Rocky Mountain Nationals
Presented by Torco Race Fuels
July 6-8, 2007
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The CARS RV, Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Race Fuels is one of 12 IHRA National Events in North America. This event features Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Alcohol Funny Car, Nitro Bikes and so much more. The event is number 6 on the tour.
WHERE:
Castrol Raceway Track is located just south of Edmonton, off Highway 2, two miles west on the south-side of Highway 19, adjacent to the Edmonton International Airport.
WHEN:
Friday – Sunday, July 6 – 8, 2007
WHO:
The stars of the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Series, including Doug Foley, Bobby Lagana Jr., Oklahoma-native Scott Palmer, Rick Cooper, 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, competing for the $23,000 first place prize of a $131,000 class purse
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, Paul Lee, Jon Capps and Terry Haddock competing for $23,000 to first place of the $131,000 class purse
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, competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $45,000 class purse
Six-time and defending world champion Mark Thomas, Rob Atchison, Terry Munroe and Terry McMillen in Alcohol Funny Car, competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $26,000 class purse
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) competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $38,000 class purse
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
“NITRO JAM”
The Saturday Cervus Contractors Equipment JCB “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, and the flame throwing JCB GT, a customized 3 ton backhoe that reaches speeds in excess of 100 mph
SCHEDULE:
Friday, July 6
Sportsman qualifying at 9 a.m.
Professional racing (Q-1) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 7
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, July 8
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 @ Castrol Raceway:
www.castrolraceway.com, www.nitrojam.com, Ticketmaster Outlets and Participating Mac’s locations or by calling (780) 461-5801
All prices listed in Canadian currency.
Friday, July 6: Adult General Admission: $35, Children 6-12, only $10, add $10 for reserved seating.
Saturday, July 7: Adult General Admission: $55, Children 6-12 only $10, add $10 for reserved seating.
Sunday, July 8: Adult General Admission: $50, Children 6-12 only $10, add $10 for reserved seating.
Thunder Alley VIP Weekend Super Pass: 3-day pass includes, private seating, catering and much more! (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) - All Tickets $300.
SAVE:
3-day Super Pass: $125, includes reserve seat every day
3-day Adult General Admission: $115
Children 5 and under: Free Admission (unless puchasing reserved seating)
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 - Quain Stott
Alcohol Funny Car - Thomas Carter
Pro Stock - Frank Gugliotta
2006 NO. 1 QUALIFIERS:
Top Fuel - Clay Millican, 4.639
Nitro Funny Car - Vincent Arcadi, 4.942
Pro Modified - Scotty Cannon Jr., 6.119
Alcohol Funny Car - Mark Thomas, 5.855
Pro Stock - Frank Gugliotta, 6.456
TRACK RECORDS:
Top Fuel - Clay Millican - 4.540, 325.69
Nitro Funny Car - Vincent Arcadi - 4.942, 310.70
Pro Modified - Al Billes - 6.150, 233.08
Alcohol Funny Car - Jim Sickles - 5.823, 241.84
Pro Stock - Robert Patrick - 6.488, Frank Gugliotta - 214.08
Gravedigger to Tear it up at Castrol Raceway – This July 27 – 29 Castrol Raceway and Live Nation are proud to present the Summer Heat Monster Jam Series. Among the 5 trucks in attendance, Gravedigger will be the headliner. Tickets are available online at www.castrolraceway.com or at any Edmonton area Mac’s location.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $25, Youth (3 – 15): $15, 2 & Under: Free
Nite Thunder’s – With the first few races already completed the Points Race is Heating Up! June will have a Nite Thunder on June 23. Here are the top 3 in Points in each class, come and cheer them on as they battle to be #1:
360 Sprint:
Sean Moran 6M
Tyler Princeman 99
Tim Gee 4
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Extreme Sprints:
Tom Watts 6
Karalyn Miller 17
David Miller 16 |
Econo Stocks:
Teagan Nelson 08
Kevin Williams 36 |
Bud Stocks:
Murray Phillips 12
Forrest Miller 31
Curtis Moore 08 |
Wissota's:
Dave Smith 06
Kelvin Bell 69
Ron Brisbois 12 |
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Bracketeers – The Torco Race Fuels Canada King of the Hill races have been heating up at Castrol Raceway and the Freedom Ford Bracketeers have been even hotter! Be sure to come out and cheer on the Bracket Racers as they squeal their tires down the ¼ mile! Here are the top 3 in points for each class:
Box:
Lance Cherchuk
Barry Kozicki
Rick Spargo |
No Box :
John Melnyk
Dan Coss
Ed Matiejewski |
Junior's:
Evan Sluchinski
Tyler Gritten
Cody Anstead |
Attention all Bracket Racers - There are a limited amount of spots left please call the Castrol Raceway Office to register for the Rocky Mountain Nationals. Anyone looking to compete in the Quick 16 MUST be registered as a Bracket competitor.
Street Legals – The JB's Power Centre Street Legals are Friday's at Castrol Raceway! Come out and compete against other's from Edmonton and Area! Be sure to being out your Street Legal Car and have some fun out on the ¼ mile and earn your braggin' rights! It's just $25.00 to race and $10.00 to watch. Gates open at 5:00pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. See you at the races!
Buy Your Tickets
TODAY!
Don’t miss out on seeing the top shows at
Castrol Raceway this season! Tickets are on sale
for the following events:
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IHRA CARS RV & Marine Rocky Mountain
Nationals
(Nitro Jam) – Drag
Racing |
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World of Outlaws Boston Pizza Oil
City Cup
Oval Racing |
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Monster Jam
Monster Truck Racing |
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House of Thunder Hot August Night
Drag/Jet
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Tickets for these
events have been going FAST; if you haven’t got
yours don’t wait any longer! You can order your
tickets through the Castrol Raceway website,
www.castrolraceway.com and click on the Buy
Tickets button.
You can also call the office at
(780)461-5801 or visit any participating
Edmonton & Area Mac’s Convenience Stores.
Wine now available at Castrol Raceway
Castrol Raceway will now be able to offer more to our Adult Spectators. Beringer and Wolf Blass Bilyara Reservein Wine will be available in the lounge. Be sure to go up to the 2nd floor in the lounge and enjoy a nice, refreshing glass of wine!
Want to Work & Have Fun???
Castrol Raceway is looking for some fun and
enthusiastic people to join our Team! We are
hiring for the following areas:
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Grounds & Maintenance |
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Concessions |
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Drag & Oval Event Staff |
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Security |
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Fans Services |
If you are someone you know is interested please
call the Castrol Raceway office at (780)461-5801
or send your resume by Fax, (780)461-5827 or
email info@castrolraceway.com.
Torco Race Fuels
Castrol Raceway has Torco Race Fuels for sale.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the
products, please call (780)461-5801 or you can
email sheena@castrolraceway.com. |
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Castrol Raceway
is also looking for someone sell/distribute fuel
at the track. If interested please contact
Sheena at the Castrol Raceway office. |
