After gaining some much-needed seat time behind the wheel of the American Ethanol 2017 Dodge Dart Pro Stock car in Topeka, longtime sportsman racer Will Hatcher looks forward to the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals powered by Mopar this weekend in Denver. This will be his second time competing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

“It’s really cool to get to race a Dodge vehicle at the Dodge Mile-Highs,” said Hatcher. “And the track in Denver is just fantastic. I’ve raced my Comp Eliminator car here more times than I can count. The Bandimere family does an outstanding job with this facility and we see so many hardcore racing fans packing the stands. I’m really looking forward to this.”

Hatcher’s Mopar HEMI-powered Dodge, formerly driven by Pro Stock racer Deric Kramer, had a respectable first showing in May as he learned just what it takes to run in the highly competitive Pro Stock class when he narrowly missed colliding with the wall in the first round of eliminations. But a learning curve was to be expected and he enjoyed every minute of the experience.

“It was pretty surreal to get behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car and compete in the Mello Yello Series, lined up next to some of my heroes,” said Hatcher. “Thankfully, Deric Kramer and his entire crew were there to help me every step of the way. We got the car down the track and learned a lot, so I feel good going into this weekend.”