Press Release 08/18/2025
PERFECTMATCH MOTORSPORTS NOSTALGIA NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM REVEAL
Rod & Jill Fazekas Two Car ‘Domestic Disturbance’ Match Racing Team is Ready for Show & Go!
Pottstown, PA – August 18th, 2025 – Rod and Jill Fazekas are pleased to announce the completion of their match racing masterpiece and the reveal of their nostalgia nitro funny cars’ monikers. Rod will be behind the wheel of the 1967 Chevy Nova bodied car named Nut Job and his wife, Jill, will be driving the 1971 Ford Mustang bodied car named Short Fuse.
“This is our crowning achievement. Rod and I have worked side-by-side to build something very special together. We affectionately refer to the cars as our ‘kids,’ because we have poured every ounce of heart and soul into their creation. Now, it’s time to put air in their lungs and fire in their veins,” stated Jill.
The Nova and Mustang were meticulously hand-built by Mr. & Mrs. Fazekas, in their personal shop, utilizing Rods' extraordinary fabrication skills and state-of-the-art components. They also performed extensive ground-up restorations of the team hauler and trailer, with the assistance of Jill’s Father, Denny, the Mohler family and Parker Banninger. Both cars feature AJPE supercharged nitromethane-burning Hemi engines. The match racing duo will thrill fans with dry-hops and very long burnouts, just as the 1970's funny car stars did. Larry Williams transformed Rod & Jill's vision into paint schemes that are nostalgic with a modern twist. Afterward, they were hand-painted by the talented Chuck Buckler of Chuck B. Designs, who added his magic touch, using Ivan Mejias’ USA Auto Supply Inc products.
The massive project was completed with the support and guidance of generous and knowledgeable people and corporations including; Pro-Werks, USA Auto Supply Inc. Philadelphia, Red Line Synthetic Oil, FK Rod Ends, Simpson, PXP Racewear, Philadelphia Racing Products, Necessity Tools, Odyssey Battery, Allied Control Services. Also, Nicky B., Del W., Jim O., Matt B., Rick G., Bob S., Charlie D., Boninfante Friction, NitroSew, Powerstroke Diesel Specialties, CNC Auto Truck & Trailer, Walt P., Ron F., Travis S. of Rehab Customs, Joe Nimm Landscaping, Kalitta Motorsports and many other loyal fans, friends & family. Photo credit: Toni & Kelly Cameron.
About PerfectMatch Motorsports LLC: PerfectMatch Motorsports - Domestic Disturbance is a 1970s-themed nostalgia nitro funny car team. Rod and Jill Fazekas' 250+ mph thrill show, will be entertaining and memorable for fans of all ages.​ Every fan will hear, smell and feel 10,000 horsepower, from the family-friendly grandstands to the fan-friendly accessible pits. The side-by-side long smokey burn outs, dry-hops, tall header flame launches, Husband vs. Wife 'Battle of the Sexes' and the Ford vs. Chevy 'Battle of the Brands, will provide fun and excitement from start to finish. For more information please visit www.pmnitro.com and @DDFunnyCars social pages.
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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Jill Fazekas at 484-684-9743 or e-mail jill@pmnitro.com
Our Story:
Rod and Jill Fazekas spent the first twenty years, of their motorsports careers, as owners, drivers and crew members of both motorcycle and auto competition racing teams. From the late 90's through 2015, Jill was a contracted driver and Rod a crew member and fabricator for various professional exhibition motorsports teams. Beginning in January 2016, the couple formed PerfectMatch Motorsports, and began building their Domestic Disturbance nostalgia nitro funny car exhibition match racing team.
"After having to leave our long term jet exhibition positions, we had to make the tough decision about what would follow. All options were discussed and included everything from completing the interior of our home to Sprint Car racing. We did our homework and some soul-searching, before placing our lists on the table. As soon as we did, our new path became very clear." ~Rod
1970’s Funny Cars and their drivers undoubtedly had presence and personality. Most cars of that period were commonly identified with an edgy, catchy and memorable nickname. In keeping with tradition, Rod & Jill were happy to announce the name of their team was going to be PerfectMatch Motorsports / Domestic Disturbance NNFC team. The 1966 Nova and 1971 Mustang fiberglass bodied funny cars, will also have distinctive monikers. (TBA)
"The build didn’t begin until Rod and I fully agreed upon our objectives. It didn’t take very long, because we think alike! Scary but true. For many years, we worked on dirt-floored garages and towed our racers on open trailers. So, we truly appreciate what we are building and giving it our best 120%+ effort." ~Jill
​The cars will be capable of running period correct 1970's era quarter mile speeds and elapsed times (ET.) The funny car category had gone through drastic changes between 1970 and 1979, so they chose a mid 1970’s speed and elapsed time as their target (low 6.0 sec. ET / 250 MPH.) The Hemi engines will be supercharged and running on nitromethane fuel @ 90%. They will also be capable of doing dry-hops and very long burnouts, just as 1970's funny cars did.
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After spending a combined 30 years in the exhibition motorsports industry, they know it takes to be successful match racers. Event promoters and track owners must be satisfied with their performance. This is achieved by thrilling the ticket holders with showmanship and multiple full side-by-side passes. In addition, the cars, team members, hauler and merchandise have to be professional, eye-catching and memorable.
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In order to achieve all objectives; they had to upgrade a number of their pre-existing 1970's era car components, as well as make structural and cosmetic changes to their mid 1990's built truck & trailer. Due to the advancements in drag racing safety and technology, during the past 40 years, there was no possible way to avoid it. Engine and drivetrain component availability, reliability, durability, current chassis & component safety requirements, modern traction compounds and tire quality all factored in, during the decision making process.
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The Mustang and Nova chassis are period correct original late 70’s design, except for the required safety upgrades. Many of the rolling chassis components are also original. Upgraded components include: safety equipment, engine, clutch, transmission and rears. Fortunately, Rod & Jill were able to disguise some of the modern parts, to have a nostalgic appearance. The 1966 Nova & 1971 Mustang one-piece bodies are molded from period correct material (fiberglass,) and mounted by the couple in their personal shop, using traditional techniques. Larry Williams was hired to design paint schemes that were "nostalgic with a modern twist" (just like the cars,) and he nailed it. The bodies have been skillfully painted and hand lettered by the talented Chuck Buckler, who is adding his magic touch to the Williams designs. Travis Soper, of Rehab Kustom Paint and Auto Body, is also working with Chuck to make them extra special.
To top it off, the car monikers are edgy and fun!
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"If we had to place a descriptive label on our exhibition/match racing team; it would be Nostalgia-esque!"
~ Rod & Jill
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