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E3 SPARK PLUGS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES

2018 E3 SPARK PLUGS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY J&A SERVICE

SEASON SCHEDULE

49th annual AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . March 15-18 Gainesville, FL

31th annual NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 20-22 Houston, TX

Ninth annual NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 27-29 Charlotte, N .C .

30th annual MENARDS NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MINTIES . May 18-20 Topeka, KS

Inaugural VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8-10 Richmond, Va .

18th annual NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 15-17 Bristol, TN

12th annual SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . .June 21-24 Norwalk, OH

64th annual CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U .S . NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . .Aug . 29-Sept . 3 Indianapolis, IN

Seventh annual AAA INSURANCE NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . Sept . 21-23 St Louis, MO

33rd annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 4-7 Dallas

12th annual NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 12-14 Charlotte, NC

18th annual NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 25-28 Las Vegas, NV

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On behalf of NHRA, E3 Spark Plugs and J&A Service, we want to welcome you and thank you for your coverage of the 12-race E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service 2018 season .

The wildly popular category features the world’s fastest and most unique doorslammer race cars, and offers something for every kind of hot-rodding enthusiast . The class is highlighted by historic muscle cars, like ’67 Mustangs, ’68 Firebirds and ’69 Camaros, as well as a variety of late model American muscle cars . With more than 3,000 horsepower, the suspended door pro mod cars travel the quarter-mile in less than six seconds at speeds exceeding 250 mph .

All 12 of the races in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will be televised in 30-minute shows on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2 again this season . Each race will be featured in a primary showing and also a re-air .

The coverage your outlet provides has helped grow the category and if there is anything we can assist with to make your job easier, please do not hesitate to contact us .

We look forward to working with you during the course of the year and please let us know if you need any assistance during the year .

Jessica Hatcher Sr . Director of Public Relations and Communications National Hot Rod Association

Scott R . SmithDirector of Media Relations National Hot Rod Association

© 2018 NHRA . The 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service Media Guide was written and edited by the NHRA Communications Department . Photography: NHRA Photographic Services . Page Design: NHRA Corporate Art Department . Special Thanks: Rick Green . The information in this publication is provided as a courtesy for the media and may only be used for editorial purposes . Any commercial use of the information, photographic images and artwork contained in this publication is prohibited without the prior written consent of NHRA .

MESSAGE TO THE MEDIA

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TABLE OF CONTENTSNHRA Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7NHRA: World’s Largest Auto Racing Organization Making Noise in 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10NHRA Executive Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Driver Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Event Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Pro Mod Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Drag Racing Made Simple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Pro Mod Class Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Pro Mod Points System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Disqualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64NHRA Christmas Tree Starting Line System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Timing & Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Elimination Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Pro Mod Career Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Pro Mod Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72National Performance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Pro Mod Series Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Pro Mod Series Top 10 Points Standings History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

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THE NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION2035 Financial Way Glendora, CA 91741-4602626-914-4761; fax, 626-914-1491 (Communications) OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a .m .-5:30 p .m ., Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a .m .-12:30 p .m ., FridayFounder: Wally Parks (1913-2007)Chairman of the Board: Dallas Gardner Board of Directors: Dallas Gardner, Peter Clifford, Graham Light, Michael Cohen, Ed Desser Chief Executive Officer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter CliffordPresident: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen CromwellSr . V .P ., Racing Operations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham Light V .P ., Chief Financial Officer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roy AbacanV .P ., Executive Producer & Chief Content Officer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken AdelsonV .P ., Track Management & Operations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kasey ColerV .P ., Sales & Chief Development Officer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Gerber V .P ., Technical Operations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Gray V .P . and General Counsel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda LouieV .P ., Human Resources: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marleen GurrolaV . P ., Racing Administration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh PetersonSr . Director of Public Relations & Communications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica HatcherDirector of Media Relations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott R . Smith Media Relations Managers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Anderson, Jenn GoethelDirector of Multimedia Content: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David KennedyDirector of Broadcast Operations & Production: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob HedrickDirector of Statistics & Research / Historian / Reporter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lewis BloomIndianapolis Bureau Chief / Reporter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John KernanPlay-by-play Reporter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave RieffBroadcast Analyst: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony PedregonMulti Media Reporter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda BusickPit Reporter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruno MasselPit Reporter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie HoweDirector of Photography: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren AdamsAssociate Producer / Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve TanakaVideo Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les MayhewDigital Librarian: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg McDowellTechnology Executive: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike RokosaSr . Director Sales Operations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary RaaschSr . Director of Sales & Business Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John SiragusaDirector of Ticketing Operations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seneca ManzoDirector of Marketing & Client Services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mario Hirose Account Service Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachelle LitwinSales Administrative Assistant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber GoodMarketing Analyst: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael RauSocial Media Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nycole ScheleSocial Media Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Vinson Sr . Director of Marketing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen WentzellAdvertising & Promotions Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cody SomervilleGraphic Design Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Ricker Senior Marketing Graphic Designer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neil CannoneWeb/Graphic Designer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith GarciaSr . Director of Live Events: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evan JonatMarketing Services Managers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Coleman, Hannah Rickards

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Marketing Services Youth & Education Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Badilla National Event Service Coordinator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David KuschkeDirector of Field Marketing & Contingency Program: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Lotz Field Marketing Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Yazdanseta Field Marketing Coordinator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Dempsey Director of Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Timothy WhiteNational Technical Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny Gracia Technical Services Representatives: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Cvengros, Joey Gorman Controller: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curt Winiecki Director of Financial Planning & Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina Van Vleck Sr . Director of Safety & Emergency Services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob LangChief Starter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Gittings

NHRA Division Directors Northeast (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Mohn Southeast (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich SchaeferNorth Central (3): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Conley South Central (4): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trey CappsWest Central (5): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Park Northwest (6): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt LevonasPacific (7): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Rice

National DRAGSTER Staff Editorial Director/Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil Burgess Managing Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff SumidaSr . Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin McKenna Associate Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob SundstromCopy Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique DiazPhoto Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa Long Assistant Photo Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Foss Sr . Staff Photographer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Gewertz Director of Advertising Sales: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff MortonAdvertising Sales: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joni ElmslieSr . Ad Services Rep: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria G . AguilarAd Services Rep: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Cabrera Classified Ad Coordinator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theresa TaylorProduction Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Hurd Art Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rey Oruga

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NHRA MEDIA SERVICESMEDIA CREDENTIALSAll requests for NHRA media credentials must be sent to NHRA Communications Department . Requests from media members must be event-specific, typed on company letterhead, include an outline of proposed coverage, and be signed by the editor/director . Requests must be received at least two weeks before the start of the event for domestic media and one month for international media . All first-time applicants must submit examples of prior coverage for consideration . Requests from freelance media or photo agencies will not be considered . If granted media credentials to cover an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event, future consideration for credentials will be based on proof of coverage of that event . NHRA welcomes and appreciates coverage from members of the media . However, application for credentials does not guarantee approval . Members of the media are responsible for confirming credential approval before the event .

TRACK MEDIA SERVICES The NHRA media relations staff will provide extensive on-site assistance to working media . Members of the media will find work areas at all tracks on the circuit . Some tracks have more media work area than others . Those members of the media who are filing on deadline will have space priority at all tracks . At all events, members of the media may obtain entry lists, which contain competitors’ names, car numbers, race team sponsor affiliations, and hometowns . NHRA media relations team members provide an event-specific press kit and updated statistical supplements . In addition, qualifying and eliminations summary reports and pit notes will be made available throughout the event . Following qualifying and eliminations, top drivers, and newsmakers of the day will be available in a designated interview area . Inquire at the media center for details . While on assignment members of the media are expected to act in a professional manner, wear professional attire, should be courteous of others working in the media center, and should not seek autographs or goods and services from teams at any time .

PHOTO SERVICES Only accredited photographers on assignment for recognized news media will be permitted to photograph NHRA events . All photography is restricted to news use only . Commercial photography is prohibited except with express written permission by NHRA . Freelance photographers without specific assignments will not be permitted . In order to facilitate trackside access, photographers should confirm NHRA photo policies a minimum of two weeks in advance of each event . Due to safety regulations, the following additional guidelines have been established for media granted access to the trackside photo area .

• Shirts (fully covered shoulders) must be worn .

• Open-toed shoes are not permitted .

• Photographers are not permitted over the track wall at any time during the event .

All photographers who have been granted media/photo access to a NHRA event must read and sign the NHRA photo policy, wear an assigned photo vest and follow all instructions of NHRA personnel directing the race .

NHRA ONLINE & NHRA MEDIA CENTER ONLINE NHRA information is available online at www .NHRA .com, the official Internet site of the NHRA . A direct link to the NHRA Media Center Web site is available at http://media .nhra .com .

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One of the first auto racing sites on the Internet, NHRA .com offers information about the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, including qualifying and eliminations results, news, event previews, point standings, statistics and driver biographies .

Media are encouraged to utilize http://media .nhra .com to get the latest E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service and NHRA corporate press releases . Photos contained in the media-only site may be used in an editorial capacity only by deadline media, provided credit is given to NHRA . Please contact the NHRA Communications Department to request the user ID and password for NHRA Media Center Online .

BROADCAST, VIDEO, CABLE, OTHERAll broadcast, cable, video and rights in all other mediums to NHRA events are the property of NHRA, the network or cable broadcaster . Any broadcast or rebroadcast or reproduction without express written permission from the NHRA or FOX Sports is strictly prohibited . Rights requested by sponsors, advertiser or others for commercial use will be subject to license and may include a fee . No footage will be delivered without a signed license agreement . Contact NHRA Communications at 626-914-4761 for more information .

NHRA E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTSThe NHRA Communications Department distributes press releases, media advisories, event summaries and other time-sensitive information via e-mail . Contact the NHRA Communications Department at 626-914-4761 to be added to these distribution lists .

NHRA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTJessica HatcherSenior director of public relations and communications626-250-2491jhatcher@nhra .com

Scott R. Smith Senior Media Relations Manager317-969-8680 ssmith@nhra .com

Joseph AndersonMedia relations manager626-360-2468joanderson@nhra .com

Jenn GoethelMedia Relations Manager574-320-7956 jgoethel@nhra .com

E3 SPARK PLUGS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY J&A SERVICE DRAG RACING SERIES TO AIR IN 30 MINUTE SHOWS ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX SPORTS 2NHRA and FOX announced that all 12 races in the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will air on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2) . FS2 will televise each half-hour program in primetime on Thursday’s during the course of the busy racing season . FS1 will broadcast multiple re-airs of the shows during the year, please check your local listing .

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Featuring the world’s fastest and most unique doorslammer race cars, the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series offers something for every kind of hot-rodding enthusiast . The growing class is highlighted by historic muscle cars, like ’67 Mustangs, ’68 Firebirds and ’69 Camaros, as well as a variety of late model American muscle cars . With more than 3,000 horsepower, the suspended door pro mod cars travel the quarter-mile in less than six seconds at speeds exceeding 250 mph .

The first telecast will be the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla . (April 5, 9 p .m .) on FS2 . The series will also be featured as they race at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and the NHRA Virginia Nationals .

Pro Mod coverage from the world’s most prestigious drag race, the Chevrolet Performance U .S . Nationals at Indianapolis, will be telecast on Sept . 27 at 9 p .m . on FS2 . The season-finale NHRA Toyota Nationals at Las Vegas will air on FS2 on Nov . 15 at 9 p .m .

2018 E3 SPARK PLUGS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY J&A SERVICE DRAG RACING SERIES TELEVISION SCHEDULEAll times ET. Schedule is subject to change. Please check local listings.

Event Air DateAmalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Thurs., April 5, 9 p.m. (FS2)Gainesville, Fla

NHRA SpringNationals Thurs., May 10, 9 p.m. (FS2)Houston

NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Thurs., May 17, 9 p.m. (FS2)Charlotte, N.C.

Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties Thurs., June 7, 8 p.m. (FS2)Topeka, Kan.

NHRA Virginia Nationals Thurs., June 28, 11 p.m. (FS2)Richmond, Va.

NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Thurs., July 5, 9 p.m. (FS2)Bristol, Tenn.

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Thurs., July 12, 10:30 p.m. (FS2)Norwalk, Ohio

Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Thurs., Sept. 27, 9 p.m. (FS2)Indianapolis

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Thurs., Oct. 11, 9 p.m. (FS2)St. Louis

AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Thurs., Oct. 25, 10 p.m. (FS2)Dallas

NHRA Carolina Nationals Thurs., Nov. 1, 9 p.m. (FS2)Charlotte, N.C.

NHRA Toyota Nationals Thurs., Nov. 15, 9 p.m. (FS2)Las Vegas

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WALLY PARKS (1913-2007)NHRA FounderThe primary driving force behind the formation of the National Hot Rod Association, Wally Parks was the visionary whose early goals created what today is the world’s largest motorsports governing body. After nurturing NHRA for six decades, Parks died in September 2007 at the age of 94.

Parks, who founded NHRA in 1951, never implied that he did it all himself. Reflecting on the tremendous growth and success of NHRA, he noted often how fortunate he was that so many dedicated people shared his outlook that almost anything is possible if you believe in it

strongly enough. One of the most dedicated was unquestionably his wife, Barbara Parks, who died in January 2006.

Without Parks’ vision and perseverance, much of what has happened today may not have been achieved.

Born in Oklahoma, then living in Kansas until age 8, Parks’ automotive interests surfaced after his family moved to California. In his high school years, he became active in building stripped-down Model T Fords and Chevy fours for use on the street and in early speed trials conducted on dry lakebeds in the Mojave Desert.

In 1937, Parks took part in the formation of the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) – an organization focused on conducting land speed record events – serving as one of its officials until World War II began. In 1946, following military service in the South Pacific, Parks was elected president of the reorganized SCTA. In 1947, after 10 years as a road test driver and process engineer for General Motors, Parks left GM to assume a new role as the SCTA’s general manager. It was his concept that produced America’s first Hot Rod Show, presented by the SCTA in 1948 at the Los Angeles Exposition Armory.

In 1948, Parks helped co-publishers Bob Petersen and Bob Lindsay in the introduction of Hot Rod magazine, which became one of the world’s largest-circulation auto enthusiast publications, and later was named its first editor. In 1949, Parks organized the campaign that led to the opening of Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats for hot rod speed trials – a still thriving annual activity.

In 1951, utilizing Hot Rod as a conduit to nationwide readership, Parks formed the National Hot Rod Association. In 1963, he resigned his position as editorial director for all of Petersen’s automotive magazines – Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Car Craft, Sports Car Graphic and Motor Life – to assume full-time administrative duties as president of NHRA.

An early recipient of Car Craft magazine’s prestigious Ollie Award for his many contributions to motorsports, Parks was named Man of the Decade, 1962-1972 by Popular Hot Rodding magazine and was recognized as Man of the Year in 1973 by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). The American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) honored Parks in 1988 and again in 1994 for his pioneering efforts in motorsports. Parks received his highest honors in 1992 and 1993. He was drag racing’s first inductee into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1992 at Talladega, Ala., and in 1993, he was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame at Novi, Mich.

In 1994, the tributes to Parks’ legacy continued to pile up. A large bronze statue of Parks was presented at NHRA’s Gainesville Raceway, which was eventually moved to its current location in front of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. Later in 1994, Parks and wife Barbara were co-inductees into the Don Garlits International Drag Racing Hall of Fame at Ocala, Fla., for their pioneering efforts that spearheaded NHRA’s success. Parks also was the first recipient of the Don Prudhomme Award, a trophy presented by NHRA to an

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individual who has made a profound impact on the growth and positive image of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

At the 2001 NHRA Awards Ceremony, Parks was presented the prestigious Blaine Johnson Award for his dedication, perseverance and nurturing commitment to the sport over the years.

In 2002, Parks again was recognized for his many contributions to the sport of drag racing. He was presented with the inaugural Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the fourth annual Hot Rod & Performance Trade Show in Indianapolis. Petersen, a renowned automotive publisher and creator of multiple automotive magazines, presented Parks with the all-bronze sculpture, which was created to honor the entrepreneurs who have contributed to the history, growth and well-being of the hot rod industry.

In late 2003, Parks received another honor of distinction when he was named the Dean Batchelor Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Motor Press Guild in Los Angeles.

During his final days, Parks was active on NHRA’s board of directors and dedicated much of his time to the cultivation and expansion of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Although much of the museum’s historical focus is on the evolution of NHRA and drag racing, it also features many other forms of motorsports that relate closely to the formative years of NHRA, including dry lakes, Bonneville, oval track racing and allied performance industries.

Those are elements that appealed most to Wally Parks, a guy who had been there, done that and enjoyed and appreciated it for decades.

DALLAS GARDNERNHRA Chairman of the BoardAlthough he was exposed to drag racing briefly as executive vice president of Ontario (Calif.) Motor Speedway (OMS), Dallas Gardner’s experience in a variety of other professional sports has served him well since joining NHRA in 1973. With his extensive corporate and sports administration background, Gardner has helped mold NHRA into one of the most recognizable and respected organizations in the industry.

Upon graduation from California Polytechnical College, where he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in accounting and business administration, Gardner worked for three years for Arthur Young & Co., a national accounting firm.

After a year on special assignment as a management consultant for Arthur Young, Gardner left the company to begin his long and distinguished career in sports administration. Gardner joined California Sports Inc. as controller of the sports operation that included the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, ice shows, concerts and other special events. That company later built the Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Following a two-year stint as controller, Gardner served as director of ticket operations with responsibility for all Forum ticketing.

In 1969, he joined the OMS management team as controller and director of ticket operations. Later, as executive vice president, he was involved with event promotions, advertising, facility operations and ticketing.

Gardner joined NHRA as treasurer in 1973. He began serving as vice president and general manager in 1978, and on Jan. 1, 1984, he was promoted to NHRA president. Gardner spent 15 years as president before accepting his current position as chairman of the board beginning Jan. 1, 2000. At the 1999 NHRA Awards Ceremony at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts, Gardner was honored in a video tribute by NHRA’s founder Wally Parks and was then presented the prestigious Don Prudhomme Award for his effective tenure as the leader of the sanctioning

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body over the last two decades. Gardner also was presented a special award of recognition for his many years of dedicated service from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s Sports Marketing Enterprises.

Gardner also served as vice president of the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS), an arm of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the world governing body for motorsports. He also served as a member of the executive committee of the National Motorsports Council and as a director of the American Coalition for Entertainment & Sports Sponsorship. Gardner was named in 1996 as one of the 10 most influential people in worldwide motorsports by RACER magazine.

Gardner and his wife, Sandy, reside in Murrieta, Calif.

MICHAEL COHENNHRA Board of DirectorsMichael Cohen became a member of the NHRA Board of Directors in December 2010.

Cohen is a partner in the international law firm of Blank Rome LLP. He has been practicing law for more than 40 years and specializes in corporate, real estate and other business transactions with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.

His professional experience includes auto racing and other professional sports, cable television, print media, branded apparel and professional

service companies. He was named Best Lawyer in America in the field of Corporate Law in 2009 and 2010.

ED DESSERNHRA Board of DirectorsEd Desser became a member of the NHRA Board of Directors in July 2017.

Desser is the President of Desser Sports Media, Inc. (DSM), a California-based consultancy serving the strategic media business needs of the sports television industry. For 23 years, he served in the Commissioner’s Office of the National Basketball Association (NBA), ultimately as president of NBA Television and New Media Ventures, L.L.C.; and executive vice president of strategic planning and business

development. He was the chief negotiator for all NBA and WNBA national media agreements and served on the NBA Board of Governors Planning Committee. Desser also invented and spearheaded the launch of NBA TV, the first league-owned national cable sports network.

In 2005, Desser founded DSM, which specializes in media rights negotiations, strategic media planning, rights valuations and supporting work for mergers & acquisitions including litigation. In short, DSM assists professional sports teams, leagues, conferences, programmers and distributors in overall business development to maximize media rights values. DSM has advised on over $27 billion in sports and media transactions through negotiating more than 70 sports rights deals and advising over 30 professional sports teams.

Ed Desser first worked with NHRA as a media consultant negotiating its current deal with FOX Sports, creating NHRA All Access and starting up the NHRA content production group.

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PETER CLIFFORDNHRA Chief Executive OfficerAppointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2018, former NHRA president Peter Clifford leads the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body, continuing to grow the sport of NHRA Drag Racing at all levels.

Clifford got started right away during his tenure by focusing on six critical initiatives, including improved television, increasing sportsman participation, expanding marketing partnerships, increasing media exposure, improving competition at national events and developing new

fans. He introduced a new TV partner in FOX Sports, brought TV production in-house, changed the licensing criteria for sportsman racers, unveiled several changes to make the Pro Stock category more popular and more competitive, and has revealed a dynamic strategic plan to position the sport for growth in the coming years.

Formerly the longtime executive vice president and general manager of NHRA, Clifford was responsible for all NHRA-owned race track facilities. In addition, he oversaw Publications, Information Technology, National Event Business, Ticketing, Customer Service and Human Resources. A member of the NHRA Board of Directors, Clifford served as NHRA’s chief financial officer and was responsible for all fiscal functions including management of the Accounting and Finance Departments.

During his tenure with NHRA, Clifford has been the driving force behind the automation of all systems within the company, including those in the Information Technology Department, Accounting and Competition. He also has streamlined the business relationship between NHRA and its national event facilities.

Before being promoted to executive vice president and general manager in 2002, Clifford held the title of senior vice president and chief financial officer. He joined NHRA in March 1997.

Prior to joining NHRA, Clifford worked in finance and business planning with Hewlett-Packard, TNT Express Worldwide and Emcon. Clifford received his bachelor’s degree in economics from University of California, Los Angeles and holds a master’s of business administration in finance from the University of Southern California.

Clifford and his wife, Judy, have two children, Lauren and Brian.

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GLEN CROMWELLPresident Named the fifth president of the NHRA on January 1, 2018, Glen Cromwell heads up NHRA’s leadership team. Cromwell joined NHRA in 1997 and has risen through the ranks from his first position as a Division Director to most recently serving as the Senior Vice President of Media and Marketing. Cromwell has been a key player in leading NHRA’s marketing efforts over the past 20 years. In his role as president, he is responsible for advancing the NHRA to pursue continued growth, success and exposure.

Cromwell has experience in virtually every aspect of NHRA drag racing, including pursuing and securing new sponsorship sales, leading marketing and media teams, supervising onsite event production and shaping strategic initiatives. In 2013, Cromwell was appointed to the board of directors of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

Cromwell has also served as director of national event marketing for NHRA and Division 7 (Pacific) director in NHRA’s National Field Office.

As NHRA Division 7 director, Cromwell was responsible for managing all NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events conducted in the division, as well as performing a variety of other duties in the areas of competition, marketing and public relations.

Prior to joining NHRA in 1997, Cromwell served in a variety of capacities with Lombard, Ill.-based FELD Motorsports, producer of AMA Supercross and Monster Truck events.

During six years at FELD, Cromwell handled motorsports marketing, sales and event operations, as well as managing all venue contracts. His duties included event advertising and promotion, publicity, sponsorships, media buying and ticketing.

Cromwell graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., with a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration.

Cromwell and his wife, Brenda, have a son and a daughter.

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GRAHAM LIGHTNHRA Senior Vice President, Racing OperationsGraham Light, who became a member of the NHRA Board of Directors in 2004, oversees competition and operations at all 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races. In addition, he oversees NHRA Field Operations/Divisions, and the NHRA Technical Department, supervises the NHRA Safety Safari presented by AAA and NHRA Worldwide Program.

The Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, native got his start in drag racing in Competition Eliminator, in which he drove a C/Dragster and BB/Gas dragster. In 1971, he moved to Top Fuel and was a consistent qualifier

and posted a runner-up finish at the 1977 NHRA Finals in Ontario, Calif. Driving the Bubble-Up Top Fuel dragster, he finished ninth in the 1978 NHRA points standings.

From 1974 to 1982, Light owned and operated Edmonton International Speedway – a world-class multi-use facility consisting of a drag strip, a 2.5-mile road course, a 1.5-mile road course, a motocross track and a quarter-mile oval.

Light joined NHRA in 1984 to handle business development in an area that now comprises NHRA Divisions 6 and 7. In 1986, Light took over as Division 7 director and was promoted to the position of competition director in 1987. Later that year, he was promoted to vice president for technical operations and in 1993 was elevated to his current position.

He was inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame in Toronto in 1996 and the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame in Montreal in 2015. He also serves as president of the FIA Drag Racing Commission and is a director for the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS), the American branch of the FIA worldwide racing organization.

Light and his wife, Faye, reside in Alta Loma, Calif. They have two sons, Troy and Chad.

KEN ADELSONNHRA Vice President, Executive Producer and Chief Content OfficerKen Adelson, an Emmy award-winning multimedia executive, producer and broadcast journalist, was named vice president of broadcasting & digital content on Sept. 1, 2015. Adelson was charged with starting up NHRA’s television and digital production operations and is responsible for overseeing the television production of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series and the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Services, all airing on

the family of FOX Sports Networks and internationally. He leads a team of producers and editors that develop and produce multimedia content for all current and emerging NHRA distribution outlets, including NHRA All Access.

Prior to accepting the position with NHRA, Adelson worked as a senior consultant and executive producer with Desser Sports Media, where NHRA was a client. He has a long history of successful network startups, including launching NBATV in 1999. For nearly two decades he served as senior vice president of production, operations and planning for the National Basketball Association. During his time at the NBA, he oversaw the day-to-day operations and created thousands of hours of multimedia programming each season, distributed to more than 190 countries.

In 2008, Adelson built the broadcasting and digital media operations for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, from the ground up, in less than three months. Later winning a Heartland Emmy for “Best Game Broadcast,” Adelson has experience working with the FOX networks. The OKC

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Thunder telecasts were the first “live” programs that aired on FOX Sports Oklahoma. He also developed and was Executive Producer for “The Jockey Club” on FOX, a horse racing series that aired on FS1.

Adelson began his career as a television sports broadcaster and journalist. Over 10 years on-the-air, he worked in top 40 television markets including Phoenix working in multiple top 40 markets including Phoenix and Hartford, Conn. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting from the University of Florida and now resides in Southern California.

BRAD GERBERNHRA Vice President and Chief Development OfficerBrad Gerber, a skilled sales executive with vast experience in the world of automotive publishing and digital media, was named NHRA vice president of sales and chief development officer on Jan. 14, 2016.

Gerber leads NHRA’s sales and business development team and oversees all media sales, corporate sponsorships and revenue development initiatives.

Gerber was an executive at Source Interlink Media and its predecessor companies Primedia and Petersen Publishing. He

worked internationally for Skin Diver magazine, served as publisher for Hot Rod and Automobile magazines and eventually rose to the rank of executive vice president, chief revenue and marketing officer for the entire company.

Prior to joining NHRA, Gerber held the position of global development executive at HYFN, an award-winning digital development, advertising and technology agency that services high-profile clients including GoDaddy, Google, HP, Taco Bell and AMEX.

GLEN GRAYNHRA Vice President, Technical OperationsResponsible for maintaining the parity and competitiveness at all levels of the NHRA, Glen Gray begins his tenth season as vice president, technical operations. Gray is based at NHRA’s Indianapolis office.

The Kokomo, Ind., native brought to NHRA an extensive engineering background related specifically to motorsports.

Before arriving at NHRA, Gray spent 25 years at Delphi Corp., working in a number of engineering capacities, including serving as the motorsports engineering manager leading a team of software, mechanical and electrical engineers in the development of complex

electronics products used in motorsports worldwide.

In addition, he supported motorsports safety initiatives in several race series through the use of electronics and crash sled testing, and he played an instrumental role in the accident recorders mandated in all Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock classes.

Gray graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering technology.

Gray and his wife, Kimberly, have two daughters, Hannah and Addie, and a son, Zachary.

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MARLEEN GURROLANHRA Vice President, Human ResourcesMarleen Gurrola was promoted to vice president of human resources on Sept. 1, 2015 and is a member of NHRA’s leadership team.

Gurrola is also responsible for several additional areas, including travel and office services. The scope of her responsibility includes all of NHRA’s regular employees as well as all of NHRA’s event workers, spread across the NHRA corporate headquarters, NHRA Museum, five NHRA-owned race facilities and six NHRA Division offices.

Gurrola’s responsibilities include managing the company’s employee benefit programs and compliance matters, training, employee-related

insurance programs, travel and office services.

LINDA LOUIENHRA Vice President and General CounselAs NHRA’s vice president and general counsel, Linda Louie is responsible for the company’s legal matters.

Louie joined NHRA in 1999 as associate corporate counsel. Her job expanded to corporate counsel in 2000, and she was promoted to general counsel in 2002. In 2006, she was promoted to vice president and general counsel.

In 2013, Louie was appointed to the board of directors for the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

Louie received her B.A. in English from University of California, Los Angeles and her J.D. from the University of Southern California. She has practiced law for more than 30 years. She began her career as a business litigator at law firms including Arnold & Porter and Hughes, Hubbard & Reed.

JOSH PETERSONNHRA Vice President, Racing AdministrationJosh Peterson was named NHRA’s vice president of racing administration in March 2011, and he reports directly to Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Graham Light. Peterson oversees NHRA sportsman racing activity and is in charge of multiple areas of racing administration at national events.

Peterson joined NHRA as general manager of sport compact racing, later assuming the role of director of racing administration in the fall of 2007. In that position, he managed the National Field Office and

Competition office, with his role expanding to include administration of the racer points system, event registration system, hard-card system and national event competitor credential system.

He is also actively involved in racer disciplinary actions and servicing NHRA member tracks and has been the liaison with the Legal Department on racer/member track compliance and incident issues. At national events, Peterson manages VIP credentials, racer registration, pit control and is responsible for staffing major areas of the events.

He serves as NHRA’s representative for ACCUS legislations and FIA grants.

In addition, he is the chairman for the Sportsman Racer Advisory Council. NHRA’s seven division directors report directly to Peterson, and together they work on strategic planning, member track

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support and other aspects of divisional racing and operations.

Peterson came to NHRA from the Pontiac-GMC division, where he was a product analyst and before that a program manager for GM’s front-wheel-drive drag racing program.

Peterson received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and holds a master’s of business administration from the University of St. Francis.

KASEY COLERNHRA Vice President, Track Management & OperationsKasey Coler joined NHRA in 2016 and was named vice president of track operations and management in August 2017. Coler is part of the NHRA’s leadership team and plays a key role in leading NHRA’s track strategy, operation and overall business development efforts for the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body. He is charged with creating and overseeing NHRA’s track development, enhancements and growth.

Coler was part of the senior management team of the Professional Bull Riders, most recently holding the title of senior vice president of marketing before coming to the NHRA. Prior to that he worked for Indy Car during a seven year stint where he ultimately was vice president of marketing. For the first five years of his career Coler held several roles in the marketing department at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

ROY T. ABACANNHRA Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerRoy T. Abacan was named NHRA’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in May 2017. Abacan oversees the financial and accounting functions, the information technology organization and certain other functions of NHRA. He is an innovative executive with extensive experience in financial and operational management - both as a strategic advisor and business operator.

Abacan’s career prior to joining NHRA included approximately 17 years in executive roles at EY (one of the largest global consulting and professional services firms) and over eight years in executive

management positions in media and entertainment companies William Morris Agency and The Firm Entertainment, Inc. where he gained hands-on experience within global organizations, entrepreneurial / high-growth businesses and private equity portfolio entities. With over 25 years of experience, he is well-versed in business planning, strategy development and execution, including mergers and acquisitions; financial planning and analysis; complex operational improvement initiatives; and systems evaluation, design, enhancement and implementation.

Abacan holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with an emphasis in business from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is a CPA.

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MIKE GITTINGSNHRA Chief StarterMike Gittings became the NHRA’s Chief Starter, one of the most storied positions in all of NHRA Drag Racing, in May 2016. He was most recently the chief starter in NHRA’s Northwest Division and a certified team member of the NHRA Safety Safari presented by AAA. Gittings is only the fourth Chief Starter in the sport’s 65-plus-year history, following the late Buster Couch (1955-96), Rick Stewart (1996-2011), and the late Mark Lyle (2012-16).

Gittings commands the best view in the facility, standing alongside every kind of drag racing vehicle, most notably the 10,000 horsepower

Top Fuel and Funny Car machines featured in NHRA’s marquee Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Gittings was the NHRA Northwest Division starter since 2012 and was a member of the Northwest Division certification team, a race master, and starting-line track-prep worker since 2007. From 2000 to 2007, he worked as the starter at Pacific Raceways in Seattle, and prior to that, he was a track employee there and the 1998 Pro category track champion.

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KHALID ALBALOOSHI Residence: Los Angeles, Calif .Date of birth: July 27, 19792018 car: Bahrain ’17 Camaro2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/1Career wins/runner-up finishes: 3/22017 points finish: 10thBest points finish: 1st (2011)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .755 seconds (Topeka 2017)Career-best speed: 251 .53 mph (St . Louis 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Earned a runner-up finish at St . LouisSet both career best elapsed time and speed during the year

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Set career-best time at the Atlanta event2015: Raced to victory at Las Vegas 2; Reset career-bests in time and speed; Finished eighth in points 2011: Raced to J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series championship; Earned two victories and one runner-up finish; Posted career-best time in Gainesville2010: Posted career best speed at Gainesville

PERSONAL INFORMATIONMarital Status: MarriedChildren: TwoNotable: Competed in Top Fuel 2012-2014 with four victories and four runner-up finishes; Won 62 rounds of racing in his Top Fuel career

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 Round Year Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L 2017 12 10 0 1 0 2 9 0 0 5-122016 9 7 0 0 2 3 3 0 1 7-82015 10 8 1 0 2 1 5 2 2 9-82012-2014 did not compete2011 10 1 2 1 1 4 2 2 0 17-82010 4 25 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2-2Total 45 3 2 6 10 20 4 5 40-38

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2017St. Louis runner-up (Troy Coughlin)2015Las Vegas 2 winner (Pete Farber)2011 Gainesville winner (Danny Rowe)Las Vegas 1 winner (Rickie Smith) Houston runner-up (Mike Castellana)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD 2015: Indianapolis, Charlotte 22011: Gainesville, Atlanta

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MICHAEL BIEHLE II Hometown: North Vernon, INDate of birth: Dec . 31, 19862018 car: Biehle Motorsports 2013 Ford MustangTeam owner: Biehle Motorsports2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0Career wins/runner-up finishes: 0/02017 points finish: 12th Best points finish: 4th (2016)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .802 seconds (Norwalk 2017)Career-best speed: 256 .36 mph (Charlotte 1 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Notched the third semifinal appearance of his career at CharlotteSet both career best elapsed time and speed during the year

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Made his first career semifinal appearance at Bristol; Had a second semifinal finish at St . Louis; Set career-best time at Indianapolis and speed at St . Louis

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 12 12 0 0 1 2 4 0 5 4-72016 10 4 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 9-102015 5 32 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 1-1Total 27 0 0 3 8 7 0 9 14-18

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MIKE CASTELLANA Residence: Muttontown, N .Y . Hometown: Westbury, N .Y . Date of birth: March 25, 19642018 car: Al anabi Racing ‘69 CamaroCrew chief: Frank ManzoTeam owner: Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 2/2 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 8/102017 points finish: 2ndBest points finish: 2nd (2012, 2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .685 seconds (Houston 2017)Career-best speed: 253 .85 mph (St . Louis 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Won back-to-back events at Charlotte 1 and AtlantaSet career-best speed at St . LouisPosted runner-up finishes at Gainesville and Topeka

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Set career-best speed at Gainesville; Won at Bristol; Posted a runner-up finish at Charlotte 2 2015: Raced to three quarterfinals appearances; Finished 16th in points2014: Raced to only win of the season at Gainesville; Raced to runner-up finish at Houston 2013: Earned victory at St . Louis; Posted runner-up finish at Norwalk; Posted No . 1 qualifier at Gainesville and Houston; Set best time of event at Gainesville, Houston, and Norwalk; Finished third in the point standings2012: Was in the finals in the first two races of 2012 and secured a runner-up finish in Gainesville and won the event in Charlotte; finished a career best second in the points; set a career best speed of 246 .39 in Gainesville2011: Raced to wins at Houston and Norwalk; finished seventh in the point standings2010: Posted a runner-up finish at Englishtown and finished 16th in point standings

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: ConnieChildren: Marianne, Maria, Mikaela, MikeyHobbies: Watching his children play sportsOther employment: Owner, Western Beef supermarket

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 Round Year Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L 2017 12 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 0 20-112016 10 9 1 1 0 1 3 0 4 8-52015 10 16 0 0 0 3 2 0 5 3-52014 10 9 1 1 0 2 3 0 3 9-62013 10 3 1 1 1 4 3 2 0 13-92012 10 2 1 2 2 4 1 3 0 18-92011 5 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 16-32010 7 16 0 1 0 3 1 1 2 6-5TOTAL 74 8 10 6 20 16 10 14 93-52

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CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2017Gainesville runner-up (Steven Whiteley)Charlotte 1 winner (Jonathan Gray)Atlanta winner (Steve Jackson)Topeka runner-up (Steve Jackson)2016Bristol winner (Bob Rahaim)Charlotte 2 runner-up (Bob Rahaim)2014 Gainesville winner (Rickie Smith) Houston runner-up (Mike Janis) 2013 Norwalk runner-up (Rickie Smith) St . Louis winner (Rickie Smith) 2012 Gainesville runner-up (Rickie Smith) Charlotte winner (Leah Pritchett) Indianapolis runner-up (Brad Brand) 2011 Houston winner (Khalid alBalooshi) Atlanta runner-up (Ed Hoover) Norwalk winner (Danny Rowe) Indianapolis runner-up (Eric Dillard) 2010 Englishtown runner-up (Von Smith)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD 2013: Gainesville, Houston 2012: Gainesville, Houston, Englishtown 2010: Bristol

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TROY COUGHLIN Residence: Jupiter, Fla . Hometown: Delaware, Ohio Date of birth: June 30, 19642017 wins/runner-up finishes: 2/4 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 11/112017 points finish: 1stBest points finish: 1st (2012, 2015, 2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .729 seconds (Norwalk 2017)Career-best speed: 259 .31 mph (Norwalk 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Won his third career Pro Mod championshipEarned two victories at Charlotte and Atlanta to bring his career win total to 11 in the classRetired at the conclusion of the season

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Earned three victories at Englishtown, St . Louis and the season finale at Las Vegas; was the No . 1 qualifier at Indianapolis and raced to a finals appearance2015: Claimed his second NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world championship at the season-finale in Las Vegas; Was the runner-up at Atlanta and Norwalk2014: Raced to two victories during the season; Posted one No . 1 qualifing position; Finished inthe top two in points for the third season2013: Finished second in the point standings; Made four final round appearances with two season wins and two runner-up finishes; recorded top speed of event at Houston, Bristol, Indianapolis, and St . Louis 2012: Raced to first NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world championship in dramatic fashion by winning season ending event in Las Vegas; recorded his first career win at St . Louis; Was runner-up at Englishtown and Norwalk2011: Raced to a semifinal finish in Atlanta; Attended all 10 events2010: Only driver in series to qualify for all 10 events; Finished fourth in the point standings

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: JulieChildren: Troy Jr ., Meghan, Paige, KellyNotable: 2009 National Muscle Car Association champion (Pro Street); won the 2005 Pro Mod exhibition event in Englishtown; three event wins in NHRA Pro StockOther employment: Vice President, JEGS Mail Order

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 Round Year Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L 2017 12 1 2 4 2 1 2 3 1 25-92016 10 2 3 1 2 1 3 1 0 20-72015 10 1 0 2 4 3 1 0 0 17-102014 10 2 2 0 2 3 3 1 0 15-82013 10 2 2 2 1 1 3 0 1 17-72012 10 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 0 18-82011 10 12 0 0 1 2 4* 0 4 4-72010 10 4 0 0 2 1 7 0 0 5-10Total 70 11 7 13 13 24 3 5 96-57 *DNQ Las Vegas 2 2011 but got in as alternate .

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CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2017Englishtown runner-up (Rickie Smith)Bristol winner (Shane Molinari)Norwalk runner-up (Shane Molinari)Indianapolis runner-up (Sidnei Frigo)St . Louis winner (Khalid alBalooshi)Las Vegas 2 runner-up (Steve Jackson)2016Englishtown winner (Bill Glidden)Indianapolis runner-up (Von Smith)St . Louis winner (Rickie Smith)Las Vegas 2 winner (Todd Tutterow)2015Atlanta runner-up (Kenny Lang)Norwalk runner-up (Mike Janis)2014 Norwalk winner (Von Smith) Charlotte 2 winner (Mike Janis) 2013 Charlotte 1 winner (Kenny Lang) Englishtown runner-up (Mike Janis) Bristol runner-up (Rickie Smith) Las Vegas winner (Danny Rowe)2012 Englishtown runner-up (Danny Rowe) Norwalk runner-up (Don Walsh) St . Louis winner (Danny Rowe) Las Vegas winner (Don Walsh)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD2016: Indianapolis2014: St . Louis 2012: Norwalk

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PETER FARBER Residence: Baldwinville, Mass . Hometown: Baldwinville, Mass . Date of birth: June 16, 19752017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0Career wins/runner-up finishes: 1/4 2017 points finish: 19thBest points finish: 8th (2014)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .804 (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 251 .44 mph (Atlanta 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSQualified at five of the nine events of which he attendedReached semifinals at St . LouisSet both career best elapsed time and speed during the year

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2015: Raced to runner-up finishes at Gainesville and Las Vegas 2; Finished 10th in points 2014: Raced to first career victory at Bristol; earned runner-up finish at Indianapolis; 1st career best time & speed at Englishtown2013: Raced to a semifinal round appearance at Gainesville and a career first runner-up finish at Charlotte 22012: Raced to a semifinal round appearance and four quarter final round finishes

PERSONAL INFORMATIONMarital Status: DebraHobbies: Drag racingNotable: In NHRA Pro Mod exhibition racing claimed victories at St . Louis and Indianapolis in 2009Other employment: PJ and Sons Towing

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 Round Year Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L 2017 9 18 0 0 1 1 3 0 4 3-52016 did not compete2015 10 10 0 2 0 0 7 0 1 6-92014 10 8 1 1 1 1 4 0 2 10-7 2013 10 8 0 1 1 2 5 0 1 7-9 2012 10 8 0 0 1 4 5 0 0 6-10 2011 9 12 0 0 1 2 3 0 2 4-6 2010 1 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Total 68 1 4 5 12 32 0 13 38-53*Qualified 16 at Bristol 2011 but was a no-show .

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2015Gainesville runner-up (Bob Rahaim)Las Vegas 2 runner-up (Khalid alBalooshi)2014 Bristol winner (Steve Matusek) Indianapolis runner-up (Rickie Smith) 2013 Charlotte 2 runner-up (Von Smith)

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SIDNEI FRIGOResidence: Itatiba, BrasilHometown: São Paulo, Brasil Date of birth: Oct . 19, 19712018 car: 1969 Chevrolet CamaroCrew chiefs: Brandon StroudTeam owner: Artivinco Racing2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 1/0 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 1/0 2017 points finish: 5thBest points finish: 5th (2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .759 (Topeka 2017)Career-best speed: 256 .70 mph (Gainesville 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Earned first career victory at IndianapolisFinished in the top 10 for first time in his careerSet both career best elapsed time and speed during the year

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: Daniela FrigoHobbies: playing soccer with his kidsOther employment: President of Artivinco Papers and PackagingChildren: — Thiago, Isabela, Lucas

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 12 5 1 0 1 5 5 0 0 11-112016 6 19 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1-32015 2 27 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1-2Total 20 1 0 1 7 9 2 2 13-17* 2016* Qualified No . 4 in Houston and was a no show in round one

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2017Indianapolis winner (Troy Coughlin)

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JONATHAN GRAYResidence: Artesia, N .M .Hometown: Carlsbad, N .M .Date of birth: June 15, 19812017 wins/runner-up finishes: 1/1Career wins/runner-up finishes: 1/1 2017 points finish: 6thBest points finish: 6th (2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .751 (Gainesville 2016)Career-best speed: 258 .02 mph (Gainesville 2016)

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: KayAnneHeight/weight: 6’’, 200 lbs .Hobbies: Spending time with his family, working out, fishingNotable: Competed in the Pro Stock category full-time for two seasons with one career win; Son of veteran NHRA racer Johnny Gray; Former Comp Eliminator racer in Lucas Oil Series

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 11 6 1 1 2 3 3 0 1 13-92016 4 23 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2-1Total 15 1 1 3 3 4 0 3 15-112016 *Qualified number 6 in Houston and was a no show for round one .

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2017Charlotte 1 runner-up (Mike Castellana) Charlotte 2 winner (Steve Jackson)

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HARRY HRUSKAHometown: Hebron, INDate of birth: Aug . 13, 19602017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0Career wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0 2017 points finish: 17thBest points finish: 17th (2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .722 (Topeka 2017)Career-best speed: 255 .58 mph (Topeka 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSSet both career best elapsed time and speed during the year No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 11 17 0 0 1 2 1 0 7 4-4Total 11 0 0 1 2 1 0 7 4-4

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STEVE JACKSONResidence: Augusta, Ga .Hometown: Augusta, Ga . Date of birth: July 15, 19802018 car: 2017 JBRC Chevrolet CamaroCrew chiefs: Steve Jackson, Billy StocklinTeam owner: Bahrain 1 Racing/Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 2/2 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 2/2 2017 points finish: 3rdBest points finish: 3rd (2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .719 (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 251 .81 mph (St . Louis 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Notched the first two victories of his career in Topeka and Las Vegas 2Qualified at 11 of 12 event of which he attended in his rookie seasonSet both career best elapsed time and speed during the year

PERSONAL INFORMATIONMarital Status: SingleHobbies: Drag Racing, Wake Surfing, Boating, Scuba Diving

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 12 3 2 2 1 1 5 1 1 17-9Total 12 2 2 1 1 5 1 1 17-9

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2017Atlanta runner-up (Mike Castellana)Topeka winner (Mike Castellana)Charlotte 2 runner-up (Jonathan Gray)Las Vegas 2 winner (Troy Coughlin)

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MIKE JANIS Residence: Lancaster, N .Y . Hometown: Lancaster, N .Y . Date of birth: April 23, 19562018 car: Mike Janis Superchargers/AAP 1969 CamaroCrew chief: Mike Janis Jr .Team owner: Mike Janis2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 4/4 2017 points finish: 13thBest points finish: 2nd (2015)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .775 seconds (Englishtown 2015)Career-best speed: 250 .92 mph (Norwalk 2015)

2017 SEASON HIGHTLIGHTSQualified at 7 of 12 races he attendedReached semifinals at Charlotte 2

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Set career-best time at Englishtown and speed at Norwalk; Had a semifinal appearance at Norwalk2015: Finished a career-best second in points; Picked up a win at Norwalk; Posted two No . 1 qualifying efforts; Claimed a runner-up finish at Indianapolis; Reset career-best speed at Englishtown2014: Raced to two final round appearances and won one of the events; Posted career bestspeed in Englishtown2013: Earned two career-first victories at Englishtown and Indianapolis; Finished fourth in the points standings2012: Posted semi-final appearance in Bristol2011: Raced to a final round appearance in Englishtown; Finished sixth in the points standings 2010: Earned a runner-up finish at Atlanta; Claimed No .1 qualifying positions at Atlanta and Indianapolis

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: MichelleChildren: Mike Jr ., SeanHobbies: Family activities, spending time with six grandchildrenNotable: 2X Pro Mod World Champion, 2nd winningest driver in Pro Mod historyOther employment: Owner, Jan-Cen Racing Engines

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 12 13 0 0 1 2 4 0 5 4-72016 9 15 0 0 1 0 6 0 1 2-72015 10 2 1 1 1 4 3 2 0 13-92014 10 4 1 1 2 2 3 0 1 13-82013 10 4 2 0 1 4 3 0 0 14-82012 7 12 0 0 1 3 2 0 1 5-62011 9 6 0 1 1 2 5* 0 1 7-92010 10 13 0 1 1 1 3 2 4 6-6Total 76 4 4 9 18 29 4 13 64-60*2011 DNQ at Gainesville but got in as an alternate .

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CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2015Norwalk winner (Troy Coughlin)Indianapolis runner-up (Rick Snavely)2014Houston winner (Mike Costellana) Charlotte 2 runner-up (Troy Coughlin)2013Englishtown winner (Troy Coughlin) Indianapolis winner (Rickie Smith)2011Englishtown runner-up (Danny Rowe)2010Atlanta runner-up (Michael Gullqvist)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD2015: Atlanta, Englishtown2010: Atlanta, Indianapolis

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CHIP KING Residence: Semora, N .C . Hometown: Roxboro, N .C . Date of birth: July 13, 19622018 car: Dreamworks Motorsports 70 1/2 Dodge ChargerCrew chief: Derek JonesTeam owner: CK Motorsports2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 0/1 2017 points finish: 25thBest points finish: 9th (2013)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .823 seconds (Gainesville 2016)Career-best speed: 253 .28 mph (Norwalk, 2011)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSQualified at Charlotte 1 and reached the quarterfinalsAttended 9 of 12 events

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Set career-best time at season-opening event in Gainesville; Had a semifinal appearance at Gainesville2015: Set career-best time at St . Louis; Attended all 10 races, qualifying for four2014: Attended all 10 events2013: Posted a runner-up finish at Gainesville; Earned top speed of event at Gainesville2010: Attended nine races and qualified for five; Qualified a season-high 14th at three events

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: LoriChildren: Bella, NebOther employment: Owner, construction company, convenience store, and other businesses

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 9 25 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 1-12016 9 16 0 0 1 1 3 0 4 2-52015 10 20 0 0 0 1 3 0 6 1-42014 10 22 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 0-12013 10 9 0 1 1 1 5 0 2 6-82012 5 16 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0-32011 9 20 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 0-32010 9 20 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 0-5Total 71 0 1 2 4 22 0 39 11-29

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2013Gainesville runner-up (Von Smith)

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ERIC LATINOResidence: Port Perry, Ontario, CanadaHometown: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDate of birth: April 5, 19642018 car: 1969 Yenko ChevelleCrew chief: Paolo D’AlimonteTeam owner: Eric Latino, Rob and Ann Sporing2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0Career wins/runner-up finishes: 0/12017 points finish: 18thBest points finish: 11th (2015)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .727 (Gainesville 2017)Career-best speed: 256 .45 mph (Gainesville 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSAttended nine events during the yearSet both career best elapsed time and speed during the season

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Attended eight events during the season2015: Raced to runner-up finish at Charlotte 22014: Raced to a semi-final appearance 2013: Attended five events during his first season

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: SueChildren: Briand and MatthewHobbies: Custon building and restoring of North American Muscle CarsOther employment: President of Global Emissions Systems Inc .

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 9 18 0 0 0 2 4 0 3 2-62016 8 18 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 0-52015 9 11 0 1 0 2 4 0 2 5-72014 7 15 0 0 1 1 4 0 1 3-62013 5 16 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0-5Total 38 0 1 1 5 22 0 9 10-29

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2015Charlotte 2 runner-up (Danny Rowe)

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CHUCK LITTLEHometown: Atkinson, New HampshireDate of birth: Feb . 21, 19452018 car: Blown 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Crew chief: Dan PageTeam owner: Chuck Little2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0Career wins/runner-up finishes: 0/02017 points finish: 20thBest points finish: 20th (2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .767 (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 248 .71 mph (St . Louis 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSSet career-highs in both time and speed at St . LouisReached semifinals at Charlotte 2

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: ValerieHobbies: Skeet shooting

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 10 20 0 0 1 0 2 0 7 2-32016 8 30 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0-12015 2 36T 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0-0Total 20 0 0 1 0 3 0 16 2-4

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STEVE MATUSEKResidence: Olathe, Kan .Date of birth: Sept . 10, 19612017 car: Aeromotive, Inc . ‘68 CamaroCrew chief: Jimmy RectorTeam owner: Danny Rowe2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 1/0 Career wins/final rounds: 1/1 2017 points finish: 8thBest points finish: 5th (2016)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .781 (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 253 .85 mph (Gainesville 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSEarned first career victory in the class at HoustonQualified at 11 of 12 events

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Finished a career-best fifth in points; Set career-best time at Charlotte 2 event; Raced to back-to-back semifinal appearances at Atlanta and Englishtown2015: Set career-best time at Englishtown; Attended all 10 races, qualifying for eight2014: Raced to career first runner-up finish at Bristol; Posted career best time at Atlanta2013: Raced to a semifinal finish at Charlotte 1; Posted top speed of event at Charlotte 1 (250 .55)2012: Posted career-best time and speed; Raced to semis at Houston

PERSONAL INFORMATIONMarital Status: LoriChildren: Amanda, Jessica, KristenHobbies: Collect and restore old cars, crew chief for daughters drag cars, woodworking, working out, football, basketballOther employment: Aeromotive founder and president

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 12 8 1 0 2 1 7 0 1 9-102016 10 5 0 0 2 5 2 0 1 9-92015 10 12 0 0 0 2 6 0 2 2-82014 10 6 0 1 2 4 2 0 1 11-92013 10 12 0 0 1 0 5 0 5 2-62012 10 9 0 0 1 2 5 0 2 4-82011 6 27 0 0 0 0 1* 0 6 0-1Total 68 1 1 8 14 28 0 18 37-51*DNQ Bristol 2011 but got in as alternate .

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2017Houston winner (Shane Molinari)2014Bristol runner-up (Pete Farber)

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SHANE MOLINARIResidence: Battle Ground, WAHometown: Vancouver, WADate of birth: April 8, 19672018 car: 1968 Pontiac FirebirdCrew chief: Brad PersonettTeam owner: Shane Molinari2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 1/2 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 1/22017 points finish: 4thBest points finish: 4th (2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .750 (Indianapolis 2017)Career-best speed: 258 .42 mph (Englishtown 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHTLIGHTSLocked down first career victory at NorwalkEarned first three No . 1 qualifiers of his career at Bristol, Charlotte 2 and Las Vegas 2

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: TaraChildren: Merranda, MeghanOther employment: Owner of S&T Trucking Company

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 12 4 1 2 0 4 4 3 1 14-102016 7 22 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 1-22015 8 29T 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0-02014 1 38T 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0Total 28 1 2 0 5 5 3 15 15-12

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD 2017Houston runner-up (Steve Matusek)Bristol runner-up (Troy Coughlin)Norwalk winner (Troy Coughlin)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD2017: Bristol, Charlotte 2, Las Vegas 2

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BOB RAHAIM Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich . Date of birth: Aug . 13, 1960 2017 car: TLC Waste Disposal Service ’17 Chevrolet Camaro Crew chief: Chris BellTeam owner: Bob Rahaim2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 2/3 2017 points finish: 14thBest points finish: 3rd (2015, 2016)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .746 seconds (Topeka 2017)Career-best speed: 251 .49 mph (Topeka 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSQualified at 7 of 11 events he attendedReached quarterfinals in Bristol

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Raced to the second victory of his career at Charlotte 2; Had back-to-back finals appearances at Bristol and Norwalk after earning the No . 1 qualifier at both2015: Claimed first career victory at Gainesville; Finished a career-high third in points; Posted runner-up finish at Bristol; Set career-bests in both time and speed2014: Set career-best speed at Norwalk; Posted career best elapsed time at Englishtown

PERSONAL INFORMATIONFiance: Debi EberhardtChildren: Bobby, Sarah, Kristin, JenniferGrandchildren: Six Hobbies: Drag RacingNotable: Won Pro Nitrous world championship in 2012

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 11 14 0 0 0 1 6 1 4 1-72016 10 3 1 2 1 3 2 2 1 15-82015 10 3 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 13-82014 5 24 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0-22013 1 35 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0-1Total 37 2 3 3 6 14 4 9 29-26

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2016Bristol runner-up (Mike Castellana)Norwalk runner-up (Bill Glidden)Charlotte 2 winner (Mike Castellana) 2015Gainesville winner (Peter Farber)Bristol runner-up (Bob Rahaim)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD2016: Bristol, Norwalk2015: Bristol

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DANNY ROWE Residence: Laguna Hills, Calif . Hometown: Laguna Hills, Calif . Date of birth: Sept . 7, 19612018 car: RJ Race Cars 2018 Chevy CamaroCrew chief: Jimmy RectorTeam owner: Danny Rowe2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 5/7 2017 points finish: 11thBest points finish: 2nd (2010, 2011)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .791 seconds (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 252 .14 mph (Gainesville 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSQualified at 11 of 12 events he attendedMade a semifinal appearance at season-opening Gainesville eventAppeared in three quarterfinal rounds on the year

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Was runner-up at season-opening race in Gainesville; Earned the No . 1 qualifier position at Englishtown; raced to a semifinal finish at Charlotte 22015: Claimed victory at Charlotte 2; Reached one semifinal at Atlanta; Finished seventh in points 2014: Raced to four semifinal finishes; Posted career best speed at Gainesville; Was No .1 qualifier at two events2013: Raced to runner-up finish at season-finale at Las Vegas; Earned four No . 1 qualifier positions; Set best time of event at Charlotte 1, Englishtown, Bristol, and Charlotte 2; Set top speed of event at Englishtown (247 .57)2012: Won two consecutive events at Houston and Englishtown; was No .1 qualifier at Charlotte; finished fifth in the points2011: Raced to the win at Englishtown; finished runner-up in the world championship hunt for the second consecutive season2010: Finished runner-up to Von Smith for the world championship

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: ValChildren: Caitie, Chelsea, CassidyHobbies: Golf, travelNotable: 2000 West Coast Pro Mod Association champion; former WCPMA rookie of the yearOther employment: Owner, import and trading company


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CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2016Gainesville runner-up (Rickie Smith) 2015Charlotte 2 winner (Eric Latino)2013St . Louis runner-up (Troy Coughlin)2012Houston winner (Kenny Lang)Englishtown winner (Troy Coughlin)2011Gainesville runner-up (Khalid alBalooshi) Englishtown winner (Mike Janis)Bristol runner-up (Melanie Troxel) Norwalk runner-up (Mike Castellana) Las Vegas 2 runner-up (Leah Pritchett)2010Houston winner (Melanie Troxel)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD2016: Englishtown2014: Gainesville, Norwalk2013: Charlotte 1, Englishtown, Bristol, Charlotte 22012: Charlotte2011: Norwalk2010: St . Louis

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RICKIE SMITH Residence: King, N .C .Hometown: King, N .C .Date of birth: Dec . 25, 1953 2018 car: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Crew chief: Rickie Smith Team owner: Rickie Smith2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 1/0Career wins/runner-up finishes: 11/72017 points finish: 9thBest points finish: 1st (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .766 seconds (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 253 .47 mph (Gainesville 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSSecured the 11th win of his career in EnglishtownQualified at all eight events he attendedSet career-best times at St . Louis

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Won third Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world championship title; Earned two victories at season opening races in Gainesville and Atlanta; Had back-to-back No . 1 qualifier positions at Houston and Atlanta; Was runner-up at Houston and St . Louis; Raced to semifinal appearances at Norwalk and Las Vegas 2; Set career-best time at Houston and speed at Atlanta2015: Claimed one win on the season at Bristol; Finished runner-up at St . Louis; Finished fourth in points2014: Won second consecutive Pro Mod World Championship; Won three races during season;Raced to one runner-up finish; Set career-best time & speed in Atlanta2013: Won first NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world championship title; Earned two victories at Bristol and Norwalk; Qualified No . 1 at Norwalk and Indianapolis; Made NHRA history whenhe and son Matt, who won the NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship title, became first father-son duo to win championships in same season2012: Raced to season opening win in Gainesville for his first NHRA Pro Mod Series victory;also raced to win at Bristol; finished a career best fourth in points2011: Raced to the final round in Las Vegas and finished fifth in the point standings2010: Anchored the quickest Pro Mod field in NHRA history at Englishtown with a 5 .980 second time; Competed in nine events; Qualified a season-high fourth at Bristol; Advanced to the semis at Norwalk

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: NancyChildren: Matthew, Amanda, MelissaHobbies: GolfNotable: NHRA national event winner in Pro Stock; Earned two victories during NHRA Pro Mod exhibition competition, including winning the U .S . Nationals in 2003; Son Matt is a two-time NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion; NHRA Pro Mod championships in 2013, 2014 and 2016

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CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2017Englishtown winner (Troy Coughlin)2016Gainesville winner (Danny Rowe)Houston runner-up (Jim Whitely)Atlanta winner (Kevin Fiscus)2015Bristol winner (Bob Rahaim)St . Louis runner-up (Mike Knowles)2014Gainesville runner-up (Mike Castellana) Atlanta winner (Von Smith)Indianapolis winner (Pete Farber) Las Vegas 2 winner (Don Walsh)2013Bristol winner (Troy Coughlin) Norwalk winner (Mike Castellana) Indianapolis runner-up (Mike Janis)St . Louis runner-up (Mike Castellana)2012Gainesville winner (Mike Castellana) Bristol winner (Donald Walsh)2011Las Vegas 1 runner-up (Khalid alBalooshi)

CAREER NO. 1 QUALIFIER RECORD2016: Houston, Atlanta2015: Norwalk2014: Atlanta2013: Norwalk, Indianapolis2012: Bristol

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JIM WHITELEY Residence: Grand Junction, Colo .Date of birth: Sept . 9, 19622018 car: J&A Services 1969 Yenko Camaro Crew chief: Chuck FordTeam owner: Jim and Annie Whiteley2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 0/0 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 1/0 2017 points finish: 15thBest points finish: 12th (2016)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .803 seconds (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 251 .34 mph (St . Louis 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSReached three quarterfinal rounds on the seasonQualified at seven of 12 racesSet career-best time and speed in St . Louis

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Claimed first career victory at Houston from 16th qualifying position; Earned semifinal appearances at Englishtown and Las Vegas 2; Set career best speed at Indianapolis2015: Reached career-best semifinal appearance at Houston; Reset career-bests in time and speed2014: Attended five races

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: AnnieChildren: Cody, Corby, Steven, Cory, AliciaNotable: Won consecutive Top Alcohol Dragster championships (2012-13); Wife Annie races in Top Alcohol Funny Car and son Steven races in Pro Mod while son Cory races in Pro Stock Motorcycle .

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 12 15 0 0 0 3 4 0 5 3-72016 10 12 1 0 2 1 2 0 5 9-52015 9 21 0 0 1 2 3 0 3 4-62014 5 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0-0Total 36 1 0 3 6 9 0 18 16-17

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2016Houston winner (Rickie Smith)

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STEVEN WHITELEY Residence: Grand Junction, Colo . Hometown: Grand Junction, Colo . Date of birth: Dec . 3, 19922018 car: 2018 ZL1 Camaro . J&A Services / Y-Not RacingCrew chief: Jeff PerleyTeam owner: Jim & Annie Whiteley2017 wins/runner-up finishes: 1/0 Career wins/runner-up finishes: 1/0 2017 points finish: 7thBest points finish: 7th (2017)Career-best elapsed time: 5 .744 seconds (St . Louis 2017)Career-best speed: 253 .52 mph (Gainesville 2017)

2017 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSEarned first career victory at season-opening Gainesville eventQualified at all 11 events he attendedFinished a career-best seventh in the points standings

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2016: Finished a career-best 11th in the points standings; Qualified 3rd at Charlotte 2 event; Reached the quarterfinals at Charlotte 22015: Set career-bests in time and speed at St . Louis; Reached a semifinal at Charlotte 2 2014: Qualified at all 10 events; set career-best time and speed at St . Louis

PERSONAL INFORMATIONWife: DelainaNotable: Earned his NHRA Pro Mod license in 2013 and has raced in Top Sportsman for four years; won three Jr . Dragster championships at Grand Junction

CAREER STATISTICS No. Pts. 1st No. 1 RoundYear Races Fin. Won R/U Semi. Qtr. Rd. Qfy. DNQ W-L2017 11 7 1 0 2 4 4 0 0 12-102016 10 11 0 0 0 1 8* 0 0 1-92015 10 15 0 0 1 2 2 1 5 4-52014 10 12 0 0 0 2 8 1 0 2-10Total 41 1 0 3 9 22 2 5 19-34* Atlanta 2016 qualified number 14 and was a no show for round one

CAREER FINAL-ROUND RECORD2017Gainesville Winner (Mike Castellana)CAREER NO . 1 QUALIFIER RECORD2015: St . Louis2014: Charlotte 2

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BRISTOL DRAGWAYTrack physical address: 151 Speedway Blvd ., Bristol, TN 37620Track shipping address: P .O . Box 3966, Bristol, TN 37620Main phone number: 423-989-6933PR department phone number: 423-989-6991 PR fax: 423-764-0002Track contacts: Becky Cox, V .P . Communications, bcox@bristolmotorspeedway .comAnthony Vestal, director of communications, avestal@bristolmotorspeedway .comChris Lawyer, communications manager, chris@bristolmotorspeedway .comTrack opened: 1965Track surface: concrete/asphaltConcrete launchpad: 700 feetTrack direction: southwest to northeastElevation: 1,475 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 100 .9 FM

DIRECTIONSThe most direct route to Thunder Valley from Interstate 81 north is on Hwy . 11E . Take Virginia Exit 3 and Hwy . 11E will take you directly to Thunder Valley . From Interstate 81 south, take Tennessee Exit 69 and turn south on Hwy . 394 . Hwy . 394 will take you to the Bristol Dragway entrance . Turn on Hwy . 11E north to access the north entrance and south entrance to Bristol Motor Speedway .

TRACK HISTORYBristol Dragway opened in 1965 under NHRA sanction . NHRA left Bristol in 1967 . In 1996, Bruton Smith bought Bristol Dragway and closed the facility after the 1997 season to begin work on the current $18 million facility . The facility reopened for the 1999 season and hosted the inaugural NHRA All-Star event that year and again in 2000 . In 2001, Bristol Dragway hosted the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the first NHRA national event held at Bristol Dragway since 1967 .After hosting its annual NHRA event during the early spring months of April and May for several years, the 2010 edition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals moved to Father’s Day weekend . The new date proved very popular with race fans and prompted NHRA officials to keep the race on the same mid-June date . While many drag strips have come and gone, Bristol Dragway has stood the test of time . With its unique surroundings and colorful history, it is one of the ultimate destinations in the world of drag racing .

2017 NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALSPRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Troy Coughlin 5 .878, 253 .09RUNNER UP - Shane Molinari 5 .881, 254 .76NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Molinari 5 .837, 256 .70LOW E .T . - Molinari 5 .837TOP SPEED - Molinari 256 .70

TRACK RECORDS5 .796 seconds by Bob Rahaim, June ‘16 256 .70 mph by Shane Molinari, June ‘17

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PAST WINNERSRickie Smith 3 2015, 2013, 2012 Mike Castellana 1 2016Troy Coughlin 1 2017Peter Faber 1 2014Von Smith 1 2010Melanie Troxel 1 2011

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GAINESVILLE RACEWAY Track physical address: 11211 N CR 225, Gainesville, FL 32609Track shipping address: 11211 N CR 225, Gainesville, FL 32609Main phone number: 352-377-0046PR department phone number: 352-377-0046PR fax: 352-371-4212 Website: gainesvilleraceway .comTrack contacts: Mike Yurick, track manager, myurick@nhra .comTrack opened: 1969Track surface: concrete/asphalt Concrete launchpad: 693 feet Track direction: west to east Elevation: 167 feet above sea level Radio frequency: 90 .3 FM

DIRECTIONSThe track is located on County Road 225, eight miles north of Gainesville Regional airport . If traveling south on Interstate 75, use exit 399 and turn left on U .S . Highway 441 . In 12 miles, turn left on CR 121, and in three miles, take right fork onto CR 231 . In three miles, turn right onto 156th Avenue (CR 340) . After 3 .8 miles, turn right at stop onto CR 225 and continue 2 .7 miles to the track .If traveling north on Interstate 75, use exit 382, Williston Road (CR 331) . Turn left (east) onto Waldo Road (State Route 24) and go north . Turn left on NE 53rd Avenue, then immediately right onto CR 225 and continue 3 .5 miles to the racetrack .Alternate route from I-75 north: Use exit 390, 39th Avenue (CR 222) . Head east, then left on Waldo Road (SR 24), heading north . Turn left on NE 53rd Avenue, then immediately right on CR 225 and continue 3 .5 miles to the track .

TRACK HISTORYGainesville Raceway opened in 1969 and held its first Gatornationals event in 1970 . Long considered one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA circuit, it was from this legendary launch point that drivers clocked the first 260-, 270- and 300-mph Top Fuel runs . It also was from this starting line, during the 2000 Gatornationals, that eight of 10 national records were set in the professional classes . Following the 2003 season, Gainesville Raceway underwent some significant renovations .The concrete launchpad at the starting line of the ultra-quick drag strip was extended to 700 feet and the remainder of the racing surface, the shutdown area, and the professional pit area, were repaved . A new television compound was constructed on the north side of the drag strip, which frees up space in the pit area . In 2007 eight Skyboxes with outside seating were added to the top of the Southside staring line grandstands . Also in 2007 the Top Eliminator Club pavilion was constructed which greatly improved the race experience for our TEC customers . The storm drainage system in the parking lots was upgraded and several of the access roads to the sportsman pit areas were improved .In 2008, the old tower was torn down, and a new, state-of-the-art control tower was built in its place . The new VIP tower holds race-control operations, track offices, and a spacious media center .

2017 AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALSPRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Steven Whiteley 5 .791, 253 .52RUNNER UP - Mike Castellana 10 .192, 87 .94

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NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Steve Jackson 5 .781, 251 .58LOW E .T . - Eric Latino 5 .727TOP SPEED - Sidnei Frigo 256 .70

TRACK RECORDS5 .727 seconds by Eric Latino, March ’17258 .02 mph by Jonathan Gray, March ‘16

PAST WINNERSRickie Smith 2 2016, 2012Khalid alBalooshi 1 2011Mike Castellana 1 2014Kenny Lang 1 2010Bob Rahaim 1 2015Von Smith 1 2013Steven Whiteley 1 2017

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GATEWAY MOTORSPORTS PARKTrack physical address: 700 Raceway Blvd ., Madison, IL 62060Track shipping address: P .O . Box 200, Madison, IL 62060-0200Main phone number: 618-215-8888PR department phone number: 618-215-8888, ext . 119Track contact: Chris Blair, executive vice president and general manager, chris .blair@gatewaymsp .com,John Bisci, Public Relations, (618) 215-8888 ext 119, cell (610) 301-9283, John .Bisci@gatewaymsp .comTrack opened: 1996 Track surface: concrete/asphaltConcrete launchpad: 600 feetTrack direction: south to north Elevation: 455 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 107 .1FM

DIRECTIONSGateway Motorsports Park is five minutes from downtown St . Louis at the intersection of Interstates 55/70 and Ill . Route 203 (Exit 4) .

TRACK HISTORYOn this site in 1967, Wayne Meinert opened the original St . Louis Int’l Raceway, an eighth-mile strip . Chris Pook and the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach bought the facility in 1995 and began a renovation of the facility that continued through 2010 . Retired racecar driver and real estate developer Curtis Francois purchased the track in 2011, re-branded the facility as Gateway Motorsports Park and has made more than $20 million in improvements in the venue . Gateway Motorsports Park now features the NHRA drag strip (Dragplex), a 1 .25-mile superspeedway for NASCAR and INDYCAR events, the 1 .6-mile Circuit of St . Louis road course, a state-of-the-art kart racing facility and an off-road track .

AAA INSURANCE NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALSPRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Troy Coughlin 5 .792, 257 .24RUNNER UP - Khalid alBalooshi 5 .850, 250 .09NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Mike Castellana 5 .713, 253 .85LOW E .T . - Castellana 5 .713TOP SPEED - Coughlin 257 .33

TRACK RECORDS5 .713 seconds by Mike Castellana, Sept . ‘17257 .97 mph by Troy Coughlin, Sept . ‘12

PAST WINNERSTroy Coughin 3 2017, 2016, 2012Mike Knowles 2 2015, 2014Mike Castellana 1 2013Von Smith 1 2010

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HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKATrack physical address: 7530 SW Topeka Blvd ., Topeka, KS 66619Track shipping address: P .O . Box 19228, Topeka, KS 66619Main phone number: 785-861-7899Track contact: Jake Schmidtlein, general manager, jakes@heartlandpark .com Track opened: 1989Track surface: concrete/asphaltConcrete launchpad: 660 feetTrack direction: north to southElevation: 980 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 88 .7 FM

DIRECTIONSFrom Kansas City/St. Louis: I-70 west/Kansas Turnpike to Topeka . Take south Topeka Exit 177 and follow Topeka Blvd . south four miles to Gary Ormsby Drive .From Omaha/Lincoln: Highway 75 south to Topeka . Follow US-75 to 1-70 west to I-470 south . Exit 77th Street and turn left on Gary Ormsby Drive .From Des Moines: I-35 south to Kansas City . From Kansas City take I-670 west to I-70 west . Follow Kansas Turnpike to Topeka . Take south Topeka Exit 177 and follow Topeka Blvd . south four miles to Gary Ormsby Drive .From Wichita: Follow Kansas Turnpike to Topeka . Take south Topeka Exit 177 and follow Topeka Blvd . south four miles to Gary Ormsby Drive .From Tulsa: Take Highway 75 north to Topeka . Take a right on Finish Line Drive .From West Kansas: Take I-70 east to I-470/US-75 in Topeka . Follow US-75 south to the 77th Street exit . Turn left on Gary Ormsby Drive .

TRACK HISTORYAfter opening its doors in 1989, Heartland Park Topeka, the record setting dragstrip with 23 luxury suites, 2 .5-mile championship road course and 3/8-mile dirt oval track, 2 .1 mile motorcross track, 22 acre Autocross pad and Rallycross course, would stretch its arms to welcome everything and anything that had to do with the history of the automobile and growing world of motorsports .Originally proposed in 1985 as a venue to attract young residents, the initial $22 million construction project took more than a year and was the first major motorsports facility to be built in North America since 1968 . The track went through a $15-million renovation back in 2003 that added 33 garages, a state-of-the-art tech building and a new timing and scoring building for road course events . After being closed in 2015 the facility was purchased at the beginning of 2016 and revitalized to its former glory . Heartland Park Topeka is the site of record-breaking performances . In the Funny Car category, in 1993, Chuck Etchells and Jim Epler became the first Funny Car drivers to run four-second and 300- mph passes, respectively . The multipurpose facility hosts a wide variety of entertaining events, including the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event .

2017 MENARDS NHRA HEARTLAND NATIONALSPRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Steve Jackson 5 .794, 248 .48RUNNER UP - Mike Castellana 5 .857, 250 .64NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Bob Rahaim 5 .746, 251 .49LOW E .T . - Castellana 5 .698 TOP SPEED - Shane Molinari 258 .32

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TRACK RECORDS5 .698 seconds by Mike Castellana, May ‘17258 .32 mph by Shane Molinari, May ‘17

PAST WINNERSSteve Jackson 1 2017

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LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLISTrack physical address: 10267 East U .S . Highway 136, Indianapolis, IN 46234Track shipping address: 10267 East U .S . Highway 136, Indianapolis, IN 46234Main phone number: 317-291-4090PR department phone number: 317-387-7343PR fax: 317-291-4220Track contact: Kasey Coler, general manager, kcoler@nhra .comTrack opened: 1960Track surface: concrete/asphaltConcrete launchpad: 660 feetTrack direction: south to northElevation: 700 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 87 .9 FM

DIRECTIONSFrom I-465, exit Crawfordsville Road (U .S . Hwy 136) . Head west for approximately four miles through the town of Clermont . The main entrance to the facility is on the left, one-half mile past Raceway Road . From I-74, use exit 68 (Ronald Regan Parkway) and turn south . When you arrive at U .S . Hwy 136, turn left and the track will be on the right .

TRACK HISTORYIn 1958, led by Tom Binford, Frank Dickie, Rodger Ward and Howard Fieber, 15 Indianapolis- area businessmen and racing professionals invested $5,000 each to fund the development of what would become Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis . The group purchased a 267-acre farm about seven miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and developed a multipurpose auto racing facility .The original intention in creating Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis was to design a 15-turn, 2 .5- mile road course . Nearly as an afterthought, and as an insurance measure against economic problems, the investment group decided to incorporate a quarter-mile drag strip into the long straightaway of the 2 .5-mile road course design . Constructed with assistance from the NHRA, the drag strip was the first of the three courses to be completed, and the facility’s first event was held on the strip in the fall of 1960 .During the 1960 U .S . Nationals in Detroit, a handshake agreement between Binford and NHRA founder Wally Parks promised that the event would move to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in 1961 . The historic three-year pact was signed and sealed under a tree in Detroit Dragway’s pits, and Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis eventually became the home of NHRA’s biggest annual event .The NHRA purchased the entire facility in 1979 . The first major improvement came in 1983 with the construction and dedication of Parks Tower, the four-story drag strip tower . In 1998, new grandstands, suites and a tower complex on the front straightaway were completed at the oval track at a cost of nearly $2 .5 million, which included the repaving of the entire oval surface as part of a three-phase facility improvement project .In 2001, NHRA and Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis constructed a new drag strip racing surface, replacing the strip with a 660-foot concrete launch pad and laying new asphalt on the remainder of the track and shutdown area . Prior to the 2003 Chevrolet Performance U .S . Nationals, eight new luxury suites were added along the top of the west-side grandstands of the drag strip, giving fans a unique perspective of the action on the famed quarter-mile track . In 2005, new soft-barrier walls were added to the oval . In 2011, the track announced a track entitlement with Lucas Oil Products .In 2016, a new permanent Top Eliminator Club (TEC) building was constructed at the facility . The 16,000-square-foot multipurpose event space will utilized during the Chevrolet Performance U .S . Nationals as well as other events during the year . The building will feature a covered entryway, private restrooms, capacity for more than 1,000 people, state-of-the-art audiovisual system, and bar area .

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2017 CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS PRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Sidnei Frigo 6 .318, 203 .68RUNNER UP - Troy Coughlin 9 .079, 122 .76NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Mike Castellana 5 .709, 252 .52LOW E .T . - Castellana 5 .709TOP SPEED - Coughlin 258 .76

TRACK RECORDS5 .709 seconds by Mike Castellana, Sept, ‘17258 .76 mph by Troy Coughlin, Sept . ‘17

PAST WINNERS Brad Brand 1 2012Eric Dillard 1 2011Sidnei Frigo 1 2017Mike Janis 1 2013Brad Personett 1 2010Rickie Smith 1 2014Von Smith 1 2016Rick Snavely 1 2015

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ROYAL PURPLE RACEWAYTrack physical and shipping address: 2525 FM 565 South, Baytown, TX 77523Track mailing address: P .O . Box 1345, Baytown, TX 77523Main phone number: 281-383-7223PR department phone number: 281-383-7223PR fax: 281-383-3777Track contact: Seth Angel, general manager, seth@racerpr .comTrack opened: 1988Track surface: concrete/asphaltConcrete launchpad: 660 feetTrack direction: south to northElevation: 10 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 87 .9 FM

DIRECTIONSFrom Houston: Take Interstate 10 east toward Beaumont . Take the State Hwy . 99 (Grand Parkway) exit, which is exit 799 . Take a right on State Hwy . 99 and go to the first exit (2 miles) which is FM 565 . Take a right on FM 565 and Royal Purple Raceway will be on your right . Note: State Hwy . 99 is a toll roadway .From Galveston: Take Hwy . 146 north . Once you have crossed the Fred Hartman suspension bridge, go straight until the third stoplight which is FM 565 . Take a right on 565 and Royal Purple Raceway will be on the left side of the road about three miles . From Beaumont: Take Interstate 10 west towards Houston . Take the State Hwy . 99 (Grand Parkway) exit, which is exit 799 . Take left on State Hwy . 99 and go two miles and exit FM 565 . Royal Purple Raceway will be on the right side .

TRACK HISTORYSitting on 500 acres, Royal Purple Raceway opened in 1988 and is known as a site of record-setting performances due to its proximity to the Trinity Bay, which feeds the facility cool air . The facility includes paved pit spaces and stadium style grandstands on both sides of the track . Today the race track has permanent grandstand seating capacity for more than 30,000 fans, which includes a 1,500 capacity permanent Top Eliminator Club grandstand that is positioned at an angle for optimal track viewing . Royal Purple Raceway added a permanent 12,000 square feet Tower Club building directly west to the three story Tower Suite complex which serves as the Top Eliminator Club for the annual NHRA SpringNationals .

2017 NHRA SPRINGNATIONALSPRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Steve Matusek 8 .985, 124 .96RUNNER UP - Shane Molinari LBT, LBTNO . 1 QUALIFIER - Mike Castellana 5 .759, 250 .46LOW E .T . - Castellana 5 .685TOP SPEED - Molinari 257 .24

TRACK RECORDS5 .685 seconds by Mike Castellana, April ‘17257 .63 mph by Jonathan Gray, April ‘16

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PAST WINNERS Danny Rowe 2 2012, 2010Mike Castellana 1 2011Mike Janis 1 2014Steve Matusek 1 2017Clint Scatterfield 1 2013Don Walsh 1 2015Jim Whiteley 1 2016

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SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT MOTORSPORTS PARKTrack physical address: 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk, OH 44857 Track shipping address: 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk, OH 44857Main phone number: 419-668-5555PR department phone number: 313-686-0776PR fax: 419-663-0502Track contacts: Bill Bader Jr ., president, wab@summitmotorsportspark .comMary Lendzion, media relations, mlendzion@summitmotorsportspark .comTrack opened: 1963Track surface: concreteConcrete launchpad: 660 feetTrack direction: north to southElevation: 853 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 88 .5 FM

DIRECTIONSSummit Motorsports Park is located halfway between Cleveland and Toledo; just an hour and a half north of Columbus . The Ohio Turnpike is less than 10 minutes away .From Cleveland & Westside Suburbs:Take Rt 480 west to Route 10 (Norwalk exit) . Follow Rt 10 west until it becomes Rt 20 . Take Rt 20 to Route 601 . Turn left on 601 and proceed until you see the gate entrance on the right .From the North, East, & West:Take the Ohio Turnpike East (Cleveland) to Exit 118 (Rt 250) . Head south on Rt 250 into Norwalk . Turn left on Republic St . You will follow Republic St . and the red directional signs until you come upon Summit Motorsports Park on your left .From the South:Follow Rt 250 North . When you reach the exchange for State Route 18, a green directional sign will instruct you to turn right . Exit immediately using Route 18 and make a right turn . The facility will be ahead on your left .

TRACK HISTORYSummit Motorsports Park, now in its 52nd year of providing exciting racing entertainment, opened with little fanfare in April of 1963 when drag racing as a sport was in its infancy . Don Garlits had just recently been named “Big Daddy” at the U .S . Nationals in Indianapolis down the road, and John Force was 13 years old .Summit Motorsports Park opened under the leadership of new owner Bill Bader, Sr . on April 28, 1974 . After a rocky start in which Bader reconsidered his investment, he committed himself to the project beginning with a mission statement predicated on providing a customer service driven, customer friendly facility that made good sense and focused on value .The facility has grown into one of the preeminent drag racing facilities in the country . In 2006, NHRA and the Bader family announced that a national event would be coming to Norwalk, followed by one of drag racing’s most successful inaugural races in 2007 . It was both the culmination of the senior Bader’s vision and the beginning of a new era for the facility .In 2007, current President Bill Bader Jr . completed a $7 million facility expansion project that included paving the pits, new luxury skybox suites and a new state-of-the-art media center .In 2018 the facility undertook a racing surface improvement project and the full racing surface was transitioned to concrete .

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2017 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS PRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Shane Molinari 5 .779, 257 .09RUNNER UP - Troy Coughlin 11 .743, 69 .91NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Coughlin 5 .756, 259 .31LOW E .T . - Coughlin 5 .729TOP SPEED - Coughlin 259 .31

TRACK RECORDS5 .729 seconds by Troy Coughlin, June ‘17259 .31 mph by Coughlin, June ‘17

PAST WINNERSMike Castellana 1 2011Troy Coughlin 1 2014Billy Glidden 1 2016Mike Janis 1 2015 Shane Molinari 1 2017Pat Musi 1 2010Rickie Smith 1 2013Don Walsh 1 2012

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TEXAS MOTORPLEXTrack physical address: 7500 W . Highway 287, Ennis, TX 75119Track shipping address: 7500 W . Highway 287, Ennis, TX 75119Main phone number: 972-878-2641PR department phone number: 972-878-2641PR fax: 972-878-1848Track contacts: Billy Meyer, ownerAndy Carter, general manager, andy@texasmotorplex .comTrack opened: 1986Track surface: concreteConcrete launchpad: 1,320 feetTrack direction: southwest to northeastElevation: 500 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 88 .7 FM

DIRECTIONSInterstate 35E from Dallas: Exit 403, which will be Hwy . 287 south – Corsicana . Travel approximately 10 miles, and the track is on your left .Interstate 45 from Dallas: Exit 251B, which will say Hwy . 34, Kaufman/Italy Exit . Turn right at the stop sign . Go straight through downtown Ennis . Track is located six miles past Ennis on Hwy . 287 .Interstate 35E from Waco: Exit 403, Hwy . 287 south toward Corsicana . Travel approximately 10 miles, and the track is on your left .Interstate 45 from Houston: Exit 247, which is the Hwy . 287 bypass; A green highway sign says “Texas Motorplex next exit .”From DFW Airport: Exit DFW Airport through the south toll booths . Take the 360 south exit to the right . The second right is 360 south (Arlington), 11 .5 miles to Interstate 20 . Take Interstate 20 east (Dallas) to Interstate 35E . Take Interstate 35E south, Exit 403, which will be Hwy . 287 south – Corsicana . Travel approximately 10 miles, and the track is on the left .Interstate 30: Take Interstate to either Interstate 35E (south) or Interstate 45 (south) and follow the above directions .Interstate 20 or 635 Mesquite and Garland: Take Interstate to either Interstate 35E (south) or Interstate-45 (south) and follow the above directions .

TRACK HISTORYBuilt by Waco businessman and Funny Car driver Billy Meyer, Texas Motorplex was billed as drag racing’s first supertrack . The all-concrete Texas Motorplex opened with a three-story timing tower with 24 corporate suites, permanent restrooms, concession stands and paved pit areas .

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THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Track physical address: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd . North, Las Vegas, NV 89115Shipping address: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd . North, Las Vegas, NV 89115Main phone number: 702-644-4444PR department phone number: 702-632-8266PR fax: 702-644-7774Track contacts: Jeff Motley, vice president of public relations, 702-632-8266, jmotley@lvms .comNeal Reid, media relations manager, 702-632-8231, nreid@lvms .comTrack opened: 2000Track surface: concrete/asphaltConcrete launchpad: 762 feetTrack direction: south to northElevation: 2,100 feet above sea levelRadio frequency: 103 .9 FM

DIRECTIONSFrom Las Vegas: I-15 north to Speedway Boulevard exit .

TRACK HISTORYOn 1,600 acres, Las Vegas Motor Speedway opened in 1996 . The multi-facility motorsports complex includes a 1 .5-mile superspeedway, half-mile dirt oval, 3/8-mile paved oval, quarter-mile drag strip, road courses and go-kart and motocross tracks . Speedway Motorsports, Inc ., purchased the facility in 1998 .The state-of-the-art drag strip was completed in the spring of 2000, featuring the first-of-its-kind corporate suites on the back of the spectator grandstands . A foot tunnel underneath the drag strip allows spectators easy access between the west and east grandstands .For the 2018 season the drag strip was widened from two-lanes to four for the spring event .

2017 NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALSPRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Steve Jackson 7 .081, 138 .84RUNNER UP - Troy Coughlin broke, brokeNO . 1 QUALIFIER - Shane Molinari 5 .801, 255 .10LOW E .T . - Molinari 5 .801TOP SPEED - Michael Bowman 259 .91

TRACK RECORDS5 .774 sec by Don Walsh, Oct . ‘15259 .91 by Michael Bowman, Oct . ‘17

PAST WINNERSTroy Coughlin 3 2016#, 2013#, 2012#Khalid alBalooshi 2 2015#, 2011*Steve Jackson 1 2017#Brad Personett 1 2010#Leah Pritchett 1 2011# Rickie Smith 1 2014#* Las Vegas 1, # Las Vegas 2

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VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK Track physical address: 8018 Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, VA 23803Track shipping address: 8018 Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, VA 23803Main phone number: 804-862-3174Website: www .virginiamotorsports .com/dragTrack contacts: Allen Carpenter, general manager acarpenter@vmpdrag .com Track opened: 1994Track surface: concreteTrack direction: southeast to northwestElevation: 186 feet above sea level Radio frequency: 94 .1 FM

DIRECTIONSFrom Richmond: Take 95 south to I-85 exit 51 then to Route 1 Exit 63A . Route 1 turns into Boydton Plank Rd . Drive four miles and the park is on the left . From the south: Take I-95 north to I-85 exit 51 then to Route 1 exit 63A . Route 1 turns into Boydton

TRACK HISTORYVirginia Motorsport Park first opened in 1994 and the multipurpose facility is home to a quarter-mile dragstrip, motorcross facility, BMX track, mud pit for mud bogs as well as tractor pull events, and autocross area across the 500 acre complex . The facility features 60 acres of level pit parking and 35 acres of asphalt . The track is open for weekly events March through November including Outlaw events and weekly points meets . The facility hosted national NHRA Championship Drag Racing Series events from 1994 to 2000 and 2006 through 2009 . Cory McClenathan, John Force, and Warren Johnson have the most wins in their respective categories . The racing surface at Virginia Motorsports Park recently went through an upgrade with the full quarter- mile transitioning to concrete surface .

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ZMAX DRAGWAYTrack physical address: 6750 Bruton Smith Blvd ., Concord, NC 28027Event shipping address: 6750 Bruton Smith Blvd ., Concord, NC 28027Non-event shipping address: 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027Main phone number: 704-455-3200PR department phone number: 704-455-3209PR fax: 704-455-2547Track contacts: Scott Cooper, vice president of communications, scooper@charlottemotorspeedway .comJonathan Coleman, communications manager, jcoleman@charlottemotorspeedway .comTrack opened: 2008Track surface: ConcreteElevation: 630 feetRadio frequency: 96 .3 FM

DIRECTIONSzMAX Dragway is located on Bruton Smith Blvd ., off I-85 at exit 49 in the Concord, N .C . area .

TRACK HISTORYBuilt in 2008, zMAX Dragway is the world’s only four-lane concrete drag strip and annually hosts two NHRA national events: the one-of-a-kind NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in April, and the opening round of the NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship, the NHRA Carolinas Nationals in September .The latest state-of-the-art drag strip in the Speedway Motorsports family, zMAX Dragway is built on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway and sits directly adjacent to the 4/10- mile clay oval known as The Dirt Track at Charlotte . zMAX Dragway boasts many fan amenities, including 40 luxury suites, a 34,000 square foot starting-line tower with roof access and two pedestrian tunnels built to enhance fan mobility .

2017 NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS PRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Mike Castellana, 5 .807, 249 .35 RUNNER UP - Jonathan Gray, 5 .826, 250 .27 NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Troy Coughlin 5 .770, 254 .95LOW E .T . - Coughlin 5 .770TOP SPEED - Michael Bowman 258 .67

2017 NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS NHRA Carolina NationalsPRO MODIFIEDWINNER - Jonathan Gray 5 .809, 250 .46RUNNER UP - Steve Jackson 5 .818, 248 .39NO . 1 QUALIFIER - Shane Molinari 5 .778, 256 .55LOW E .T . - Molinari 5 .778TOP SPEED - Molinari 256 .55

TRACK RECORDS5 .770 seconds by Troy Coughlin, April ‘17258 .67 mph by Michael Bowman, April ‘17

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PAST WINNERSMike Castellana 2 2017*, 2012*Troy Coughlin 1 2014#, 2013* Jonathan Gray 1 2017#Leah Pritchett 2 2012#, 2011#Bob Rahaim 1 2016#Danny Rowe 1 2015#Von Smith 1 2013#Melanie Troxel 1 2010#* Charlotte 1, # Charlotte 2

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DRAG RACING MADE SIMPLEThe sport of drag racing is an acceleration contest between two cars racing from a standing start over a straight course . The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service competes to a race distance of 1,320 feet .

An E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service race is made up of a series of individual two-car races called eliminations, with competing machines slotted into a 16-car starting field .

The main object is to get to the finish line first, which may not necessarily be the quickest time or fastest speed . Sound confusing? It really isn’t .

A set of lights, commonly called a Christmas Tree, is used at the starting line . There is a 0 .4-second difference between the flash of all the amber lights and the flash of the green light in the pro start system . Any time a driver leaves the line before the green, the red light illuminates to signal a foul . The offending driver is disqualified .

Sometimes a driver can win despite a slower elapsed time and speed than their opponent . That’s because the winning driver had a quicker reaction time to the green light at the starting line, and that advantage was greater than their opponent’s performance advantage on the track . Remember, the elapsed-time clock in each lane doesn’t start until the car moves past the starting line .

PRO MODIFIED CLASS DESCRIPTIONFeaturing the world’s fastest and most unique doorslammer race cars, highlighted by a variety of vintage and late-model cars, the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series offers something for every kind of hot-rodding enthusiast .

There are multiple engine choices to help teams churn out an estimated 2,000 horsepower . Competitors can use any of three approved combinations, including high-revving superchargers, loud-popping turbochargers or the easy purging of nitrous-oxide injection to post performances in the high five-second zone at speeds of more than 250 mph . Pro Mod cars are wildly popular with fans and have a reputation for powering to impressive burnouts and offering spectators views of some crazy wild rides down the quarter-mile during qualifying and elimination runs . The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Services will be featured at 12 NHRA national events in 2018 .

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E3 SPARK PLUGS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY J&A SERVICE EARNING POINTSThe E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Services series consists of races run from March through October .

Contestants compete for E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world championships on the basis of total points earned during the 12-race Series. Points at individual races are awarded as follows:

Winner 100Runner-Up 803rd round loser 602nd round loser 401st round loser 20

Additional points are awarded at National Events as follows:10 points to all drivers (in addition to round points) - one qualifying run required .

Qualifying positions earn points as follows:1st 82nd 73rd 64th 55th & 6th 47th & 8th 39th thru 12th 213th thru 16th 1

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E3 SPARK PLUGS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY J&A SERVICE DISQUALIFICATIONSThere is nothing like a full-bore, wire-to-wire drag race, with one racer just nipping the other in the speed traps. However, some races are decided by a rule infraction that leads to the disqualification of one of the vehicles. These rules are designed to make competition even, but sometimes they can be confusing. Here is a quick look at each rule:RED LIGHT: A red light is the most common infraction . Also called a foul start, it is simply caused by a driver leaving the starting line before the green light comes on . Some of the slight jumps made by a race vehicle can be detected only by the electronic starting-line system, but other red light starts are plainly visible to the naked eye . Also, the red light will come on if the vehicle is not staged properly or if it lifts the front wheel(s) up too soon and moves forward . CROSSING EXTREMITIES: While on a pass, a driver cannot allow his or her vehicle to cross either the centerline or outer lines . If the driver crosses a line during qualifying, his or her time will not count . If he or she does this during eliminations, the vehicle is disqualified . This is to keep drivers from staying in the power too long when the vehicle has assumed a dangerous posture on the track, or “gotten out of shape .” The only time this rule is waived is for a single-run final .NOT STAGING: Once a vehicle leaves the staging lanes, it must be prepared to make a pass . Failure to stage upon the starter’s instructions will be grounds for disqualification . Also, once a vehicle is staged and leaves the line — forward or backward — for any reason, it is not allowed to restage . Such infractions during qualifying usually lead to the disqualification of the driver’s time .SCALES: After any run, a vehicle may be called to the scales to check its weight . If the vehicle is too light or fails to report to the scales, its opponent is declared the winner .MECHANICAL: Vehicles are subject to many engine and chassis regulations, and some are subject to teardown after final eliminations . Any irregularities lead to disqualification of the vehicle involved and the reinstatement of the runner-up .BURNOUTS: The burnout, or tire-heating procedure that takes place on the starting line, is very much a part of drag racing; it’s very exciting and colorful . However, when and where burnouts are performed is subject to regulation . Only Top Fuelers, Funny Cars, Pro Stockers, Pro Stock Motorcycles, and alcohol cars can cross the starting line under power before a run, and they can only do that once . Any burnout done in the pits will lead to disqualification . Any vehicle doing a burnout must be able to back up by itself .All infractions are subject to ruling by the event director . In the rare case of side-by-side infractions, the first or worst rule is used . In other words, if one competitor red-lights and then the other crosses the centerline, the second infraction would be deemed worse and that racer would be disqualified . The red-lighting vehicle would be reinstated .

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GLOSSARYAftermarket: Generally, the replacement parts and high-performance products market . The design and selling of custom parts for automobiles .

Ballast: A controlled amount of weight, functionally positioned, used to help cars meet class weight requirements .

Blueprinting: The meticulous matching to factory specifications all parts and/or components . Hand-fitting parts to the absolute design callout or manufacturer’s specifications .

Breakout: In handicap racing, when the contestant has run quicker than his dial-in, the driver’s most consistent qualifying time .

Burn down: When both cars intentionally hesitate before moving into the “Stage” position at the Christmas Tree, therefore delaying the start of the race . Drivers seek to gain a mental advantage over their opponent through this process by seeking to interrupt the other driver’s normal routine .

Burnout: Spinning of rear wheels at high RPM in water to heat and clean tire rubber prior to a run, resulting in increased traction .

Burned piston: A condition where a cylinder runs lean (too much air in the air-to-fuel mixture) causing sufficient heat to burn a hole through the piston .

Burst panel: A section of the front of a Funny Car body designed to relieve pressure and minimize the effects of a supercharger explosion .

Catch can: A container used to catch liquid overflow, preventing spillage on the race track . Also known as catch tank .

Chassis: The frame of the race car .

Christmas Tree: An electronic starting device incorporating calibrated LED lights displaying a visual countdown for each driver, activated by a designated official .

Chromoly: Also Chrome Moly . Short for Chromium Molybdenum steel . A very strong type of steel tubing used to build the frames for many dragsters .

Chute: Short for parachute or dragchute . Used to assist high-speed braking .

Cid: Cubic inch displacement .

Clutch can: Bell housing, the bell-shaped housing used to encase clutch and flywheel .

Clutch dust: Carbon dust created by the wearing of the surface of the clutch disks as they slide together during the clutch lockup process .

Clutch lockup: The progression of clutch disk engagement controlled by an air timer management system .

Competition area: The staging lanes and race track surface .

Competition license: Drivers in NHRA sanctioned events must have an NHRA competition license . To obtain a license, Drivers in pro categories must be at least 18 years old or turn 18 during their first season . Drivers from the four professional categories must also pass a physical examination and complete six licensing runs .

Corrected altitude: Result of factoring barometric pressure, humidity, temperature and grains of water per pound of air . Information is used for race car tuning purposes .

Deep staged: A driver is deep staged when, after staging, he or she rolls a few inches farther, which causes the pre-stage light to go out . In that position, the driver is closer to the finish line but dangerously close to a foul start .

Diaper: A blanket made from ballistic and absorbent material (often Kevlar) that surrounds the oil pan and serves as a containment device during engine explosions .

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Disc: In brakes, the rotor, the part which revolves, and against which brake linings are pressed to provide braking .

Displacement: In an engine, the total volume of air/fuel mixture an engine is theoretically capable of drawing into all cylinders during one operating cycle .

Downforce: Vertical aerodynamic pressure which aids a race car in achieving traction .

Driver’s suit: Generally, protective clothing made of fire-resistant material .

Dropped cylinder: A cylinder becomes too rich (too much fuel in the air-to-fuel mixture), which prevents the spark plug(s) from firing .

Dynomometer: A stationary device that measures an engine’s torque to determine horsepower .

E.T.: Elapsed time . The total time it takes to go from starting line to finish line .

Eliminations: When cars are raced two at a time, resulting in one winner and one loser . Winner continues to race in tournament-style competition .

Fire bottle: Slang term for fire extinguisher . Mounted in various positions on the different categories of race cars, these bottles contain fire retardant and are activated by the driver when fire is present .

Flash shield: A device to encompass the air inlet of a carburetor’s sides, top and rear . Protects driver in case of engine backfire .

Foul start: When a car leaves starting line before green-light starting signal .

Fuel check: A tech station used to inspect fuels to ensure content is within limits allowed for that particular class . Analysis of fuel .

Fuel injection: A system replacing conventional carburetion which delivers fuel under pressure into combustion chamber or air flow prior to entering chamber .

Gilmer belt: Toothed or splined drive belt used with matching pulley, generally a non-slip drive belt .

Halon: Special freon fire extinguisher . Generally a 3-to-5 percent concentration will extinguish fire .

HANS device: Safety device positioned on a driver’s shoulders that connects to the back of his or her helmet to limit movement of the head and neck during a crash .

Headers: Fine-tuned exhaust system routing exhaust from engine . Replaces conventional exhaust manifolds .

Hemi: Generally an engine with a combustion chamber resembling a hemisphere or round ball cut in half .

Holeshot: Starting line advantage achieved by the quicker-reacting driver .

Horsepower: Numeric value given to the amount of power produced by an engine .

Hotchkiss-type driveline: An open or exposed drive shaft assembly . The type of rear suspension in which the springs absorb the rear-end torque .

Hydraulic lock (hydrolock): A cylinder fills with too much fuel, prohibiting compression by the cylinder, causing a mechanical malfunction .

Inline: Cylinders in a single row, valve stems in a single row .

Interval timers: Part of a secondary timing system that records elapsed times, primarily for the racers’ benefit, at 60, 330, 660, and 1,000 feet .

Lexan: Trade name of General Electric used for a durable thermalresistant plastic material used where transparent material is required (i .e ., face plates, goggles, windows, etc .) .

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starting line prior to the launch of a run .

Magnaflux: The process of using a special electro-magnet and magnetic powder to detect cracks in iron that may be invisible to the naked eye .

Minimum weight: The lowest allowed weight for the vehicle in a particular class .

Nitromethane: Produced specifically as a fuel for drag racing . It is the result of a chemical reaction between nitric acid and propane .

Nomex: Trade name of DuPont, a fire-resistant fabric used in the manufacture of protective clothing .

OEM: Original equipment manufacturer

O.H.C.: Overhead cam .

On board data recorder: Electronic recording device that provides specific performance data following a run . The data recorder cannot be used to control race car functions during a run .

Otto cycle: The four operations of intake, compression, power and exhaust (4-cycle engine) . Named for inventor Dr . Nikolaus Otto .

Pedaling: When a driver lifts off the throttle, then gets back on it again, in an attempt to regain traction with the rear tires .

Pilot chute: A spring-loaded device which pulls the braking chute from its pack .

Port: The opening in an engine where the valve operates and through which the air-fuel mixture or exhaust passes .

Pre-staged: When a driver is approximately seven inches behind the starting line and the small yellow light atop his or her side of the Christmas Tree is illuminated .

Protest: A complaint filed against a competitor, investigated by officials .

Pro Tree: Used in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Super Comp, and Super Gas, which feature heads-up competition . All three amber lights on the Christmas Tree flash simultaneously, followed four-tenths of a second later by the green starting light . A perfect reaction time on a Pro Tree is .000 .

R.P.M.: Revolutions per minute .

Reaction time: The time it takes a driver to react to the green starting light on the Christmas Tree, measured in thousandths of a second . The reaction-time counter begins when the last amber light flashes on the tree and stops when the vehicle clears the staged beam .

Roll cage: Reinforced steel or Chromoly compartment that encloses the driver in the car .

Rollout: The measurement of one complete revolution of a tire, measured in inches . Rollout equals 3 .14 times diameter .

Seating the clutch: The process of loading the clutch pack to allow the clutch discs and floaters to properly align with each other before a run .

Scales: Used to weigh cars to assure that they meet class weight requirements . Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars are weighed after each qualifying pass .

Shift light: In Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, a light is activated on the dash when it is necessary for the driver to shift gears .

Shoulder harness: An upper-torso restraint device .

Shut down area: The portion of the track after the finish line that drivers use to slow their machines following a run .

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Slider clutch: A multi-disc clutch designed to slip until a predetermined RPM . Decreases shock load to drive wheels .

Snell: Snell Memorial Foundation . A foundation generally known for its helmet specifications .

Speed trap: The final 66 feet of the track before the finish line, where top speed is recorded .

Spoiler: Aerodynamic device attached directly to the vehicle body (usually to the rear deck lid) such that airflow passes only over the top of the device . Used to create downforce, aiding in traction and stability .

Spool: A one-piece ring gear carrier providing equal rotational drive to both rear axles .

Staged: A driver is staged when the front wheels of the car are on the starting line and the small yellow light below the pre-staged light on his or her side of the Christmas Tree is illuminated . Once a driver is staged, the calibrated countdown of the amber lights leading to the green starting light may begin at any time .

Staging lanes: Area of race facility which leads to the racing surface, where cars are lined up and/or paired before making a run .

Stick: Generally a manual transmission requiring a clutch and manual gear changes .

Stock: As originally produced by original equipment manufacturer .

Street equipment: Equipment generally required by law or needed for legal street operation: license plates, windshield wipers, horns, lights, etc .

Subframe: Used in construction of unibody vehicles when a full front-to-rear frame is not used .

Supercharger: Crank-driven air/fuel compressor (blower) . Raises atmospheric pressure in engine resulting in added horsepower .

Teardown: Physical inspection by NHRA staff to ensure that cars meet class specifications . Teardowns are done on a random basis during eliminations; usually after a run .

Terminal speed: Maximum or top speed at finish line .

Throttle stop: A device that limits RPM’s during a burnout or a run .

Throttle travel: The distance between the pedal being at idle to being at full throttle . The shorter the throttle travel the quicker a car can get to full speed .

Traction bars: A device to control rear-end torque and stabilize suspension . Transmits torque to frame, increasing traction .

Transmission blanket: A flexible wrap intended to contain parts in case of transmission disintegration .

Turbocharger: Exhaust-driven intake air compressor (turbo) . (See Supercharger)

Wedge: An engine with a combustion chamber resembling a wedge in shape . Need not have intake and exhaust valve stems parallel .

Weight transfer: In drag racing, weight transfer is critical to traction . Vehicles are set up to provide a desired weight transfer to rear wheels . When the vehicle accelerates, the front wheels lift and weight shifts to the rear wheels, making the tires less likely to spin .

Wheelie bars: Used to prevent excessive front-wheel lift .

Wind tunnel: Stationary structure used to study a race car’s aerodynamics .

Wing: An aerodynamic device mounted such that air flow passes over and under the device . Used to create downforce, aiding in traction and stability . Also known as an airfoil .

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PRE-STAGE INDICATOR LIGHTS: Warns racers that they are approaching the starting line and the “staged” position .

STAGE INDICATOR LIGHTS: Signal racers that they are on the starting line and ready for a run . These lights are turned on when the front wheels of the race vehicle interrupt the beam from a light source to the photo cells that also triggers the timing equipment when the vehicle leaves the light beams .

THREE-AMBER STARTING SYSTEM: NHRA implemented the use of LED amber lights on the Christmas Tree starting system prior to the 2003 season . LED lights were utilized in place of incandescent lights because the vibration from the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes caused the incandescent bulbs to burn out .

GREEN LIGHT: This is the one that makes it happen . Once the green light is flashed, the driver in that lane is free to make a run . Any time a green light is shown in a driver’s lane it indicates that a fair start was accomplished .

RED LIGHT: When a car leaves the starting line before the green light comes on, or, in some cases, is staged too deep into the staging beams, the red light will flash in that lane . It indicates that the driver in that lane has been disqualified . During competition only one red light will illuminate for the purpose of indicating the elimination of the first offender in the case of both driver’s leaving before the green light or staging too deep into the staging beams .

PRO TREE: Used in NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series . All three amber/LED lights flash simultaneously before the green lights come on . The system runs with a four-tenths difference between the amber and green lights . A perfect reaction time is .000 .

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1. PRE-STAGED BEAM:An infrared beam sender/receiver connection (per lane) triggers pre-staged lights and signals drivers that they are close to “staging” when this beam is broken by vehicle’s front wheel .

2. STAGED BEAM/STARTING LINE:This infrared beam sender/receiver connection controls the starting and timing of each race . This beam triggers an independent “lane timer” for elapsed time and will trigger the red foul light if a false start occurs . A race cannot be started until both competitors are fully “staged .” The staged beam is located seven inches past the pre-staged beam .

3. INTERVAL TIMERS:Time and speed are recorded at five intervals along the track . There are clocking devices at the 60-, 330-, 660-, 1,000-foot, and 1/4-mile locations .

4. SPEED TRAPS AND ELAPSED-TIME CLOCK BEAMS:The first infrared beam sender/receiver trigger marks the beginning of the speed trap and is located 66 feet before the finish line . It is used to start the individual lane top speed clocks . A second beam, which is located at the finish line and serves as the end of the speed trap, shuts off both the individual lane elapsed-time and top speed clocks, and triggers the win-light indicator in the deserving lane .

The length of the actual racing surface at an NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series event is one-quarter mile, or 1,320 feet . Top Fuel and Funny Car compete to 1,000 feet . The average width of each lane is 30 feet .

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NHRA ELIMINATION BRACKETFor eliminations, NHRA features a traditional tournament-style bracket with the No . 1 qualifier matching up against the No . 16 qualifier, the No . 2 qualifier with the No . 15 qualifier and so on, during the opening round of eliminations . The higher qualified cars (Nos . 1-8) are allowed to choose which lane they want to run in during the first round of eliminations . For the following rounds of eliminations, lane choice is given to the car that records the quicker elapsed time in the previous round . The higher qualified drivers also are given the choice of which pair they would like to be placed in the run order of the opening round of eliminations . Normally, the first pair of cars to race in each category in the first round of eliminations are the No . 8 and No . 9 qualified cars .

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MOST EVENT WINSTroy Coughlin 11Rickie Smith 11Mike Castellana 8Von Smith 7Danny Rowe 5Mike Janis 4Khalid alBalooshi 3Leah Pritchett 3Bill Glidden 2Steve Jackson 2Mike Knowles 2Brad Personett 2Kenny Lang 2Bob Rahaim 2Melanie Troxel 2Don Walsh 2Brad Brand 1Eric Dillard 1Pete Farber 1Sidnei Frigo 1Michael Gillqvist 1Jonathan Gray 1Ed Hoover 1Steve Matusek 1Shane Molinari 1Pat Musi 1Rick Snavely 1Clint Satterfield 1Jim Whiteley 1Steven Whiteley 1MOST FINALS Troy Coughlin 21Mike Castellana 18Rickie Smith 18Danny Rowe 12Von Smith 10Mike Janis 8Don Walsh 6Khalid alBalooshi 5Pete Farber 5Kenny Lang 5Melanie Troxel 5Steve Jackson 4Leah Pritchett 4Mike Knowles 3Shane Molinari 3Brad Personett 3Bob Rahaim 3Billy Glidden 2Michael Gullqvist 2

Steve Matusek 2Bill Glidden 2Jonathan Gray 2Bob Rahaim 2Joe Baker 1Brad Brand 1Eric Dillard 1Kevin Fiscus 1Sidnei Frigo 1Jason Hamstra 1Eric Latino 1Steve Matusek 1Pat Musi 1Jay Payne 1Scott Ray 1Dennis Radford 1Chip King 1Clint Satterfield 1Todd Tutterow 1Jim Whiteley 1Steven Whiteley 1

MOST ROUND WINS Troy Coughlin 121Rickie Smith 110Mike Castellana 93Danny Rowe 84Mike Janis 64Von Smith 55Khalid alBalooshi 40Pete Farber 38Kenny Lang 34Don Walsh 33Steve Matusek 28Bob Rahaim 29Melanie Troxel 24Leah Pritchett 24Bill Glidden 23Mike Knowles 21Steven Whiteley 19Steve Jackson 17Brad Personett 17Jay Payne 16Jim Whiteley 16Raymond Commisso 15Kevin Fiscus 15Jonathan Gray 15Shane Molinari 15Michael Biehle II 14Sidnei Frigo 13Ed Hoover 13Chip King 11

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Todd Tutterow 11Roger Burgess 10Eric Latino 10Donald Martin 10Troy Coughlin Jr . 9Steve Matusek 9Scott Ray 9Dennis Radford 9Kevin Rivenbark 8Clint Satterfield 8Dan Stevenson 8Joe Baker 7Brad Brand 7Eric Dillard 7Michael Gullqvist 7Rick Snavely 7Jim Laurita 6Rick Stivers 6Burton Auxier 5Pat Musi 5Robert Patrick Jr . 5Harry Hruska 4Doug Winters 4Jason Hamstra 3Rickie Jones 3David Hance 2Chuck Little 2Kevin McCurdy 2Harold Martin 2Larry Morgan 2Tony Pontieri 2Dave Roemer 2Richie Stevens 2Tim Tindle 2Jim Bell 1Michael Bowman 1Gerry Capano 1Adam Flamholc 1Clint Hairston 1Shannon Jenkins 1Chris Juliano 1Ike Maier 1Raymond J . Matos 1Ron Muenks 1Jeff Naiser 1

Davie Pierce 1Dan Stevens 1

MOST NO. 1 QUALIFIERS Mike Castellana 10Danny Rowe 10Don Walsh 9Troy Coughlin 6Rickie Smith 7Khalid alBalooshi 4Mike Janis 4Bob Rahaim 4Melanie Troxel 4Roger Burgess 3Shane Molinari 3Brad Personett 3Raymond Commisso 2Kevin Fiscus 2Sidnei Frigo 2Jim Laurita 2Von Smith 2Steven Whiteley 2Steve Jackson 1Jay Payne 1Todd Tutterow 1

MOST LOW E.T. Mike Castellana 11Danny Rowe 9Roger Burgess 4Troy Coughlin 4Rickie Smith 4Shane MolinariJay Payne 3Brad Personett 3Melanie Troxel 3Don Walsh 3Raymond Commisso 3Kevin Fiscus 2Mike Janis 2Jim Laurita 2Eric Latino 1Todd Tutterow 1

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MOST EVENT WINSJoshua Hernandez 16Mike Ashley 8Shannon Jenkins 8Jay Payne 7Mike Castellana 5Danny Rowe 4Al Billes 3Fred Hahn 3

MOST FINALS Joshua Hernandez 20Mike Ashley 14Jay Payne 12Danny Rowe 9Shannon Jenkins 8Troy Critchley 7Mitch Stott 7Mike Castellana 6Raymond Commisso 6

MOST ROUND-WINS Joshua Hernandez 88Jay Payne 82Mike Ashley 64Danny Rowe 43Troy Critchley 39Thomas Patterson 38Raymond Commisso 35Mike Castellana 31Tony Pontieri 29

Shannon Jenkins 28Rick Stivers 27Zach Barklage 24

MOST NO. 1 QUALIFIERSJoshua Hernandez 14Fred Hahn 8Raymond Commisso 7Jay Payne 5Mike Ashley 4Troy Critchley 4Mike Janis 4Tim McAmis 4

MOST LOW E.T. Joshua Hernandez 15Raymond Commisso 9Fred Hahn 7Jay Payne 7Mike Ashley 5

MOST TOP SPEEDJay Payne 9Raymond Commisso 8Joshua Hernandez 8Brad Personett 7Troy Critchley 6Quain Stott 6

LOWEST BUMP (16 CARS)6 .033 (Richmond 2008)

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PRO MOD RESULTSSite Winner Runner-up No. 1 qualifier

2017Gainesville Steven Whiteley Mike Castellana Steve JacksonHouston Steve Matusek Shane Molinari Mike CastellanaCharlotte Mike Castellana Jonathan Gray Troy CoughlinAtlanta Mike Castellana Steve Jackson Mike CastellanaTopeka Steve Jackson Mike Castellana Bob Rahaim Englishtown Rickie Smith Troy Coughlin Troy CoughlinBristol Troy Coughlin Shane Molinari Shane MolinariNorwalk Shane Molinari Troy Coughlin Troy CoughlinIndianapolis Sidnei Frigo Troy Coughlin Mike CastellanaCharlotte Jonathan Gray Steve Jackson Shane MolinariSt . Louis Troy Coughlin Khalid al Balooshi Mike CastellanaLas Vegas Steve Jackson Troy Coughlin Shane Molinari

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2016Gainesville Rickie Smith Danny Rowe Sidnei FrigoHouston Jim Whiteley Rickie Smith Rickie SmithAtlanta Troy Coughlin Billy Glidden Rickie SmithEnglishtown Troy Coughlin Danny Rowe Danny RoweBristol Mike Castellana Bob Rahaim Bob RahaimNorwalk Billy Glidden Bob Rahaim Bob RahaimIndianapolis Von smith Troy Coughlin Troy CoughlinCharlotte Bob Rahaim Mike Castellana Von SmithSt . Louis Troy Coughlin Rickie Smith Rickie SmithLas Vegas Troy Coughlin Todd Tutterow Sidnei Frigo

2015Gainesville Bob Rahaim Pete Farber Don WalshHouston Don Walsh Bill Glidden Don WalshAtlanta Kenny Lang Troy Coughlin Mike JanisEnglishtown Bill Glidden Don Walsh Mike JanisBristol Rickie Smith Bob Rahaim Bob RahaimNorwalk Mike Janis Troy Coughlin Rickie SmithIndianapolis Rick Snavely Mike Janis Khalid alBalooshiCharlotte 2 Danny Rowe Eric Latino Khalid alBalooshiSt . Louis Mike Knowles Rickie Smith Steven WhiteleyLas Vegas 2 Khalid alBalooshi Don Walsh Don Walsh

2014Gainesville Mike Castellana Rickie Smith Danny RoweHouston Mike Janis Mike Castellana Jim Laurita JrAtlanta Rickie Smith Von Smith Rickie SmithEnglishtown Von Smith Jason Hamstra Kevin FiscusBristol Peter Farber Steve Matusek Kevin FiscusNorwalk Troy Coughlin Von Smith Danny RoweIndianapolis Rickie Smith Pete Farber Don WalshCharlotte 2 Troy Coughlin Mike Janis Steve WhiteleySt . Louis Mike Knowles Von Smith Troy CoughlinLas Vegas 2 Rickie Smith Don Walsh Don Walsh

2013Gainesville Von Smith Chip King Mike CastellanaCharlotte 1 Troy Coughlin Kenny Lang Danny RoweHouston Clint Satterfield Kenny Lang Mike CastellanaEnglishtown Mike Janis Troy Coughlin Danny RoweBristol Rickie Smith Troy Coughlin Danny RoweNorwalk Rickie Smith Mike Castellana Rickie SmithIndianapolis Mike Janis Rickie Smith Rickie SmithCharlotte 2 Von Smith Pete Farber Danny RoweSt . Louis Mike Castellana Rickie Smith Jim LauritaLas Vegas Troy Coughlin Danny Rowe Todd Tutterow

2012Gainesville Rickie Smith Mike Castellana Mike CastellanaCharlotte 1 Mike Castellana Leah Pritchett Danny Rowe

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Houston Danny Rowe Kenny Lang Mike CastellanaEnglishtown Danny Rowe Troy Coughlin Mike CastellanaBristol Rickie Smith Don Walsh Rickie SmithNorwalk Don Walsh Troy Coughlin Troy CoughlinIndianapolis Brad Brand Mike Castellana Don WalshCharlotte 2 Leah Pritchett Mike Knowles Don WalshSt . Louis Troy Coughlin Danny Rowe Don WalshLas Vegas Troy Coughlin Don Walsh Don Walsh

2011Gainesville Khalid alBalooshi Danny Rowe Khalid alBalooshiLas Vegas 1 Khalid alBalooshi Rickie Smith Roger BurgessHouston Mike Castellana Khalid alBalooshi Roger BurgessAtlanta Ed Hoover Mike Castellana Khalid alBalooshiEnglishtown Danny Rowe Mike Janis Melanie TroxelBristol Melanie Troxel Danny Rowe Brad PersonettNorwalk Mike Castellana Danny Rowe Danny RoweIndianapolis Eric Dillard Mike Castellana Melanie TroxelCharlotte Leah Pritchett Melanie Troxel Melanie TroxelLas Vegas 2 Leah Pritchett Danny Rowe Brad Personett

2010Gainesville Kenny Lang Michael Gullvquist Roger BurgessHouston Danny Rowe Melanie Troxel Jay PayneSt . Louis Von Smith Dennis Radford Danny RoweAtlanta Michael Gullqvist Mike Janis Mike JanisEnglishtown Von Smith Mike Castellana Raymond CommissoBristol Von Smith Jay Payne Mike CastellanaNorwalk Pat Musi Brad Personett Raymond CommissoIndianapolis Brad Personett Joe Baker Mike JanisCharlotte Melanie Troxel Scott Ray Brad PersonettLas Vegas Brad Personett Melanie Troxel Melanie Troxel

2009 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Mike Castellana Burton Auxier Roger BurgessHouston Danny Rowe Rick Stivers Raymond CommissoSt . Louis Roger Burgess Burton Auxier Jay PayneBristol Burton Auxier Raymond Commisso Mike CastellanaTopeka Tim Tindle Jay Payne Joe BakerEnglishtown Raymond Commisso Danny Rowe Raymond CommissoIndianapolis Roger Burgess Danny Rowe Danny RoweCharlotte Rick Stivers Melanie Troxel Brad PersonettRichmond Jay Payne Rick Stivers Rick StiversLas Vegas Jay Payne Brad Personett Brad Personett

2008 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Joe Baker Raymond Commisso Mike AshleyHouston Joe Baker Tony Pontieri Joshua HernandezAtlanta Eddie Ware Roger Burgess Raymond CommissoSt . Louis Joshua Hernandez Tony Pontieri Joshua HernandezBristol Steve Engel Mike Ashley Joshua HernandezEnglishtown Joshua Hernandez Mike Castellana Raymond CommissoIndianapolis Mike Castellana Joshua Hernandez Joshua Hernandez


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Dallas Joshua Hernandez Tony Pontieri Joshua HernandezRichmond Jay Payne Scott Ray Joshua HernandezLas Vegas Joshua Hernandez Mike Knowles Raymond Commisso

2007 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Joshua Hernandez Troy Critchley Troy CritchleyHouston Joshua Hernandez Scott Cannon Jr . Raymond CommissoAtlanta Joshua Hernandez Doug Palmer Joshua HernandezSt . Louis Joshua Hernandez Tony Pontieri Troy CritchleyEnglishtown Tim Tindle Jay Payne Joshua HernandezBristol Joshua Hernandez Raymond Commisso Mike JanisIndianapolis Harold Laird Joshua Hernandez Mike JanisDallas Joshua Hernandez Harold Laird Jay PayneRichmond Rick Stivers Raymond Commisso Joshua HernandezLas Vegas Tony Pontieri Steve Engel Tim Tindle

2006 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Jay Payne Glen Kerunsky Rick DistefanoHouston Joshua Hernandez Danny Rowe Troy CritchleyBristol Jay Payne Joey Martin Jay PayneEnglishtown Joey Martin Brandon Pesz Shelly PayneSt . Louis Mike Ashley Joey Martin Shelly PayneMemphis Joey Martin Shelly Payne Joey MartinIndianapolis Joshua Hernandez Raymond Commisso Raymond CommissoDallas Shelly Payne Troy Critchley Joey MartinRichmond (cancelled) Las Vegas Troy Critchley Jay Payne Joshua Hernandez

2005 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Jay Payne Mike Ashley Ed HooverHouston Joshua Hernandez Ed Hoover Al BillesLas Vegas Mike Ashley Jay Payne Glen KerunskyBelle Rose Mike Ashley Frankie Taylor Thomas PattersonBristol Mike Ashley Zach Barklage Ed HooverChicago Mike Ashley Joey Martin Joshua HernandezEnglishtown Troy Coughlin Zach Barklage Al BillesSt . Louis Glen Kerunsky Zach Barklage Jay PayneBelle Rose Joshua Hernandez Troy Critchley Joshua HernandezColumbus Mike Ashley Joshua Hernandez Mike AshleyValdosta Joshua Hernandez Mike Ashley Troy CritchleyIndianapolis Jay Payne Joshua Hernandez Joshua HernandezDallas Thomas Patterson Steve Engel Jay PayneLas Vegas Joshua Hernandez Jay Payne Joshua Hernandez

2004 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Al Billes Ed Hoover Mike JanisHouston Mike Ashley Zach Barklage Mike AshleyBristol Al Billes Mitch Stott Fred Hahn


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E3 SPARK PLUGS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES STATISTICS

NHRA PRO MOD SERIES NATIONAL PERFORMANCE RECORDSE .T . – 5 .685 seconds, Mike Castellana, April ‘17 Houston

MPH – 259 .91 mph, Mike Bowman, Oct . ‘17, Las Vegas 2

Chicago Mike Castellana Fred Hahn Fred HahnEnglishtown Al Billes Danny Rowe Von SmithSt . Louis Danny Rowe Von Smith Mike JanisMemphis Mike Castellana Mike Ashley Al BillesIndianapolis Jim Halsey Harold Martin Harold MartinDallas Danny Rowe Tommy Gray Fred HahnLas Vegas Shannon Jenkins Scott Cannon Jr . Mike Castellana

2003 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Tim McAmis Mitch Stott Fred HahnHouston Mitch Stott Quain Stott Fred HahnBristol Fred Hahn Mitch Stott Fred HahnEnglishtown Mitch Stott Mike Ashley Tim McAmisChicago Fred Hahn Troy Critchley Fred HahnSt . Louis Mike Castellana Thomas Patterson Tim McAmisIndianapolis Rickie Smith Von Smith Tim McAmisMemphis Shannon Jenkins Von Smith Tim McAmisDallas Von Smith Rickie Smith Rickie SmithLas Vegas Von Smith Thomas Patterson Von Smith

2002 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Shannon Jenkins Mitch Stott Mike AshleyHouston Shannon Jenkins Chip King Chip KingBristol Thomas Patterson Rickie Smith Thomas PattersonAtlanta Steve Vick Thomas Patterson Tommy MauneyEnglishtown Fred Hahn Troy Critchley Bob Rieger

2002 (EXHIBITION SEASON-CONT.)St . Louis Shannon Jenkins Ed Hoover Mitch StottIndianapolis Shannon Jenkins Troy Critchley Quain StottMemphis Shannon Jenkins Mike Ashley Shannon JenkinsDallas Mike Ashley Bill Kuhlmann Mitch StottLas Vegas Shannon Jenkins Mitch Stott Shannon Jenkins

2001 (EXHIBITION SEASON)Gainesville Rickie Smith Kirk Kuhns Alan PittmanBristol Quain Stott Kirk Kuhns Alan PittmanAtlanta Ed Hoover Rickie Smith Ed HooverSt . Louis Danny Rowe Ed Hoover Danny RoweIndianapolis Ronnie Hood Danny Rowe Fred Hahn

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2017

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA GatornationalsWinner - Steven Whiteley 5.791, 253.52Runner up - Mike Castellana 10.192, 87.94No. 1 qualifier - Steve Jackson 5.781, 251.58Low e.t. - Eric Latino 5.727Top speed - Sidnei Frigo 256.70

NHRA SpringNationals Winner - Steve Matusek 8.985, 124.96Runner up - Shane Molinari LBT, LBTNo. 1 qualifier - Mike Castellana 5.759, 250.46Low e.t. - Castellana 5.685Top speed - Molinari 257.24

NHRA Four-Wide NationalsWinner - Mike Castellana, 5.807, 249.35 Runner up - Jonathan Gray, 5.826, 250.27 No. 1 qualifier - Troy Coughlin 5.770, 254.95Low e.t. - Coughlin 5.770Top speed - Michael Bowman 258.67

Lucas Oil NHRA Southern NationalsWinner - Mike Castellana 5.776, 249.21Runner up - Steve Jackson 5.772, 247.61No. 1 qualifier - Castellana 5.717, 251.81Low e.t. - Castellana 5.717Top speed - Shane Molinari 257.48

Menards NHRA Heartland NationalsWinner - Steve Jackson 5.794, 248.48Runner up - Mike Castellana 5.857, 250.64No. 1 qualifier - Bob Rahaim 5.746, 251.49Low e.t. - Castellana 5.698Top speed - Shane Molinari 258.32

NHRA SummernationalsWinner - Rickie Smith 5.884, 247.93Runner up - Troy Coughlin 5.882, 255.29No. 1 qualifier - Coughlin 5.772, 257.53Low e.t. - Coughlin 5.772Top speed - Shane Molinari 258.42

NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsWinner - Troy Coughlin 5.878, 253.09Runner up - Shane Molinari 5.881, 254.76No. 1 qualifier - Molinari 5.837, 256.70Low e.t. - Molinari 5.837Top speed - Molinari 256.70

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsWinner - Shane Molinari 5.779, 257.09

Runner up - Troy Coughlin 11.743, 69.91No. 1 qualifier - Coughlin 5.756, 259.31Low e.t. - Coughlin 5.729Top speed - Coughlin 259.31

Chevrolet Performance U.S. NationalsWinner - Sidnei Frigo 6.318, 203.68Runner up - Troy Coughlin 9.079, 122.76No. 1 qualifier - Mike Castellana 5.709, 252.52Low e.t. - Castellana 5.709Top speed - Coughlin 258.76

NHRA Carolina NationalsWinner - Jonathan Gray 5.809, 250.46Runner up - Steve Jackson 5.818, 248.39No. 1 qualifier - Shane Molinari 5.778, 256.55Low e.t. - Molinari 5.778Top speed - Molinari 256.55

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest NationalsWinner - Troy Coughlin 5.792, 257.24Runner up - Khalid alBalooshi 5.850, 250.09No. 1 qualifier - Mike Castellana 5.713, 253.85Low e.t. - Castellana 5.713Top speed - Coughlin 257.33

NHRA Toyota NationalsWINNER - Steve Jackson 7.081, 138.84RUNNER UP - Troy Coughlin broke, brokeNO. 1 QUALIFIER - Shane Molinari 5.801, 255.10LOW E.T. - Molinari 5.801TOP SPEED - Michael Bowman 259.91

2016

AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA GatornationalsWinner - Rickie Smith 5.829, 249.86Runner Up - Danny Rowe 5.869, 233.76No. 1 Qualifier - Sidnei Frigo 5.839, 240.47Low E.T. - Jonathan Gray 5.751Top Speed - Gray 258.02

SpringNationalsWinner - Jim Whiteley NVD, NVDRunner Up - Rickie Smith DQ, CCLNo. 1 Qualifier - Smith 5.779, 250.46Low E.T. - Smith 5.776Top Speed - Jonathan Gray 257.63

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern NationalsWinner - Rickie Smith 5.873, 248.48

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Runner Up - Kevin Fiscus 6.072, 243.50No. 1 Qualifier - Smith 5.781, 250.51LOW E.T. - Smith 5.781Top Speed - Troy Coughlin 253.14

NHRA SummernationalsWinner - Troy Coughlin 5.878, 255.29Runner Up - Bill Glidden 7.320, 137.92No. 1 Qualifier - Danny Rowe 5.823, 249.35Low E.T. - Rowe 5.823Top Speed - Glidden 257.68

NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsWinner - Mike Castellana 7.908, 124.98Runner Up - Bob Rahaim DQ, CCLNo. 1 Qualifier - Rahaim 5.796, 246.48Low E.T. - Rahaim 5.796Top Speed - Michael Biehle 253.04

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsWinner - Bill Glidden 5.893, 245.63Runner Up - Bob Rahaim 11.453, 76.10No. 1 Qualifier - Rahaim 5.828, 247.16Low E.T. - Rahaim 5.828Top Speed - Glidden 251.81

Chevrolet Performance U.S. NationalsPRO MODIFIEDWinner - Von Smith 11.726, 73.67Runner Up - Troy Coughlin 7.723, 124.97No. 1 Qualifier - Coughlin 5.773, 254.76Low E.T. - Coughlin 5.773Top Speed - Michael Bowman 256.89

NHRA Carolina NationalsWinner - Bob Rahaim 6.349, 207.85Runner Up - Mike Castellana 9.322, 94.55No. 1 Qualifier - Von Smith 5.820, 248.29Low E.T. - Smith 5.82Top Speed - Michael Biehle 253.66

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest NationalsWinner - Troy Coughlin 5.802, 253.85Runner Up - Rickie Smith 5.830, 250.09No. 1 Qualifier - Von Smith 5.814, 247.70Low E.T. - Coughlin 5.802Top Speed - Michael Biehle 254.76

NHRA Toyota NationalsWinner - Troy Coughlin 5.814, 250.78Runner Up - Todd Tutterow 6.018, 233.92No. 1 Qualifier - Sidnei Frigo 5.829, 250.92Low E.T. - Coughlin 5.776Top Speed - Michael Bowman 255.53

2015

AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA GatornationalsWinner – Bob Rahaim 5.957Runner Up – Peter Farber 8.965No. 1 Qualifier – Don Walsh 5.832, 248.02Low E.T. – Walsh 5.829Top Speed – Troy Coughlin 252.43

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA SpringNationalsWinner- Don Walsh 5.872Runner Up – Billy Glidden 8.945No. 1 Qualifier – Don Walsh 5.860, 247.25Low E.T. – Walsh 5.825Top Speed – Troy Coughlin Jr. 251.06

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern NationalsWinner – Kenny Lang 6.061Runner Up – Troy Coughlin 7.392No. 1 Qualifier – Mike Janis 5.875, 245.45Low E.T. – Janis 5.875Top Speed – Coughlin 251.44

Toyota NHRA SummernationalsWinner – Billy Glidden 5.923Runner Up – Don Walsh 5.897No. 1 Qualifier – Mike Janis 5.775, 250.41Low E.T. – Janis 5.775Top Speed – Troy Coughlin 255.68

NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsWinner – Rickie Smith 5.944Runner Up – Bob Rahaim foulNo. 1 Qualifier – Rahaim 5.798, 245.54Low E.T. – Rahaim 5.798Top Speed – Don Walsh 253.33

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsWinner – Mike Janis 5.902Runner Up – Troy Coughlin 7.120No. 1 Qualifier – Rickie Smith 5.838, 246.98Low E.T. – Bob Rahaim 5.824Top Speed – Coughlin 252.85

Chevrolet Performance U.S. NationalsWinner: Rick Snavely 5.890Runner Up – Mike Janis 5.945No. 1 Qualifier- Khalid alBalooshi 5.845, 245.09Low E.T. – alBalooshi 5.845Top Speed – Snavely 258.07

NHRA Carolina NationalsWinner – Danny Rowe 5.941Runner Up – Eric Latino 5.950No. 1 Qualifier – Khalid alBalooshi 5.859,

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247.70Low E.T. – alBalooshi 5.859Top Speed – Troy Coughlin Jr. 254.62

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest NationalsWinner – Mike Knowles 5.901Runner Up – Rickie Smith 5.953No. 1 Qualifier – Steven Whiteley 5.820, 249.35Low E.T. – Whiteley 5.820Top Speed: Troy Coughlin 254.57

NHRA Toyota NationalsWinner – Khalid alBalooshi 5.854Runner Up – Peter Farber 5.942No. 1 Qualifier – Don Walsh 5.774, 259.66Low E.T. – Walsh 5.774Top Speed – 259.66

2014

Amalie Oil NHRA GatornationalsWinner - Mike Castellana 5.865, 244.52Runner Up - Rickie Smith 5.890, 245.72No. 1 Qualifier - Danny Rowe 5.858, 249.49Low E.T. - Rowe 5.858Top Speed - Don Walsh 251.16

O’Reilly NHRA SpringNationalsWinner - Mike Janis 5.927, 244.56Runner Up - Mike Castellana 5.904, 243.33No. 1 Qualifier - Jim Laurita 5.847, 247.38Low E.T. - Laurita 5.847Top Speed - Don Walsh 250.51

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern NationalsWinner - Rickie Smith 5.828, 249.21Runner Up - Von Smith 15.228, 54.74No. 1 Qualifier - Smith 5.795, 250.13Low E.T. - Smith 5.778Top Speed - Smith 250.13

Toyota NHRA SummernationalsWinner - Von Smith 5.966, 241.58Runner Up- Jason Hamstra 9.861, 91.12No. 1 Qualifier - Kevin Fiscus 5.851, 251.58Low E.T. - Rickie Smith 5.832Top Speed - Fiscus 251.58

Ford NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsWinner - Pete Farber 6.087, 240.51Runner Up - Steve Matusek 6.971, 152.61

No. 1 QUALIFIER - Kevin Fiscus 5.958, 245.54Low E.T. - Fiscus 5.958Top Speed - Don Walsh 248.43

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsWinner - Troy Coughlin 5.940, 250.92Runner Up - Von Smith 5.920, 243.99No. 1 Qualifier - Danny Rowe 5.875, 248.57Low E.T. - Rowe 5.875Top Speed - Kevin Fiscus 250.97

Chevrolet Performance U.S. NationalsWinner - Rickie Smith 5.901, 245.72Runner Up - Pete Farber 6.924, 171.60No. 1 Qualifier - Don Walsh 5.863, 252.61Low E.T. - Walsh 5.863Top Speed - Walsh 252.61

Pep Boys NHRA Carolina NationalsWinner - Troy Coughlin 5.937, 239.14Runner Up - Mike Janis 9.438, 112.11No. 1 Qualifier - Steven Whiteley 5.875, 246.26Low E.T. - Coughlin 5.845Top Speed - Coughlin 250.41

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest NationalsWinner - Mike Knowles 5.934, 244.65Runner Up - Von Smith 5.929, 241.80No. 1 Qualifier - Troy Coughlin 5.845, 250.41Low E.T. - Don Walsh 5.824Top Speed - Walsh 252.90

NHRA Toyota NationalsWinner - Rickie Smith 5.912, 242.63Runner Up - Don Walsh DQ, CCLNo. 1 Qualifier - Walsh 5.880, 249.44Low E.T. - Walsh 5.821Top Speed - Richard Snavely 253.14

2013

Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals Winner - Von Smith 5 .931, 244 .60 Runner Up - Chip King 6 .046, 250 .97 No . 1 Qualifier - Mike Castellana 5 .844, 246 .89 Low E .T . - Castellana 5 .844 Top Speed - King 250 .97

Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals fueled by Full Throttle Winner - Troy Coughlin 5 .893, 242 .19 Runner Up - Kenny Lang 5 .898, 246 .98

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No . 1 Qualifier - Danny Rowe 5 .867, 249 .07 Low E .T . - Rowe 5 .867 Top Speed - Steve Matusek 250 .55

O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals Winner - Clint Satterfield 6 .015, 246 .75 Runner Up - Kenny Lang 12 .946, 66 .64 No . 1 Qualifier - Mike Castellana 5 .880, 244 .56 Low E .T . - Castellana 5 .880 Top Speed - Troy Coughlin 248 .71

Toyota NHRA Summernationals Winner - Mike Janis 6 .035, 240 .51 Runner Up - Troy Coughlin 6 .060, 244 .12 No . 1 Qualifier - Danny Rowe 5 .926, 247 .57 Low E .T . - Rowe 5 .926 Top Speed: Rowe 247 .57

Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Winner: Rickie Smith 5 .991, 240 .47 Runner Up: Troy Coughlin 5 .984, 246 .26 No . 1 Qualifier: Danny Rowe 5 .958, 242 .76 Low E .T .: Rowe 5 .958 Top Speed: Coughlin 246 .53

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Winner: Rickie Smith 6 .103, 240 .77 Runner Up: Mike Castellana 6 .159, 238 .60 No . 1 Qualifier - Smith 5 .910, 243 .94 Low E .T . - Castellana 5 .878 Top Speed - Clint Satterfield 245 .27

Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Winner - Mike Janis 5 .952, 241 .41 Runner Up - Rickie Smith 5 .955, 241 .37 No . 1 Qualifier - Smith 5 .963, 240 .68 Low E .T . - Smith 5 .948 Top Speed - Troy Coughlin 247 .02

Carlyle Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals Winner - Von Smith 5 .968, 240 .47 Runner Up - Pete Farber 6 .259, 221 .63 No . 1 Qualifier - Danny Rowe 5 .871, 246 .80 Low E .T . - Rowe 5 .871 Top Speed - Brad Personett 250 .60

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Winner - Mike Castellana 6 .084, 194 .72 Runner Up - Rickie Smith 7 .060, 144 .81 No . 1 Qualifier - Jim Laurita 5 .854, 245 .23 Low E .T . - Laurita 5 .820 Top Speed - Troy Coughlin 249 .67

NHRA Toyota Nationals Winner: Troy Coughlin 5 .913, 248 .34 Runner Up: Danny Rowe 5 .975, 242 .63 No . 1 Qualifier: Todd Tutterow 5 .876, 250 .69

Low E .T .: Tutterow 5 .876 Top Speed: Tutterow 250 .69

2012

Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Winner: Rickie Smith, 5 .913, 240 .29 Runner Up: Mike Castellana, 6 .435, 189 .79 No . 1 Qualifier: Castellana, 5 .862, 242 .80 Low E .T .: Castellana 5 .810 Top Speed: Troy Coughlin 256 .26

NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winner: Mike Castellana, 6250,180 .45 Runner Up: Leah Pritchett, No Show No . 1 Qualifier: Danny Rowe, 5 .874, 247 .97 Low E .T .: Rowe 5 .874 Top Speed: Pritchett 251 .81

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals Winner: Danny Rowe, 5 .969, 244 .43 Runner Up: Kenny Lang, 6 .043, 238 .51 No . 1 Qualifier: Mike Castellana 5 .899, 243 .11 Low E .T .: Castellana 5 .899 Top Speed: Brad Brand 251 .02Toyota NHRA Supernationals Winner: Danny Rowe, 5 .910, 239 .57 Runner Up: Troy Coughlin, 5 .964, 229 .51 No . 1 Qualifier: Mike Castellana, 5 .856, 245 .72 Low E .T .: Castellana 5 .856 Top Speed: Coughlin 254 .33

Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Winner: Rickie Smith, 6 .055, 241 .24 Runner Up: Don Walsh, 7 .393, 171 .99 No . 1 Qualifier: Smith, 5 .900, 240 .85 Low E .T .: Smith 5 .888 Top Speed: Don Walsh 251 .58

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Winner: Don Walsh, 5 .893, 251 .95 Runner Up: Troy Coughlin, 11 .771, 92 .65 No . 1 Qualifier: Coughlin, 5 .949, 250 .64 Low E .T .: Walsh 5 .887 Top Speed: Walsh 253 .85

Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Winner: Brad Brand, 5 .914, 251 .63 Runner Up: Don Walsh, 12 .763, 83 .97 No . 1 Qualifier: Walsh, 5 .854, 245 .05 Low E .T .: Walsh 5 .854 Top Speed: Troy Coughlin 256 .21

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Winner: Leah Pritchett, 5 .936, 246 .44 Runner Up: Mike Knowles, 9 .088, 102 .78 No . 1 Qualifier: Don Walsh, 5 .868, 254 .52

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Low E .T .: Walsh 5 .868 Top Speed: Walsh 254 .81

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Winner: Troy Coughlin, 5 .873, 257 .58 Runner Up: Danny Rowe, 6 .732, 179 .42 No . 1 Qualifier: Don Walsh, 5 .816, 255 .43 Low E .T .: Walsh 5 .816 Top Speed: Coughlin 257 .97

Big O Tires NHRA Nationals Winner: Troy Coughlin, 5 .830, 253 .52 Runner Up: Don Walsh, 7 .602, 140 .90 No . 1 Qualifier: Walsh, 5 .824, 250 .78 Low E .T .: Walsh 5 .824 Top Speed: Walsh 255 .29

2011

Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Winner: Khalid alBalooshi, 5 .912, 240 .51 Runner Up: Danny Rowe, 5 .943, 246 .21 No . 1 Qualifier: Khalid alBalooshi, 5 .846, 243 .24 Low E .T .: Roger Burgess, 5 .843 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 255 .19

SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals Winner: Khalid alBalooshi, 5 .983, 237 .13 Runner Up: Rickie Smith, 6 .012, 237 .71 No . 1 Qualifier: Roger Burgess, 5 .956, 249 .81 Low E .T .: Roger Burgess, 5 .926 Top Speed: Roger Burgess, 251 .91

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals Winner: Mike Castellana, 5 .920, 243 .15 Runner Up: Khalid alBalooshi, 5 .952, 243 .28 No . 1 Qualifier: Roger Burgess, 5 .873, 253 .47 Low E .T .: Roger Burgess, 5 .873 Top Speed: Roger Burgess, 253 .47

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals Winner: Ed Hoover, 5 .958, 240 .51 Runner Up: Mike Castellana, 12 .127, 67 .97 No . 1 Qualifier: Khalid alBalooshi, 5 .882, 243 .37 Low E .T .: Roger Burgess, 5 .869 Top Speed: Roger Burgess, 251 .77

NHRA SuperNationals Winner: Danny Rowe, 5 .878, 245 .99 Runner Up: Mike Janis, 5 .981, 244 .78 No . 1 Qualifier: Melanie Troxel, 5 .772, 258 .71 Low E .T .: Melanie Troxel, 5 .772 Top Speed: Melanie Troxel, 258 .71

Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Winner: Melanie Troxel, 5 .928, 250 .83 Runner Up: Danny Rowe, 6 .008, 240 .89 No . 1 Qualifier: Brad Personett, 5 .961, 252 .80 Low E .T .: Melanie Troxel, 5 .928 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 252 .80

Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Winner: Eric Dillard, 5 .830, 253 .99 Runner Up: Mike Castellana, 6 .004, 239 .65 No . 1 Qualifier: Melanie Troxel, 5 .907, 251 .25 Low E .T .: Eric Dillard, 5 .830 Top Speed: Eric Dillard, 253 .99

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Winner: Leah Pritchett, 5 .843, 253 .52 Runner Up: Melanie Troxel, 5 .915, 247 .57 No . 1 Qualifier: Melanie Troxel, 5 .815, 256 .55 Low E .T .: Melanie Troxel, 5 .815 Top Speed: Leah Pritchett, 254 .62

Big O Tires NHRA Nationals Winner: Leah Pritchett, 5 .910, 253 .04 Runner Up: Danny Rowe, 5 .940, 243 .55 No . 1 Qualifier: Brad Personett, 5 .848, 256 .70 Low E .T .: Brad Personett, 5 .848 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 256 .70

2010

Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Winner: Kenny Lang, 5 .908, 243 .68 Runner Up: Michael Gullqvist, 10 .977, 109 .15 No . 1 Qualifier: Roger Burgess, 5 .856, 248 .39 Low E .T .: Jay Payne, 5 .809 Top Speed: Michael Gullqvist, 248 .84

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals Winner: Danny Rowe, 5 .936, 248 .93 Runner Up: Melanie Troxel, 6 .030, 245 .94 No . 1 Qualifier: Jay Payne, 5 .813, 246 .21 Low E .T .: Jay Payne, 5 .813 Top Speed: Raymond Commisso, 251 .30

AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Winner: Von Smith, 5 .933, 243 .81 Runner Up: Dennis Radford, 6 .088, 233 .44 No . 1 Qualifier: Danny Rowe, 5 .945, 244 .69 Low E .T .: Danny Rowe, 5 .925 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 250 .88

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals Winner: Michael Gullqvist, 6 .006, 244 .03 Runner Up: Mike Janis, 6 .081, 237 .00 No . 1 Qualifier: Mike Janis, 5 .919, 243 .55 Low E .T .: Mike Janis, 5 .919

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Top Speed: Brad Personett, 250 .00

NHRA SuperNationals Winner: Von Smith, 5 .890, 247 .52 Runner Up: Mike Castellana, 6 .182, 196 .87 No . 1 Qualifier: Raymond Commisso, 5 .815, 250 .64 Low E .T .: Raymond Commisso, 5 .815 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 251 .53

NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Winner: Von Smith, 5 .994, 241 .54 Runner Up: Jay Payne, 6 .039, 240 .38 No . 1 Qualifier: Mike Castellana, 5 .993, 239 .10 Low E .T .: Jay Payne, 5 .991 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 249 .07

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Winner: Pat Musi, 5 .981, 239 .44 Runner Up: Brad Personett, 5 .996, 251 .02 No . 1 Qualifier: Raymond Commisso, 5 .910, 248 .20 Low E .T .: Raymond Commisso, 5 .910 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 253 .52

Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Winner: Brad Personett, 6 .001, 221 .42 Runner Up: Joe Baker, no time, no speed No . 1 Qualifier: Mike Janis, 5 .887, 244 .16 Low E .T .: Mike Janis, 5 .887 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 255 .39

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Winner: Melanie Troxel, 5 .938, 245 .94 Runner Up: Scott Ray, no time, no speed No . 1 Qualifier: Brad Personett, 5 .843, 249 .26 Low E .T .: Brad Personett, 5 .843 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 254 .66

NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Winner: Brad Personett, 5 .859, 254 .57 Runner Up: Melanie Troxel, 5 .984, 244 .69 No . 1 Qualifier: Melanie Troxel, 5 .907, 246 .30 Low E .T .: Brad Personett, 5 .859 Top Speed: Brad Personett, 254 .57Low E.T. - Don Walsh 5.824Top Speed - Walsh 252.90

NHRA Toyota NationalsWinner - Rickie Smith 5.912, 242.63Runner Up - Don Walsh DQ, CCLNo. 1 Qualifier - Walsh 5.880, 249.44Low E.T. - Walsh 5.821Top Speed - Richard Snavely 253.14

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PRO MOD SERIES TOP 10 POINTS STANDINGS HISTORY2017

1 . Troy Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, JEGS .com Chevy Corvette (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .912

2 . Mike Castellana, Oyster Bay, N .Y ., Al-Anabi Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .847

3 . Steve Jackson, Evans, Ga ., Bahrain 1 Racing Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716

4 . Shane Molinari, Battle Ground, Wash ., S&T Truck Repair Pontiac Firebird (1) . . . . . . . .686

5 . Sidnei Frigo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Artivinco Racing/FuelTech Chevy Corvette (1) . . . . . . .611

6 . Jonathan Gray, Artesia, N .M ., Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603

7 . Steven Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo ., Y-Not/J&A Sevice Cadillac CTS-V (1) . . . . . . .602

8 . Steve Matusek, Olathe, Kan ., Aeromotive Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .547

9 . Rickie Smith, King, N .C ., IDG Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .494

10 . Khalid alBalooshi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain Chevy Camaro . . . . . . . . . .493

2016

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2 . Troy Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, Jegs .com Chevy Corvette (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .744

3 . Bob Rahaim, Grosse Pointe, Mich ., TLC Waste Disposal Services Chevy Corvette (1) . . . .626

4 . Michael Biehle, North Vernon, Ind ., Biehle Motorsports Ford Mustang . . . . . . . . . . .517

5 . Steve Matusek, Olathe, Kan ., Aeromotive/Agave Underground Chevy Camaro . . . . . . .483

6 . Von Smith, Kingston, Tenn ., Al-Anabi Racing Chevy Corvette (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454

7 . Khalid alBalooshi, Marina Del Ray, Calif ., AAP Chevy Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413

8 . Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif ., Agave Underground Tequila Chevy Corvette . . . . . . .405

9 . Mike Castellana, Muttontown, N .Y ., Al-Anabi Ford Mustang (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395

10 . Bill Glidden, Whiteland, Ind ., Mickey Thompson Ford Mustang (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . .380

2015


1 . Troy Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, Jegs .com Chevy Corvette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623

2 . Mike Janis, Lancaster, N .Y ., Jan-Cen Racing Engines Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . .609

3 . Bob Rahaim, Grosse Pointe, Mich ., TLC Waste Disposal Services Chevy Camaro (1) . . . .571


5 . Don Walsh, White Lake, Mich ., Precision Turbo/Walsh Motorsports Chevy Camaro (1) . . .500

6 . Bill Glidden, Whiteland, Ind ., Mickey Thompson Ford Mustang (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . .496

7 . Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif ., Agave Underground Tequila Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . .477

8 . Khalid alBalooshi, Los Angeles ., Precision Turbo and Engine Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . .467

9 . Troy Coughlin Jr, Delaware, Ohio ., Jegs .com Chevy Corvette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467

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10 . Pete Farber, Baldwinville, Mass ., CRC Brakleen Dodge Daytona . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431

2014



2 . Troy Coughlin, Delaware,Ohio, Jeg’s Chevy Corvette (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .634

3 . Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn ., Dr . Moon/Al-Anabi Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . .615

4 . Mike Janis, Lancaster, N .Y ., Valvoline Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .569

5 . Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif ., Agave Underground Tequila Chevy Camaro . . . . . . .530

6 . Steve Matusek, Olathe, Kan ., Aeromotive Camero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .523

7 . Kevin Fiscus, Jacksonville, Fla ., Fiscus/Klugger Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486

8 . Pete Farber, Baldwinville, Mass ., TJ & Sons Towing (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483

9 . Mike Castellana, Muttontown, N .Y ., Sheikh Khalid AlThani Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . .444

10 . Mike Knowles, Grand Junction, Colo ., Knowles Transportation Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . .385

2013



2 . Troy Coughlin, Delaware,Ohio, Jeg’s Chevy Corvette (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .654

3 . Mike Castellana, Muttontown, N .Y ., Al-Anabi Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613

4 . Mike Janis, Lancaster, N .Y ., Valvoline Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610

5 . Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn ., Dr . Moon/Al-Anabi Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . .591

6 . Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif ., Agave Underground Tequila Chevy Camaro . . . . . . .565

7 . Kenny Lang, Grande Pointe, Manit ., Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Corvette . . . . . .523

8 . Pete Farber, Baldwinville, Mass ., CRC Brakeleen Dodge Daytona . . . . . . . . . . . . .448

9 . Chip King, Semora, N .C ., Strutmasters .com Dodge Daytona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392

10 . Mike Knowles, Grand Junction, Colo ., Knowles Transportation Chevy Camaro . . . . . . .353

2012


1 . Troy Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, Jeg’s Chevy Corvette (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .675

2 . Mike Castellana, Muttontown, N .Y ., Al-Anabi Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672

3 . Don Walsh, Wixom, Mich ., Walsh Precision Turbo Ford Mustang (1) . . . . . . . . . . . .641


5 . Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif ., Sterling Bridge Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . .626

6 . Leah Pruett, Lawrenceville, Ga ., ProCare RX Ford Mustang (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602

7 . Donald Martin, Lake Forest, Calif ., Sterling Bridge Chevy Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . .513

8 . Pete Farber, Baldwinville, Mass ., TJ & Sons Auto Repair Dodge Daytona . . . . . . . . . .496

9 . Steve Matusek, Olathe, Kan ., Aeromotive/Ford/Roush Yates Ford Mustang . . . . . . . . .406

10 . Kenny Lang, Grande Pointe, Manit ., Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro . . . . . .397

STATISTICS

91


2011


1 . Khalid alBalooshi, Doha, QATAR, Speedtech ‘68 Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .662

2 . Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif ., Sterline Bridge ‘68 Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . .631

3 . Melanie Troxel, Duluth, Ga ., RoadRage .com ‘53 Chevy Corvette (1) . . . . . . . . . . . .513

4 . Kenny Lang, Grande Pointe, Manit ., Summit Racing Equipment ‘69 Chevy Camaro . . . .483

5 . Rickie Smith, King, N .C ., IDG ‘11 Chevy Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472

6 . Mike Janis, Lancaster, N .Y ., Eaton ‘11 Ford Mustang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441

7 . Mike Castellana, Muttontown, N .Y ., Al-Anabi ‘69 Chevy Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . . .432

8 . Ed Hoover, Gilbert, S .C ., Trussell ‘68 Chevy Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414

9 . Jay Payne, Ontario, Calif ., FireIce ‘68 Chevy Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411

10 . Dennis Radford, Baker City, Ore ., Radford Trucking ‘70 Plymouth Duster . . . . . . . . . .405

2010


1 . Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn ., Barwa / Al-Anabi Racing ’68 Camaro (3) . . . . . . . . . . .643

2 . Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills, Calif ., Sterling Bridge ’68 Camaro (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . .540

3 . Brad Personett, Elkhart, Ind ., Personett Performance ’68 Camaro (2) . . . . . . . . . . .522

4 . Troy Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, JEGS .com ’68 Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .492

5 . Melanie Troxel, Avon, Ind ., In-N-Out Burger ’68 Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .476

6 . Kenny Lang, Manitoba, Canada, Kenny Lang Racing ’53 Corvette (1) . . . . . . . . . . .475

7 . Jay Payne, Ontario, Calif ., FireIce ’68 Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473

8 . Ed Hoover, Gilbert, S .C ., Trussell Construction ’68 Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465

9 . Raymond Commisso, Toronto, Ontario, Pro Care RX ’68 Camaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437

10 . Rick Stivers, Lexington, Ky ., Trane Dodge Stratus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428

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