NHRA O'Reilly Jr. Eastern Conference Finals Friday from Bristol Dragway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE
FINALS

BRISTOL DRAGWAY, BRISTOL, TENN.

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2006

Contact:  Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 428-0289

 

TIME TRIALS COMPLETE, ELIMINATIONS CONTINUE SAT MORNING AT

NHRA JR. EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

 

            BRISTOL, Tenn. - Day two of racing is in the books at the
NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference
Finals.  However, due to rain delays throughout the day only the last
round of time trials and the first round of eliminations in the 15 and
16-17 year old category were completed.  NHRA race officials were forced
to move the first round in all other categories to Saturday morning at 8
a.m.

            Racers in all individual categories are competing for the
coveted Wally trophy as well as a $5000 savings bond.  In the Team
Category winners receive a Wally trophy and each team member receives a
$300 savings bond.  Taking the track today to defend their titles were
Tyler Nay, of Newcomerstown, Ohio, in the 15 year old category and Kara
Stricker of Mohnton, Pa., in the 16-17 year old category.               

            Friday's fun activities for the kids included a barbeque
hosted by Bristol Dragway for all racers and their families which
included hamburgers and hot dogs.  Kids were also invited by Bristol
Dragway to take part in the Kidzone which was made up of an inflatable
play area, basketball court and an above ground pool.

            Other defending champions that will take the track Saturday
morning for the first round of eliminations include Nikolette Schroeder
of Avon Lake, Ohio, Courtney Wright of Fairview, Tenn., Jacob Morris of
Wallingford, Pa., and brothers Parker & Schafer Suggs of Warner Robbins,
Ga.

            Racing continues on Saturday starting at 8 a.m.  Gates open
at 7:30 a.m.  General admission tickets are $15 and children 6 and under
are admitted free.  Bristol Dragway is located in Bristol, Tenn., at
exit 69 off Interstate 81.  For more information call the track (423)
764-DRAG or visit www.BristolDragway.com
<http://www.bristoldragway.com/> .

 

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