Doug Foley has been named the driver for the Dote Family Racing Top Fuel Dragster for 2010 and beyond.  

Foley filled in for previously appointed driver Jessie Harris, who was dismissed on January 22 at the Firebird Raceway National Time Trials in Phoenix, Az.

"We know our first weekend in NHRA Drag Racing was a little rocky, which is never what we intended, but after seeing how the team did their job and not allow the distraction to affect their performance, it was a real credit to what they are about," said Foley, who also fills the role of team manager. "Even though we were only able to make four runs, it started good and only got better, our last run on Sunday was an early shut off, with incremental numbers estimating a low 3.80’s run."

According to team owner Mike Dote, the team had optiuons, but felt the long term relationship with crew chief Doug Kuch made the decision a sensible one.

“The chemistry is already in place and I feel that will be necessary to get this team to the level we would like to perform at,” said Dote. "We have secured a multi-year agreement with Doug Foley to continue acting as team manager and driver, working together with Connie Dote on the day to day operations."                                    

The team plans to participate in their first event at the 41st Annual NHRA GatorNationals along with approximately 6 to 10 additional races.  

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