Largest field of racers ever for 2013’s HOT ROD Drag WeekTM
HOT ROD Magazine kicks off Drag Week™ on September 9th
For the first time, 250 drag racers will be put to the ultimate test. The largest ever HOT ROD Drag Week™ is bringing competitors together to race five days at four different tracks. Driver spots sold out in just eight hours, but spectator tickets are still available for HOT ROD Drag Week™ 2013 presented by Gear Vendors and Pep Boys.
Beginning Sept. 9th 2013 competitors will be put to a grueling test over five days of drag racing and more than 1,000 miles covered in the same car, with the same engine, in the search for HOT ROD’s Fastest Street Car in America. Participants will register times at four drag strips. Some of the most amazing vehicles in the world will be on display, as a few will be looking to top 200 mph in the quarter-mile in less than 7 seconds.
But it’s not just about clocking the lowest elapsed time on the strips; the racers will also have to drive their vehicles on a specified route from city to city. The crew at HOT ROD will require photographic evidence from each entry that drivers are adhering to the prescribed route. Thus, drivers will be on the clock for five straight days and must remain alert to all rules.
To make this adventure even more difficult, competitors will not have the luxury of having chase vehicles or support from outside team members. Entrants can, however, tow their own trailers, within HOT ROD’s guidelines, of course, but they must work alone.
This year’s Drag Week includes perennial competitors Larry Larson with his ’66 Nova and Jeff Lutz with his ’57 Chevy.
Learn more about HOT ROD Drag Week™ 2013 at www.hotrod.com.
Race times are 8:30 to 1:30 Monday – Thursday, Finals 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday
Day 1 Sep 9 – Beech Bend Raceway – Bowling Green, KY
Day 2 Sep 10 – Lucas Oil Raceway – Indianapolis, IN
Day 3 Sep 11 – Gateway Motorsports Park – Collinsville, IL
Day 4 Sep 12 – Memphis International Raceway – Millington, TN
Day 5 Sep 13 – Beech Bend Raceway – Bowling Green, KY
Admission is $5 for ages 13 and up Monday through Thursday, and $10 for the finals on Friday. Learn more about HOT ROD Drag Week™ 2013 at www.hotrod.com.
About HOT ROD Magazine:
HOT ROD Magazine, part of Source Interlink Media, LLC, is the world’s largest performance automotive brand. With more than six million readers, HOT ROD has delivered the performance industry’s most respected tech tips, product tests and events for 65 years. This magazine’s unique style attracts veteran rod builders and general car fans alike. HOT ROD brings this dynamic content to its audience by a true multi-platform approach, including print, web, (www.hotrod.com), video programming, and social media.
About Source Interlink Media:
Source Interlink Media, LLC is the premier source of special interest media in the United States. With more than 75 publications, 100 web sites, 800 branded products, 50+ events, and TV and radio programs, SIM is the largest provider of content to enthusiast communities interested in automotive, action sports, home theater and other niche activities. The division’s strategy is to wholly focus on targeted audiences by leveraging and expanding upon its core market-leading brands through a multiplatform media approach.