NHRA Summit Racing Series, North Central Division Finals, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis

Attention Media:
Below is a press release for the NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis this weekend, Sept. 16-18.  The release and fact sheet are also attached along with additional information.
Please contact Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 250-2287, elotz@nhra.com<mailto:elotz@nhra.com> or Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, (317) 291-4090, if you are in need of media credentials.
The final results story will be emailed out following the event.   If you need me to add anyone to my distribution list, or need any additional information on the event or the NHRA Summit Racing Series, please reply to this email, or contact Eric Lotz at 626-250-2287.
Thanks in advance
Eric Lotz
Director, NHRA Field Marketing
elotz@nhra.com<mailto:elotz@nhra.com>
626-250-2287


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: NHRA Field Marketing, (626) 914-4761

NHRA NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION SUMMIT RACING SERIES
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INDIANAPOLIS - Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis will host the 40TH Annual NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals, September 16-18.  The event will feature teams of the series' best racers representing NHRA Member Tracks from across the region.  Top points earning drivers in five classes will be on hand to compete for team and individual honors.  Nearly 700 drivers are expected to compete in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, and High School categories.  Racers in the High School class will run for trophies while the others will compete for cash awards of more than $60,000.
Gates at Lucas Oil Raceway will open at 7 a.m. each day.  Time trials will start Friday morning at 9 and continue Saturday at 8 a.m.  Eliminations will start Saturday at 1 p.m. and continue Sunday at 8 a.m.
Friday's action will also feature the Race of Champions, starting at 3 p.m., where the best of the best in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Super Pro Bike will compete for top honors.  Sunday's winners will move on to compete for a national championship at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Calif., in November.  They will run against the winners from NHRA's other six divisions for more than $100,000 in prize money.
Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis is located on Indiana Highway 136, four miles west of I-465, exit 16.  For more information call the track, (317) 291-4090 or visit www.LucasOilRaceway.com<http://www.LucasOilRaceway.com>.
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