Post by jkelly57 on Jan 24, 2007 23:59:33 GMT -6
IHRA NITRO JAM(tm) DRAG RACING SERIES KICKS OFF 2007 IN SAN ANTONIO
NORWALK, Ohio (January 22, 2007) - As San Antonio Raceway is undergoing
major track improvements in preparation for the upcoming Amalie Oil
Texas Nationals, the first 2007 IHRA Nitro Jam(tm) event, fans have the
opportunity to buy advance tickets today for one of the biggest motor
sporting events in Texas.
"For fans that want to see the world's quickest Nitro-powered cars, Top
Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars, this is a must see event," IHRA vice
president of marketing Jim Marchyshyn said. "The Nitro Jam Drag Racing
Series has become a major fixture now in San Antonio, providing an
exciting weekend of fun for fans and families wanting to see world
class
professional drag racing at an affordable price. Kids get in for only
$5."
The professional classes competing at San Antonio Raceway March 23 - 25
include:
* 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel Dragsters, the
kings of the sport, the pinnacle of drag racing performance
* Defending event class winner: Doug Foley
* 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Cars, the quickest
and fastest full-bodied race cars, a fan-favorite
* Defending event class winner: Gary Densham
* 240 mph Torco's CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified, a
diverse-group of wild, full-bodied cars embodying the true spirit of
hot-rodding
* Defending event class winner: Glen Kerunsky
* 220 mph Torco's CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock, the world's
quickest "stock" category, the cars maintain street identity while
pushing performance limits
* Defending event class winner: Frank Gugliotta
* 250 mph Alcohol Funny Car, known for long, smoky burnouts,
powered by supercharged, fuel-injected engines
* Defending event class winner: Mark Thomas
In addition, fans will see some of the toughest semi-professional
Summit
Racing Equipment Pro-Am competitors, featuring hometown racers from
across Texas and the rest of the country.
"An IHRA event offers more than just the racing on-track. Our pits are
open to every fan that comes to the race, giving people the opportunity
to walk around amongst the race rigs, talk to the drivers, get
autographs, visit the midway," added Marchyshyn. "We present a
wide-variety of race cars as well, from the highest performing
professional cars to entry-level classes. And every Nitro Jam event
features a jet-powered vehicle that delivers the ultimate experience.
When these cars launch, you can literally feel the heat and raw power
they emit."
Scheduled for March 23 - 25 at San Antonio Raceway, Marion, Texas,
tickets for the Amalie Oil Texas Nationals can be purchased at
www.sanantonioraceway.com <http://www.sanantonioraceway.com/> . For the
first time ever, IHRA is offering customers the convenience of
purchasing tickets online and printing them at home. Through this
method, fans will avoid waiting in line the day of the event to
purchase
tickets, or waiting for them to be mailed.
Ticketing options include single-day general admission, a Nitro Fast
Pass, a Super Pass and Saturday-only reserved seats.
General Admission prices, single-day ticket
* Adult: $35
* Junior (2-12 years old): $5
* Child (under 2): Free
Nitro Fast Pass prices - available Friday and Sunday, includes adult &
junior ticket, must be purchased using promo code "nitro" at
www.sanantonioraceway.com <http://www.sanantonioraceway.com/>
* $20
Super Pass prices - 3-day pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
* Adult: $75 (includes Saturday reserve seat - $10 value - if
purchased during promo period)
* Junior: $25 (includes Saturday reserve seat - $10 value - if
purchased during promo period)
* Adult: $75 (does not include reserve seat if purchased after
promo period)
* Junior: $15 (does not include reserve seat if purchased after
promo period)
Reserve Seat prices - a limited amount of reserve seats are available
Saturday, choose your seat online
* $10
San Antonio Raceway is located off Interstate 10 (Exit 597), west of
Seguin, TX, 15 minutes from the I-410 beltway. For tickets and
information, call (830) 914-4646 or check out the race preview at
www.ihra.com <http://www.ihra.com/> or www.sanantonioraceway.com
<outbind://38/2006/11Rockingham2/PreEvent/www.sanantonioraceway.com> .
To obtain media credentials or request high-resolution images, contact
Travis Reynolds at (419) 706-8631, travisreynolds@livenation.com or
Mike
Perry at (419) 660-4213, mikeperryihra@livenation.com.
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 $16.5 million Nitro Jam(tm) Drag Racing Series is a
12-event North American professional drag racing circuit. In 2007, the
series will be comprised of nine 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 <http://www.ihra.com/> .
Live Nation is one of the world's largest diversified promoters and
producers of, venue operators and sponsorship/advertising for, live
entertainment events including music concerts, theatrical performances,
and specialized motor sports events. Live Nation owns, operates or has
booking rights for 150 venues worldwide including 107 domestic and 43
international venue sites. In 2005, promoted and/or produced over
28,500
events with attendance at venues exceeding 61 million persons.
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NORWALK, Ohio (January 22, 2007) - As San Antonio Raceway is undergoing
major track improvements in preparation for the upcoming Amalie Oil
Texas Nationals, the first 2007 IHRA Nitro Jam(tm) event, fans have the
opportunity to buy advance tickets today for one of the biggest motor
sporting events in Texas.
"For fans that want to see the world's quickest Nitro-powered cars, Top
Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars, this is a must see event," IHRA vice
president of marketing Jim Marchyshyn said. "The Nitro Jam Drag Racing
Series has become a major fixture now in San Antonio, providing an
exciting weekend of fun for fans and families wanting to see world
class
professional drag racing at an affordable price. Kids get in for only
$5."
The professional classes competing at San Antonio Raceway March 23 - 25
include:
* 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel Dragsters, the
kings of the sport, the pinnacle of drag racing performance
* Defending event class winner: Doug Foley
* 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Cars, the quickest
and fastest full-bodied race cars, a fan-favorite
* Defending event class winner: Gary Densham
* 240 mph Torco's CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified, a
diverse-group of wild, full-bodied cars embodying the true spirit of
hot-rodding
* Defending event class winner: Glen Kerunsky
* 220 mph Torco's CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock, the world's
quickest "stock" category, the cars maintain street identity while
pushing performance limits
* Defending event class winner: Frank Gugliotta
* 250 mph Alcohol Funny Car, known for long, smoky burnouts,
powered by supercharged, fuel-injected engines
* Defending event class winner: Mark Thomas
In addition, fans will see some of the toughest semi-professional
Summit
Racing Equipment Pro-Am competitors, featuring hometown racers from
across Texas and the rest of the country.
"An IHRA event offers more than just the racing on-track. Our pits are
open to every fan that comes to the race, giving people the opportunity
to walk around amongst the race rigs, talk to the drivers, get
autographs, visit the midway," added Marchyshyn. "We present a
wide-variety of race cars as well, from the highest performing
professional cars to entry-level classes. And every Nitro Jam event
features a jet-powered vehicle that delivers the ultimate experience.
When these cars launch, you can literally feel the heat and raw power
they emit."
Scheduled for March 23 - 25 at San Antonio Raceway, Marion, Texas,
tickets for the Amalie Oil Texas Nationals can be purchased at
www.sanantonioraceway.com <http://www.sanantonioraceway.com/> . For the
first time ever, IHRA is offering customers the convenience of
purchasing tickets online and printing them at home. Through this
method, fans will avoid waiting in line the day of the event to
purchase
tickets, or waiting for them to be mailed.
Ticketing options include single-day general admission, a Nitro Fast
Pass, a Super Pass and Saturday-only reserved seats.
General Admission prices, single-day ticket
* Adult: $35
* Junior (2-12 years old): $5
* Child (under 2): Free
Nitro Fast Pass prices - available Friday and Sunday, includes adult &
junior ticket, must be purchased using promo code "nitro" at
www.sanantonioraceway.com <http://www.sanantonioraceway.com/>
* $20
Super Pass prices - 3-day pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
* Adult: $75 (includes Saturday reserve seat - $10 value - if
purchased during promo period)
* Junior: $25 (includes Saturday reserve seat - $10 value - if
purchased during promo period)
* Adult: $75 (does not include reserve seat if purchased after
promo period)
* Junior: $15 (does not include reserve seat if purchased after
promo period)
Reserve Seat prices - a limited amount of reserve seats are available
Saturday, choose your seat online
* $10
San Antonio Raceway is located off Interstate 10 (Exit 597), west of
Seguin, TX, 15 minutes from the I-410 beltway. For tickets and
information, call (830) 914-4646 or check out the race preview at
www.ihra.com <http://www.ihra.com/> or www.sanantonioraceway.com
<outbind://38/2006/11Rockingham2/PreEvent/www.sanantonioraceway.com> .
To obtain media credentials or request high-resolution images, contact
Travis Reynolds at (419) 706-8631, travisreynolds@livenation.com or
Mike
Perry at (419) 660-4213, mikeperryihra@livenation.com.
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 $16.5 million Nitro Jam(tm) Drag Racing Series is a
12-event North American professional drag racing circuit. In 2007, the
series will be comprised of nine 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 <http://www.ihra.com/> .
Live Nation is one of the world's largest diversified promoters and
producers of, venue operators and sponsorship/advertising for, live
entertainment events including music concerts, theatrical performances,
and specialized motor sports events. Live Nation owns, operates or has
booking rights for 150 venues worldwide including 107 domestic and 43
international venue sites. In 2005, promoted and/or produced over
28,500
events with attendance at venues exceeding 61 million persons.
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