For NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series fans, the familiar bright yellow and red colors of DHL have been associated with the nitro-fueled DHL Toyota Solara Funny Car driven by Scott Kalitta for more than a year. At this weekend’s annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, those well-recognized colors will also adorn the 330-plus-mph Top Fuel dragster driven by native Australian and Team Kalitta pilot Dave Grubnic.
“What an honor it is for me and our team to represent such a great company and a great partner of Kalitta Motorsports in Las Vegas,” said Grubnic, a 45-year-old resident of Ennis, Mont. “DHL’s commitment to our team and to the sport of NHRA Drag Racing is evolving and strengthening. It’s very gratifying for us to be able to share in that dedication and excitement.”
“Our relationship with DHL on our Funny Car has been tremendous from the start,” said Scott Kalitta, a 46-year-old resident of Palmetto, Fla. “Having them as the primary sponsor on both our car and on Grubnic’s car in Las Vegas is a testament to how our partnership continues to keep getting stronger.
“It would be such a thrill for our entire Kalitta Motorsports team to put both of the DHL cars in the winner’s circle this weekend.”
