WHAT: 21st annual Schuck’s Auto Supply NHRA Nationals, the 14th of 24 events in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Drivers in three categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock – earn points leading to 2008 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series world championships.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, July 18-20.
WHERE: Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash. The track is located 10 miles east of Interstate 5 on Highway 18. From I-5, use Exit 142A (Auburn exit) and travel east 10 miles on Highway 18, following the signs to the track. From other points, use Highway 18 and exit S.E. 304th St. or S.E. 312th St.
PURSE: Cash and contingency awards of more than $1.4 million.
For tickets call (253) 639-5927. Tickets also are available online at ticketmaster.com.
GENERAL ADMISSION (includes pit pass) – Friday: Adult, $40; Junior (6-12 years), $10; Saturday: Adult, $48; Junior (6-12 years), $10. Sunday: Adult, $48; Junior (6-12 years), $10. Child (5 and under), free in general admission/ pit areas each day.
RESERVED SEATS (includes pit pass) – Friday: Adult, $45; Junior (6-12 years), $15; Child (5 years and under), $5. Saturday: Adult, $55-60; Junior (6-12 years), $20-22; Child (5 and under), $10-12. Sunday: Adult, $58-$61; Junior (6-12 years), $20-$22; Child (5 and under), $10-$12.
FRIDAY, July 18
Sportsman qualifying begins at 9:15 a.m.
Professional qualifying sessions at 3 and 5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, July 19
Sportsman eliminations begin at 9:15 a.m.
Professional qualifying sessions at noon and 2:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, July 20
Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
Final eliminations begin at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 19 ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise one hour of qualifying highlights at 5 p.m..
Sunday, July 20 ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will air NHRA Race Day, at 8 a.m.
ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of eliminations at 6 p.m.
SATELLITE
Friday, July 18, 7:30-8 p.m. – AMC 15 / Transponder 6K (11820 MHz, horizontal)
Saturday, July 19, 6:30-7 p.m. – AMC 15 / Transponder 6K (11820 MHz, horizontal)
Sunday, July 20, 6-6:30 p.m. – AMC 15 / Transponder 12K (11820 MHz, horizontal)
2007 event winners: Tony Schumacher, Top Fuel; Jack Beckman, Funny Car; Dave Connolly, Pro Stock.
Track records (*performance records will not be officially recorded in Top Fuel and Funny Car at this event)
Top Fuel – 4.490 seconds by Larry Dixon, July ’05; 333.25 mph
Funny Car – 4.735 seconds by Eric Medlen, July ‘05; 325.85 mph by Gary Scelzi, July ’05
Pro Stock – 6.649seconds by Dave Connolly, July ‘07; 207.50 mph by Greg Anderson, July ‘07
National records: (*performance records will not be officially recorded in Top Fuel and Funny Car at this event)
Top Fuel – 4.428 sec. by Tony Schumacher, Nov. ’06, Pomona, Calif.; 336.15 mph by Schumacher, May ’05, Columbus, Ohio
Funny Car – 4.659 sec. by Tony Pedregon, Feb. ’07, Chandler, Ariz.; 333.66 mph by Jack Beckman, Nov. ’06, Pomona, Calif.
Pro Stock – 6.536 sec. by Greg Anderson, March ’07, Gainesville, Fla.; 211.69 mph by Jason Line, March ’07, Gainesville, Fla.
Top Fuel
1. Tony Schumacher, 1,179; 2. Antron Brown, 904; 3. Larry Dixon, 867; 4. Cory McClenathan, 788; 5. Rod Fuller, 777; 6. Brandon Bernstein, 737; 7. Hillary Will, 719; 8. Doug Herbert, 666; 9. Doug Kalitta, 566; 10. David Grubnic, 564.
Funny Car
1. Tim Wilkerson, 978; 2. Robert Hight, 763; 3. Tony Pedregon, 750; 4. Ashley Force, 739; 5. Cruz Pedregon, 720; 6. John Force, 695; 7. (tie) Ron Capps, 632; Gary Densham, 632; 9. Mike Neff, 600; 10. Jack Beckman, 530.
Pro Stock
1. Greg Anderson, 996; 2. Kurt Johnson, 900; 3. Jason Line, 828; 4. Jeg Coughlin, 819; 5. Allen Johnson, 711; 6. Mike Edwards, 671; 7. Ron Krisher, 662; 8. V. Gaines, 657; 9. Greg Stanfield, 627; 10. Warren Johnson, 565.
Pro Stock Motorcycle
1. Andrew Hines, 668; 2. Matt Smith, 630; 3. Chip Ellis, 569; 4. Chris Rivas, 512; 5. Eddie Krawiec, 481; 6. Matt Guidera, 450; 7. Angelle Sampey, 424; 8. Craig Treble, 417; 9. Steve Johnson, 402; 10. Hector Arana, 376.
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