The CARS RV, Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Race Fuels is one of 12 IHRA National Events in North America. This event features Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Alcohol Funny Car, Nitro Bikes and so much more. The event is number 6 on the tour.
WHERE:
Castrol Raceway
Track is located just south of Edmonton, off Highway 2, two miles west on the south-side of Highway 19, adjacent to the Edmonton International Airport.
WHEN:
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6, 2008
WHO:
The stars of the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Series, including Doug Foley, Bobby Lagana Jr., Terry McMillen, Jeff O’Neill, Bruce Litton, six-time Pro Modified world champion Scotty Cannon and T.J. Zizzo in 320 mph Knoll Gas - Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel dragsters, competing for the $23,000 first place prize of a $131,000 class purse
Fans will experience the power of 320 mph Knoll Gas - Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Cars, featuring defending world champion Dale Creasy Jr., Bob Gilbertson, Jack Wyatt, Terry Haddock and Edmonton’s own Jason DuChene and Randy Bycowski competing for $23,000 to first place of the $131,000 class purse
Former World Champion Quain Stott, former world champion Mike Janis, Danny Rowe, Carl Spiering, and Scott Cannon Jr. in nitrous vs. supercharged Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified, competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $45,000 class purse
Six-time and defending world champion Mark Thomas, Rob Atchison, Terry Munroe and Terry McMillen in Alcohol Funny Car, competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $26,000 class purse
The world’s fastest and quickest Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock Cars, featuring IHRA’s version of NASCAR, the 220 mph factory hot rods of world champion Pete Berner (Pontiac GTO), Rickie Smith (Chevrolet Cobalt) former world champions Steve Spiess (Chevrolet Cobalt) and Brian Gahm (Ford Mustang) and Robert Patrick (Ford Mustang) competing for the $10,000 first place prize of the $38,000 class purse
Champions will also be crowned in seven Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket semi-professional classes: Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, and Hot Rod
WHAT'S AT STAKE:
In addition to the individual class purse up for grabs, drivers will be competing for points with the ultimate goal of being crowned world champion at season’s end. Each class champion receives: Top Fuel - $150,000, Nitro Funny Car - $150,000, Pro Modified – 50,000, Alcohol Funny Car - $35,000 and Pro Stock - $35,000
“NITRO JAM”
The Saturday Cervus Contractors Equipment JCB “Night of Fire” show, 6:30 p.m., features the final round of professional qualifying under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – a ground-pounding jet-powered race car, and the flame throwing JCB GT, a customized 3 ton backhoe that reaches speeds in excess of 100 mph
SCHEDULE:
Friday, July 4
Sportsman qualifying at 9 a.m.
Professional racing (Q-1) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
Sportsman eliminations at 9 a.m.
Professional racing (Q-2) at 12 noon
“Night of Fire” professional racing (Q-3) at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 6
Sportsman eliminations at 9 a.m.
Professional eliminations 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. Final Round: 4 p.m.
Gates Open: 8 a.m. daily
TICKETS: “AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT”
Order Tickets Now @ Castrol Raceway:
www.castrolraceway.com, www.nitrojam.com, Ticketmaster Outlets and Participating Mac’s locations or by calling (780) 461-5801
Friday, July 4: Adult General Admission: $40, Children 6-12, only $15, add $10 for reserved seating.
Saturday, July 5: Adult General Admission: $60, Children 6-12 only $15, add $10 for reserved seating.
Sunday, July 6: Adult General Admission: $55, Children 6-12 only $15, add $10 for reserved seating.
Thunder Alley VIP Weekend Super Pass: 3-day pass includes, private seating, catering and much more! (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) - All Tickets $300.
SAVE:
3-day Super Pass: $130, includes reserve seat every day
3-day Adult General Admission: $120
Children 5 and under: Free Admission (unless puchasing reserved seating)
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE FREE PARKING AND PIT PASS AS IHRA
“OPENS ITS LOCKER ROOM TO THE PUBLIC”
TELEVISION: See the Nitro Jam on SPEED. Check local listings or www.speedtv.com for air dates.
FREE PIT PASS: Every ticket includes access to the pit area. Go “backstage” and watch drivers tune their vehicles for the next round, get autographs, photos, and team merchandise.
2007 EVENT WINNERS:
Top Fuel - Terry McMillen
Nitro Funny Car - Terry Haddock,
Pro Modified - Ed Hoover
Alcohol Funny Car - Mark Thomas
Pro Stock - Robert Patrick
2006 NO. 1 QUALIFIERS:
Top Fuel - Doug Foley, 4.581
Nitro Funny Car - Bob Gilbertson, 4.831
Pro Modified - Kenny Lang, 6.102
Alcohol Funny Car - Rob Atchison, 5.887
Pro Stock - Pete Berner, 6.424
TRACK RECORDS:
Top Fuel - TJ Zizzo - 4.609, 326.16
Nitro Funny Car - Bob Gilbertson - 4.831, 312.13
Pro Modified - Carl Spiering - 6.103, 234.37
Alcohol Funny Car - Jim Sickles - 5.823, 241.84
Pro Stock - Robert Patrick - 6.488, Pete Berner - 217.11
TRACK ELEVATION: 2,200’ above sea level