NHRA NORTHEAST DIVISION RETURNS TO VIRGINIA

PETERSBURG, VA – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division returns to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Power in the Park on Saturday, August 26. Drivers will be racing to earn points leading to divisional, regional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $519,000.

Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  The division’s MXI Magnaflux Top Sportsman and Top Dragster classes will also be in action this weekend, along with the Ultimax Pro Stock Snowmobiles.  Spectator admission is free.  Parking is $20. For additional information please call Virginia Motorsports Park, 804-862-3174, or visit www.virginiamotorsports.com.

FRIDAY, August 25

Gates Open – 7:30 a.m.

Test and Tune – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, August 26

Gates Open – 8 a.m.

Time Trials – 8:30 a.m.

Top Dragster, Comp and Top Sportsman Time Trial – 10:30 a.m.

Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car Time Trial – 11:15 a.m.

Eliminations Round One – Following Time Trial Session

TAD & TAFC Eliminations 2, 4, and 6 p.m.