Tuesday, September 07, 2010

NHRA UNLEASHED COMES TO NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY THIS WEEKEND

This week NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil, a newly created series of events will make its inaugural visit to National Trail Raceway on Sept. 10th and 11th for a celebration of pure American Horespower.  This event will be two-days of nirvana for lovers of cars and the car culture. 

Spectator tickets are only $15 for adults on Friday, and $20 for Saturday; a two day pass is only $30; children 12 and under are free with paid adult.  Both spectator tickets and racer registration are on sale now.  Gates open at Noon on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. 

The NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil events are wide ranging car shows that highlight all makes and models of automobiles.  This is a place where automobile enthusiasts will be able to take Fords, Dodges, Chevrolets, Pontiacs and more for one low admission cost.  This multifaceted event will feature racing, car shows, manufacturers midway, children’s play area and much more.

If you have a passion for heads-up ‘door slammer’ racing then NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil is the place for you.  If you are a racer or racer at heart, the on track action is going to be as hot as the summer weather at National Trail Raceway .  Aerospace Components 13.0 Heads-Up, Aerospace Components 12.0 Heads-Up, Aerospace Components 11.0 Heads-Up, Aerospace Components 10.0 Heads-Up, Aerospace Components, Aerospace Components 9.5, Aerospace Components 9.0, Aerospace Components  8.5 Heads-Up, Aerospace Components Modified Street, Aerospace Components EZ Street, Aerospace Components Limited Street, Aerospace Components Outlaw 10.5 and Pro Mods will all take to the track.  The winners of each class will take home one of the most coveted trophy in all of motorsports, a NHRA Wally.

All the on and off track action will be televised by Disrupt/ive Studios as they will produce 2 half hour shows from the National Trail Raceway NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil  event.  Disrupt/ive Studios was founded by Jack Shaffer and Stephen Pullin who are the producers of the wildly popular Pinks, Pinks All Out and Pinks All Outtakes.  Disrupt/ive Studios knows the passion and dedication of the grass roots racer and will convey that to the viewers of Fox Sports Net starting on Nov. 7.  

During the NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at the track the Disrupt/ive Studio team will interview potential candidates for Who Wants to Be a Race Car Driver? The final candidates selected for the show will go through a grueling test designed to showcase their ability on the track as well as all the other key attributes needed off the track to be a successful race car driver. Contenders will be selected from the thousands of anticipated auditions at NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil events for the potential opportunity to compete for a life-changing prize: a one-year completely funded ride in an NHRA series.

NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil Admission Prices
Adult Spectators
Friday $15.00
Saturday $20.00
2-Day Pass $30.00
Children 12 and under free
Racer Entry (Car and Driver)
Aerospace Components Outlaw 10.5 $200
Aerospace Components Limited Street $150
Aerospace Components EZ Street $125
Aerospace Components Modified Street $125
Aerospace Components 8.5 Index $75 entry fee
Aerospace Components 9.0 Index $75 entry fee
Aerospace Components 9.5 Index $75 entry fee
Aerospace Components 10.0 Index $50 entry fee
Aerospace Components 11.0 Index $50 entry fee
Aerospace Components 12.0 Index $50 entry fee
Aerospace Components 13.0 Index $50 entry fee
Friday Test & Tune $25 with event entry
Crew Pass (2-day pass) $30.00

Car Show / Cruise-In Entry (Car and Driver)
Saturday Judging $30.00

Automotive Swap Meet
10 x 20 feet space in swap meet $45.00
(Includes one weekend admission ticket)

THURSDAY
Vendor, Sponsor Entry & Midway Set-up Noon
Racer Staging in Parking Lots Noon

FRIDAY
7 a.m. Racer Entry, Pit Parking
8 a.m. Tech Opens, Swap Meet, Car Show Entry 
Noon Spectator Gates Open
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open Test & Tune and License Passes
5 p.m. 1st Round Qualifying Begins
9 p.m. Secure Track 

SATURDAY
7 a.m. Participant Gate Opens
8 a.m. Tech Opens
9 a.m. Spectator Gate Opens
10 a.m. – 11: 30 a.m. 2nd Round Qualifying Index Classes
11: 30 a.m. – Noon Lunch
Noon – 1 p.m. 2nd Round Qualifying EZ Street & Limited Street
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 2nd Round Qualifying Outlaw 10.5 & Pro Mods
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. 3rd Round Qualifying EZ Street & Limited Street
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 3rd Round Qualifying Outlaw 10.5 & Pro Mods
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 1st Round Eliminations All Classes 
6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
6:30 p.m. Eliminations Continue and TV Production Begins
11 p.m. Secure Track
*Schedule subject to change