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Angelle Sampey ready for the Gatornationals

March 15, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran and the winningest female in all of motorsports, Angelle Sampey is fresh off a successful test session and ready for the 47th Annual Amalie Motor Oils Gatornationals.

The Gatornationals marks the season opener, and first of 16 events for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Angelle Sampey is no stranger to the Gainesville, Florida racetrack, having made her way to the finals four times in her career, taking the event win in 1999, 2003, and 2006. The 3x time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Champion returned from retirement briefly in 2014, before returning full-time in 2015 after her recovery from a pit-related accident in 2014 ended her return prematurely.

I’m very very excited,” said Sampey. “I can’t wait to get back on. I’m nervous but not a worried nervous. It’s more of an excited and anxious nervous.”

For 2016, Angelle and teammate Cory Reed will debut new Precision Service Equipment/Star Racing Buells for competition. After not feeling 100% comfortable with her bike last season, the new bike was custom fitted to her, and the Star Racing team has worked hard during the off-season to prepare for a championship run in 2016.

The Americus, Georgia based Star Racing team took the new bikes to South Georgia Motorsports Park for some test passes.

I’ve been training hard and I’ve got a brand new motorcycle. I haven’t had a brand new motorcycle in a long time and they build this bike to fit me and nobody else.”

After a brief introduction by Star Racing owner, George Bryce, to her brand new motorcycle, Angelle was pleased and wasted no time in getting down to business putting the new bike through the paces. The veteran champ showed confidence on the motorcycle pulling into the waterbox, through the first burnout and in staging. The very first pass down the racetrack, Angelle posted a 6.86 second, followed by a career-best 6.826 @ 197.57 mph in just the second ever pass on the brand new motorcycle. The Star Racing team and Angelle Sampey are ready for the Gatornationals!

Angelle Sampey | Career-Best ET in Gatornational Testing [VIDEO]

Second run in the books and its low ET again!! 6.826 @ 197.57 mph!!!! And We still have room for improvement! #Angelle#StarRacing

Posted by Angelle Sampey on Monday, March 14, 2016

RPM Act: EPA ban threatening motorsports

March 10, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

There has been a confusing whirl of information circulating since February surrounding the EPA ban threatening motorsports. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and their recent regulations endanger the racing industry and automotive aftermarket. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is fighting to safeguard automotive aftermarket manufacturers by fighting the EPA and the regulations that threaten the future of motorsports.

“This proposed regulation represents overreaching by the agency, runs contrary to the law and defies decades of racing activity where EPA has acknowledged and allowed conversion of vehicles,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting when the regulation was announced in February. “Congress did not intend the original Clean Air Act to extend to vehicles modified for racing and has re-enforced that intent on more than one occasion.”

The short of the story is that they seek to crackdown on automotive aftermarket manufacturers who produce racing parts that do not meet emission standards – even if they are labeled for off-road, recreational use. The language chosen would make modifications of any kind to commercially-made vehicles illegal – a direct blow to the grassroots motorsports community. The EPA’s stance is that under the Clean Air Protection Act, it has always been illegal to modify any motor vehicle – and that they are now exerting their authority to include race cars as they fall under the car-emission laws and are not part of non-road vehicles protected in the language (lawnmowers, agricultural tractors, industrial machinery, etc.).

SEMA activated its network to organize the racing community against the EPA, and within 24 hours had over 100,000 signatures collected petitioning the White House to block the EPA’s proposal that would make it illegal to convert street cars into racecars.

RPM Act – Fighting the EPA Ban threatening Motorsports

In response, Congress Introduced a Bill to safeguard the motorsports community. Spearheaded by U.S. Reps. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Bill Posey (R-FL) and Lee Zeldin (R-NY) , the bipartisan “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016” (RPM Act), was introduced to clarify that it has always been legal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar used exclusively at the track. The practice was unquestioned until last year when the EPA proposed a new regulation which would make this activity illegal.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is enlisting the support of the automotive aftermarket and motorsports communities to push Congress to pass the RPM Act that will stop the EPA ban threatening motorsports.

As part of the motorsports community, we must rally together to ensure that our sport and livelihood is protected.

Visit the SEMA ACTION NETWORK campaign to write your local member of Congress asking for their support of the RPM Act! SAN has created an easy-to-use form that will generate the letters on your behalf with your information. Just fill out the form, and help fight the EPA ban threatening motorsports!

Shirley’s Kids

March 10, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

One of the pioneers for women in motorsports, Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney, will return to NHRA drag racing in 2016 at select stops on the schedule in support of the newly created Shirley’s Kids charity, which aims to help children in need.

“Drag racing has given me a wonderful life, and Shirley’s Kids will allow me to give something back,” Muldowney said. “With the tremendous support of Stan and Sheila Holt of Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurants and several corporate sponsors — that list keeps growing — I’ll be able to attend a bunch of races and visit with all of my friends and the great fans that have been with me for four-plus decades.”

Shirley’s Kids (www.ShirleysKids.org) aims to meet the goal of helping children in need at each of the races Muldowney attends in the coming year. The hope is to find children who are connected to drag racing in the various communities that have helped the sport prosper through the years.

“I wanted to be back out there more than I have been the last several years, but I wanted a purpose,” Muldowney said. “When my agent, Rob Geiger of Geiger Media Global, approached me with the idea to create a non-profit to benefit children, I probably had the quickest reaction time of my career in saying yes.”

Shirley Muldowney is slated to attend the NHRA national events Gainesville, Charlotte (both spring and fall), Houston, Atlanta, Englishtown, Bristol, Denver, Indy, Dallas, Las Vegas 2, and Pomona 2, as well as the Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals in Tulsa, Okla. Other events may be added throughout the year.

“By starting our own 501(c)(3) charity, we will know exactly where all of the money goes, and that’s to the kids. Other charities become businesses and a lot of money ends up going to a lot of different areas, not the beneficiaries. We didn’t want that to happen, so we’ve taken all the legal steps to control everything. It’s the best way we know to make sure the kids are taken care of every time, and we will be fully transparent.”

A replica of Shirley Muldowney's 1977 dragster will be raffled for Shirley's Kids — Photo: Shirley Muldowney

Working in conjunction with NHRA, Muldowney will mingle with fans to spread the message about the Shirley’s Kids mission. The charity also has a race car in the works that will be raffled off to raise money – a replica of Muldowney’s 1977 championship-winning dragster. The car will be built to run in the Super Comp category and at bracket races. It will be on display in the Manufacturers Midway.

The three-time NHRA champ will present a big Shirley’s Kids check to a selected child benefactor at each race during driver introductions on Sunday morning.

“Many, many thanks to NHRA President Peter Clifford and his staff for their help in getting this started,” Muldowney said. “They have been so gracious and supportive and I thank them from my heart. I’m excited. You know, at 75 and with the injuries I sustained in my career really catching up with me, my driving days are over, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be a part of this wonderful world, and helping kids just makes it that much sweeter.”

Fans interested in learning more about Shirley’s Kids can visit www.ShirleysKids.org. Donations can be made on the website, with thank-you gifts up for grabs. There will also be a line of Muldowney apparel and gear available at the PiranaZ souvenir trailer.

Madeline Crane joins NASCAR Drive for Diversity

March 9, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

Madeline Crane joins the 2016 NASCAR Drive for Diversity program — Photo: RevRacing.net

18-year-old Madeline Crane, a native of Meansville, Georgia, has just been instated into the 2016 NASCAR Drive for Diversity roster. She will drive for Rev Racing in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series as part of the program.

Crane was originally named the first alternate after her performance in the October combine. She joins the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program in place of Juan Garcia, who will pursue opportunities in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. Madeline and Ali Kern now make up the two female drivers on the 6 racer roster.

Madeline Crane – NASCAR Ambitions

Madeline Crane began her racing career in Bandoleros at 10-years-old in the Thursday Night Thunder Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway. She picked up two consecutive wins in her first season, quickly moving into Legend cars, and by the time she was 14 she had already garnered 59 top-5 finishes in just 82 starts, finishing the year as the Pro Division Winter Flurry Champion.

At the age of 15, she moved up again, racing Crate Late Models at Dixie Speedway. Madeline Crane finished her first season in Late Models second in points, before turning her focus to Super Late Models.

We are excited to have Maddie join our program,” said Max Siegel, Rev Racing team owner. “Crane has continued to show growth year-after-year during her combine evaluation. We are ready to get her in the car and prepared for the season ahead.”

Madeline Crane and her teammate Enrique Baca will hit the track on Saturday, March 19th at Hickory Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season opener for Rev Racing.

Kennady Jones: NMRA Truck & Lightning

March 9, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

19 year-old Kennady Jones is trucking along in her 4th season of racing the NMRA Truck & Lightning class.

She was first introduced to drag racing by her grandfather years ago, and the racing has become a family affair that has rubbed off on the younger generation. Seminole, Florida resident, Kennady Jones began racing before she was legally able to drive, but it was on her 16th birthday that her racing career would really take off – after her grandfather gave her the truck she races in NMRA Truck & Lightning today as her 16th birthday gift.

Kennady Jones – NMRA Truck #5

In the beginning, the truck was kept stock – allowing Kennady to practice and learn while she took on her rookie season of NMRA Truck competition. In 2013, she would earn the 2013 Rookie of the Year recognition from the NMRA – a huge honor awarded to one rookie racer in the series at the annual year-end banquet.

Now, a full time student at St. Petersburg College, Kennady Jones stays busy studying for her Business / Marketing degree. She also works full-time as a member associate at the YMCA. But on the weekends, she is ready to hit the track to perfect her skills at the tree and down the track. Her truck has evolved too, now featuring a GT500, Kenne Bell Supercharger, Kooks Custom Headers and other modifications that help the truck into the low 12 second zone on the track.

Though she has yet to see her first Truck event win, Kennady has one runner-up finish and two semi-final appearances to her credit. She finished the 2015 season in 5th place for the NMRA truck points championship, and hopes to improve on that standing in 2016.

I love the Truck class. I’m comfortable here, but still have lots of room to improve,” says Kennady of her racing ambitions.

Double-Duty | NMRA Bradenton

At the 2016 season opening NMRA race, the 22nd Annual NMRA Spring Break Shootout, Kennady decided to pull double-duty by not only entering her truck into Truck & Lightning competition, but would also jump into an 2014 Escape for the Ford Muscle class.

In her SCT sponsored truck, she qualified No. 13. She would end up running a 12.119 @ 113.80 mph in Rd. 1 of eliminations on her 12.05 index, but would not advance to the second round.

Kennady fared better in Factory Muscle, qualifying No. 9. In Rd. 1, she would run a 15.586 @ 89.11 mph on a 15.50 index, advancing over Stephanie Davies. But she would fall in round 2, running a 15.917 @ 89.12 mph to Danny Towe, who went on to win the event.

The season has only begun, but Kennady Jones hopes for another great year in the truck class. She next travels to the 8th Annual Borla NMRA/NMCA Nationals at Atlanta Dragway on April 7-10, 2016.

Best of Luck to NMRA Truck racer, Kennady Jones!

We hope to see you in the Aerospace winner’s circle soon!

Ladies Wrap Up: NMRA Bradenton 2016

March 9, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

A busy weekend for the ladies at NMRA Bradenton 2016 for the 22nd Annual Spring Break Shootout. A beautiful weekend of racing in the Florida sunshine – and the ladies were out and representing well in over 10 different classes of NMRA Bradenton action. Check out some of the women we caught up with over the course of the 3-day weekend and how they fared at NMRA Bradenton.

NMRA Bradenton 2016

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Note: We know there were more ladies on the premises, and unfortunately, we just ran out of time to track down each one. If you would like to add your coverage, please email us at [email protected].

Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle

March 9, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

Don’t let size fool you. Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle trim is proof positive that small can pack a powerful punch.

The National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA) is always host to the best and brightest of the Mustang racing world, and their season opening 22nd Annual Spring Break Shootout debuts a host of new talent every year, ready to take top claims in a host of categories. 22 year-old Alexis Fruggiero is poised to make her presence known in EcoBoost Battle with her 2015 EcoBoost 2.3L Mustang.

One of the newer classes to emerge in the series, the EcoBoost Battle was introduced last season at the NMRA World Finals in Bowling Green, KY to feature any vehicle sporting Ford’s EcoBoost engine combination. The class was so popular, that NMRA brought the class to 3 more events in 2016 with class sponsor, Livernois Motorsports.

Alexis Fruggiero EcoBoost Engine — Her built 2.3L EcoBoost engine program is sponsored and tuned by Livernois Motorsport.

Alexis Fruggiero, who hails from Port St. Lucie, Fla., was introduced to racing by her brother. Her boyfriend, Michael, who owns MD Auto & Tire, has helped her mount a formidable effort for her rookie attempt in NMRA EcoBoost competition. Lexi is also sponsored by EcoBoost class sponsor Livernois Motorsports and Nitrous Express.

The Livernois Motorsport tuned and built 2.3L EcoBoost powerplant features upgraded internals – I-beam rods, pistons and a deck bracing. Her stock 25mm turbo has retained the factory housing and size, but an upgraded impeller wheel was installed over the off-season to prepare for EcoBoost competition.

Methanol injection was added to help keep things cool, and Lexi also calls on a little extra go with a Nitrous Express 50-75 HP universal wet kit. The factory automatic transmission has been fortified with Exedy clutches, and still retains the stock torque converter. Her low 11 second record in the car is one of the fastest known stock converter EcoBoost setups in the country. Though she has yet to visit a dyno with her new setup, they estimate it makes around 500+HP out of the little EcoBoost 4 cylinder.

The interior of the car still retains all the creature comforts with the exception of a racing seat, pulling double-duty as Alexis’ daily driver. Currently a college student at Keiser University, Alexis is only a few months away from graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, and the car is her primary mode of transportation.

Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle

Alexis headed into the NMRA Spring Break Shootout qualifying against a field of 11 other EcoBoost Battle entries. She was able to post a 11.236 second, 118.48 mph qualifying effort, good for the No. 3 qualifying position. That pass marks her personal best in the car, and In the opening round of eliminations, she would face Lonnie Aspinawall, but something inside the ECU of the transmission went amiss on the run. Lexi wasn’t able to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear on the pass, hitting the rev-limiter and resulting in an off-paced 12.232 second pass at 90.37 mph. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to stay in front of Aspinawall, who ran a 12.114 second run at 113.27 mph, and was eliminated in the first round.

The next chance to see Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle will be June 9-12, 2016 at the NMRA Ford SuperNationals at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio.

Best of luck to Lexi Fruggiero as she works toward EcoBoost domination!

Mid-race class switch for Haley James

March 8, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

Reigning NMRA Coyote Modified champion, Haley James and team showed up in Bradenton for the 22nd Annual Nitto Tire NMRA Spring Break Shootout ready to defend her title for the 2016 season. The Horsepower & Heels 2015 Female Rookie of the Year winner would begin her sophmore season of drag racing in qualifying for Coyote Modified on Friday. With a strong 8.438 second E.T. at 155.60 mph pass, Haley would take the provisional No. 4 position entering Saturday’s qualifying sessions. The team stayed busy in the pits making a few changes under the car Friday evening, and many presumed that they would return on Saturday to climb the CM qualifying ladder.

Haley James swaps to Renegade — Gone is her hard-earned CM1 decals, replaced with her new Renegade class designation.

Mid-race class switch

But in a surprising move, Saturday morning word began to circulate that the CM class designation and Haley’s No.1 champion decal had been removed from the copper Hellion B-Team coupe, replaced with a new class and number – a mid-race class switch for Haley James to the Renegade class. Though they had contemplated a switch during the off season, Haley stated that the decision to move up wasn’t decided until after the opening round of qualifying.

“Knowing that I am wanting to go faster and move up, we just decided that now was the time to do it since it is the first race,” Haley said of the sudden change of class between Friday and Saturday qualifying rounds.

Haley James engine program — Outpowered in Renegade trim, Haley’s CM program will be revised to meet the new Renegade class requirements.

Though not prepared to the Renegade class rules, Haley opted to race her former Coyote Modified entry in the Renegade class for the weekend to pick up the opening event points in the class. The smaller mandated turbo, heavier base weight, air-to-air intercooler setup and other Coyote Modified restrictions would put James at a significant disadvantage in the faster, 7 second class. But the Spring Break Shootout in Bradenton is one of six NMRA championship events, and by qualifying and racing in the class with her former CM program, Haley gives herself a chance to contend for the Renegade championship by accumulating some points at the opener.

Starting over in Qualifying

After a few minor adjustments and her new Renegade class number in place, Haley headed into Saturday qualifying for a shot at the eliminations ladder. She posted a best of 8.217 seconds at 164.29 mph, good enough for the No. 6 qualified position in the class out of 7 competitors. Unfortunately, this placed her on the wrong side of the ladder, taking on her Hellion B-Team teammate and reigning Renegade class champion, Frank Varela in the opening round of eliminations on Sunday.

B-Team Showdown

First round of eliminations would be a Hellion B-Team showdown, and the teammates decided to have a little fun and put on a show for the fans.

“We knew I didn’t have the power to take on Frank in Coyote Modified trim, so we decided to have a little fun on the starting line and during the burnouts,” Haley said of her first round in Renegade.

Both cars pulled into the water box and jumped on the throttle, rolling out a pair of crowd-friendly John Force-style smokey burnouts that carried well beyond the starting line. Haley edged Frank out by rolling hers just a bit further, to the cheers of fans watching on the sidelines. In staging, the concentration was on for reaction time bragging rights, and BOTH drivers posted identical 0.084 second reaction times.

But Frank quickly put some distance between them, posting a 7.730 second, 180.94 mph run across the finish line. Though she would run her best of the weekend, Haley’s 8.181 second, 166.38 mph pass wasn’t enough to keep up with the Renegade class champion.

The team will return to their Albuquerque, New Mexico base and begin work on getting the car into Renegade trim. Their next stop will be the 8th Annual NMRA/NMCA All Star Nationals presented by Miller Welders, April 7-10, 2016 at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA.

Friday Qualifying, NMRA Bradenton

March 5, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

It is a beautiful day in sunny Bradenton, Florida as NMRA Spring Break Shootout qualifying officially is underway. Horsepower & Heels is here covering the event to check-in with the drag racing ladies of the National Mustang Racers Association.

Friday Qualifying, NMRA Bradenton

Haley James CM1 Friday — The 2015 reigning Coyote Modified champ, Haley James suits up for her first qualifying pass of the 2016 season. They made very few changes to their program over the offseason, and arrived in Bradenton ready to defend the championship title. Haley qualified #4 with an 8.438 @ 155.60 mph in the opening round.

Sondra Leslie Factory Stock — Factory Stock racer Sondra Leslie debuted a new look on her 2006 Mustang, wrapping her Race Strange sponsored ride in a new pearl blue. Hoping to get a jump start on improving her 3rd place 2015 overall Factory Stock finish, Sondra opened qualifying with a 11.718 @ 112.82, as she works out some traction issues.

Husband and wife duo, John and Melissa Urist are commonly found together in the staging lanes, but this time it’s Melissa behind the wheel of her 2015 Hellion Turbo Coyote Shootout entry, with John standing by as crew. Melissa ended last season with solid 8 second ETs, and the team found even more power in the offseason. A boost mix up on line and Melissa’s first qualifying run resulted in an off-pace 10.398 @ 130.02 mph.

Miss Laughridge Cobra jet Shootout — Missy Laughridge was ready to go in her beautiful white Cobra Jet. She is taking on the field in the NMRA’s competitive Cobra Jet Shootout class.

Other sightings include: Susan McClenaghan and Roxanne Shepard in Modular Muscle; Stephanie Davis, Cindee Hall, Carole Lissy in Ford Muscle; Kennady Jones and Nina Gusler in Truck & Lightning; and Super Stang’s Becki Belcher.

Stay tuned tomorrow as we bring you more from the ladies of the NMRA.

First win in Top Fuel for Leah Pritchett

February 29, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

NHRA racer Leah Pritchett earned her first career win in the Top Fuel class this weekend during the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. The emotional win not only marked the first win in Top Fuel for Leah Pritchett, but the all-female final also had historical significance for women as well. Pritchett had previously campaigned limited schedules in Top Fuel during the 2014 & 2015 seasons with Dote Racing, before becoming a free-agent at the end of 2015.

First win in Top Fuel for Leah Pritchett

After qualifying in the No. 10 position with a 3.859 second, 314.31 mph effort, Leah Pritchett would begin Sunday’s eliminations facing JR Todd in round one. She would take the lead off the starting line and never look back, running 4.361 at 245.54 mph to Todd’s losing 4.612 at 168.05 mph.

In round two, she would face former NHRA Top Fuel champion, Antron Brown. However, this match was over before it began, as Brown left before the tree, handing Leah a rare red-light victory. Undeterred in the other lane, she ran 3.808 at 322.19 mph to earn lane choice entering the next round.

For the semi-finals, Leah would face Clay Millican, a competitor she had yet to beat in Top Fuel competition. Maintaining stealth-like reactions on the tree, she was able to defeat Millican with a 3.832 at 317.05 mph to his losing 3.878 at 299.86 mph. A clean pass, but not enough to secure lane choice. Pritchett would advance to her second career final in Top Fuel, where she would be facing fellow female racer, Brittany Force. Last season, Pritchett reached the final round in Atlanta, where she took the runner-up against Antron Brown.

Historic All-Female Top Fuel Final

Leah vs. Brittany in the final — Photo: NHRA

Much anticipation built for the all-female final round. Both racers were vying for their first career Top Fuel victory, and both had made big changes in the off-season that were making quite a difference in their on-track performances: Leah having joined the Quaker State/BVR team full-time for 2016, and Brittany’s Monster Energy team forming an alliance with reknowned tuning ace Alan Johnson. Statistically speaking, Leah had the advantage over Brittany in their previous meetings at 3-1, but Brittany had run consistently in the 3.70 range all day Sunday. It was anyone’s race to win.

When the tree dropped, Leah’s consistency at the tree would pay off, taking the advantage off the line with a 0.046 second reaction over Brittany’s 0.067. Both thundered down the track side-by-side, but Leah would hang on for the victory with a 3.775 second, 323.12 mph performance to Force’s faster, but losing 3.774 at 321.35 mph pass. Her quickest run of the weekend, the hole-shot marked the first win in Top Fuel for Leah Pritchett.

It is the happiest day of my life, besides getting married, of course,” said Pritchett. “This is what dreams are made of.”

The win pushes Leah Pritchett and her Quaker State/ BVR team to the No. 5 position in championship points so far this season, after she was eliminated in the first round at the season opener in Pomona.

I feel like I just won the Super Bowl, even though it’s only the second race and it’s not the U.S. Nationals. For me, it’s an incredible personal and Professional victory to be able to compete with the team that I’m with.”

The first win in Top Fuel for Leah Pritchett placed her name in the record books as the eighth female driver to win in the Top Fuel category, and the 16th woman to win a Mello Yello Series race. Leah and Brittany’s match-up marked the first all-female Top Fuel final since Shirley Muldowney defeated Lucille Lee in Columbus, Ohio back in 1982. It also marked only the forth all-female professional class final in the Mello-Yello series history, with the last coming when Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer battled it out in Pro Stock Motorcycle last season in Norwalk, Ohio.