American Racing News Vol 1, Issue 2 Issue 8 | Page 107

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
set to race at premier facilities
across the country in 2017
For the 16th season, the
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing
Series will compete at top
flight NHRA Drag Racing
facilities across the county
for the 2017 season. The
upcoming 2017 schedule
will feature 45 divisional
events with a minimum of
six in each of the seven
divisions. There will also be
26 regional events featuring
the 260-mph Top Alcohol
Dragster and Top Alcohol
Funny Car classes.
“The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag
Racing series is the very
best of sportsman racing,
which
highlights
the

foundation of the NHRA,”
said NHRA president Peter
Clifford. “This series allows
fans to enjoy drag racing
competition at many levels,
often showcasing future
stars in classes where many
pro racers began their
careers. We’re extremely
thankful for everything the
Lucas family does to
support this series and are
excited to see another great
season of the NHRA Lucas
Oil Drag Racing Series in
2017.”
New for the coming season
is the return of two tracks
to the series, Orlando