Wed, 12 Oct 2011, 12:44 PM
NHRA Arizona Nationals Fact Sheet
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Courtesy of NHRA Communications
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CHANDLER, Ariz. --
The 27th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, the 20th of 22 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing
Series and the fourth of six playoff races in the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship.
The top 10 drivers in four categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle -
earn points leading to 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. NHRA is
celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2011 and will pay tribute to the evolution of the hot rod and
honor its legendary racers as well as the sport's current stars.
WHERE: Firebird International Raceway, Chandler, Ariz. Track is located off Interstate 10
from the west at exit 162. >From the east, take exit 162. Follow the signs.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Oct. 14-16.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, Oct. 14 - Lucas Oil Series qualifying begins at 8 a.m.
FULL THROTTLE SERIES QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 15 - Lucas Oil Series eliminations begin at 8 a.m.
FULL THROTTLE SERIES QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
SUNDAY, Oct. 16 - Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
FULL THROTTLE SERIES ELIMINATIONS begin at 11 a.m.
TELEVISION:
Sunday, Oct. 16 ESPN2 and ESPN2HD will televise one hour and 90 minutes of qualifying
highlights at 12:30 a.m. (ET).
Sunday, Oct. 16, ESPN2 and ESPN2HD will televise three hours of eliminations coverage
starting at 7 p.m. (ET).
2010 EVENT WINNERS: Cory McClenathan, Top Fuel; Jack Beckman, Funny Car; Mike Edwards, Pro
Stock; Pro Stock Motorcycle, Not Contested
MOST VICTORIES: John Force, FC, 8; Bob Glidden, PS, 5; Kenny Bernstein, TF-FC, 3; Tony
Schumacher, TF, 3; Cory McClenathan, TF, 3; Darrell Alderman, PS, 3; Kurt Johnson, PS, 3; Warren
Johnson, PS, 3.
TRACK RECORDS:
Top Fuel - 3.802 sec. by Larry Dixon Feb. '09; 317.57 mph by Dixon, Feb. '10.
Funny Car - 4.023 sec. by Ron Capps, Feb. '09; 311.34 mph by Matt Hagan, Feb. '10.
Pro Stock - 6.598 sec. by Mike Edwards, Feb. '09; 209.82 mph by Edwards, Feb. '10.
Pro Stock Motorcycle -This is the first time this category will be contested at this
event.
NATIONAL RECORDS:
Top Fuel - 3.735 sec. by Del Worsham, Oct. '11, Reading, Pa.; 327.90 mph by Tony
Schumacher, Sept. '11, Charlotte, N.C.
Funny Car - 3.995 sec. by Matt Hagan, Sept. '11, Charlotte, N.C.; 318.99 mph by Jack
Beckman, Sept. '11, Charlotte, N.C.
Pro Stock - 6.477 sec. by Jason Line, Oct. '11, Reading, Pa.; 213.57 mph by Erica Enders,
March '11, Gainesville, Fla.
PS Motorcycle - 6.777 sec. by Hector Arana, March '11, Gainesville, Fla.; 199.26 mph by
Eddie Krawiec, March '11, Gainesville, Fla.
TICKETS: For tickets call Firebird International Raceway, (602) 268-0200. Tickets also are
available at ticketforce.com.
GENERAL ADMISSION (includes pit pass) - Friday: Adult, $33; Saturday: Adult, $46; Sunday:
Adult, $48. Kids 12-under are admitted free to general admission areas with paying adult.
RESERVED SEATS (includes pit pass) - Friday: Adult, $43-55; Saturday: Adult, $56-80;
Sunday: Adult, $58-85.
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