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AHDRA PREPARES FOR HEARTFELT EVENT AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK
SEPTEMBER 23RD AND 24TH
The S & S Jim McClure Nationals Presented by Drag Specialties Will Honor Drag Racing Hero, Jim McClure
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WINSTON SALEM, NC, September 12, 2006 - As the Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series prepares for the upcoming national event at Virginia Motorsports Park, there is excitement in the air along with sentimental thoughts.
The inaugural S & S Jim McClure Nationals presented by Drag Specialties is titled in memory of the late Jim McClure, a 19-time drag racing champion and icon of the sport. McClure passed away in 2004 following heart complications.
Known in racing circles as "Da Judge", McClure is a native of Williamsburg, VA - making the Richmond, VA area a fitting location to recognize and commemorate the man considered a hero to all that knew him.
Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) is a state-of-the-art facility and the largest of it's kind on the east coast. The track is located just 30 minutes south of Richmond in Dinwiddie County.
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Racers from the U.S. and Canada are expected to gather at VMP on September 23rd and 24th where AHDRA will host 15 classes of competition.
 In the Screamin' Eagle Top Fuel category (McClure's claim to fame) fans will witness the nitro burning machines pulling up to 800 horsepower, reach speeds of over 200mph in just six seconds.
Classes will range from three nitro categories to modified gas bikes, street bikes and the 2006 released V-Rod Destroyers to name a few.
There is something for everyone during the weekend. In addition to racing, fans can visit manufacturer's midway, catch a live band and see the Heavy Metal Road Show featuring Suicide Jack Choppers, games and the Smokin' Spoke models. Custom bike-builder, Kendall Johnson will also be there and is always happy to sign autographs for his fans.
Leading off the action on Friday, September 22nd, is the AHDRA Nitro Party at Colonial Harley-Davidson. The pre-race celebration goes from 11:00am-8:00pm with barbeque and beverages, vendors including Drag Specialties and custom bikes. AHDRA will have race bikes on display from 4-7pm and a live band will perform at 6pm. Colonial Harley-Davidson is located at 1701 Temple Pkwy in Prince George, VA.
Racing gets underway at Virginia Motorsports Park on Saturday, September 23rd with qualifying at 9:00am.
On Sunday, sportsman eliminations begin at 10:30am and the Pros take the track at 1:00pm.
Opening ceremonies will take place on Sunday at 12:45pm with a special salute to Jim McClure.
Admission is $40 for the weekend or $25 for a single-day pass. H.O.G. members receive a $5 discount with a valid membership card. Children 11 and under are admitted free. AHDRA also welcomes active military and reserve personnel free of charge with active military identification.
Discount tickets are available at Colonial Harley-Davidson in Prince George, VA; Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson in Yorktown; Southside Harley-Davidson and Harley Haven in Virginia Beach; and Revolutionary Harley-Davidson in Lightfoot, VA.
For more information on the S & S Jim McClure Nationals presented by Drag Specialties contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com.
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