rebelracewriter Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 THIRTY NITRO CARS EXPECTED FOR THIS WEEKEND’S NITRO JAM EVENT IN TULSA Densham and Wilkerson Recently Added to 320 mph Nitro Funny Car Field NORWALK, Ohio (May 23, 2007) – With the recent additions of Gary Densham and Tim Wilkerson to the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals Nitro Funny Car lineup, nearly 30 of the flame-throwing, 320 mph nitro-powered dragsters and cars will compete this weekend, May 25 – 27, at Tulsa Raceway Park. “As Americans adjust to deal with the rising cost of gas, the Nitro Jam event offers people in Tulsa a great piece of entertainment that’s close to home,” said IHRA vice president of marketing Jim Marchyshyn. “Tulsa Raceway Park is just minutes from downtown and easily accessible. In addition to saving gas, fans and families can take advantage of an affordable day at the races.” Densham, running select Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam™ events in 2006, won two races and finished 7th in the final point standings. He and Wilkerson are both multiple-time event winners on the NHRA circuit. Also pre-registered for Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car this weekend include defending world champion and current points leader Dale Creasy Jr., Jack Wyatt, Jon Capps, Bob Gilbertson, Terry Haddock, Andy Kelley, Todd Simpson, Paul Lee and James Day. The Torco Racing Fuels Pro Top Fuel entries include Scotty Cannon, T.J. Zizzo, Bobby Lagana Jr., Doug Foley, Bruce Litton, Terry McMillen, Chris Karamesines, Scott Weis, Mike Strasburg, Jim Cavaleri, Fred Farndon, Kevin Jones, Mitch King, Luigi Novelli, Jack Ostrander and Michael Gunderson. Oklahoma native Scott Palmer will be competing in Top Fuel as well. All professional categories will qualify Friday (May 25) at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday (May 26) at 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. Eliminations are scheduled for Sunday (May 27) at 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. and final round at 4 p.m. The Warren CAT “Night of Fire” show, part of Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. session, features the final round of professional qualifying under the lights, including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes. The ground-pounding Super Shockwave jet-powered truck will cap-off the night with a blast down the track. For more information on the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals presented by Wolverine and Academy Sports + Outdoors, please visit www.ihra.com or www.tulsaracewaypark.com. Media requests can be sent to Travis Reynolds at (419) 706-8631 or travisreynolds@livenation.com. Buy Tickets through Carson Attractions, www.carsonattractions.com or (918) 584-2000, or visit http://www.ihra.com/results/2007/nitrojam.html. About IHRA Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), a division of Live Nation, promotes professional, semi-professional and local level racing opportunities for drivers at all levels. The $19.5 million Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series is an 11-event North American professional drag racing circuit. In 2007, the series will be comprised of eight events in major cities throughout the United States and three in Canada. The Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Championship presented by Mr. Gasket consists of competition at national events and 40 events in six regional divisions, while IHRA’s Summit SuperSeries is conducted nearly every weekend at over 70 IHRA-sanctioned tracks. Providing a safe environment to develop future stars, IHRA offers the Junior Dragster Racing Series for youths ages 8-17. Stand-alone events include Live Nation’s entertainment-filled “Thunder Jam” shows and the street legal racing and lifestyle event series Kumho Street Warriorz presented by Hooters. More information can be found at www.ihra.com. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProTree Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I can hear Big Jim on the radio now,"GET THE SCRUBBIE,GET THE BUFFALO,GET THE JET,GET,GET,GET,HELL GET EVERYTHING". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Are you predicting a "rash" of dirty diapers???? Rash....dirty diapers........I crack myself up sometimes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProTree Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 With that many Nitro cars trying to make the field,yep,more like blowouts,coming out the sides of the diapers-lol.I've Been keeping up with the weather up there,they may be using the Buffalo and Jet more than the Scrubbie trying to keep the track dry if the showers keep rollin thru.Looks like I may be doing the same thing here at the Clash,playing Track Drier between Squirts.Should be a tight track with all the drying and reprepping and dragging in.May need me an armored suit on the line when the drivelines pieces start flying-hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 LMAO, those damn u-joint bearing are a bitch to pick out of that sticky stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProTree Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I don't mind those needle bearings,it's when those rearend yokes with the pinion gear still attached that try to cut your legs out from under you that I hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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