Full 1/4 mile, outlaw style drag races will be held at RENO FERNLEY RACEWAY on August 12th and 13th. Outlaw Races hearken back to the early days of drag racing before sanctioning organizations and rules. It's "Run What You Brung" and open to all comers. This year’s annual event is called SMOKIN HOT DRAG RACES and expected to attract hundreds of competitors from Reno Nevada and adjacent markets.
Grudge Match or outlaw style racing is one of the earliest forms of drag racing. Machines lined up side by side on a section of deserted road and started racing at the drop of a hand or flag from the starter. Soon these races started to attract a crowd to see which car and racer was fastest. Back then, drag racing wasn't a "big money" sport with a corporate profile. Smokin Hot Drags at RFR recreates the fun, spectacle and authenticity of the early drag racing. The emphasis is on action and fun. Racing is done safely on the drag strip and spectators have a clear view of the action from the adjacent hill top where tail‐gating and just relaxing is encouraged.
According to RFR's general manager, John Wood, "Racers just want to enjoy airing it all out…without hassles ". RFR's racing format permits 1st timers and as well as veteran racers to line up and test their machines. Outlaw racing welcomes the sophisticated pure, drag race cars or bikes as well as the ones that drive to work 5 days a week. RFR's event attracts a diversity of equipment and grudge style, match racing means the action is continuous for 6 hours. Spectators really enjoy the uninterrupted action and Outlaw brings a wide diversity of vehicles to the competition: door‐slammers, diesels, daily drivers and more.
The 2011 event is two evenings of action packed, match racing. Last year's race event winners pocketed $1000. Wood says he expects 2011 to be even better. Spectators are welcome and track gates open at 4PM, racing starts at 6PM and runs until Midnight both evenings. Admission is $5/person. Parking is $5/vehicle.
Two Nights of Drag Racing under the Nevada stars‐‐‐what could be better than that?
Racers are invited to simply show up and “run what you brung”. Technical questions are referred to experienced racer and race‐master, Jay Reynolds of IVM in Sparks. 775‐331‐6577
For additional information, contact: John Wood
Tel: 877‐382‐7223
Email: info@renofernleyracetrack.com
Website: www.RenoFernleyRacetrack.com
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