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PDRA Returns to Tulsa Raceway
Park for Action-Packed Series Opener
PITTSBORO, N.C. (January 26, 2016): The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)
series opener promises to be a marquee stop on the 2016 tour. After a one year
hiatus from the schedule, the PDRA returns to famed Tulsa Raceway Park (TRP),
March 10-12 bringing professional heads up eighth mile drag racing back to Tulsa
fans. The PDRA’s one-of-a-kind experience goes hand in hand with TRP’s mission
to give their fans the best drag racing experience in the nation.
You’ve watched street racing on TV. Now come see what cars were meant to do on
the strip!
Kicking off the opening ceremonies will be incredible side-by-side jet cars.
Also taking on TRP’s eighth-mile is Danny O’Day’s Superwinch Wheel Stander, the
world’s quickest wheel stander. The Pro Mod stars of the PDRA will look to set
the stage for their 2016 season as they take on TRP’s eighth mile track at
speeds over 220 MPH. Get the first look as champion racers Jason Scruggs, Jason
Harris, Rickie Smith and Craig Sullivan unveil new rides. Come watch local
heroes Frankie Taylor and Randall Reid in Pro Extreme, and Pat Stoken in Pro
Nitrous. Be the first to witness the Keith Haney and Jay Cox rivalry play out in
660 feet as they put their fast talking to the test on the track.
The bad boys of Pro Extreme, the fire breathing Pro Nitrous machines, the side
by side thrill of Pro Boost, and the wild rides of Pro Extreme Motorcycle will
excite fans with ground-shaking horsepower and mind-blowing performance. The
semi-pro classes of Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will also be on show for the
weekend, as well as the young guns of Pro and Top Junior Dragster. New this
year, the PDRA offers a Bracket Bash to local competitors. There’s $3000 on the
line for all competitors running 4.99 or quicker in this event.
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“There’s nothing like the first event
of the season,” stated reigning Pro
Extreme Champion Jason Scruggs. “We’re
anxious to get our new cars to the
track and show off the hard work we’ve
all put in over the off season. Last
year, records were set at the first
event of the season that are still
standing this year. We’re ready to
make ‘em fall again!”
At TRP, it’s a true fan-based weekend
with something for all ages including
a Kids Zone featuring rock climbing,
bounce houses, and much more.
The PDRA is a proud partner of Hot
Rodders of Tomorrow, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to inspiring
the next generation of auto
enthusiasts. In the Hot Rodders of
Tomorrow Engine Challenge, high school
teams compete against each other in
performance engine rebuilds. Teams
from Tulsa Tech and Jacksonville High
School (Arkansas) will do live
demonstrations of these rebuilds,
often completed in less than 35
minutes. “The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Engine Challenge is one of the only
programs out there working to inspire
and prepare the next generation of
auto enthusiasts,” stated Automotive
Technology Instructor, Wayne Griffin.
“It’s not just athletes and academic
standouts who win scholarships. This
program provides secondary education
scholarships to students, making their
dream of work in the performance
industry a real possibility.”
Military who present their ID will get
in free to all nine PDRA events in
2016. In recognition of their service
the Tulsa Air National Guard is
invited as special guests of the PDRA
at the series opener. The PDRA is
committed to giving back and
expressing appreciation to servicemen
and women.
Open testing held on Thursday, March
10. Qualifying begins Friday. One
final qualifying session will be held
Saturday morning with eliminations to
follow.
Tickets:
Thursday
$10 admission
Friday & Saturday Parking
South Lot FREE
North Lot $10
VIP $25
Friday & Saturday admission
Spectator side $10
Pit side $15
Kids 5 & under & Military Free
ABOUT THE PDRA
Based in Pittsboro, North Carolina,
the Professional Drag Racers
Association is the top sanctioning
body in the United States for the
sport of eighth-mile drag racing. The
PDRA’s professional categories include
Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost,
and Pro Extreme Motorcycle along with
Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Pro Jr.
Dragster, and Top Jr. Dragster. The
2016 PDRA schedule consists of nine
national events. For more on the
world’s premier eighth mile drag
racing organization visit
www.pdra660.com.
Follow the PDRA:
Facebook,
Twitter,
Instagram,
YouTube.
Photo: Gary Rowe / PDRA660.com
PRESS CONTACT: Lisa Collier
Professional Drag Racers
Association
lisa@pdra660.com
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