Who Wants to be a Race Car Driver

NHRA 101: Your Guide to NHRA Drag Racing

In basic terms, a drag race is an acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, but what is a holeshot? Or a breakout? Welcome to NHRA 101, your complete guide to the world of NHRA Drag Racing, from the terminology of the sport to what you need to enjoy a day at the races to info on the many different vehicles that take to the track during a race weekend.
NHRA.com Features and Columns

There's more to drag racing than just two cars streaking down the strip. NHRA.com has a wide assortment of regular columns, including the DRAGSTER Insider -- in which ND Editor Phil Burgess treats you to "the stories behind the stories" from yesterday and today -- exclusive Driver Blogs that take you into the homes and trailers of the sport's top stars, the NHRA.com Notebook, and the unique Quarter-Mile Cuisine, in which award-winning Jegs.com chef Nicky Morse offers up his favorite recipes. From this area, you also can access previous Special Sections, including special-edition Web sites and blogs as well as memorial pages.
Meet the Stars of the NHRA Full Throttle Series

Want more information on your favorite NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series drivers? NHRA.com has full bios on all the series regulars, including major accomplishments, best runs, hobbies, and more, plus team and driver Web site addresses and contact information in the fan-club sections.
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Watch NHRA Drag Racing on TV

All 23 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events feature same-day television coverage on ESPN2 of the Professional-class action with play-by-play from motor racing veteran Paul Page and expert color commentary by former Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Mike Dunn. Sundays kick off with NHRA Race Day presented by Lucas Oil, a half-hour pre-race show that gets you up to speed for the day's activities. ESPN2 also offers coverage of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. NHRA Drag Racing also is aired in Canada on TSN.
The Sights and Sounds of NHRA Drag Racing

NHRA.com offers a wide array of multimedia features for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of NHRA Drag Racing. With video clips and photos from the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, the popular Auto Imagery Photo of the Week, and a gallery of .wav files for your computer, there's lots to see and hear in NHRA Multimedia.
Get Your Official NHRA Apparel and Merchandise

A wide range of NHRA-themed items is available for purchase online. The NitroMall is your one-stop spot for official NHRA merchandise, products from some of the teams of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, and more. The NHRA Store is the place to join NHRA and purchase specialty items and DVDs, and the NHRA Museum Store has items to satisfy history buffs, from vintage T-shirts to historical books.

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Who Wants to be a Race Car Driver

WHO WANTS TO BE A RACE CAR DRIVER CASTING: Currently there are four casting sessions scheduled at the NHRA UNLEASHED events this year. Dates and locations can be found at NHRAUNLEASHED.com. We are looking for great stories and the reasons why YOU want to be a race car driver. Additional casting locations and submission opportunities will be posted on NHRAUNLEASHED.com as they are announced.

NHRA, Disrupt/ive Studios to begin casting for new reality TV show to find America’s next great race car driver

Do you think you have what it takes to compete side by side with the world’s greatest race car drivers but just haven’t had the right break to get your career started on the fast track? Line up, sign up, and be heard at an NHRA Unleashed event coming to your region of the country this year. NHRA and Disrupt/ive Studios are in the development stage of a reality television show to find America’s next great race car driver: Who Wants to Be a Race Car Driver?

At NHRA Unleashed events scheduled in 2010, the Disrupt/ive Studios team will conduct auditions for individuals who have always dreamed of becoming a race car driver. Contenders are planned to be selected from the thousands of anticipated auditions at NHRA Unleashed events for the potential opportunity to compete for a life-changing prize: a one-year completely funded ride in an NHRA series.

“There are millions of people from all walks of life who get the same thrill when putting the pedal to the metal,” said Stephen Pullin, lead creative director on the crew searching for America’s next great race car driver. Among Pullin’s credits are producer of the popular Pinks, Pinks All-Out, and Pinks All Outtakes shows. “Of those millions, thousands are willing to give up their day jobs for the chance to live out their dreams,” Pullin continued. “We will select the best among our thousands of interviews.”

“Since joining forces with Disrupt/ive Studios, we have spent a tremendous amount of time working on a number of possible projects to celebrate the unique attributes of NHRA and its strength and heritage with the grassroots racer,” said NHRA Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing Gary Darcy. “We are excited about developing Who Wants to Be a Race Car Driver? and intend to announce additional projects in the near future.”

During the NHRA Unleashed events, beginning at Atlanta Dragway June 11-13, the Disrupt/ive Studio team will interview potential candidates for Who Wants to Be a Race Car Driver? The final candidates selected for the show will go through a grueling test designed to showcase their ability on the track as well as all the other key attributes needed off the track to be a successful race car driver. A selection panel will include current race car drivers, crew chiefs, and sponsors. Information booths will be set up at all NHRA Unleashed events guiding interested individuals to the auditions.

Who Wants to Be a Race Car Driver? is another made-for-television project being developed as a part of the strategic relationship between NHRA and Disrupt/ive Studios. The NHRA Unleashed project, which was announced earlier this year, features four events: at Atlanta Dragway (June 11-13), O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis (Aug. 6-8), National Trail Raceway near Columbus, Ohio (Sept. 10-12), and Gainesville Raceway (Nov. 5-7). The events will be featured on eight consecutive weeks on Fox Sports Net in November and December. The Disrupt/ive Studios team will document every aspect of the NHRA Unleashed events to highlight the excitement and lifestyle of NHRA competitors and fans.

To learn more about the upcoming NHRA Unleashed events, including car entries and tickets, log on to www.nhra.com/multimedia/unleashed.aspx or www.nhraunleashed.com.

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