JUPITER, FL – April 12, 2011 – Some of the most powerful 3,000-horsepower, pro modified drag racing machines exceeding 200 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds, take center stage in eighth-mile competition at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) on April 15-16.

Making its Florida debut, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) selected Palm Beach International Raceway as the second stop on the 2011 tour.  The nine-race series features six drag racing classes in a must-see event.  The competition is fierce as more than 100 race teams are scheduled to roll into the pits at PBIR.

This weekend’s schedule includes three qualifying rounds on Friday with Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Extreme 10.5, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme Pro Stock and Pro Jr. Dragsters.  On Saturday, spectators can watch the fourth qualifying session followed by final eliminations.

In addition to the drag racing competition, fans will see exhibition runs by the Police Interceptor Jet Car and Summit Motorsports “Bigfoot” Monster Truck on both Friday and Saturday.

As the second major event in April for the Florida track, Palm Beach International Raceway is preparing for thousands of race fans this weekend.

“We’re excited to host our first ADRL event at PBIR,” said Jason Rittenberry, President and CEO, Palm Beach International Raceway.  “The 2011 ADRL tour is packed with some of the fastest drag racing competition in the eighth-mile.  We expect to see some first-time PBIR visitors this weekend and we’re looking forward to a great show both on the track and throughout the facility.”

Loxahatchee, FL, native Kim Morrell, the defending Pro Extreme Motorcycle World Champion, will compete this weekend at PBIR.  Morrell is the first female champion in ADRL history and has posted an impressive 4.02-second pass at nearly 180 miles per hour in the eighth-mile.

Gate admission is free for advance ticket holders.  Tickets are available at the Palm Beach International Raceway offices and www.adrl.us.  Parking for the ADRL Safety-Kleen Spring Drags II is $20 per vehicle and $40 for motorhomes and buses.

At the conclusion of the event, all spectators are invited to attend the ADRL Winner Circle Party.

For the latest information on Palm Beach International Raceway, visit www.racepbir.com.

Spectator tickets

Advance tickets:  Free – available at www.adrl.us

Friday: Adults are $20, youth 6-12 are $5, children six and under are free

Saturday: Adults are $30, youth 6-12 are $5, children six and under are free

Two-day ticket: Adults are $50, youth 6-12 are $10, children six and under are free

Parking

Parking for the ADRL Safety-Kleen Spring Drags II is $20 per vehicle and $40 for buses.

About American Drag Racing League

Based in O’Fallon, Missouri, the American Drag Racing League is the world’s premier sanctioning body for the sport of eighth-mile drag racing. The professional categories featured in the ADRL are Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous and Pro Extreme, the quickest doorslammer class in all of drag racing. The 2011 ADRL tour consists of nine national events run throughout the United States. For more information on the ADRL, visit www.ADRL.us.

About Palm Beach International Raceway

Palm Beach International Raceway is a state-of-the-art venue and one of the most popular raceways in the country for racers and spectators alike. As a leader in its operating form and function, PBIR seeks to provide its drivers with a higher level of challenge, excellence and opportunity. PBIR boasts three completely refurbished, exceptionally designed tracks, including a high-performance road course, an all-concrete drag strip and a 7/10’s mile karting track and new karting center. The technologically superior two-mile road course features some of the fastest and most challenging corners and straight-aways offered by any track in North America. PBIR is sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and is pending certification by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body for many major racing events. For more information on PBIR, please visit the venue’s website at www.RacePBIR.com.

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

ADRL SAFETY-KLEEN SPRING DRAGS II

Friday, April 15, 2011

8:00 a.m.                     Participant / Vendor Gate Opens

9:00 a.m.                     Spectator Gates Open

11:00 a.m.                   Qualifying Round 1 (Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous, Pro Extreme, Pro Jr. Dragster)

2:30 p.m.                     Qualifying Round 2 (Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous, Pro Extreme, Pro Jr. Dragster)

6:00 p.m.                     Pre-Qualifying Ceremonies

6:15 p.m.                     Qualifying Round 3 (Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Jr. Dragster, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous, Pro Extreme)

9:45 p.m.                     Jet Car and Monster Truck exhibition runs

10:00 pm                     Track Secure

Saturday, April 16, 2011

8:00 a.m.                     Participant / Vendor Gate Opens

9:00 a.m.                     Spectator Gates Open

11:00 a.m.                   Qualifying Round 4 (Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous, Pro Extreme, Pro Jr. Dragster)

2:30 p.m.                     Pre-Race Ceremonies

3:00 p.m.                     Start of Eliminations (Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous, Pro Extreme, Pro Jr. Dragster)

9:30 p.m.                     Final Eliminations (Pro Jr. Dragster, Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous, Pro Extreme)

9:45 p.m.                     Jet Car and Monster Truck exhibition runs

10:15 p.m.                   ADRL Winner’s Circle Party

11: 00 p.m.                  Track Secure

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