SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (April 27, 2010) - Pre-entry is now open online at www.AHRAdragRacing.com for Jr. Dragsters at both upcoming AHRA events in Texas - the Nitro Showdown in Midland May 15-16, and the 2010 Reunion Tour at San Antonio Dragway May 22-23.
AHRA Jr. Dragsters compete in three classes - Beginner, Advanced, and Pro Junior - and each is limited to the first 32 entries. Entry fee for each driver is $50.00, and the payout for each class is 80 percent.
The Beginners Class includes drivers age 8-9 with 1/8 mile Elapsed Times restricted to 12.90 seconds and slower. Advanced Class drivers include age 10-17 and is restricted to 1/8 mile ET's of 8.90 and slower. Pro Juniors include drivers age 12 and over with a minimum of one year active licensed experience and a restricted 1/8 mile ET of 7.90 seconds and slower.
"Jr. Dragsters are the training grounds for all of our other classes, and we're committed to providing a safe and exciting environment for youth to learn about drag racing," Troy Moe, AHRA CEO, said.
Drivers are encouraged to enter quickly, as the fields are first-come, first served and will close once 32 competitors are entered. Entry forms and details are available online at www.AHRAdragRacing.com.
The AHRA is a drag racing membership organization founded in 1956 to sanction racetracks and promote drag racing events throughout the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Spokane Valley, Wash., and has a divisional office in Panama City, Fla. The 2010 schedule is highlighted by several drag racing events including: the Reunion Tour, the U.S. Sportsmen Series, the Canadian Sportsmen Tour,
and the AHRA U.S. Funny Car Championships. The AHRA also offers several track-specific sanctioned bracket-racing series. For more information, log on to the official website at AHRAdragRacing.com.
