2007 NHRA NATIONAL EVENT SCHEDULE
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 VP INTRODUCES
CONTINGENCY PROGRAM FOR IHRASAN
ANTONIO, TX (March 16, 2007) VP Racing
Fuels, a world leader in the manufacture of racing fuels and other performance
products, announced today it will offer a contingency program for International
Hot Rod Association (IHRA) competitors at national events for the 2007
season. Continuing a program it started two seasons ago, it will be
administered independent of IHRA, according to Steve Scheidker,
Director-Marketing & Communications for VP.
“VP has been a
major and consistent supporter of drag racing since it started manufacturing
racing fuel in 1975, through contingency programs and other sponsorships,” said
Scheidker. “We want to extend that support to IHRA competitors and reward
those who continue to use VP fuels, but because IHRA has an exclusive agreement
with its Official Fuel sponsor, it precludes us from posting awards through the
series or working directly with them to administer the program. So we’ll
manage the program ourselves and ask racers simply to provide the appropriate
documentation to us.” Contingency postings include the
following:
Winner Runner Up
TF
$500 $100
NFC
$500 $100
PM
$500 $100
FC
$500 $100
PS
$500 $100
TS
$300 $100
TD
$300 $100
SS
$300 $100
STK
$300 $100
QR
$300 $100
SR
$300 $100
HR
$300 $100
TSTK
$300 $100
ET
$100 $ 50
VP’s program will
be effective at the first national event on March 23 in San Antonio,
TX. Information regarding fuel for IHRA races can be obtained by calling
the appropriate VP regional distribution center, each of which is listed on its
website at vpracingfuels.com.
To claim awards,
racers should provide a photo of their vehicle in the Winner’s Circle, clearly
showing VP 5”x7” logo decals affixed to their vehicle. They should also
provide proof of purchase of VP fuel that is legal for use in their IHRA class,
in the following minimum quantities:
·
5 gallons per race
·
30 gallons purchased within the past 60 days prior to the date of the race for
which the award is claimed.
·
54 gallons purchased within the past 120 days prior to the date of the race for
which the award is claimed.
The required
documentation should be mailed to:
VP Racing
Fuels
Contingency
Administration
PO
Box 47878
San
Antonio, TX 78265
Note: Racers
currently sponsored by VP are not eligible for contingency
payments.
VP Racing has
manufactured the best fuels for motorsports since 1975. It currently
produces more than 60 unique blends, fueling champions in virtually every racing
category and class -- from drag racing, circle track and road racing to
motocross, off-road, off-shore and even airplane racing. In race
venues not controlled by a fuel rule, VP consistently fuels more winners
than any other American fuel company. VP's fuels have earned a
reputation for superior power and consistency – as illustrated by the NHRA Pro
Stock Champions who have made VP their fuel of choice for 30 consecutive years,
a record unmatched by any major sponsor in the industry.
VP is the Official
Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, as well as exclusive fuel supplier
and/or sponsor of the American LeMans Series; National Mustang Racing
Association (NMRA); National Muscle Car Association (NMCA); All Harley Drag
Racing Association (AHDRA); and Prostar AMA, among many others.
In addition to fuels, VP’s product line
includes specialty lubricants, performance chemicals and traction
compounds – each designed to produce the most power and best performance in
their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from
VP’s website –
vpracingfuels.com.
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