“We are proud of the level of renewals we’ve signed for 2015 along with many new companies that have come on board,” said Dan Driscoll, IHRA Director of Contingency Sales. “We believe postings will dramatically increase again for 2016 as IHRA continues its resurgence in the industry.”

Contingency sponsors receive exposure at more than 55 events annually through the IHRA marketing program and reach a localized base of IHRA racers.

“Our program has received praise for accuracy and verification” said IHRA President Scott Gardner. “We fundamentally believe sponsor involvement in our contingency program creates sales opportunities and numerous benefits as long as the program is administered properly and is not cost prohibitive.”

The next Summit Pro-Am Series event presented by Amsoil is March 27-29 at Pine Valley Raceway, Lufkin, Texas.

LOCATION:

Bradenton Motorsports Park

21000 SR. 64

Bradenton, Florida 34212

(941) 748-1320

www.bradentonmotorsports.com

 

DATES:

Friday-Saturday, April 17-18

 

FEATURING:

CROWER PRO MOD: The wildest class in drag racing returns to its birthplace – the IHRA! Nitrous oxide and supercharged engines rocketing the cars (everything from ’57 Chevrolets to new Cadillacs) down the quarter mile at speeds in excess of 250 miles per hour. Pro Mod will compete at eight Nitro Jam events in 2015, beginning with Bradenton Motorsports Park (April 17- 18), followed by Palm Beach International Raceway (April 24-25), Cordova International Raceway (May 29-30), Maryland International Raceway (June 19-20), Grand Bend Motorplex (June 26-28), US 131 Motorsports Park (August 7-8), Dragway 42 (September 11-12) and Memphis International Raceway for the Summit Racing Equipment World Finals (October 9-10).

AMSOIL NITRO FUNNY CAR presented by Aeromotive -- The loudest, fastest nitromethane-burning nostalgia Funny Cars in the country making up the fastest- growing class in drag racing. With new rules allowing these cars nearly unlimited power, the AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car class is the most exciting new class in more than 40 years of Nitro Jam drag racing history. The class utilizes “old school” Funny Car bodies (fiberglass replicas of ‘60s and early-‘70s cars) the fans can relate to. The Baton Rouge event should feature one of the biggest fields of AMSOIL Nitro Funny Cars, featuring Mike McIntire and Jason Rupert. McIntire, of Mentor, Ohio, set a new speed record for the AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car class at the recent season-opener in Tucson, Arizona, in his new “McAttack”1971 Camaro. Rupert, of Yorba Linda, California, is the defending IHRA Nitro Funny Car champion and drives the black “Bays & Rupert” 1969 Camaro.

U.S. BOUNTY HUNTERS PRO STOCK – Once referred to as “factory hot rods,” these stock-appearing American cars are powered by “mountain motor” V-8s. For example, Cary Goforth’s Camaro that won the season-opener at Tucson, Arizona, is powered by a naturally-aspirated, piston-driven V-8 engine that measures in excess of 826 cubic inches. The class is sponsored by the U.S. Bounty Hunters TV show on the Destination America channel.

NITRO HARLEY – Exactly what it means: nitromethane-burning Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Certainly not for the faint of heart, these riders literally don a flack vest and straddle a nitro-burning rocket down the track at speeds in excess of 220 miles per hour on the back wheel.

JET DRAGSTERS – Belching flames and smoke, these rear-engine dragsters are powered by General Electric J-85 jet engines which produce more than 5,000 horsepower and can exceed 300 miles per hour in the quarter mile. Each Nitro Jam features a four-car competition with qualifying and eliminations. The four Florida-based Larsen Motorsports cars all are piloted by females, including defending champion Elaine Larsen and 19-year-old Katerina Moller, a University of South Florida mechanical engineering student.

U.S. JET FIRE TRUCK – Last but not least, what’s not to love about a jaw-dropping, dual-engine, jet-powered 1940 Ford fire truck making track-scorching exhibition passes?

 

SCHEDULE:

Friday, April 17:

Spectator gates open – 2 p.m.

Show begins – 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 14:

Spectator gates open – 2 p.m.

Show begins – 5 p.m.

 

TICKETS:

AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT – KIDS TICKETS ARE ONLY $10

ADVANCE TICKET PRICES

Friday Adult -- $10.

Friday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

Saturday Adult -- $25.

Saturday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

DAY-OF-SHOW TICKET PRICES

Friday Adult -- $15.

Friday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

Saturday Adult -- $30.

Saturday Child (6-12) -- $10

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE A FREE PIT PASS AS IHRA OPENS ITS LOCKER ROOM TO THE PUBLIC.

“This is big for us,” Boychuk explained. “We struggled for the last year-and-a-half or so and it’s been really painful. We started off winning a lot, then it kind of all went away on us. Now it’s back – the car’s back. I can feel the car is back and it’s really working the way we want it to work.  We changed a few things. I bought out my partner, Ron Hodgson. We had a great relationship – we still do – he didn’t want to race as much as I did. Now we got Twig (legendary driver Twig Zeigler of 1970s Pizza Haven Funny Car fame) and Roland (revered ‘60s-‘70s “Hawaiian” Funny Car owner Roland Leong) both working on the car and they’ve got it back again. I’ve got two great guys looking after the car. The team – we’ve got the same crew working on the car – has so much consistency.”

Boychuk defeated No. 1 Qualifier and past IHRA champion Paul Romine in first round, then scored a bye run in the second to meet Rupert in the final.

Kile, of Asheville, North Carolina, faced Brian Jernigan in the Nitro Harley final. After Jernigan crossed the finish line, he became separated from his motorcycle and crashed. He was transported to a local medical center for evaluation. Kile qualified third and defeated Rocky Jackson in the opening round and Alvin Kobernusz in the second.

“It’s the second race of the year, and a very big win,” said Kile. “We come to every race knowing we can win. The IHRA Nitro Harley field is gonna be tough all year long. We’re just going to get used to it and run ‘em round by round.”

Bealko, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, qualified seventh in an eight-car field. He defeated Cary Goforth in the first round of eliminations, then faced teammate John DeFlorian Jr. in the second. Bealko defeated J.R. Carr in the final, 6.272 sec./224.71 mph to 13.602 sec./62.20 mph, to collect the coveted IHRA Ironman trophy.

“It was a big win for us,” said Bealko. “Having to race my teammate, John, in the semi-finals is never our best-case scenario. To be able to get by him, then run J.R. Carr, who’s been stellar all day. I just got switched up on the lights and got an awful long light before I left. But the car went right down there and the whole way there I was just thinking of my crew they’re gonna kill me if I don’t get in front of him. I was able, by the grace of God, to get in front of him and we had a nice win.”

Moller, a 19-year old University of Florida student, faced Elaine Larsen in the Jet Dragster final. It was a repeat of the season-opener in Tucson, Arizona, last month, where the pair faced each other in Jet Dragster finale. This time, Moller prevailed.

“I’m super excited about it,” admitted Moller. “Last race I had Elaine in the final and she beat me to the finish line so this race I’m glad I got to beat her. So we’re even and we’ll see who wins next time.”

The local 1/8-mile Outlaw Pro Modified final was won by Bill Doucet of Lawtell, Louisiana, over Bill Banaka of Brandon, Mississippi, 3.80 sec./193.09 mph to 4.604 sec./123.79 mph.

Tina Pierce and Alex Taylor staged an exhibition race in their street-legal cars during the event. Pierce’s S-10 crashed during the race. She was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and released. The IHRA’s rigid safety standards prevented her from suffering serious injury.

ELIMINATIONS:

AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive

First round:

Tim Boychuk defeated No. 1 Qualifier Paul Romine, 5.773 sec./245.36 mph to 6.822 sec./176.50 mph.

Jason Rupert defeated Ricky Young, 5.897 sec./245.83 mph to 16.255 sec./68.56 mph.

Mark Sanders defeated Steve Nichols, 5.840 sec./250.97 mph to 8.278 sec./105.94 mph.

Second round:

Boychuk (bye) 11.768 sec./68.28 mph.

Jason Rupert defeated Mark Sanders, 5.979 sec./247.32 mph to 6.129 sec./231.30 mph.

Final:

Tim Boychuk defeated Jason Rupert, 5.867 sec./235.72 mph to 5.993 sec./245.43 mph.

 

U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock

First round:

John DeFlorian Jr. defeated Dean Goforth, Goforth fouled and DeFlorian ran 215.51 mph (E.T. was ruled invalid).

J.R. Carr defeated Scott Hintz, 6.305 sec./224.10 mph to 6.339 sec./223.15 mph.

Trevor Eman defeated No. 1 Qualifier John Montecalvo, 6.326 sec./222.05 mph to 7.913 sec./115.57 mph.

Kevin Bealko defeated Cary Goforth, 6.275 sec./223.99 mph to 6.397 sec./221.72 mph.

Second round:

J.R. Carr defeated Trevor Eman, 6.314 sec./223.71 mph to 7.554 sec./162.07 mph.

Kevin Bealko defeated John DeFlorian Jr., 6.379 sec./222.88 mph to 11.035 sec./77.68 mph.

Final:

Kevin Bealko defeated J.R. Carr, 6.272 sec./224.71 mph to 13.602 sec./62.20 mph.

Nitro Harley

First round:

Rickey House defeated No. 1 Qualifier Jay Turner, 6.394 sec./217.18 mph to 6.372 sec./214.54 mph.

Brian Jernigan defeated Jim Fagan, 7.056 sec./206.61 mph to 7.642 sec./141.15 mph.

Alvin Kobernusz defeated Randal Andras, 6.914 sec./177.65 mph to 13.568 sec./72.93 mph.

Tracy Kile defeated Rocky Jackson, 6.488 sec./212.51 mph to 7.444 sec./170.16 mph.

Second round:

Brian Jernigan defeated Rickey House, 7.116 sec./199.73 mph to 7.100 sec./211.91 mph.

Tracy Kile defeated Alvin Kobernusz, 6.541 sec./195.56 mph to 6.809 sec./204.08 mph.

Final:

Tracy Kile defeated Brian Jernigan, 6.568 sec./205.66 mph to 6.962 sec./210.03 mph.

Jet Dragster

Final:

Kat Moller defeated Elaine Larsen, 5.584 sec./286.53 mph to 5.801 sec./277.00 mph.

 

QUALIFYING RESULTS, AFTER TWO ROUNDS:

AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive – Racers elected not to conduct a second round of qualifying.

1. Paul Romine (Fishers, Indiana) 5.734 sec./244.23 mph.
2. Jason Rupert (Yorba Linda, California) 5.822 sec./250.62 mph.
3. Mark Sanders (Maple Valley, Washington) 5.985 sec./225.22 mph.
4. Steve Nichols (Newark, Delaware) 6.189 sec./236.59 mph.
5. Ronny Young (Wylie, Texas) 6.332 sec./209.20 mph.
6. Tim Boychuk (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) 9.611 sec./86.67 mph.

U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock

1. John Montecalvo (Center Moriches, New York) 6.235 sec./224.94 mph.

2. Cary Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 6.270 sec./223.49 mph.

3. Dean Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 6.290 sec./223.65 mph.

4. J.R. Carr (Pasco, Washington) 6.305 sec./221.83 mph.

5. Scott Hintz (Odessa, Texas) 6.320 sec./225.05 mph.

6. John DeFlorian  Jr. (Arnold, Missouri) 6.339 sec./222.88 mph.

7. Kevin Bealko (Bridgeport, West Virginia) 7.134 sec./142.15 mph.

9. Scott Beham (Conroe, Texas) 6.554 sec./192.06 mph.

10. John Konigshofer (Otterville, Ontario, Canada) 10.846 sec./99.74 mph.

Nitro Harley

1. Jay Turner (Julian, North Carolina) 6.476 sec./209.25 mph.
2. Alvin Kobernusz (Manly, Iowa) 6.778 sec./203.20 mph.
3. Tracy Kile (Asheville, North Carolina) 6.974 sec./170.03 mph.
4. Brian Jernigan (Cypress, Texas) 7.015 sec./209.64 mph.
5. Jim Fagan (Valley City, Ohio) 7.092 sec./200.04 mph.
6. Rocky Jackson (Youngsville, Louisiana) 7.421 sec./174.92 mph.
7. Randal Andras (Amelia, Louisiana) 7.759 sec./204.59 mph.
8. Rickey House (Humble, Texas) 7.874 sec./198.32 mph.

Next IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series national event:April 17-18 IHRA Nitro Jam Southern Nationals, Bradenton Motorsports Park – Bradenton, Fla.Nitro Jam classes include: Crower Pro Mod, AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car, U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock, Nitro Harley-Davidson, Jet Dragster.

Jason Rupert defeated Ricky Young, 5.897 sec./245.83 mph to 16.255 sec./68.56 mph.

Mark Sanders defeated Steve Nichols, 5.840 sec./250.97 mph to 8.278 sec./105.94 mph.

Second round:

Boychuk (bye) 11.768 sec./68.28 mph.

Jason Rupert defeated Mark Sanders, 5.979 sec./247.32 mph to 6.129 sec./231.30 mph.

 

U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock

First round:

John DeFlorian Jr. defeated Dean Goforth, Goforth fouled and DeFlorian ran 215.51 mph (E.T. was ruled invalid).

J.R. Carr defeated Scott Hintz, 6.305 sec./224.10 mph to 6.339 sec./223.15 mph.

Trevor Eman defeated No. 1 Qualifier John Montecalvo, 6.326 sec./222.05 mph to 7.913 sec./115.57 mph.

Kevin Bealko defeated Cary Goforth, 6.275 sec./223.99 mph to 6.397 sec./221.72 mph.

Second round:

J.R. Carr defeated Trevor Eman, 6.314 sec./223.71 mph to 7.554 bsec./162.07 mph.

Kevin Bealko defeated John DeFlorian Jr., 6.379 sec./222.88 mph to 11.035 sec./77.68 mph.

Nitro Harley

First round:

Rickey House defeated No. 1 Qualifier Jay Turner, 6.394 sec./217.18 mph to 6.372 sec./214.54 mph.

Brian Jernigan defeated Jim Fagan, 7.056 sec./206.61 mph to 7.642 sec./141.15 mph.

Alvin Kobernusz defeated Randal Andras, 6.914 sec./177.65 mph to 13.568 sec./72.93 mph.

Tracy Kile defeated Rocky Jackson, 6.488 sec./212.51 mph to 7.444 sec./170.16 mph.

Second round:

Brian Jernigan defeated Rickey House, 7.116 sec./199.73 mph to 7.100 sec./211.91 mph.

Tracy Kile defeated Alvin Kobernusz, 6.541 sec./195.56 mph to 6.809 sec./204.08 mph.

QUALIFYING RESULTS, AFTER TWO ROUNDS:

AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive – Racers elected not to conduct a second round of qualifying.

1. Paul Romine (Fishers, Indiana) 5.734 sec./244.23 mph.
2. Jason Rupert (Yorba Linda, California) 5.822 sec./250.62 mph.
3. Mark Sanders (Maple Valley, Washington) 5.985 sec./225.22 mph.
4. Steve Nichols (Newark, Delaware) 6.189 sec./236.59 mph.
5. Ronny Young (Wylie, Texas) 6.332 sec./209.20 mph.
6. Tim Boychuk (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) 9.611 sec./86.67 mph.

U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock

1. John Montecalvo (Center Moriches, New York) 6.235 sec./224.94 mph.

2. Cary Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 6.270 sec./223.49 mph.

3. Dean Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 6.290 sec./223.65 mph.

4. J.R. Carr (Pasco, Washington) 6.305 sec./221.83 mph.

5. Scott Hintz (Odessa, Texas) 6.320 sec./225.05 mph.

6. John DeFlorian  Jr. (Arnold, Missouri) 6.339 sec./222.88 mph.

7. Kevin Bealko (Bridgeport, West Virginia) 7.134 sec./142.15 mph.

9. Scott Beham (Conroe, Texas) 6.554 sec./192.06 mph.

10. John Konigshofer (Otterville, Ontario, Canada) 10.846 sec./99.74 mph.

Nitro Harley

1. Jay Turner (Julian, North Carolina) 6.476 sec./209.25 mph.
2. Alvin Kobernusz (Manly, Iowa) 6.778 sec./203.20 mph.
3. Tracy Kile (Asheville, North Carolina) 6.974 sec./170.03 mph.
4. Brian Jernigan (Cypress, Texas) 7.015 sec./209.64 mph.
5. Jim Fagan (Valley City, Ohio) 7.092 sec./200.04 mph.
6. Rocky Jackson (Youngsville, Louisiana) 7.421 sec./174.92 mph.
7. Randal Andras (Amelia, Louisiana) 7.759 sec./204.59 mph.
8. Rickey House (Humble, Texas) 7.874 sec./198.32 mph.

State Capitol Raceway is located at 11436 Highway 190 West in Port Allen.  For more information, please call (225) 627-4574 or visit www.statecapitolraceway.com.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) promotes professional, semi-professional and local level racing for drivers of all levels. The Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series is a North American professional drag racing series comprised of events in major cities throughout the United States and Canada. The IHRA also oversees multiple sportsman racing programs including the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL, Summit Racing Equipment SuperSeries presented by AMSOIL and Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions presented by AMSOIL. For more information on IHRA Motorsports visit www.ihra.com or the official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages @IHRA.

 

Paul Romine (AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive), John Montecalvo (U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock) and Lyle Newton (Nitro Harley) currently are the No. 1 Qualifiers in their classes. Next on the schedule is the second round of pro qualifying, followed by eliminations.

The IHRA Nitro Jam Mardi Gras Nationals has attracted entries from as far away as Canada and Aruba.

Two riders from Louisiana are entered in the pro classes: Rocky Jackson (Youngsville, Louisiana) and Randal Andras (Amelia, Louisiana) – both in the Nitro Harley class.

Bill Doucet of Lawtell, Louisiana, is No. 1 Qualifier in the local Outlaw Pro Mod class (4.109 sec./163.78 mph).

QUALIFYING RESULTS, FIRST ROUND:

AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive

1. Paul Romine (Fishers, Indiana) 5.734 sec./244.23 mph.
2. Jason Rupert (Yorba Linda, California) 5.822 sec./250.62 mph.
3. Mark Sanders (Maple Valley, Washington) 5.985 sec./225.22 mph.
4. Steve Nichols (Newark, Delaware) 6.189 sec./236.59 mph.
5. Ronny Young (Wylie, Texas) 6.332 sec./209.20 mph.
6. Tim Boychuk (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) 9.611 sec./86.67 mph.

U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock

1. John Montecalvo (Center Moriches, New York) 6.235 sec./224.94 mph.

2. Cary Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 6.270 sec./223.49 mph.

3. Dean Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 6.290 sec./223.65 mph.

4. J.R. Carr (Pasco, Washington) 6.305 sec./221.83 mph.

5. Scott Hintz (Odessa, Texas) 6.320 sec./225.05 mph.

6. John DeFlorian  Jr. (Arnold, Missouri) 6.339 sec./222.88 mph.

7. Trevor Eman (Pos Chiquito, Aruba) 6.390 sec./222.44 mph.

8. Scott Beham (Conroe, Texas) 6.613 sec./189.95 mph.

9. Kevin Bealko (Bridgeport, West Virginia) 7.134 sec./142.15 mph.

10. John Konigshofer (Otterville, Ontario, Canada) 10.846 sec./99.74 mph.

Nitro Harley

1. Lyle Newton (Naniamo, British Columbia, Canada) 6.830 sec./199.42 mph.
2. Tracy Kile (Asheville, North Carolina) 6.974 sec./170.03 mph.
3. Brian Jernigan (Cypress, Texas) 7.015 sec./209.64 mph.
4. Jim Fagan (Valley City, Ohio) 7.092 sec./200.04 mph.
5. Alvin Kobernusz (Manly, Iowa) 7.439 sec./161.29 mph.
6. Rocky Jackson (Youngsville, Louisiana) 7.441 sec./169.87 mph.
7. Jay Turner (Julian, North Carolina) 8.299 sec./109.14 mph.
8. Rickey House (Humble, Texas) 9.047 sec./104.73 mph.
9. Randal Andras (Amelia, Louisiana) 11.756 sec./79.77 mph.

“We purchased the track in June of last year,” said Pat Halbedel. “I had been going there since 1971. It is the oldest operating drag strip in North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and we have done some repairs to the track and want to make it nice all around.”

For more information on Wilkesboro Raceway Park, please call (336) 973-7223 or visit www.wilkesborodragway.com.

Nitro Jam is “heads-up” drag racing entertainment – first racer to the finish line wins – in all four pro categories. The exciting show includes qualifying and eliminations for: AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive, U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock, Nitro Harley and Jet Dragster classes.

Fans may save money by purchasing tickets in advance. Kids (ages 6-12) tickets are only $10. Nitro Jam is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Topping the stellar list of Nitro Funny Car entries is defending champion Jason Rupert of Yorba Linda, Calif. The driver of the black 1969 Camaro Funny Car finished runner-up to Mike McIntire at the Nitro Jam season-opener in Tucson in February.

The Nitro Harley (nitromethane-burning, Harley-Davidson-powered drag bikes) class’ latest entry for the Baton Rouge event is veteran rider Takeshi Shigematsu of Ehime, Japan.

The IHRA Natro Jam Mardi Gras Nationals also will feature several special guests, including Tina Pierce, one of the stars of the popular Street Outlaws television series. The Street Outlaws starwill be a guest of Crower and will sign autographs and make exhibition passes in her pro truck. She will be joined at the Crower booth by 16-year-old female drag racer Alex Taylor.

SCHEDULE:

Friday, March 13:

Spectator gates open – 10 a.m.

Pre-race ceremonies – 4:50 p.m.

First round of Nitro Jam qualifying – 5 p.m.

Second round of Nitro Jam qualifying – 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 14:

Spectator gates open – 8 a.m.

Summit Sportsman eliminations – Noon.

Third round of Nitro Jam qualifying – 1 p.m.

Pre-race ceremonies – 3:45 p.m.

First round of Nitro Jam eliminations – 4 p.m.

Second round of Nitro Jam eliminations – 6 p.m.

Final round of Nitro Jam eliminations – 7:30 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

TICKETS: AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT – KIDS TICKETS ARE ONLY $10.

www.nitrojam.com

ADVANCE TICKET PRICES

Friday Adult -- $10.

Friday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

Saturday Adult -- $25.

Saturday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

DAY-OF-SHOW TICKET PRICES

Friday Adult -- $15.

Friday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

Saturday Adult -- $30.

Saturday Child (6-12) -- $10

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE A FREE PIT PASS AS IHRA OPENS ITS LOCKER ROOM TO THE PUBLIC.

 

State Capitol Raceway is located at 11436 Highway 190 West in Port Allen.  For more information, please call (225) 627-4574 or visit www.statecapitolraceway.com.

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“We are proud to be the Official Quick-Connect Fluid Fittings of IHRA,” said Jiffy-tite Motorsports Manager Duane LaFleur. “There has been a tremendous buzz in the drag racing community since the IHRA press conference at the PRI Show and we are excited about what we have been hearing.  After meeting with IHRA executives, we decided to partner with them.  We are excited about the IHRA’s new direction and the opportunities it offers.”

The next IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series event will be held March 13-14 at State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen, Louisiana. The IHRA Nitro Jam Mardi Gras Nationals will feature AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car presented by Aeromotive, U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock, Nitro Harley-Davidson and Jet Dragster competition.

For more information on the IHRA, please call (419) 663-6666 or visit www.IHRA.com. Follow @IHRA on Twitter and Instagram.  Follow us on Facebook.

Nitro Jam is “heads-up” drag racing entertainment – first racer to the finish line wins – in all four pro categories. The exciting show includes qualifying and eliminations for:

AMSOIL NITRO FUNNY CAR PRESENTED BY AEROMOTIVE -- The loudest, fastest nitromethane-burning nostalgia Funny Cars in the country making up the fastest- growing class in drag racing. The class utilizes “old school” Funny Car bodies (fiberglass replicas of ‘60s and early-‘70s cars) that the fans can relate to. The Baton Rouge event should feature one of the biggest fields of AMSOIL Nitro Funny Cars, including Mike McIntire and Jason Rupert. McIntire, of Mentor, Ohio, set a new speed record for the AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car class at the recent season-opener in Tucson, Arizona, in his new “McAttack” 1971 Camaro. Rupert, of Yorba Linda, California, is the defending IHRA Nitro Funny Car champion and drives the striking black “Bays & Rupert” 1969 Camaro.

U.S. BOUNTY HUNTERS PRO STOCK – Once referred to as “factory hot rods,” these stock-appearing American cars are powered by huge “mountain motor” V-8s. For example, Cary Goforth’s Camaro that won the season-opener at Tucson, Arizona, is powered by a naturally-aspirated, piston-driven V-8 engine that measures in excess of 826 cubic inches. The class is sponsored by the U.S. Bounty Hunters TV show on the Destination America channel.

NITRO HARLEY – Exactly what it means: nitromethane-burning Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Certainly not for the faint of heart, these riders literally don a flack vest and straddle a nitro-burning rocket down the track at speeds in excess of 220 miles per hour on the back wheel.

JET DRAGSTERS – Belching flames and smoke, these rear-engine dragsters are powered by General Electric J-85 jet engines which produce more than 5,000 horsepower and can exceed 300 miles per hour in the quarter mile. Each Nitro Jam features a four-car competition with qualifying and eliminations. The four Florida-based Larsen Motorsports cars all are piloted by females, including defending champion Elaine Larsen and 19-year-old Katerina Moller, a University of South Florida mechanical engineering student.

U.S. FIRE FORCE JET FIRE TRUCK – Last but not least, what’s not to love about a jaw-dropping, jet-powered (dual turbines) 1940 Ford fire truck making track-scorching exhibition passes?

 

SCHEDULE:

 Friday, March 13:

Spectator gates open – 10 a.m.

Pre-race ceremonies – 4:50 p.m.

First round of Nitro Jam qualifying – 5 p.m.

Second round of Nitro Jam qualifying – 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 14:

Spectator gates open – 8 a.m.

Summit Sportsman eliminations – Noon.

Third round of Nitro Jam qualifying – 1 p.m.

Pre-race ceremonies – 3:45 p.m.

First round of Nitro Jam eliminations – 4 p.m.

Second round of Nitro Jam eliminations – 6 p.m.

Final round of Nitro Jam eliminations – 7:30 p.m.

 

TICKETS: AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT – KIDS TICKETS ARE ONLY $10.

www.nitrojam.com

ADVANCE TICKET PRICES

Friday Adult -- $10.

Friday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

Saturday Adult -- $25.

Saturday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

DAY-OF-SHOW TICKET PRICES

Friday Adult -- $15.

Friday Child (ages 6-12) -- $10.

Saturday Adult -- $30.

Saturday Child (6-12) -- $10

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE A FREE PIT PASS AS IHRA OPENS ITS LOCKER ROOM TO THE PUBLIC.

 

State Capitol Raceway is located at 11436 Highway 190 West in Port Allen.  For more information, please call (225) 627-4574 or visit www.statecapitolraceway.com.