NHRA Fans Feel the Power in Thunder Alley
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 NHRA Fans Can Feel the Power in Thunder Alley at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Infineon Raceway will unveil an entirely new way for drag racing fans to enjoy the power of NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series at the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, July 28-30. The event is presented by Supercuts. The all-new "Thunder Alley" is the closest race fans can get to the ground-pounding on-track action. Located just below the main grandstand and parallel to the drag strip, Thunder Alley provides a standing-room only race-watching experience. Race fans have long pressed against the fences at Infineon Raceway to get closer to the action, and now they can get an even closer, unobstructed view. This area will also feature food and beverage vendors. The weekend will feature competition in four professional classes, including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Car and Pro Stock Bike. All of the top NHRA stars will be on hand, including John Force, Gary Scelzi, Tony Schumacher and Andrew Hines. Infineon Raceway has become one of the quickest and fastest quarter-mile drag strips in the country, with seven of the eight professional track records smashed in 2005. This marks the NHRA's 18th consecutive year at Infineon Raceway. Tickets for Thunder Alley are just $10 for a daily pass or $30 for a weekend pass, with a paid admission ticket. For more information, call 800-870-RACE or visit www.infineonraceway.com. WHAT: FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts WHERE: Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma, CA 95476 WHEN: July 28-30 COURSE: Quarter-mile drag strip 2005 CHAMPIONS: Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel); Gary Scelzi (Funny Car); Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Bike) 2006 PURSE: Cash and contingency awards of more than $1.3 million TRACK RECORDS: Top Fuel - ET (elapsed time): 4.524 seconds, Brandon Bernstein, 2005; SPEED: 329.02 mph, Larry Dixon, 2005 Funny Car- ET: 4.759 seconds, Tony Pedregon, 2005. SPEED: 325.69 mph, Del Worsham, 2005 Pro Stock- ET: 6.676 seconds, Kurt Johnson, 2005; SPEED: 206.95 mph, Greg Anderson, 2005 Pro Stock Motorcycle - ET: 6.968 seconds, Andrew Hines, 2005; SPEED: 196.13 mph, Andrew Hines, 2004 PRO SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES PACIFIC): Friday, July 28 - Qualifying sessions at 3:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Saturday, July 29 - Qualifying sessions at 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Sunday, July 30 - Final eliminations begin at noon TICKETS: $10-$135, parking is free. 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com <http://www.infineonraceway.com/> or www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com/> . Gates open at 7 a.m. each day. --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805