INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 2, 2011) – The Mac Tools U. S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil has long been one of the most sought after and coveted tickets in drag racing and a winner at this event will be immortalized in the annuals of the sport. Adding to the already prestigious nature of this event for 2011 will be the 60th anniversary season of the sport as legends of racing will be honored at events across the country.
Combined with the introduction of a Kids-Under-12-free ticket offer this already family friendly event will be an even more affordable option for families with children. With each general admission ticket purchased, fans will have the option to receive a ticket good for free admission for a child 12 and under.
“The sport of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing has long been one driven by a strong family dynamic and family names like the Bernstein, Schumacher, Kalitta and Force have made this series into what it is today,” said Wes Collier, general manager Lucas Oil Raceway. “We want to be able to honor these family bonds by offering the families of our fans an affordable entertainment option.”
To take advantage of this money saving offer go to www.NHRATix.com and select the general admission tab for seating, add the child’s ticket to the cart during the check-out process and this can be done at the same time as the adult portion of the order. There must be at least one adult ticket purchased to activate the offer and up to eight Kids-Under-12 free tickets may be purchased with each adult ticket. You may also call 1-800-884-NHRA for more information on this exciting offer.
The Mac Tools U. S. Nationals is a ‘bucket list’ requirement for many race fans across the globe and is held annually on the west side of Indianapolis at the historic Lucas Oil Raceway. Raising a Wally trophy at the end of the eliminations on Monday is something racers work their entire lives to accomplish and for the young NHRA fans taking advantage of this offer it will be a memory they will treasure for years to come.
The featured Legends appearing at the Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 event at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis are:
• Shirley Muldowney, a pioneer for women in sports who won three NHRA Full Throttle Series world championships and won the Mac Tools U. S. Nationals in 1982 in Top Fuel.
• Bob Glidden, the legendary Pro Stock driver whose 85 wins are third on NHRA’s all-time wins list, and whose 10 championships are second on NHRA’s all-time championships list. Glidden has an amazing nine wins at the event (’73, ’74, ’78, ’79, ’83, ’85 – ’88) and is currently the all-time winningest driver in event history.
The Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Aug. 31 – Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, will mark the 16th stop in a year-long celebration that will pay homage to the evolution of the hot rod, the impact of the sport’s legendary racers, and the lifeblood provided by the many millions of loyal and passionate NHRA fans.
The celebration will continue throughout the remainder of the year as the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series hosts its final six races comprising the Countdown playoffs in Charlotte, Dallas, Reading, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Pomona.
One of five drag racing facilities owned and operated by the National Hot Rod Association, Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis was built in 1960 and has presented organized racing events since 1961. From March through October, the facility hosts more than 120 dates of racing on three tracks, a quarter-mile drag strip, a .686-mile paved oval and a 2.5-mile road course. Home to drag racing’s biggest event, the NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend, the drag strip runs more than 50 days of point-to-point action, from national events to street legal community programs. The oval track draws racing’s biggest events, including annual visits from the NASCAR Nationwide, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and annual USAC races. The road course provides a home for several racing sanctions, while providing an ideal resource for driving schools, corporate outings and open-road tests for professional drivers.
