NASCAR -vs.- NHRA
7 May 1999
On Saturday, May 8th, four of NASCAR's top Winston Cup drivers will test their abilities on the 1/4 mile drag strip at National Trail Raceway for the JEG'S Ultimate Day Of Racing presented by Jericho Investments.Winston Cup drivers Sterling Marlin, Chad Little, Jerry Nadeau and John Andretti will be at National Trail Raceway to meet and greet fans as well as take part in a special autograph session with John, Troy, Mike and Jeg Coughlin of NHRA's JEG'S Mail Order Racing Team from 12:30-2:30 pm. At 3:00 pm the NASCAR drivers will go head to head with the Coughlin brothers on the 1/4 mile in brand new, equally prepared FORD-HO Mustang Cobra five speeds.
Race fans will be exposed to various forms of motorsports at this event. Winston Row will have displays which include trailers, racing simulators, race vehicles, vendor displays. Jeff Hammond, crew chief for Chad Little will speak about "Life in the fast Lane".
"We are very pleased to be involved with this unique event. This gives us the opportunity to introduce NASCAR fans to NHRA Drag Racing and National Trail Raceway. Motorsports has a large fan base in Central Ohio and this event will help show how big that the fans base really is", said Scott Woodruff Director of Relations for JEG'S.
CBS Radio has teamed up with NHRA and National Trail Raceway to produce and promote this truly unique event. Mr. David Robbins, Vice President and General Manager of CBS Radio said, "It's outstanding that CBS, NHRA and NASCAR can join forces to creat an event of this magnitude for Central Ohio. This event will certainly be like no other, and really will be race fan's Ultimate Day."
Ticket for this event are $20.00 and you may purchase tickets through Ticket Master at (614) 431.3600 or you may purchase them at the gate. If you desire additional information call National Trail Raceway at 740.928.5706.
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