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May 23, 2009

Scruggs Headlines Early Qualifiers at National Guard ADRL in Memphis

MILLINGTON, TN (May 22, 2009) — A brilliant, record-setting run by Pro Extreme star Jason Scruggs (above) highlighted the opening round of qualifying today for National Guard ADRL Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II at Memphis Motorsports Park. Scruggs covered the Memphis eighth mile in an incredible 3.66 seconds at 207.43 miles per hour with his supercharged ’68 Camaro, making it the quickest and fastest pass in history by a full-bodied drag racing car.“To be honest, I feel very fortunate,” the cotton farmer and businessman from Saltillo, Mississippi said. “I knew it was on a good pass, but it surprised me just how good it was. Everything had to come together just about perfect for that to happen.”  Also taking qualifying leads into Saturday are Maryland’s Jim Halsey in Pro Nitrous, also in a ’68 Camaro, Jeff Naiser in Extreme 10.5 with his turbocharged 2002 Grand Am, Broderick Jackson in Pro Extreme Motorcycle and New Yorker John Montecalvo in the National Guard ADRL’s new Extreme Pro Stock class.

Memphis Drags II action resumes at 10 a.m. Saturday and will include two more rounds of qualifying followed by four elimination rounds for 16-car/bike fields in each National Guard ADRL professional category.

May 22, 2009

Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II Qualifying Underway

Extreme Pro Stock is on the track.

Ambient temp is 82 degrees, Barometer 29.98, Humidity 60%, Corrected altitude 1721 feet, light wind right to left across track

May 22, 2009

Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II Car Count

Latest car count representing all cars/bikes that made a test pass. 

Pro Extreme - 25

Pro Nitrous - 27

Extreme 10.5 - 17

Pro Extreme Motorcycle - 31

Extreme Pro Stock - 12

Pro Jr. Dragster - 11

May 22, 2009

Bubba Goes Boom!

Things didn’t work out so well for 2006 Pro Extreme champion Bubba Stanton in his first test pass at the Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II, as he suffered a nasty engine explosion and flash fire about 150 feet out.

Fortunately, Stanton was uninjured, but the Widowmaker crew has a lot of work on their hands to get the ‘63 Corvette back in shape for qualifying tonight.

(John Fore III photo) 

May 22, 2009

Bubba’s Birthday

National Guard ADRL VP of Competition Bubba Corzine is celebrating his birthday in the Memphis control tower with a local lovely from the Hooter’s booth on the midway.

It’s okay, Bubba got the okay from wife, Letha, just before this pic was snapped!

(ADRL/Tocher photo)

May 22, 2009

Pro Extreme Photo Extra

(ADRL/Tocher photos)

May 22, 2009

Janis Goes 3.80@199

Mike Janis makes the first big hit in Pro Extreme testing at the Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II, running a career-best time and speed in the eighth mile.

May 22, 2009

‘Big Don’ Goes Live from Silky O’Sullivan’s

‘Big Don’ Ellison kicked off the first official installment of ADRL Online Radio last night from the National Guard ADRL pre-race party at Silky O’Sullivan’s Pub in downtown Memphis.

Among his guests were Pro Extreme Motorcycle newcomer Angelle Sampey (right), who will be aboard the Star Racing Buell this weekend in the Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II at Memphis Motorsports Park.

(ADRL/Richards photo)

May 22, 2009

National Guard ADRL at Silky O’Sullivan’s

This was the scene last night outside Silky O’Sullivan’s Pub in the world-famous Memphis Beale Sreet entertainment district.

Racers, sponsors and National Guard ADRL officials enjoyed an evening of great barbeque, drinks and socializing in a pre-race party for this weekend’s Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II at Memphis Motorsports Park.

(ADRL/Richards photo)

May 21, 2009

Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II Underway

May 19, 2009

QUARTER-MAX® Memphis Drags II Schedule

WHAT: Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II, the third of 10 national events this year for the O’Fallon, MO-based National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL). Includes five eighth-mile drag racing classes: Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme Pro Stock, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous and Pro Extreme, the quickest and fastest full-bodied, doorslammer class in the world.  

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, May 22-23, 2009 WHERE: Memphis Motorsports Park, 5500 Victory Lane, Millington, TN 38053 

SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

THURSDAY, MAY 21: Pit gates open 2 p.m.; event parking for all ADRL Pro categories and vendors from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

FRIDAY, MAY 22: Pit gates open 8 a.m.; event parking, tech inspection and registration for all ADRL Pro categories from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spectator gates open 9 a.m. Pro practice from noon to 6 p.m. Mandatory driver’s meeting (all classes) at 6:15 p.m. Pre-Qualifying Ceremonies at 6:45 p.m. Pro Qualifying Round 1 at 7 p.m. Jet Car runs at 10:15 p.m. Secure Event at 10:30 p.m. 

SATURDAY, MAY 23: Pit gates open 8 a.m.; event parking, final tech inspection and registration for all ADRL Pro categories from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Spectator gates open 9 a.m. Pro Qualifying Round 2 at 10 a.m. Pro Qualifying Round 3 at 1 p.m. Pro Eliminations Round 1 at 4 p.m. Pre-Race Ceremonies at 6:45 p.m. Pro Eliminations continue at 7 p.m. Jet Car runs at 10:15 p.m. Winner’s Circle Party from 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Secure Event at 11:45 p.m.

TICKETS: Complimentary in-advance general admission both days. Tickets on sale both days at track. General parking $10/vehicle; VIP parking $20/vehicle; RV parking $125/weekend. All tickets include pit access.

CONTACTS: Memphis Motorsports Park (901) 358-7223. Media requests contact National Guard ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375.

May 19, 2009

National Guard ADRL Returns to Memphis

O’FALLON, MO (May 6, 2009) – Following a two-year hiatus, the National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is returning to Memphis Motorsports Park May 22-23, with the Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II, which is shaping up to be another standing-room only event for the all-eighth-mile drag racing series.

During its first two national events this year, the National Guard ADRL set new attendance records at major racing facilities in Houston, TX, and Valdosta, GA, and series president and co-founder Kenny Nowling expects that trend to continue.

“I’ve missed going to Memphis Motorsports Park and meeting all the great drag racing fans there,” Nowling said. “Since we last visited, thanks to our sponsors the National Guard ADRL has been able to implement a permanent complimentary ticket policy, so more people than ever can bring all of their family and friends. I’m looking forward to welcoming a packed house both days to the Quarter-Max Memphis Drags II.”

Already a pass to witness thrilling on-track action, every National Guard ADRL race ticket also grants entry to the pits, where fans will be able to get up close and personal with the drivers, watch their teams in action between rounds and check out some of the finest motorsports machinery on the planet.

On Friday, National Guard ADRL teams will participate in open testing from noon to 6 p.m., with one round of qualifying scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. for all five professional classes: Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme Pro Stock, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous and Pro Extreme, the quickest and fastest eighth-mile drag racing class in the world.

Saturday’s on-track action will include two scheduled qualifying sessions, with eliminations for all professional classes beginning at 4 p.m. and each day concluding with a thrilling pass by a fire-breathing jet car. Each National Guard ADRL event also features an extensive race fan experience zone and manufacturer’s midway offering everything from souvenirs to hard-core performance parts for racing and automotive enthusiasts.