Mon, 16 Feb 2009, 03:36 PM
Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals Fact Sheet
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Courtesy of NHRA Communications
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CHANDLER, Ariz. --
The 25th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals, the second of 24
events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in three
categories -- Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock -- earn points leading
to 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships.
WHERE: Firebird International Raceway, Chandler, Ariz. Track is located
off Interstate 10 from the north at exit 162A (Maricopa). From the
south, take exit 162 (Maricopa). Follow the signs.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22
PURSE: Cash and contingency awards of more than $1.5 million
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, Feb. 20 -Sportsman qualifying and eliminations begin at 8 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 1:30 and 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, Feb. 21 -Sportsman eliminations begin at 8 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at noon and 2:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, Feb. 22 - Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
FINAL ELIMINATIONS begin at 11 a.m.
TELEVISION:
Sunday, Feb. 22, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise two hours of
qualifying highlights at midnight (ET).
Sunday, Feb. 22, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise NHRA Race Day, a
30-minute pre-race show, at 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Sunday, Feb. 22, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of final
eliminations at 7 p.m. (ET).
2008 EVENT WINNERS: Larry Dixon, Top Fuel; Jack Beckman, Funny Car; and
V Gaines, Pro Stock.
TRACK RECORDS:
Pro Stock - 6.629 sec. by Allen Johnson, Feb. '08; 209.49 mph by Greg
Anderson, Feb. '07.
NATIONAL RECORDS:
Pro Stock - 6.528 sec. by Greg Anderson, Feb. '09, Pomona, Calif.;
211.69 mph by Jason Line, March '07, Gainesville, Fla.
TICKETS: For tickets call Firebird International Raceway, (602)
268-0200. Tickets also are available at www.ticketforce.com.
GENERAL ADMISSION (includes pit pass) - Friday: Adult, $33; Junior (6-12
years), $15. Saturday: Adult, $46, Junior (6-12 years), $15. Sunday:
Adult, $48, Junior (6-12 years), $15.
RESERVED SEATS (includes pit pass) - Friday: Adult, $43-55; Junior (6-12
years), $25; Child (5 years-under), $20. Saturday: Adult, $56-80;
Junior (6-12 years), $25; Child (5 years and under), $20. Sunday:
Adult, $58-85; Junior (6-12 years), $27; Child (5 years and under), $22.
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