NORWALK, OH (September 24, 2010) — The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has announced a scheduling change for Saturday's Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags IV at Summit Motorsports Park.
The fourth and final qualifying session on Saturday will now begin at 9 a.m. with final eliminations set to start at 1 p.m. The MAVTV Winner's Circle celebration is now slated for 8:15 p.m.
The ADRL Top End Ministries Chapel Service will now take place at 8 a.m. and the spectator gates will still open at 9 a.m.
The schedule change for Saturday's Ohio Drags IV is to ensure the event will be completed in time before cold weather moves into the Northeast Ohio area. Saturday's low temperatures are predicted to dip into the mid-40s.
"Driver safety is our primary concern along with giving fans the best experience possible," ADRL Executive Vice President of Competition Bert Corzine said. "Making this change allows for both to happen."
Corzine moved up the starting time and made the schedule change after extensive discussion with ADRL President and CEO Kenny Nowling, and Summit Motorsports Park President Bill Bader III.
The Ohio Drags IV is the final ADRL race before next month's LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VI, meaning it is imperative that the Ohio Drags IV are completed by the end of the weekend.
The earlier starting time will allow that to happen before colder temperatures arrive.
"With the cooler temperatures on Saturday, the good news for the fans is we should see world record times in every class," Nowling said. "We just don't want the track temperatures to get too cool, so moving everything to an earlier start is the responsible thing to do."
SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY'S OHIO DRAGS IV (all times local)
SATURDAY: ADRL Top End Ministries Chapel Services 8 a.m.; Spectator Gates Open at 9 a.m.; Qualifying Round 4 at 9 a.m. (Run order: XPS, PXM, XTF, PN, PX, PJD); Pre-Race Ceremonies 12:30 p.m. Eliminations Round 1 at 1 p.m. (Run order: XPS, PXM, XTF, PN, PX, PJD) Jet Car and Monster Truck run 6 p.m. ADRL Winner's Circle Party 8:15 p.m. Secure Event 9 p.m.
