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NHRA Tech Department approves cockpit canopy for Top Fuel

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

NHRA Technical Department officials have announced that a cockpit canopy for Top Fuel dragsters has been approved for use beginning with this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.

The cockpit canopy will be manufactured and distributed by Aerodine Composites Group and will be available for use by all Top Fuel teams. The equipment is an optional component, not mandatory.

“We were able to see the finished product yesterday and give our final approval to the Aerodine representatives,” said Glen Gray, NHRA vice president of technical operations. “The product includes a fresh air system, fire bottle, and kick-out panels. The cockpit canopy will be available to any team that wants to use it starting this weekend in Brainerd.”

The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will be held Aug. 16-19 at Brainerd Int'l Raceway. It is the 16th of 23 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and will be televised on ESPN2HD. For tickets, call (218) 824-RACE (7223) or log on to www.brainerdraceway.com.

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