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PARKERTECH RACING ANNOUNCES A NEW DIRECTION FOR 2010
Feb 12, 2010
Author: Bobby Martin

ParkerTech and Bobby Martin will go in separate directions in 2010.

BOBBY'S CHARGER AND SPIKE'S WILLYS TO APPEAR TOGETHER / BOBBY AND FRANK TO APPEAR TOGETHER
Jan 29, 2010
Author: Bobby Martin

Big doubleheaders on two consecutive weekends!

WHAT'S UP FOR 2010?
Jan 11, 2010
Author: Bobby Martin

It's been snowing for two weeks with temps barely out of the teens. Time to talk racing.

PARKERTECH DRIVER GETS HOMETOWN RECOGNITION
Nov 19, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Bobby Martin, who played sports in high school but was anything but a star, years later appears on the sports page of the newspaper he read while growing up, The Niagara Gazette.

CHAMPIONS AT WORK (AND DOING THE CHICKEN DANCE TOO)
Nov 16, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

My visit to the SkillsUSA Ohio State Conference was thrilling, inspiring, educational, and gratifying. But never let it be said that Skills is all work and no play.

BOBBY MARTIN KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SKILLSUSA OHIO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Nov 9, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Bobby Martin, recognized nationwide as a leading proponent of vocational education, will take to the podium on Thursday, November 12, 2009 as a special guest of SkillsUSA Ohio.

DOOR WARS POSTPONED
Oct 9, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Bill Bader can't control the weather, but he did not want to cancel Door Wars. Since we can't race in the rain, he did the next best thing, by saying, "Let's do it next week."

NEW RUSH WILLYS PIX, AND POWER MACHINE UPDATE
Oct 7, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

HOT BULLETINS FOR PARKERTECH RACING, RUSH WILLYS, AND POWER MACHINE
Sep 22, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Fans of all-out extreme drag racing, and crank it to 11 rock, this is for you!

MORE INDY, BOWLING GREEN DRAMA, RUSH WILLYS, and BOBBY’S BAND. What’s NEXT?
Sep 16, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

I left you on the starting line with Tony Bartone. What happens next is totally wild!

PARKERTECH TEAM WINS U.S. NATIONALS
Sep 14, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

It's the Granddaddy of them all, The Big One, The Big Go.

BIG RACES YET TO COME
Aug 10, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Have you seen the log jam in the D3 TAFC points? What that means is that Bowling Green is a Must Win.

SCHOOL'S IN FOR THE SUMMER
Jul 25, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

The Parkertech team won't only be going to school at Columbus this weekend; we'll also be traveling to visit two major automotive colleges.

NOT THE EXPERIENCE WE HOPED FOR
Jul 10, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

"This is one of those suck it up events that could determine the course of the entire season. Is it a must-win? In a lot of ways, yes."

IT'S THE NORWALK EXPERIENCE, BABY
Jun 23, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

It's another first for me. The Parkertech/Lane Automotive team is going to a national event as the defending champions.

IT'S TIME FOR THE ALL STAR GAME
May 27, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Every sport has its All-Star event. What an awesome privilege it is to drive the Parkertech Charger in Drag Racing's version!

COUNTDOWN TO THE CAVALCADE
May 13, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

The Cavalcade of Stars is one of the classic shows that got me hooked on Funny Car racing back in the day. It's an awesome thrill to drive with Parkertech Racing in the new Cavalcade of Stars this weekend at Norwalk.

WE WON INDY!
Apr 29, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

The ParkerTech team won the opening D3 event of the year and clinched a berth in the Jeg’s All-Stars event in Chicago.

Parkertech team takes first win of 2009
Apr 27, 2009
Author: Parkertech Racing Services

In the final round from O'Reilly Raceway Park defending NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car North Central Division Champion Bobby Martin scored the win at this the opening divisional event.

ParkerTech Racing Services and Bobby Martin Are Going to the Races
Apr 21, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

A repeat of their successful 2008 season is at the top of their agenda

BOBBY MARTIN AND CAP CHARGER TO FIRE-UP TIDEWATER GRAND OPENING
Apr 15, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

NHRA's reining Division 3 Top Alcohol Funny Car Champion and 2008 Driver of the Year Bobby Martin will perform a fire-up demonstration with his race
car, the CAP CHARGER at Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake Virginia on Monday, April 20th.

PARKERTECH TEAM FEATURED AT B’LASTER CAVALCADE OF STARS.
Apr 10, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Uber-Promoter Bill Bader offers buy 1 GET THREE FREE!!

HEY WHASSUP?
Mar 18, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

We have new photos from the NHRA Division 3 Awards Banquet, and an update on Parkertech's plans for the 2009 racing season.

AWARDS BAQUET, THE BEACH, AND NOT SO SILLY SEASON
Jan 21, 2009
Author: Bobby Martin

Following a Great ’08, what do we do for an encore?

2008 Champions honored and special award winners crowned at awards banquet
Jan 15, 2009
Author: Division 3 NHRA

Parkertech Team Division Champions Spitzer Cup Winners Bobby Martin Driver of the Year

CAP CHARGER to be FEATURED AT 2009 HAMPTON ROADS INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Dec 9, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Bobby Martin's CAP CHARGER Top Alcohol Funny Car will be a featured attraction at the 2009 Hampton Roads International Auto Show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center January 9-11.

IT'S NOT OVER YET
Nov 27, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

It was a nice showing at one the toughest races in Alcohol Funny Car history.

CURTAIN CLOSES ON KILLER SEASON
Nov 20, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

DIVISION 3 CHAMPIONS - #8 IN THE COUNTRY

Cerritos College Makes an Appearance at the NHRA Automobile Club World Finals
Nov 20, 2008
Author: Lesley Wheeler

Schools Chrysler's College Automotive Program (CAP) Represented at Career Fair and Races by Top Alcohol Funny Car

ParkerTech Racing Services Dodge Charger NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car
Nov 11, 2008
Author: Charlie Henry

California, Here They Come

WILD WEST HAS ALL THE BEST
Nov 6, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Have you seen the totally sick entry list for the NHRA Finals in Pomona? This race will be an alky-fest of unprecedented proportions!

IT'S COUNTDOWN TIME FOR US TOO
Oct 22, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

There's lots of talk about the Powerade Countdown to the Championship. But here in the Top Alcohol classes, there's a war going on as well.

BOBBY MARTINDALE
Oct 21, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

It’s always tough when we lose a fellow racer, and for me it hits even closer to home when it’s a Funny Car guy.

TIME TO GET 'ER DONE IN DALLAS
Sep 16, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

As I write this, our Parkertech/Lane Automotive/CAP team is in the Top Ten nationally. A lot can happen in Dallas

THE BUBBLE POPS, AND SO DOES OUR BLOWER AT INDY
Sep 5, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

It's been a dream season for us this year, but we got a taste of reality on our double header trips to Bowling Green and Indy.

BOWLING FOR DOLLARS, THEN THE BIG GO
Aug 21, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

There are double headers, then there's finishing the Division 3 season and racing at the U.S. Nationals on back-to-back weekends.

PARKERTECH DODGE NEARLY DOUBLES IN COLUMBUS, CAP CHARGER ROCKS POWER CRUISE
Aug 8, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

And we have some hot photos too!

POWER CRUISE WITH CAP CHARGER RETURNS JULY 30th
Jul 23, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Race cars, Street Rods, Customs, Bikes, and racing Karts will all be part of the action Wednesday, July 30th at 4pm at Chippewa E Free Church, 239 Braun Road, Beaver Falls, PA.

COLUMBUS DOUBLE HEADER THIS WEEKEND
Jul 23, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Coming off two consecutive wins, our Parkertech/Lane/CAP team looks forward to running two races in one weekend in Columbus.

PARKERTECH/LANE AUTOMOTIVE/CAP DODGE ON THE COVER OF NATIONAL DRAGSTER
Jul 11, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Since 2002, the title page of bobbymartinracing.com has featured a link to Bob Frey's article, "He Could Go All the Way!" Thanks for your confidence Bob.

ACTION, ADVENTURE, AND ROMANCE ON REALITY TV
Jul 8, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Back in the eighties I scored my first win at Quaker City Dragway. I was a weekly bracket racer there going for points. Someone asked me (it was Christina Clements, who was actually running a factory-backed Yugo at the time) what it felt like to get my first win. I told her it wasn't that big a deal.

Dodge Charger R/T NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car - The Lane Automotive/CAP Team Sweeps the Field at Norwalk
Jul 2, 2008
Author: Charlie Henry

A second consecutive win and two firsts make the race special for Bobby Martin

SCOTT KALITTA, GONE SUDDENLY
Jun 25, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

ParkerTech team owner Frank Parker worked on Scott's crew in Top Alcohol and Fuel Funny Car. Scott will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. God Bless Connie, Cathy, Corey and Colin Kalitta, the crew, other family and friends.

Lane Automotive/CAP Dodge Charger in the Rt. 66 Winner's Circle
Jun 20, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

It was a stormy weekend with 18 tough teams vying for a slot in the 8-car show, and monsoon rains that have terrorized the Midwest this year. I can only say this, what a tremendous display of ability and perseverance by Frank and Dan Parker, Larry Radke, Kevin Wilhelms, and Kyle Pelfrey! The numbers say it all.

HOT ACTION IN CHICAGO, HOT NEW VIDEO FROM NORWALK
Jun 11, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Qualifying #5 in one of the hottest fields in the history of Top Alcohol Funny Car shows the progress the Parkertech/Lane Automotive/CAP team is making.

TURNING IT UP TO 11
Jun 3, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

We're Rockin' in June!

PARKERTECH TEAM HITS 5.50'S AT NORWALK, WILL BE AT LANE AUTOMOTIVE
May 22, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

The Parkertech Charger was first to the finish line on all its runs at Norwalk. We missed #1 qualifier by 2 thousandths.

RARE PRE-ENTRY LIST FOR CAVALCADE OF STARS AT NORWALK
May 15, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

In a very rare move, Summit Motorsports Park has released the entry list for this weekend's super bash.

MARTIN AT MARTIN! RESULTS: A NEW CAREER BEST
May 12, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

How about this? At the track where I made my debut as an NHRA licensed Funny Car driver, I ran a career best lap in Frank Parker's Lane Automotive Charger.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
May 8, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Hang on! The next two weekends will feature some of the wildest drag racing we've seen in a long time.

SAVING MONEY ON GAS
May 2, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

One of the easiest and most effective ways to save money on gas is simply to buy from the station that has the best price.

HOT NEW PIX OF PARKERTECH/LANE AUTOMOTIVE/CAP CHARGER, BURNOUT ACTION FOOTAGE, AND THE STORY OF THE BEST DRAG RACE OF MY CAREER!
Apr 23, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

It may be the best drag race in the history of Top Alcohol Funny Car. Bottom line: TWO lead changes and a Margin of Victory of LESS than 2 Thousandths of a second!

APRIL MADNESS
Apr 11, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

It may not be as famous or sound as good as March Madness, but it's going to be crazy around here the next couple of weeks.

APRIL MIDWEST TOUR WITH A TWIST UNDERWAY
Mar 31, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

This week I'm excited to once again visit my Oklahoma friends at OSU Okmulgee.

READY TO GOBBLE UP THE GATORS EXPERIENCE
Mar 6, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

I've never been more psyched about going to a race than I am about this year's Gatornationals.

"JAKE THE SNAKE" LOVING LIFE AT GWINNETT
Mar 6, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

Ya gotta walk the walk, not just talk the talk. I've been talking about Chrysler's CAP program, and what a great choice it is to start your career path, for nearly 15 year.

BOBBY MARTIN TO DRIVE PARKERTECH DODGE IN '08
Feb 28, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin


It's official. I have the privilege and honor of wheeling the always-tough ParkerTech Dodge Charger Funny Car for the season.

IT'S SHOWTIME
Jan 24, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

After a great outing at the Hampton Roads Auto Show in Virginia Beach VA, (my first time there, by the way) I'm off to the Buffalo Auto Show February 6th through the 10th.

Happy New Year!
Jan 9, 2008
Author: Bobby Martin

It's been a while and there has been a lot going on. Still working on plans for this year.

CAP CHARGER AND BOBBY GUESTS OF CRANBERRY BAPTIST CHURCH THIS SUNDAY
Oct 12, 2007
Author: Bobby Martin

I have the awesome privilege of filling the pulpit (yes, I'll be delivering the day's sermon message!) at Cranberry Baptist church this Sunday, Oct 14th, at 11am.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Sep 17, 2007
Author: Bobby Martin

The 2007 season is winding down for the CAP CHARGER team. Here's what's coming up along with the "Indy Insider"...



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