NICKO’S NY STYLE PIZZA SPRING NATIONALS PRESENTED BY ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FACT SHEET

WHAT: Nicko’s NY Style Pizza Spring Nationals presented by Advance Auto Parts and featuring the Castrol “Night of Fire”, race two of the 11-event eMax Drag Racing Series

WHERE: Rockingham Dragway, 2153 U.S. Highway 1 North, Rockingham, NC 28379.

WHEN: Friday, April 21 – Sunday, April 23, 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 Wilmington, N.C.-based Australian Andrew Cowin in 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel dragsters

For the first time in 14 years, North Carolina race fans will experience the power of 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car, featuring Charlotte’s own Bob Gilbertson, Frank Pedregon, Dale Creasy Jr. and Terry Haddock

World champion Mike Castellana, former world champion Mike Janis, Harrisburg, N.C.’s Charles Carpenter, and Canadian Carl Spiering in nitrous vs. supercharged Torco Race Fuels Pro Modified

Defending 3-time world champion Rob Atchison, former 5-time world champion Mark Thomas, and Jim Sickles 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

“NIGHT OF FIRE”: The Friday and Saturday Castrol “Night of Fire” shows feature a round of professional qualifying under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – and the legendary 200 mph Shockwave jet truck.

SCHEDULE: Friday, April 21: Gates open 8 a.m., Sportsman qualifying 9 a.m. Pro qualifying at 7 p.m. (Q1) (“Night of Fire”)

Saturday, April 22: Gates open 8 a.m., Sportsman qualifying 9 a.m. Pro qualifying at 1 p.m. (Q2) and 7 p.m. (Q3) (“Night of Fire”)

Sunday, April 23: Gates open 8 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 - (910) 582-3400, or
log onto www.rockinghamdragway.com

Friday, April 21: Adult General Admission: $35, Children 6-12, only $5

Saturday, April 22: Adult General Admission: $40, Children 6-12 only $5

Sunday, April 23: Adult General Admission: $35, Children 6-12 only $5

Reserve Seats (limited amount): $5 extra Friday & Sunday; $10 Saturday

Children 5 and under: Free Admission

Save $20! Visit participating Bojangles’ locations for a Nitro Fast Pass coupon, which includes a Sunday adult and junior admission for only $20.

Save! Weekend Pass (Friday – Sunday): $85. VIP Parking: $20

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 Rockingham Dragway at (910) 582-3400 or check out the race preview at www.ihra.com or www.rockinghamdragway.com

2005 EVENT
WINNERS: Top Fuel – Clay Millican
Nitro Funny Car – Not Contested
Pro Modified – Mike Janis
Alcohol Funny Car – Rob Atchison
Pro Stock – Frank Gugliotta

2005 NO. 1
QUALIFIERS: Top Fuel – Clay Millican
Nitro Funny Car – Not Contested
Pro Modified – Mike Bell
Alcohol Funny Car – Rob Atchison
Pro Stock – Steve Spiess

TRACK
RECORDS:
Top Fuel: Clay Millican - 4.484, 323.19
Nitro Funny Car: Not Contested
Pro Modified: Mike Bell – 6.046, Mike Janis – 235.43
Alcohol Funny Car: Rob Atchison – 5.685, 247.07
Pro Stock: Robert Patrick – 6.360, John Nobile – 218.55

WORLD
RECORDS:
Top Fuel: Clay Millican – 4.484, 326.63
Nitro Funny Car: Gary Densham – 4.844, Cruz Pedregon – 309.20
Pro Modified: Mike Bell – 6.046, Steve Bareman – 236.46
Alcohol Funny Car: Rob Atchison – 5.685, Jim Sickles – 248.75
Pro Stock: Robert Patrick – 6.360, Frank Gugliotta – 220.26
TRACK
ELEVATION: 375’ above sea level