BAKERSFIELD MARCH MEET FACT SHEET
Sun, 2008-03-02 08:00
WHAT: Celebrating the 50th year of the March Meet, featuring top
nostalgia drag racers competing in 14 categories such as Top Fuel,
Junior Fuel and Supercharged Gassers, as well as Hot Rods and Nostalgia
Eliminator classes. Event is also the inaugural race of the NHRA’s new
7-race nostalgia program, the Hot Rod Heritage Series The weekend will
include hundreds of street rods, customs, and muscle cars and feature a
Swap Meet, Manufacturers Midway and lots of drag racing celebrities.
WHAT: Celebrating the 50th year of the March Meet, featuring top nostalgia drag racers competing in 14 categories such as Top Fuel, Junior Fuel and Supercharged Gassers, as well as Hot Rods and Nostalgia Eliminator classes. Event is also the inaugural race of the NHRA’s new 7-race nostalgia program, the Hot Rod Heritage Series The weekend will include hundreds of street rods, customs, and muscle cars and feature a Swap Meet, Manufacturers Midway and lots of drag racing celebrities.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, March 7-9, 2008
WHERE: Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, Calif. (33559 Famoso Rd., McFarland, Calif.)
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
FRI., MAR. 7 - Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials: 8 a.m. Nitro qualifying 2 p.m.
SAT., MAR. 8 - Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying, time trials and exhibition runs begin at 8 a.m. Nitro qualifying at 12:30 p.m. Eliminations at 3 p.m. Special presentation to the Smokers Car Club and ‘Cackle Salute’ at 3:30 p.m. Nitro qualifying at 4 p.m.
SUN., MAR. 9 - Gates open at 7 a.m. (Note: Daylight savings time in effect). Exhibition runs occur throughout the day beginning at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:45 a.m. Final Eliminations begin at 11 a.m. Winner’s Circle Awards at 5 p.m.
TICKETS
IN ADVANCE at www.famosoraceway.com/marchmeet.htm
Full event adult credential--$75 (includes 3 days of admission).
GENERAL ADMISSION - $25 Friday, $30 Saturday, $30 Sunday
AAA members receive a $2 daily admission discount when they show a current AAA card. Juniors 7-12 are $10 and children six and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
CAMPING
Camping passes are $105 for the RVs weekend permit and are only available if all occupants purchase weekend passes. VIP Parking is available at $50 per vehicle.
RACING/SHOWING/VENDOR:
Download application forms for competition, show ‘n shine, from http://www.famosoraceway.com .
CONTACT:
Auto Club Famoso Raceway 661/399-2210
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, March 7-9, 2008
WHERE: Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, Calif. (33559 Famoso Rd., McFarland, Calif.)
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
FRI., MAR. 7 - Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials: 8 a.m. Nitro qualifying 2 p.m.
SAT., MAR. 8 - Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying, time trials and exhibition runs begin at 8 a.m. Nitro qualifying at 12:30 p.m. Eliminations at 3 p.m. Special presentation to the Smokers Car Club and ‘Cackle Salute’ at 3:30 p.m. Nitro qualifying at 4 p.m.
SUN., MAR. 9 - Gates open at 7 a.m. (Note: Daylight savings time in effect). Exhibition runs occur throughout the day beginning at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:45 a.m. Final Eliminations begin at 11 a.m. Winner’s Circle Awards at 5 p.m.
TICKETS
IN ADVANCE at www.famosoraceway.com/marchmeet.htm
Full event adult credential--$75 (includes 3 days of admission).
GENERAL ADMISSION - $25 Friday, $30 Saturday, $30 Sunday
AAA members receive a $2 daily admission discount when they show a current AAA card. Juniors 7-12 are $10 and children six and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
CAMPING
Camping passes are $105 for the RVs weekend permit and are only available if all occupants purchase weekend passes. VIP Parking is available at $50 per vehicle.
RACING/SHOWING/VENDOR:
Download application forms for competition, show ‘n shine, from http://www.famosoraceway.com .
CONTACT:
Auto Club Famoso Raceway 661/399-2210
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