Bob Gilbertson, owner/driver of the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater nitro Funny Car, has joined forces
with the Hampton Inn - University Place for his return to NHRA competition at the 2nd Annual
Carolinas Nationals at the new zMAX Dragway in near-by Concord, N.C. on Sept. 17-20.
Located just six miles from zMAX Dragway, the Hampton Inn is right in the heart of Charlotte's
University area entertainment district and is in walking distance to dozens of restaurants and
night clubs.
To celebrate the association, the Hampton Inn is offering a special NHRA rate of $89 per night for
this event and those who make a reservation by September 8th will be entered into a special drawing
for a pair of 4-day VIP tickets to the races and will also be honorary members of the Rinnai
Tankless Water Heater Funny Car team for the race. Everyone who makes a reservation for the NHRA
weekend will also receive a limited-edition t-shirt. For more information or to make a reservation
call: (704) 548-0905 and ask for the special "Gilby" rate of only $89 a night.
Gilbertson and his team will also be hosting a special "Nitro Blast-Off" pre-race reception at the
hotel on Thursday evening, September 17th from 7 to 9 PM for NHRA fans and guests can meet Bob and
his crew and see the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Funny Car up close in a relaxed atmosphere that
promises to be a lot of fun and a great warm up for the NHRA Carolinas Nationals.
