GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2012) — NHRA announced today that it will continue the hard card program in 2012 for all past national event winning drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock Truck, and Top Eliminator dating back to 1955.
“We believe this program is a fitting way to honor and recognize the stars of NHRA over the last seven decades,” said Tom Compton, president, NHRA.
The program is for non-active participants in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. The permanent credential provides admission to the 23 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events in 2012 with access to the racer section of the grandstand and the sponsor-viewing area typically located near the starting line of the race track.
Eligible drivers can apply for the NHRA National Event Winners Hard Card by sending an email to Laura Sarmiento at lsarmiento@nhra.com. Eligible drivers wanting to pick up their hard cards at Will Call during the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries, Feb. 9-12 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, must submit their request no later than Jan. 23, 2012. Those who received hard cards as part of this program last year will need to reapply this season.
