SKULL SHINE WORLD NATIONALS PRESENTED BY ACDELCO EVENT INFORMATION

WHAT: Skull Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco featuring the Matco Tools “Night of Fire”, race eight of the 11-event eMax Drag Racing Series

WHERE: Norwalk Raceway Park – located east of Norwalk, Ohio, on Route 18.
1300 State Rt. 18, Norwalk, OH 44857

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WHEN: Thursday, August 24 – Sunday, August 27, 2006

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

For the first time in 13 years IHRA fans will experience the power of 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car, featuring Bob Gilbertson, Dale Creasy Jr., Gary Densham, Jack Wyatt and Terry Haddock

World champion Mike Castellana, former world champion Mike Janis, Avon, Ohio’s Dave Roemer and Carl Spiering in nitrous vs. supercharged Torco Race Fuels Pro Modified

Defending 3-time world champion Rob Atchison, former 5-time world champion from Canton, Ohio, 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 and Ohio-native Brian Gahm (Ford Mustang)

Champions will also be crowned in eight Mr. Gasket semi-professional 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

Matco Tools “NIGHT OF FIRE”: The Saturday Matco Tools “Night of Fire” show features the final round of professional qualifying under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – and the legendary, ground-pounding Bob Motz “Jet Kenworth.”

SCHEDULE:
Thursday, August 24: Sportsman qualifying at 9 a.m.

Friday, August 25: Sportsman qualifying at 9 a.m. Professional qualifying (Q-1) at 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 26: Sportsman qualifying at 9 a.m. Professional qualifying (Q-2) at 3 p.m. Matco Tools “Night of Fire” professional qualifying (Q-3) at 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 27: Sportsman eliminations at 9 a.m. Professional eliminations 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. Final Round: 4:15 p.m.
Gates Open: 8 a.m. daily

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TICKETS: “AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT”

Order Tickets Now - (419) 668-5555, or log onto www.norwalkraceway.com

Thursday, August 24: Adult General Admission - $20
Friday, August 25: Adult General Admission - $25
Saturday, August 26: Adult General Admission - $35
Sunday, August 27: Adult General Admission - $35
Junior Ticket (6-12): $5 per day
Reserve Seats: $5 - $20 extra
Adult 4-Day VIP Pass: $90, includes Sat reserved seat
Adult 3-Day GA: $80

SAVE!
Discount Drug Mart coupon – Available at participating Discount Drug Mart stores, receive a coupon good for $15 off a Sunday adult general admission and a free child’s ticket. Redeemable at track ticket office.

Ohio Lottery Discount – Bring a non-winning PICK 3 Ohio Lottery ticket to the track ticket office to receive $15 off the price of a Sunday adult general admission.

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE FREE PARKING AND PIT PASS AS IHRA “OPENS ITS LOCKER ROOM TO THE PUBLIC”

TELEVISION:
See the eMax Drag Racing Series on SPEED Channel. Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car from the World Nationals will air Saturday, September 9 at 4 p.m. Pro Modified, Alcohol Funny Car and Pro Stock will air Saturday, September 16 at 6 p.m.

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.

2005 EVENT WINNERS:
Top Fuel – Clay Millican
Nitro Funny Car – Not Contested
Pro Modified – Mike Castellana
Alcohol Funny Car – Jim Sickles
Pro Stock – Steve Spiess

2005 NO. 1 QUALIFIERS:
Top Fuel – Cory McClenathan
Nitro Funny Car – Not Contested
Pro Modified – Jim Halsey
Alcohol Funny Car – Rob Atchison
Pro Stock – Steve Spiess

TRACK RECORDS:
Top Fuel: Cory McClenathan – 4.568, 320.66
Nitro Funny Car: Not Contested
Pro Modified: Jim Halsey – 6.165
Steve Bareman – 232.23
Alcohol Funny Car: Jim Sickles – 5.769
Jeff Craig – 248.42
Pro Stock: Steve Spiess – 6.456, 217.11

TRACK ELEVATION: 853’ above sea level

HOTEL/MOTEL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER 
Amerihost Inn 415 Milan Ave Norwalk, OH 800-434-5800
Best Western 351 Milan Ave Norwalk, OH 800-528-1234
Best Western 1120 E. Main St. Bellevue, OH 800-528-1234
Clarion Inn 1119 Sandusky Blvd. Sandusky OH 800-252-7466
Colonial Inn 12211 St. Rte. 250 Milan, OH 419-499-3403
Comfort Inn 11020 Milan Rd. Milan, OH 800-228-2800
Days Inn 11303 Milan Rd. Milan, OH 800-633-1414
Econolodge 342 Milan Ave Norwalk, OH 800-228-5050
Fairfield Inn 6220 Milan Rd. Sandusky, OH 800-228-2800
Hampton Inn 11600 St. Rte. 250 Milan, OH 800-426-7866
Holiday Inn 5513 Milan Rd. Sandusky, OH 800-465-7329
Homestead Inn 12110 St. Rte. 250 Milan, OH 419-499-4955
Motel 6 11406 St. Rte. 250 Milan, OH 800-466-8356
Norwalk Inn 283 Benedict Ave. Norwalk, OH 419-668-8255
Radisson Harbour Inn 2001 Cleveland Rd. Sandusky, OH 800-333-3333
Ramada Inn 5608 Milan Rd. Sandusky, OH 800-272-6230
Ramada Limited 11410 Milan Rd. Milan, OH 800-272-6232
Red Roof Inn 6100 US Rte. 250 Sandusky, OH 800-843-7663
Royal Motel 177 Milan Ave. Milan, OH 419-668-2529
Sawmill Creek Resort 400 Sawmill Creek Huron, OH 800-729-6455
Super 8 11313 Milan Rd. Milan, OH 800-800-8000
The Great Bear Lodge 4600 Milan Rd. Sandusky, OH 888-779-2327
Travel Lodge 5906 Milan Rd. Sandusky, OH 800-578-7878

RESTAURANTS ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER 
Berry’s 5 W Main St Norwalk OH 419-668-2394 
Bob Evans 30 Milan Ave Norwalk OH 419-668-3803 
Brandon’s Family 03 Cline Norwalk, OH 419-668-2278 
China Garden 87 Milan Ave Milan OH 419-663-6338 
East of Chicago Pizza 72 E Main St Norwalk OH 419-663-0808 
Four Monks 11313 US Rt 250 N Milan OH 419-499-4671 
The Gas Light 2762 Old State Rd N Norwalk OH 419-663-0099
Great Wall 201 Milan Ave, Norwalk OH 419-668-8503 
Homestead Inn 12018 US Rt 250 N Milan OH 419-499-4271 
Ike’s Diner 283 Benedict Ave Norwalk OH 419-668-8251 
Invention Family Rest 15 N Main Milan OH 419-499-2661 
Jim’s Pizza Box 10 S Main Milan OH 419-499-4166 
Marco’s Pizza 105 Whittlesey Ave Norwalk OH 419-663-5555 
Milan Inn 29 E Church Milan OH 419-499-4604 
Peking House 2 W Main Norwalk OH 419-668-1511
Pizza Brothers 106 Milan Ave Norwalk OH 419-668-6071 
Pizza Post 222 1/2 E Main Norwalk OH 419-668-8385 
Star Diner 128 Akron Rd Norwalk OH 419-663-5668 
Vargo’s Drive-In 192 Milan Ave Norwalk OH 419-668-8694