First race of 2012 Nitro Jam season March 23-24 at SIR
TUCSON, Ariz. (March 19, 2012)
– The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam series returns
to Southwestern International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. on March 23-24
for the Arizona Nitro Jam presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports.
This
year's Arizona Nitro Jam features multiple professional and sportsman
classes spread over the two-day weekend. The 2012 Arizona Nitro Jam will
feature professional competition in Pro Fuel Dragster, AMSOIL
Prostalgia™ Nitro Funny Car, Nitro Harley and Fuel Altered and multiple
sportsman classes including Top Dragster, Top ET and Modified. The event
will also feature multiple exhibitions including the 30,000 horsepower
Shockwave jet semi, side-by-side 300 mph jet dragsters, the Candyland
wheelstander and more.
This
is the first race of the 2012 IHRA Nitro Jam season with championship
points on the line in all professional classes. A spot in the year-end
Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions is on the line for the
Top Dragster class. Last year's event produced sold out crowds both
nights, so spectators are advised to arrive early to guarantee a seat.
Adult tickets are only $20 if purchased in advance.
Spectator
gates open at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday with the FanFest Pit Party
set to begin at 6:30 p.m. both nights followed by the Nitro Jam
professional show at 8 p.m. Sportsman racing will be contested
throughout the day.
WHAT: The Arizona Nitro Jam presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports is the first race of the 2012 IHRA Nitro Jam season.
The
event will include four professional classes including Pro Fuel
Dragster, AMSOIL Prostalgia™ Nitro Funny Car, Fuel Altered and Nitro
Harley, multiple sportsman classes including Top Dragster, Top ET and
Modified and thrilling exhibitions including the 30,000 horsepower
Shockwave jet semi, 300 mph jet dragsters, the Candyland wheelstander
and more.
Friday
and Saturday will feature sportsman racing throughout the day followed
by the FanFest Pit Party at 6:30 p.m. The FanFest Pit Party features
driver autographs and interactive stations for fans of all ages. The
Nitro Jam professional rounds will begin at 8 p.m. both nights.
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, March 23-24
WHERE: Southwestern International Raceway, 12000 South Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ 85747
CONTACT: Call Southwestern International Raceway at (520) 762-9700 or visit www.nitrojam.com or www.sirace.com.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change; all times local)
FRIDAY: Spectator gates open at 2 p.m.; FanFest Pit Party at 6:30 p.m.; Nitro Jam at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY: Spectator gates open at 2 p.m.; FanFest Pit Party at 6:30 p.m.; Nitro Jam at 8 p.m.
