rebelracewriter Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 IHRA's biggest stars return to Rockingham Dragway for IHRA Spring Nationals May 17-18ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (May 13, 2014) - The International Hot Rod Association's (IHRA) Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series returns to Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, N.C. on May 17-18 for the IHRA Nitro Jam Spring Nationals.This year's Spring Nationals marks the return of the IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series to one of its most historical tracks. On the IHRA national event schedule nearly every season since its inception, this year's IHRA Spring Nationals will feature competition in five professional classes with qualifying on Saturday, May 17 under the lights and eliminations on Sunday, May 18 all at The RockThe professional classes will include more than 20 nitro-powered cars in Nitro Funny Car, Nitro Altered and Nitro Harley, plus the return of Mountain Motor Pro Stock and the debut of the fastest women in drag racing - the Larsen Motorsports Jet Dragster racing team. Points and big money are on the line for all of the teams in attendance as the best racers in the world travel to North Carolina for two days of championship drag racing.The IHRA Spring Nationals is the fifth of 12 races on the 2014 IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series North American Tour.WHAT: IHRA Nitro Jam Spring NationalsPROFESSIONAL CLASSESAMSOIL Nitro Funny CarNitro HarleyNitro AlteredMountain Motor Pro StockJet DragsterEVENT INFO: The 2014 IHRA Spring Nationals will feature the best racers from the world of drag racing in five professional categories. Each day will feature sportsman racing throughout the day and professional racing at night. Nitro Jam professional racing begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.New in 2014, the IHRA will host an all-new FanFest pit area centered around the Larsen Motorsports compound. FanFest will feature driver autographs and interviews, an interactive display showcasing how to build, design and race a jet-powered racecar in the Jet Technology Center and the exciting Hollywood Cars of the Stars collection featuring some of the most famous cars ever driven in film and television including the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, the DeLorean from Back to the Future, the Batmobile from the 1960s Batman television series and more.The FanFest pit area opens at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday.WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18WHERE: Rockingham Dragway | 2153 US Highway 1 North, Rockingham, NC 28379TICKETS: Available at the gate day of show or in advance at www.nitrojam.com. Tickets are $25 on Saturday and $20 on Sunday and kid's tickets are only $10.CONTACT: Call Rockingham Dragway at (910) 582-3400 or visit them at www.rockinghamdragway.com . For media requests contact Larry Crum at lcrum@ihra.com.SCHEDULED TO APPEAR (subject to change) Nitro Funny Car: Mike Halstead "Candies & Hughes," Mike McIntire Jr. "McAttack," John Hale "Mike Burkhart Tribute," Tim Boychuk "Forever Forward," Jason Rupert "Black Plague," Mark Sanders "Mr. Explosive," Bruce Litton "U.S. Male," Mike Smith, Peter Gallen "Poverty Stricken," Jake Crimmins "Crazy Jake" Nitro Altered: Kyle Hough "Nanook," Ron Hope "Rat Trap," Ron Maroney "Blind Faith," Don Blackshear "Bullet Bob," Terry Haddock "Nasty Benjamin," Mike Hilsabeck "Arizona Thunder" Nitro Harley: Jay Turner, Mike Scott, Randal Andras, Larry Brancaccio, Alvin Kubernusz, Mark Cox, Ty Tharpe, Brooke McCabe Mountain Motor Pro Stock: Pete Berner, Cary Goforth, Todd Hoerner, Kevin Bealko, John DeFlorian, John Konigshofer, Brad WaddleJet Dragster: Elaine Larsen, Marisha Falk, Kat Moller, Dawn Perdue2014 WINNERSTucson, ArizonaNitro Funny Car - Jason Rupert over Mark SandersPro Stock - Cary Goforth over Todd HoernerNitro Harley - Mike Scott over Jay TurnerNitro Altered - Mike Hilsabeck over Jim MaroneyJet Dragster - Marisha Falk over Elaine LarsenSan Antonio, TexasNitro Funny Car - Jason Rupert over John SmithPro Stock - John DeFlorian over Cary GoforthNitro Harley - Randal Andras over Jay TurnerNitro Altered - Ron Hope over Mike HilsabeckJet Dragster - Elaine Larsen over Dawn PerdueBradenton, FloridaNitro Funny Car - Mike McIntire Jr. over Jason RupertPro Stock - Cary Goforth over John DeFlorianNitro Harley - Mark Cox over Joey SternottiNitro Altered - Don Blackshear over Brian HopeJet Dragster - Marisha Falk over Elaine LarsenPalm Beach, FloridaCancelled due to weatherPRO POINTS (Top 5)Nitro Funny Car: 1. Jason Rupert, 2. Mark Sanders, 3. Mike McIntire, 4. Tim Boychuk, 5. Bruce LittonNitro Altered: 1. Ron Maroney, 2. Ron Hope, 3. Mike Hilsabeck, 4. Don Blackshear, 5. Jim MaroneyNitro Harley: 1. Jay Turner, 2. Randal Andras, 3. Mike Pelrine, 4. Mike Scott, 5. Steve DornPro Stock: 1. Cary Goforth, 2. John DeFlorian, 3. Todd Hoerner, 4. Kevin Bealko, 5. Pete BernerJet Dragster: 1. Elaine Larsen, 2. Dawn Perdue, 3. Marisha Falk, 4. Kat MollerSCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS (subject to change; all times local)SATURDAY : Sportsman Racing @ 9 a.m.; FanFest Opens @ 2 p.m.; Nitro Jam @ 7 p.m.SUNDAY : Sportsman Racing @ 9 a.m.; FanFest Opens @ 10 a.m.; Nitro Jam @ 1 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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