Troxel Needs Round Wins at Sonoma to Stay in Playoff Contention  [7/22/2008]
The completion of NHRA’s demanding Western Swing is usually a cause for celebration – and relief – for drivers and teams that have been diligently pursuing POWERade Series points in three back-to-back races. It began with stops at Denver and Seattle and will wind up at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., in the heart of California’s famous wine country.

Troxel Goes Out Early at Seattle  [7/20/2008]
Troxel Disappointed with First-round Loss at Seattle

It's Melanie Troxel vs. Tony Pedregon in first round in Seattle  [7/19/2008]
SEATTLE, July 19, 2008 -- The sun, absent from Friday's opening qualifying rounds, returned to Pacific Raceways Saturday and slowed elapsed times. But it didn't make any difference to Melanie Troxel and the Gotham City Racing Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car team. They stayed eighth over all and she races Tony Pedregon in Sunday's opening round of the Schuck's Auto Supply.

Consistent Troxel Eighth in Seattle Qualifying  [7/18/2008]
Gotham City Dodge Charger R/T Ruins 4.096 Seconds

SEATTLE, July 18, 2008 -- Melanie Troxel improved her 1000-foot performances Saturday as qualifying began for Sunday's Schuck's Auto Supply Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

Success at Sea Level Melanie Troxel’s Goal for Seattle Race  [7/16/2008]
The track name has changed along with some of the topography, but that hasn’t altered Melanie Troxel’s feelings for Pacific Raceways, nee Seattle International Raceway.

Troxel Loses Close First-round Race at Denver  [7/13/2008]
As far as she was concerned, Melanie Troxel’s competitive day ended far too soon in the Mopar Mile-High Nationals at her hometown track of Bandimere Speedway.

Troxel’s Superb Saturday Puts Her No. 2 for Mile-High Nationals  [7/12/2008]
DENVER, July 12, 2008 – Melanie Troxel was all smiles Saturday evening at Bandimere Speedway as qualifying concluded for Sunday’s Mopar Mile-High Nationals -- and for very good reasons.

Back Home in Denver, Melanie Troxel Ready For 1,000-foot Track, Improving Performances  [7/11/2008]
Returning to her hometown of Denver brings back a lot of memories for NHRA Funny Car driver Melanie Troxel.

GOTHAM CITY RACING CAR DISQUALIFIED IN NORWALK  [6/28/2008]
NORWALK, Ohio - The ProCare Rx Dodge Charger R/T nitro Funny Car driven by Melanie Troxel was disqualified following the first round of qualifying in the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio because NHRA Officials identified unsecured ballast in the car.

Troxel ready to defend Team Gothams title in Norwalk  [6/25/2008]
NORWALK, Ohio - Melanie Troxel has a full plate at this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. As the lead-driver for the Gotham City Racing team, she is tasked with defending team co-owner Mike Ashley's 2007 victory, and at the same time, she is working to break into the top-ten to make the Countdown to One playoffs.