Torco Racing Fuels President’s Cup Nationals Fact Sheet

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Torco Racing Fuels President’s Cup Nationals Fact Sheet

 

WHAT: Torco Racing Fuels President’s Cup Nationals, the fourth of 11 events on the $21.5 million IHRA Knoll Gas Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series

 

WHERE: Maryland International Raceway

Budds Creek, Md.

www.mirdrag.com

 

WHEN: Friday – Sunday, June 13 – 15, 2008

 

WHO: The stars of the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Series, including 2007 Knoll-Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro Top Fuel dragsters with world champion Bruce Litton, 2008 points leader Spencer Massey, Bobby Lagana Jr., Kevin Jones, Mike Strasburg and 50-year Top Fuel legend Chris Karamesines.

 

Fans will experience the power of 320 mph Knoll Gas - Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Cars, featuring two-time defending world champion Dale Creasy Jr., 2008 points leader Matt Hagan, Bob Gilbertson, Jack Wyatt and Terry Haddock

 

Defending World champion Scott Cannon Jr., former world champions Mike Janis and Quain Stott, in nitrous vs. supercharged Torco Pro Modified

 

Seven-time and defending world champion Mark Thomas, Laurie Cannister, Rob Atchison, Dr. Tom Carter and Paul Noakes in Alcohol Funny Car

 

The world’s fastest and quickest Pro Stockers, featuring IHRA’s version of NASCAR, the 220 mph factory hot rods of world champion Robert Patrick Jr., former world champions Pete Berner and Brian Gahm

 

WHAT’S AT

STAKE: In addition to the individual class purses 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

 

 

 

TICKETS: AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Order Tickets Now @ Maryland International Raceway:

www.nitrojam.com, www.mirdrag.com, or call (301) 884-RACE

 

General Admission prices, single-day ticket

Adult: $35

Junior (6-12 years old): $5

Child (under 6): Free

Adults save $5 on general admission tickets when you purchase your ticket before June 9th

 

General Admission Weekend Pass prices – 3-day general admission pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Adult: $75

Junior: $15

Order your 3 day general admission tickets before June 9th and get a free Saturday reserved seat.

 

Reserve Seat prices – limited amount

$10 upgrade on Saturday general admission tickets

Adult: $45

Junior (6-12 years old): $15

Child (under 6): $10

o Note – no reserved seats are sold on Friday or Sunday.

 

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE A FREE 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

 

 

 

TRACK

ELEVATION: 80’ above sea level

 

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