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Force Hood to chronicle Countdown for USA Today

Force Hood to chronicle Countdown for USA TodayTuesday, September 15, 2009

Posted by: NHRA.com staff

Ashley Force Hood, driver of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang, is contributing a weekly online diary for USA Today. This is the second year in a row that Force Hood will share her racing experiences and off-week exploits with USA Today readers. Force Hood provided USA Today with a preview column that is available at www.usatoday.com/sports/motor..

“Writing the USA Today weekly diary is a fun way for me to share some of the behind-the-scenes experiences I have with my Castrol GTX team. I have the best group of guys, and we have a lot of fun at the races. Last year, I finished sixth in the Full Throttle points, and this year I am hoping for more success in the Countdown to 1. It will be great to share this wild ride with the readers of USA Today,” said Force Hood.

Force Hood has won twice this season, in Houston and Indy, and made seven final-round appearances. She is entering the 2nd annual NHRA Carolinas Nationals in third place in the Full Throttle points standings.

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