Tue, 18 Jul 2006, 09:37 AM Schuck's Auto Supply NHRA Nationals presented by Lucas Oil Fact Sheet

Courtesy of NHRA Communications

KENT, Wash. -- The 19th annual Schuck's Auto Supply NHRA Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, the 14th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in three categories earn points leading to 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series world championships. Sportsman competitors in seven categories earn points leading to 2006 NHRA Lucas Oil Series world championships.

WHERE: Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash. The track is located 10 miles east of Interstate 5 on Highway 18. From I-5, use Exit 142A (Auburn exit) and travel east 10 miles on Highway 18, following the signs to the track. From other points, use Highway 18 and exit S.E. 304th St. or S.E. 312th St.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, July 21-23.

PURSE: Cash and contingency awards of more than $1.4 million.

SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, July 21 -- Sportsman qualifying and eliminations begin at 9:15 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 3:30 and 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, July 22 -- Sportsman eliminations begin at 9:15 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, July 23 -- Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
FINAL ELIMINATIONS begin at 11 a.m.

TELEVISION:
Saturday, July 22, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise two hours of qualifying highlights at 8 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, July 23, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of eliminations at 8 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, July 23, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise NHRA 2Day, a 30-minute magazine show at 11:30 a.m. (ET).

2005 EVENT WINNERS: Brandon Bernstein, Top Fuel; Eric Medlen, Funny Car; Kurt Johnson, Pro Stock.

TRACK RECORDS:
Top Fuel -- 4.490 seconds and 331.36 mph by Larry Dixon, July '05
Funny Car -- 4.735 seconds by Eric Medlen, July '05; 325.85 mph by Gary Scelzi, July '05
Pro Stock -- 6.661 seconds by Mike Thomas, July '05; 207.24 mph by Greg Anderson, July '05

NATIONAL RECORDS:
Top Fuel -- 4.437 sec. (Sept. '05, Joliet, Ill.) and 336.15 mph (May '05, Columbus, Ohio) by Tony Schumacher
Funny Car -- 4.665 sec. and 333.58 mph (Oct. '04, Joliet, Ill.) by John Force
Pro Stock -- 6.633 sec. and 208.23 mph (March '05, Gainesville, Fla.) by Greg Anderson

TICKETS: For tickets call (253) 639-5927. Tickets also are available online at ticketmaster.com.

GENERAL ADMISSION (includes pit pass) - Friday: Adult, $35; Junior (6-12 years), $10; Saturday: Adult, $43; Junior (6-12 years), $10. Sunday: Adult, $45; Junior (6-12 years), $10. Child (5 and under), free in general admission/ pit areas each day.

RESERVED SEATS (includes pit pass) - Friday: Adult, $40; Junior (6-12 years), $15; Child (5 years and under), $5. Saturday: Adult, $53-55; Junior (6-12 years), $20-22; Child (5 and under), $10-12. Sunday: Adult, $55-$58; Junior (6-12 years), $20-$22; Child (5 and under), $10-$12.