Carter Motorsport are delighted to announce that 3 time FIA European Top Fuel Champion, Andy Carter will make his NHRA event debut at Pomona in Febuary with backing from Lucas Oil.

The 2008 FIA European Top Fuel Champion, will be driving a 2007 Baumgartner Race Cars Top Fuel Dragster, owned by 08 IHRA Fuel Funny Car world Champion Terry Haddock.

Following a hugely successful, two year partnership between Lucas Oil and Carter Motorsport in Europe, the presence of the massive oil brand will be felt even more with the attendance of the massively successful Brit, as Lucas Oil will be giving the team its full backing for this event. Having extended an original two year contract into a third year in 09, news of the additional backing for this NHRA season opener was very welcome and can be seen as a measure of faith that the company have in Carter.

Despite being the most successful driver in FIA European Top Fuel history, this will be the first time that Carter has turned a wheel in anger on US soil. With his family now spending the off season in Florida, it was only a matter of time before Carter secured a ride for at least one event. With fellow European racer Urs Erbacher causing a major stir in NHRA circles, Andy Carter is hoping to make a similar impact at this event.

"I am delighted to be representing Lucas Oil at the NHRA season opener in Pomona. I would like to thank Forrest Lucas, all at Lucas Oil America and Lucas Oil uk for there continued backing and I'll be doing my best to repay the faith shown in me with a big performance. I would also like to thank Terry Haddock for giving me the opportunity to drive his fantastic race car. It's going to be a challenge for us both, as we look to make a major impression without any previous experience together but it's a challenge I'm really looking forward to." said Carter.

Tom Bogner of Lucas Oil commented, "The race takes place from 5th - 8th February and will be the perfect platform for Andy to sharpen his skills ahead of the 2009 FIA season."

The team will be posting full updates from the meeting on their website at: www.andycarter.net

Dan Welberry
Carter Motorsport
www.andycarter.net
www.lucasoil.co.uk
January 2009

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