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Real Pro Mod stars to headline
Memorial Day race in Indy
By Jenn Goethel
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ucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis is proud to announce
it will light up the sky and drag strip for the first time Memorial
Day weekend with the Inaugural Night of Thunder on Saturday,
May 26th.
The Inaugural Night of Thunder will feature some of the fastest Pro
Mod racers in the world as they compete head-to-head in a winner-take-all
showdown. Lucas Oil Raceway has partnered with Real Pro Mod Association
to bring some of the biggest names, such as Indiana native Billy Glidden
and past world champion Rickie Smith.
Fans of the intense doorslammer category will watch classic American-
made cars that produce more than 3,000 horsepower travel the quarter
mile in less than six seconds at speeds exceeding 250 mph.
In addition, the Night of Thunder will feature fan-favorite jet cars as
they light up the night’s sky and rocket their way down the quarter mile,
only to be capped off with a memorable fireworks display.
“We are so excited to bring the sport of drag racing to Memorial Day
weekend in Indianapolis,” Kasey Coler, general manager, stated. “Fans
will be treated to some of the biggest and fastest names in Pro Mod racing,
while enjoying the thrill of jet cars and an exhilarating firework show. The
Night of Thunder will become a new Memorial Day weekend tradition at
Lucas Oil Raceway.”
The event will kick off Saturday morning with a special bracket race
featuring $2,500 to-win for both Pro and Super Pro categories. Field size
is limited to the first 100 competitors in each category and advance regis-
tration is encouraged. Qualifying for the Pro Mod category will take place
during the day and be capped off with a 16-car shootout beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now online or by calling 317-969-8600. General
Admission tickets start at $20 in advance and will be $25 race day. Kids 12
and under are $15 in advance and $20 race day. Parking is free.
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