team, hates ended the first round of qualifying for the Chevrolet Performance NHRA US Nationals early.

Fortunately, since this is the Big Go, four more rounds of qualifying are scheduled this weekend, starting Saturday at 4:15 pm and 7:00. Qualifying wraps up Sunday with two rounds at 12:15 pm and 4:20. US Nationals eliminations are scheduled for Monday at 11 am. The finals are being carried live by ESPN Monday starting at 1 pm.

Fans of TJ Zizzo and Zizzo Racing can find updates and photos of the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team by checking out ZizzoRacing.com, Twitter at @ZizzoRacing and Facebook.com/TJZizzo.

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About Zizzo Racing:
Zizzo Racing has been involved in drag racing at the top levels for more than 30 years. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill. and owned by Tony Zizzo, the team started racing in 1980 in the Top Alcohol Dragster class, moving to nitro with TJ in 2004 after earning his class license. In 2007, TJ Zizzo finished second in the final IHRA standings and now competes on a part-time basis in the NHRA Mello Yello Series.

About Rust-Oleum:
For nearly a century, Rust-Oleum has been the global leader in manufacturing innovative coatings that empower do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike across categories including small project paints, cleaners, primers, automotive, industrial, high performance coatings and wood care. Its wide breadth of brands and products include such trusted names as Rust-Oleum, Stops Rust®, Painter’s Touch®, Krud Kutter®, Universal®, EpoxyShield®, Varathane®, Zinsser®, MultiSpec®, Testors®, Modern Masters®, and Watco®. Visit www.Rustoleum.com for more information.