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Nitro on
Hold for PDRA
PITTSBORO, N.C. (June 14, 2017): Last week the
Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced a
rule change that nitromethane would be allowed in the Pro
Extreme category. However, previously unknown factors have
come to light since the June 8 statement, and nitromethane
will not be allowed in PDRA in 2017.
The Department of Homeland Security regulates every use of
nitromethane in the United States, and those who use the
additive must undergo rigorous screening and meet certain
regulations. An imminent addition of nitromethane, as was
proposed for the next stop on the PDRA tour, is simply not
possible.
“The PDRA always strives to run our association to the
highest standard,” stated PDRA’s Bob Harris. “We make
every effort to abide by our sanctioning requirements. It
is unfortunate that we initially proceeded with the rule
changes before learning about the additional security
measures surrounding nitromethane. We do hope that this
has not caused any inconvenience to our racers and
apologize to everyone for our oversight. We will continue
doing everything in our power to grow the PDRA, provide
the best possible platform for our racers, sponsors and
fans, and continue to be the world’s premier eighth-mile
drag racing association.” |
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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, Extreme Pro Stock and Pro Extreme
Motorcycle along with several sportsman and various exhibition categories.
The 2017 PDRA schedule consists of eight national events. For more on the
world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing organization visit
www.pdra660.com.
Follow the PDRA:
Facebook,
Instagram,
YouTube.
PRESS CONTACT: Lisa Collier
Professional Drag Racers Association
lisa@pdra660.com
704.692.4636
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