Responding to the steep demand for priority seating for the historic 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals Feb. 11-14, 2010, NHRA officials have announced the availability of an online order form.

To participate in the ticket-deposit program – a deposit of $19.61, which commemorates the first Winternationals in 1961, allows fans the chance to participate in a special ticket presale – fans can simply log on to http://store.nhra.com/product.asp?3=235. Fans can also place deposits by calling 800-884-NHRA (6472) or picking up a deposit form at the National DRAGSTER trailer at any NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event.

NHRA will pay tribute to its past throughout what figures to be one of the most memorable and nostalgic race weeks in the sport’s history as many of the legendary cars, drivers, and magical moments will be honored.

Among the scheduled events:
• The Golden 50: See 50 of the greatest cars in Winternationals history
• Daily Cacklefests, featuring top cars from the last 50 years
• Autograph sessions with stars of the last 50 years
• Exhibition runs by legendary tribute cars

“This will be a once-in-a-lifetime event not just for fans in Southern California, but for drag racing and hot rodding fans throughout the country,” said Gary Darcy, NHRA senior vice president-sales & marketing. “With all of the ancillary events we’re planning for that weekend, we believe the 50th annual Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona will be a must-see, must-experience destination event for racing fans nationwide.”

Renewals from those who purchased tickets to the 2009 Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals will be given first priority to purchase tickets (via 800-884-NHRA [6472]), followed by those who made the presale deposit, then those who purchase in the general sale on ticketmaster.com or NHRA.com.