SUZUKI
MOTOR CITY NATIONALS
JULY 7-9, 2006
4th ANNUAL SUZUKI IHRA MOTORCITY NATIONALS
July 7th - 9th, 2006
Nitro Lineup
Knoll-Gas Torco Racing Fuels
Pro Nitro Top Fuel Dragster
Knoll-Gas Torco Racing Fuels
Pro Nitro Funny Car
These teams have confirmed that they will be competing at the Motor City Nationals
Doug Foley
Clay Millican
Bobby Lagana Jr.
Rick Cooper
Andrew Cowin
Bruce Litton
Louie Allison
Jack Ostrander
Chris Karamesines
Mitch King
TJ Zizzo
Bob Leverich Sr.
Gary Densham
Bob Gilbertson
Dale Creasy Jr.
Del Worsham
Jack Wyatt
Vinnie Arcadi
Terry Haddock
Bob Bode
Jeff Diehl
Todd Simpson
Gary Cooper
Mitch King
Smax Smith
Vicky Fanning
SUZUKI MOTOR CITY NATIONALS
PRESENTED BY GM PERFORMANCE DIVISION AND
THE HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS FACT SHEET
WHAT: Suzuki Motor City Nationals presented by GM Performance Division & the
Heritage Newspapers, race five of the 11-event eMax Drag Racing Series
WHERE: Milan Dragway – located 4 miles east of exit 25, on US-23, between Toledo,
Ohio, and Ann Arbor, Mich.
WHEN: Friday, July 7 – Sunday, July 9, 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
Australian Andrew Cowin in 320 mph Knoll Gas - Torco Nitro Top Fuel dragsters
For the first time in 13 years IHRA fans will experience the power of 320 mph Knoll
Gas - Torco Nitro Funny Car, featuring Bob Gilbertson, Dale Creasy Jr., Jack Wyatt
and Terry Haddock
World champion Mike Castellana, former world champion Mike Janis, Scott Cannon, Jr.,
and Carl Spiering in nitrous vs. supercharged Knoll Gas - Torco Pro Modified
Defending 3-time world champion Rob Atchison, former 5-time world champion Mark
Thomas, Terry McMillen and Tom Carter in Alcohol Funny Car
“The World’s Fastest and Quickest Knoll Gas - Torco 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 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
SCHEDULE:
Friday, July 7: Professional and Sportsman qualifying
Saturday, July 8: Professional and Sportsman qualifying
Sunday, July 9: Professional and Sportsman eliminations. Final Round: 4:15 p.m.
TICKETS: “AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT”
Order Tickets Now - (734) 439-7368, or log onto
www.motorcitynationals.com
Friday, July 7: Adult General Admission - $30; Kids 6-12 - $5
Saturday, July 8: Adult General Admission - $40; Kids 6-12 - $5
Sunday, July 9: Adult General Admission - $35; Kids 6-12 - $5
Saturday Reserve seat: $5 extra
Adult 3-Day Super Pass: $85, includes reserve seating
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE A FREE 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 Motor City Nationals will air Saturday, July 29 at 5 p.m. Pro Modified, Alcohol
Funny Car and Pro Stock will air Saturday, August 12 at 2 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.
MOLSON“NIGHT OF FIRE”:
The Saturday Molson “Night of Fire” show features a round of professional qualifying
under the lights – including two flame-burning Nitro-fueled classes – and a powerful
jet car. The “Night of Fire” show begins at 7 p.m.
WDFN Mustang Contest!