May 23-25, 2008
Budweiser Nitro Nationals
“IHBA Lucas Oil World Championship Drag Boat Racing”
The fastest-accelerating marine vehicles on the planet will take to the Red Bluff Liquid quarter-mile, as the 32ND Budweiser Nitro Nationals returns May 23-25 for another Exciting weekend of high performance racing – X-Treme style!
Yes the 2nd stop on the Internationals Hot Boat Association’s (IHBA) nationwide tour promises to be yet another exiting program. The 8000-horse power thunder of those incredible Top Fuel Hydro Drag Boats Will headline the weekend along with Top Alcohol Hydro’s, Top Alcohol Flats, Pro Modified’s and a whole host of sportsman classes, not to mention the Super Stock Circle Racing & K Boats.
The Red Bluff liquid Drag Strip has been known as one of the quickest and fastest liquid quarter miles in the country. From the moment you walk in to the Raceway Park you can hear it, smell it and feel it.
Fans are sure to enjoy this weekend of speed and thunder which will kick off on Friday night with the Palomino Room Streets of Fire Drag Boat Show & Shine down town Red Bluff.
NITRO NATIONALS DRAG BOAT EVENT GENRAL INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS & ACCESS TO THE Raceway Park (Red Bluff Diversion Dam Recreation Facility) Lake Red Bluff Diversion Dam Recreation facility. (Mendocino National Forest) *Mapquest address: 1000 Sale Lane. ● Red Bluff, CA 96080. From I-5 North or South bound, Exit Antelope blvd. Hwy 36E. Turn do east and travel .33 miles to first signal light (Sale Lane). Turn right and travel south 1.54 miles on Sale lane to gate 1 an d main entrance of Mendocino National Forest and raceway park.
2008 SCHEDULE
Times subject to change. Please confirm schedule prior to arriving to the event via telephone 530.527.8528 or on line www.necsports.com
Friday May 23rd the 9th annual Palomino Room Streets of Fire Drag Boat Show & shine down town Red Bluff on Main Street between Walnut and Oak streets. (Free to the public). Show times 6 pm – 9pm.
Saturday May 24th, gates open at 7 am, first round of qualifying at 8 am, first round Top Fuel Hydro at 10:30 am.
Sunday May 25th, gates open at 7am, first round of eliminations at 8 am, first round Top Fuel Hydro at 10:30 am.
ADMISSIONS
General Admission: ($5.00 savings on all presale advance purchased general admission ticket.)
All General Admission tickets available on line January 1st 2008, or at all Northern California Napa Auto parts and Bud’s Jolly Kone in Red Bluff beginning April 23, 2008.
Saturday & Sunday: Adults $21 presale, $26 at gate. Kids 12 and under Free when accompanied by an adult.
Parking $5.00 each day.
Pit parking pass $100. Includes both days.
Premium Reserved Seating:
Top Eliminator Club Premium Reserved seating includes, private hospitality suite at half track with unmatched visibility, Waited amenities with exclusive menu and free preferred parking. Available on line as of January 1st 2008 at www.necsports.com or call to charge by phone (530) 527-8528 or (530) 527-6220.
Saturday & Sunday: $75 per person per day.
