Thu, 12 Sep 2013, 10:12 AM NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Fact Sheet

Courtesy of NHRA Communications Carlyle Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts

CONCORD, N.C. -- The Sixth annual Carlyle Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts, the eighth of 10 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Other racing series showcased during this event include the NHRA Mello Yello Series and the NHRA Lucas Oil Series.

WHERE: zMAX Dragway, Charlotte, N. C. The track is located at 6750 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord, NC 28027

COURSE: Championship drag strip; Track elevation is 630 feet above sea level; Track direction is west to east.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15.

SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, Sept. 13
NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES qualifying at 3:30 and 6:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, Sept. 14
NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES qualifying at 2 p.m.; first round of eliminations at 4:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, Sept. 15 - Pre-race ceremonies, 11 a.m.
NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES eliminations continue at approximately 2:30 p.m.

2012 WINNER: Leah Pruett

TRACK RECORDS: 5.815 sec. by Melanie Troxel, Sept. '11; 256.55 mph by Troxel, Sept. '11.

NATIONAL RECORDS: 5.772 sec. by Melanie Troxel, June. '11, Englishtown; 258.71 mph by Troxel, June '11, Englishtown.

TICKETS: For tickets call (800) 455- FANS (3267). Tickets also available online at www.zmaxdragway.com.

NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES POINT STANDINGS
(Following the seventh of 10 races; victories in parentheses)

1. Rickie Smith, King, N.C., IDG Chevy Camaro (2)                             572
2. Troy Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, Jegs.com Chevy Corvette (1)                 474
3. Mike Janis, Lancaster, N.Y., Valvoline Chevy Camaro (2)                    460
4. Kenny Lang, Grande Pointe, Manit., Summit Racing Chevy Corvette            422
5. Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., Dr. Moon / Al-Anabi Chevy Camaro (1)          409
6. Mike Castellana, Muttontown, N.Y., Al-Anabi Chevy Camaro                   390
7. Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif., Agave Underground Tequila Chevy Camaro   377
8. Clint Satterfield, Albuquerque, BAC Enterprises Pontiac Firebird (1)       321
9. Chip King, Semora, N.C., Strutmasters.com Dodge Daytona                    318
10. Pete Farber, Baldwinville, Mass., CRC Brakeleen Dodge Daytona             314