rebelracewriter Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Torco Racing Fuels Northern Nationals Fact Sheet WHAT: Torco Racing Fuels Northern Nationals, the sixth of 11 events on the $19.5 million Knoll Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series WHERE: Knoll Gas Motorsports Park at US 131 Track is located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo at Exit 55 off route US 131. 1249 12th Street, Martin, MI 49070 www.knollgasmotorsportspark.com WHEN: Friday – Sunday, August 3 – 5, 2007 WHO: The stars of the Knoll Gas Nitro Jam Series, including Bobby Lagana Jr., Bruce Litton, Terry McMillen, six-time Pro Modified world champion Scotty Cannon, T.J. Zizzo and NHRA cross-overs J.R. Todd, Melanie Troxel and Clay Millican in 320 mph Knoll Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel dragsters, competing for the $23,000 first place prize of a $131,000 class purse Fans will experience the power of 320 mph Knoll Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Cars, featuring defending world champion Dale Creasy Jr., Bob Gilbertson, Jack Wyatt, Paul Lee, Terry Haddock and NHRA cross-overs Mike Ashley and Gary Densham competing for $23,000 to first place of the $131,000 class purse Defending World champion Quain Stott, former world champion Mike Janis, Danny Rowe and Scott Cannon Jr. in nitrous vs. supercharged Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified, competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $45,000 class purse In addition, select Pro Modified competitors will race for the $51,000 Torco's CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified Shootout Six-time and defending world champion Mark Thomas, Rob Atchison, Terry Munroe and Terry McMillen in Alcohol Funny Car, competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $26,000 class purse The world’s fastest and quickest Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock Cars, featuring IHRA’s version of NASCAR, the 220 mph factory hot rods of world champion Pete Berner (Pontiac GTO), Rickie Smith (Chevrolet Cobalt) former world champions Steve Spiess (Chevrolet Cobalt) and Brian Gahm (Ford Mustang) and Robert Patrick (Ford Mustang) competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $38,000 class purse Champions will also be crowned in seven Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket semi-professional classes: Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, and Hot Rod WHAT’S AT STAKE: In addition to the individual class purse up for grabs, drivers will be competing for points with the ultimate goal of being crowned world champion at season’s end. Each class champion receives: Top Fuel - $150,000, Nitro Funny Car - $150,000, Pro Modified – 50,000, Alcohol Funny Car - $35,000 and Pro Stock - $35,000 “NIGHT OF FIRE”: The Saturday “Night of Fire” show, 7 p.m., features the final round of professional qualifying under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – and a ground-pounding jet-powered truck SCHEDULE: Friday, August 3: Sportsman qualifying at 8 a.m. Professional racing (Q-1) 7 p.m. Saturday, August 4: Sportsman eliminations at 8 a.m. Professional racing (Q-2) at 12 noon “Night of Fire” professional racing (Q-3) at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 5: Sportsman eliminations at 9 a.m. Professional eliminations 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. Final Round: 4 p.m. Gates Open: 8 a.m. daily TICKETS: AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Order Tickets Now @ Knoll Gas Motorsports Park: www.knollgasmotorsportspark.com, www.nitrojam.com, Ticketmaster Outlets or by calling (269) 672-7800 General Admission prices, single-day ticket · Adult: $30 (Fri); $35 (Sat); $30 (Sun) · Junior (6-12 years old): $7 · Child (under 6): Free Thunder Alley VIP Super Pass prices – private seating, catering and much more! · Weekend Pass: $135 all tickets (Fri, Sat & Sun) · Fri: $45 all tickets · Sat: $55 all tickets · Sun: $45 all tickets General Admission Weekend Pass prices – 3-day general admission pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) · Adult: $85 · Junior: $21 Reserve Seat prices – limited amount, Friday and Saturday only · Adult: $35 (Fri); $40 (Sat) · Junior (6-12 years old): $12 (Fri and Sat) · Child (under 6): $5 (Fri and Sat) ALL TICKETS INCLUDE FREE PARKING AND PIT PASS AS IHRA OPENS ITS LOCKER ROOM TO THE PUBLIC TELEVISION: See the Nitro Jam on SPEED. Check local listings or www.speedtv.com for air dates. FREE PIT PASS: Every ticket includes access to the pit area. Go “backstage” and watch drivers tune their vehicles for the next round, get autographs, photos, and team merchandise 2006 EVENT WINNERS: Top Fuel – T.J. Zizzo Nitro Funny Car – Jack Wyatt Pro Modified – Josh Hernandez Alcohol Funny Car – Tom Carter Pro Stock – Tony Gillig 2006 NO. 1 QUALIFIERS: Top Fuel – T.J. Zizzo, 4.664 Nitro Funny Car – Mike Ashley, 4.866 Pro Modified – Mike Bell, 6.108 Alcohol Funny Car – Rob Atchison, 5.743 Pro Stock – Robert Patrick, 6.408 TRACK RECORDS: Top Fuel: Clay Millican – 4.609, 318.09 Nitro Funny Car: Mike Ashley – 4.866 Bob Gilbertson – 316.38 Pro Modified: Mike Bell – 6.108 Josh Hernandez – 237.09 Alcohol Funny Car: Rob Atchison – 5.743, 245.99 Pro Stock: Robert Patrick – 6.408 Frank Gugliotta – 217.95 TRACK ELEVATION: 650’ above sea level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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