AMALIE OIL TEXAS NATIONALS PRESENTED BY ANCIRA CARS, TRUCKS AND RVS AND THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS FACT SHEET

WHAT: Amalie Oil Texas Nationals presented by Ancira Cars, Trucks and RVs and the San Antonio Express-News, race one of the 11-event IHRA Drag Racing Series

WHERE: San Antonio Raceway, 3641 South Santa Clara Road, Marion, TX 78124. Track is located east of San Antonio off I-10, Exit 597, west of Seguin, TX
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WHEN: Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26, 2006

WHO: The stars of the IHRA Drag Racing Series, including five-time (2001 - 2005) world champion Clay Millican, Doug Foley, Bruce Litton, Bobby Lagana Jr, Rick Cooper, and from Galveston, Texas, Mitch King, in 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel dragsters.

For the first time in over 20 years, San Antonio race fans will experience the power of 320 mph Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car, featuring drivers Mike Ashley and Bob Gilbertson.

World champion Mike Castellana, former world champions Shannon Jenkins and Mike Janis, 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, Jim Sickles, and from Cuero, Texas, Thomas 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

TWO NIGHT SHOWS: The KFC/Taco Bell “Friday Nite-Tro” and Saturday’s “Night of Fire” feature a round of professional qualifying under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – and the legendary 200 mph Jet Kenworth of Bob Motz.

SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 24: Gates open 8 a.m., Sportsman qualifying 9 a.m. Pro qualifying at 3 p.m. (Q1) and 7 p.m. (Q2) (“KFC/Taco Bell Friday Nite-Tro”)

Saturday, March 25: Gates open 8 a.m., Sportsman qualifying 9 a.m. Pro qualifying at 3 p.m. (Q3) and 7 p.m. (Q4) (“Night of Fire”)

Sunday, March 26: 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 - (210) 698-2310, or log onto : www.sanantonioraceway.com

• Friday, March 24: Adult General Admission: $35, Children 6-12, only $10
• Saturday, March 25: Adult General Admission: $35, Children 6-12 only $10
• Sunday, March 26: Adult General Admission: $35, Children 6-12 only $10
• Reserve Seats (limited amount): $5 extra each day
  Children 5 and under: Free Admission

Save! Visit participating KFC and Taco Bell locations for a $5 off kid’s admission coupon. Coupon redeemable at track box office.

Save! Weekend Pass (Friday – Sunday): $75. (Purchase by March 22 to receive free Saturday reserved seat)

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 San Antonio Raceway at (210) 698-2310 or buy them on www.sanantonioraceway.com.

2005 EVENT WINNERS:
Top Fuel – Clay Millican
Nitro Funny Car – N/A
Pro Modified – Ed Hoover
Alcohol Funny Car – Rob Atchison
Pro Stock – Dan Seamon

2005 NO. 1 QUALIFIERS:
Top Fuel – Bruce Litton
Nitro Funny Car – N/A
Pro Modified – Ed Hoover
Alcohol Funny Car – Thomas Carter
Pro Stock – Robert Patrick

TRACK RECORDS:
Top Fuel: Clay Millican - 4.583, 320.36
Nitro Funny Car: N/A
Pro Modified: Mike Janis - 6.119, Ed Hoover – 232.23
Alcohol Funny Car: Rob Atchison – 5.735, 243.77
Pro Stock: Robert Patrick – 6.427, Brian Gahm – 217.39

WORLD RECORDS:
Top Fuel: Clay Millican – 4.484, 326.63
Nitro Funny Car: N/A
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:
600’ above sea level

About IHRA:
Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), a division of Live Nation, professional, semi-professional and local level racing provides competitive opportunities for drivers at all levels. The eMax Drag Racing Series is an 11-event North American professional drag racing circuit. In 2006, the series will be comprised of eight events in major cities throughout the United States and three in Canada. The Mr. Gasket Pro-Am Championship consists of competition at national events and 35 events in six regional divisions, while IHRA’s Summit SuperSeries is conducted nearly every weekend at over 90 IHRA-sanctioned tracks. Providing a safe environment to develop future stars, IHRA offers the PM-1 Junior Dragster Racing Series for youths ages 8-17. Stand-alone events include Live Nation’s entertainment-filled “Thunder Jam” shows and the street legal racing and lifestyle event series Kumho Street Warriorz presented by Hooters.