NHRA and O’Reilly Auto Parts Offer Discounted Tickets for Upcoming Mac Tools U.S. Nationals

NHRA and O’Reilly Auto Parts Offer Discounted Tickets for Upcoming Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Presented By Lucas Oil

INDIANAPOLIS (July 30, 2009) – NHRA and O’Reilly Auto Parts stores in Indiana have teamed up to sell $49 ticket vouchers good for adult reserved seats for Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s racing at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-7, at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. The promotion begins Thursday, July 30.

The vouchers can be purchased at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores and redeemed at the O’Reilly Raceway Park ticket office (M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or at the track ticket office on race day. The $49 ticket price represents savings of up to $12 depending on the day the voucher is redeemed.

“The Mac Tools U.S. Nationals is the biggest event of the year at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis,” said Tom Conquergood, motorsports manager, O’Reilly Auto Parts. “We are proud to offer our customers a chance to see the fastest motorsport on the planet, NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing, at a significant discount and with the convenience of purchasing a voucher directly at the store.”

The 2009 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil will feature all professional and sportsman classes during the six-day marathon event. NHRA estimates more than 1,000 race cars will be on-site for what is the longest-running and most prestigious event on the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series circuit.

Whether fans are long-time supporters or first-time attendees, each day of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals offers a variety of activities. Besides the racing on the fabled drag strip, every ticket is a pit pass allowing fans to get up-close-and-personal with their favorite professional and sportsman drivers. In addition, NHRA’s Nitro Alley offers a variety of fan-interactive displays and the NHRA Speed Shop, a showcase of the parts and pieces used by the professional and sportsman race teams, is a must-see for any serious hot rod enthusiast.