LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY HOST NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS
LAS VEGAS (September 30, 2011) – The NHRA Pacific Division rolled into Las Vegas and The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals. The event is expected to draw upwards of 600 racers from Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and possibly a few from Hawaii, all in search of the Summit Division Championship come Sunday and final eliminations day.
Infineon Raceway out of Sonoma, Calif., is the defending Team Champion winning three in row dating back to 2008 when they took it away from Las Vegas who won the Team Championship in 2007. The individual defending champions from 2010 are Rich Nedbal, Super Pro; Dave Varner, Pro; Matt Hawk, Sportsman; and Colton Chamberlin, Motorcycle.
Racing continues on Saturday with final time trails slated to begin at 8 a.m. The division’s Race of Champions contested by the top points earners from each track is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and run all rounds of eliminations on Saturday. Saturday's ROC winner's will advance to the NHRA Summit National Championship in Pomona, Calif., in November where they will compete against the winners from each of the other six NHRA Divisions. Sunday’s Division Finals eliminations begin at 8 a.m.
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is located on Speedway Blvd., exit 54 off Interstate 15. For more information call the track (800) 644-4444.
