NMRA - Toyo Ford Nationals - Martin, MI 4/29-5/1

Lynn Larsen

Lynn Larsen
Toyo Tires Ford Nationals
US 131 Motorsports Park
Martin, Michigan
April 29-May 1, 2005

After an excellent inaugural event in 2004, the NMRA Denso Ford National returns to Martin, MI to host the 2nd Annual Toyo Tires NMRA Ford Nationals. If you had a blast at this state of the art facility in 2004, we have even more in store for everyone this year. US 131 Motorsports Park’s staff will pumped and ready to go when we come into town, as this event will be their 2005 Season Opener! After a long cold Michigan winter, these folks are going to be lined up at the gate ready to see some all-Ford heads-up drag racing action.

Speaking of Fords, you can expect a pleasant surprise from Ford Motor Company & Ford Racing Performance Parts this weekend. Several of Ford’s V.I.P.’s & executives will be on the premises, and there are rumors that they will be cruising in with some brand new 2006 Mustangs! In addition, a Ford GT may make it’s way to the US131 Motorsport Park facility!

There are other great things happening in Michigan at the state’s biggest all-Ford drag racing event. Jessie Harris, the Queen of Diamonds, will be shooting for 300 mph in her jet dragster, and we will be expecting over 25 Fords to enter Hedman Hedders Wild Street! If you have a quick street car, come out and compete in the ultimate street class that requires a 30-mile cruise through city and highway traffic. There are awards for the quickest car, but also, the top 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0 average!

Also, hundreds of Ford’s will be displayed at the NMRA All-Ford Auto Show & Shine Presented by Dallas Mustang. And don’t forget about the wild and crazy burnout contest, the swap meet and manufacturer’s midway. At a track like US 131 Motorsports Park, you can’t help but have a blast!

Title: 2005 NMRA Event Highlights

• NMRA-Denso Heads-Up, Pro-Tree, Ford Drag Racing
• Superchips’ All-Ford Bracket Racing
• Dial-In For Dollars Bracket Challenge
• SLP Burnout Contest
• All-Ford Auto Show-’n’-Shine Presented By Dallas Mustang
• Swap Meet
• Exhibition Show
• Manufacturer’s Midway
• NMRA Jacket Giveaway

2nd ANNUAL TOYO TIRES NMRA FORD NATIONALS
EVENT SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, APRIL 29th:
Gates Open (Vendor Set-Up, Racer Registration & Tech): Noon
Test & Tune: 1:00 pm
Secure Track: 5:00 pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 30th:
Gates Open (Racer Reg. & Tech, Auto Show Reg.): 9:00 am
Time Trial: 9:15 am
Heads-Up Qualifying: 10:30 am
Hedman Hedders Wild Street Drivers’ Meeting & Cruise:11:30am
Exhibition Vehicles: 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Hedman Hedders Wild Street Eliminations: 2:30 pm
Stuf Surface Care Auto Show Awards: 3:00 pm
Dial-In For Dollars Bracket Challenge: 3:30 pm
Secure Track: 6:00 pm

SUNDAY, MAY 1st:
Gates Open (Bracket Racer Reg.&Tech,Auto Show Reg.): 9:00 am
Superchips Bracket Time Trials: 9:15 am
Heads-Up Eliminations: 10:00 am
NMRA Starting Line Ceremonies: 11:30 am
Exhibition Vehicles: 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Superchips Bracket Eliminations: 1:30 pm
Stuf Surface Care Auto Show Awards: 3:00 pm
SLP Burnout Contest: 3:30 pm
Car Show Parade of Champions: 4:00 pm
Secure Track: 6:00 pm

Schedule Subject to Change

Track Info:
Track Name: US 131 Motorsports Park
City: Martin, MI
Track Phone: (269) 672-7800
Fax:(269) 672-9194
Track Address:
1249 12th Street
Martin, MI 49070
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: www.us131motorsportspark.com

Directions:
Exit 55 off US131 (Between Kalamazoo & Grand Rapids, Martin exit), Go West, Take the first road south (12th St.), Go 1 mi. to the track.

Official NMRA Host Hotel Information
Host Hotel: Lees Inn & Suites Kalamazoo
Hotel Address:
2615 Fairfield Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49002
Phone: 269-382-6100
Website: www.leesinn.com
Email: [email protected]
Directions: I-94, Exit 78; South on Portage Road.
East on Fairfield Road 1/4 mile.
Special Instructions: Ask for the NMRA room block!

Official NMRA Host Car Club Information
Club: Motor City Terminators
Location: Brighton, MI
Website: www.motorcityterminators.org
Contact: George Zalucki
Phone: (810) 210-2668
Email: [email protected]

Pre-Race Party Information
Date: Friday, April 29, 2005 at 7:00pm
Restaurant: Cruiser’s Pub
Address: 7640 South Westnedge
Portage, MI 49002
Phone: (269) 377-2223
Website: www.cruiserspub.com <http://www.cruiserspub.com/>
Email: [email protected]
 
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