Sat, 27 Feb 2010, 04:20 PM PHOENIX: Racing Will Be Rescheduled

By David Gerard

CHANDLER, Ariz. - The 2010 NHRA Lucas Oil Division 7 Opener at the Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix Arizona: 2:00PM Update

NHRA made the following announcement a few minutes ago:
                                                                    
"Racing at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler,
Arizona has been postponed.
                                                                    
NHRA and Firdbird officials have been working feverishly to correct a problem that was discovered
during the NHRA Arizona Nationals and despite their best efforts have not been able to overcome the
conditions. It was found on Friday that the wrong product of traction compound was sent to the
track and was used to prepare the racetrack the last two weeks. Officials believe that this is the
root of the problems with the racing surface.
                                                                    
In the best interests of safety and concern for attending competitors, officials feel this is the
best decision that can be made. The remainder of the event will continue at a later date that will
be announced in the near future.
                                                                    
For more information, contact Mike Rice, NHRA Pacific Divison Director or Chuck Sunstrom, Track
Manager at Firebird beginning on Monday"

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