rebelracewriter Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Travis Reynolds (419) 706-8631 travisreynolds@livenation.com IHRA CANADIAN NATIONALS PRESENTED BY PARTSOURCE FACT SHEET WHAT: IHRA Canadian Nationals presented by PartSource, featuring the Chevrolet "Night of Fire," the ninth of 11 events on the $19.5 million Knoll Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series WHERE: Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga, Ontario, www.torontomotorsportspark.com.com WHEN: Friday - Sunday, September 7 - 9, 2007 WHO: The stars of the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Series, including Bobby Lagana Jr., Bruce Litton, six-time Pro Modified world champion Scotty Cannon and T.J. Zizzo in 320 mph Knoll Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel dragsters 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, and Terry Haddock. 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 Six-time and defending world champion Mark Thomas, Rob Atchison, Terry Munroe and Terry McMillen in Alcohol Funny Car. 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) 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 CHEVROLET "NIGHT OF FIRE": The Saturday Chevrolet “Night of Fire” show, 6:30 p.m., features the final round of professional qualifying under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – a ground-pounding jet-powered race car SCHEDULE: Friday, September 7: Sportsman qualifying at 9 a.m. Professional racing (Q-1) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 8: Sportsman eliminations at 9 a.m. Professional racing (Q-2) at 12 noon “Night of Fire” professional racing (Q-3) at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 9: 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 @ Toronto Motorsports Park: www.torontomotorsportspark.com, www.nitrojam.com, (905) 772-0303 or (416) 291-4561 General Admission prices, single-day ticket · Adult: $50 (Fri); $50 (Sat); $50 (Sun) · Junior (6-12 years old): $10 · Child (under 6): Free Advance 3-Day Super Pass prices – includes weekend pass and reserved seat each day · Adult: $125 · Junior: $40 General Admission Weekend Pass prices – 3-day general admission pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) · Adult: $115 · Junior: $30 Reserve Seat prices – limited amount, includes general admission (does not guarantee seat) · Adult: N/A (Fri); $55 (Sat); N/A (Sun) · Junior (6-12 years old): $15 Saturday only · Child (under 6): $5 Saturday only · Note - no reserved seats are sold on Friday or Sunday. 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 – Clay Millican Nitro Funny Car – Dale Creasy Jr. Pro Modified – Mike Janis Alcohol Funny Car – Paul Noakes Pro Stock – Rob Mansfield 2006 NO. 1 QUALIFIERS: Top Fuel – Doug Foley, 4.791 Nitro Funny Car – Dale Creasy Jr., 4.946 Pro Modified – Tony Pontieri, 6.060 Alcohol Funny Car – Mark Thomas, 5.831 Pro Stock – Robert Patrick, 6.393 TRACK RECORDS: Top Fuel: Doug Foley – 4.603, 322.65 Nitro Funny Car: Paul Lee – 4.884 Dale Creasy Jr. – 309.56 Pro Modified: Tony Pontieri – 6.060, 236.38 Alcohol Funny Car: Rob Atchison – 5.760 Jim Sickles – 246.57 Pro Stock: Robert Patrick – 6.341 Rob Mansfield – 219.61 TRACK ELEVATION: 600’ above sea level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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