MOPAR CANADIAN NATIONALS PRESENTED BY CASTROL EVENT INFORMATION

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WHAT: MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol, race three of the 11-event eMax Drag Racing Series

WHERE: Grand Bend Motorplex

Track is located 3 km East on Highway 81, Grand Bend, Ontario N0M 1T0

WHEN: Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 4, 2006

WHO: The stars of the eMax Drag Racing Series, including five-time (2001 - 2005) world champion Clay Millican, Doug Foley, Bruce Litton, Bobby Lagana Jr, and Australian Andrew Cowin in 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel dragsters

For the first time in 14 years, Ontario race fans will experience the power of 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car, featuring Bob Gilbertson, Dale Creasy Jr., Terry Haddock and Canadian Todd Paton

World champion Mike Castellana, former world champion Mike Janis and from Jordan Station, Ontario, Carl Spiering in nitrous vs. supercharged Torco Race Fuels Pro Modified

Defending 3-time world champion and London, Ontario-native, Rob Atchison, former 5-time world champion Mark Thomas, Terry McMillen and Tom Carter in Alcohol Funny Car

“The World’s Fastest and Quickest Torco Race Fuels Pro Stock Cars”, featuring IHRA’s version of NASCAR, the 220 mph factory hot rods of world champion Steve Spiess (Chevrolet Cobalt), Frank Gugliotta (Ford Escort), Robert Patrick (Ford Mustang), and former world champion Brian Gahm (Ford Mustang)

Champions will also be crowned in eight Mr. Gasket Pro-Am sportsman classes: Erson Cams Top Sportsman, Mallory Top Dragster, ACCEL DFI Super Stock, Hays Stock, ACCEL Quick Rod, Lakewood Super Rod, Hurst Hot Rod and Top Stock

eMAX “NITRO JAM™” CONCERT:

Your ticket to Friday night’s “Nitro Jam™” includes a free concert by Blue Rodeo and Johnny Reid as they perform live at 8 p.m. Prior to the concert, fans can see the first round of pro qualifying, beginning at 5 p.m.

“NIGHT OF FIRE”:
The Saturday Dodge “Night of Fire” show features a round of professional qualifying under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – and the “Jet Ambulance” of Pat Davidson.

SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 2: Gates open 8 a.m., Sportsman qualifying 9 a.m. Pro qualifying at 5 p.m. (Q1) “Nitro Jam” Concert 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 3: Gates open 8 a.m., Sportsman qualifying 9 a.m. Pro qualifying at 3 p.m. (Q2) and 7 p.m. (Q3) (Dodge “Night of Fire”)

Sunday, June 4: Gates open 8 a.m. Sportsman eliminations 9 a.m.

Championship eliminations: round 1 - 11 a.m., round 2 - 12:30 p.m., round 3 - 2:30 p.m. Finals: 4:30 p.m.

TICKETS:
“AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT”

Order Tickets Now - (519) 238-7223, or log onto www.grandbendmotorplex.com

All prices listed in Canadian currency.

Friday, June 2: Adult General Admission: $35, Children 6-12, only $5

Saturday, June 3: Adult General Admission: $55, Children 6-12 only $8

Sunday, June 4: Adult General Admission: $50, Children 6-12 only $5

SAVE:

3-day Super Pass: $115, includes Sat & Sun reserve seat

3-day Adult General Admission: $105

Reserve Seat: $5

Children 5 and under: Free Admission

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE FREE PARKING AND PIT PASS AS IHRA “OPENS

ITS LOCKER ROOM TO THE PUBLIC”

FREE PIT PASS: Every ticket includes access to the pit area. Go “backstage” and watch drivers tune their vehicles for the next round, get autographs, photos, and team merchandise.

BUY TICKETS: Call Grand Bend Motorplex at (519) 238-7223 or check out the race preview at www.ihra.com or www.grandbendmotorplex.com

2005 EVENT WINNERS:

Torco Pro Nitro Top Fuel – Clay Millican

Torco Pro Nitro Funny Car – Not Contested

Torco Pro Modified – Burton Auxier

Alcohol Funny Car – Jim Sickles

Torco Pro Stock – Robert Patrick

2005 NO. 1 QUALIFIERS:

Torco Pro Nitro Top Fuel – Clay Millican

Torco Pro Nitro Funny Car – Not Contested

Torco Pro Modified – Shannon Jenkins

Alcohol Funny Car – Rob Atchison

Torco Pro Stock – Robert Patrick

TRACK RECORDS:

Torco Pro Nitro Top Fuel: Clay Millican – 4.615, 318.92

Torco Pro Nitro Funny Car: Not Contested

Torco Pro Modified: Mitch Stott – 6.145, Al Billes – 233.08

Alcohol Funny Car: Rob Atchison – 5.727, Paul Noakes – 244.23

Torco Pro Stock: Brian Gahm – 6.476, Steve Spiess – 214.83

WORLD RECORDS:

Torco Pro Nitro Top Fuel: Clay Millican – 4.484, 326.63

Torco Pro Nitro Funny Car: Gary Densham – 4.844, Cruz Pedregon – 309.20

Torco Pro Modified: Mike Bell – 6.046, Steve Bareman – 236.46

Alcohol Funny Car: Rob Atchison – 5.685, Jim Sickles – 248.75

Torco Pro Stock: Robert Patrick – 6.360, Frank Gugliotta – 220.26

TRACK ELEVATION: 642’ above sea level