IHRA - International Hot Rod Association Drag Racing

Friday's 'Nitro Jam, presented by Auto Trader Magazine' features the debut of Top Fuel at Maryland International Raceway, the Kings of the sport!

Saturday’s ‘Night of Fire presented by Dodge’ features Pro qualifying, GM Performance Parts Top Stock, plus Bob Motz and his legendary 200 mph Jet Kenworth truck, Ken Nelson's Wheelstander Wheel Standers, and the Jimmy "Jet" Neilson's Jet Limo!

Where
Maryland International Raceway
Budds Creek, MD

When
Fri. Sept. 27 - Sun. Sept. 29

Mailing Address
Maryland Int’l Raceway
27861 Budds Creek Rd.
Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Track Manager Royce Miller
Track Phone (301) 884-9833
Track Fax (301) 884-9878

Website www.mirdrag.com

Defending Champions
TF - Not Contested
PM - Mike Janis
NH - Ray Price
FC - Dale Brand
PS - Brian Gahm

Track Records
TF - Not Contested
PM - Mike Janis 6.112
        Fred Hahn 231.20
NH - Steve Stordeur 6.482
        Doug Vancil 218.87
FC - Dale Brand 5.722
       Jim Lape 244.38
PS - Gene Wilson 6.532
        Gene Wilson 213.37

Track Elevation 80 feet above sea level

Event Schedule

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002

Gates Open for Racers and Sponsors 3:00pm - 8:00pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002

Gates Open for Racers and Sponsors 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tech Open 10:00am - 10:00pm
Overnight Credentials/Parking for Racers 8:00pm - 8:00am

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2002

Gates & Tech Open 8:00am
Tech Closes 8:00pm
Sportsman Qualifying 10:00am
Run Order: HR, ST, SR, SS, TS, TD, MOD, QR
PRO Qualifying 2:00pm
Run Order: TSK, PS, NH, FC, PM
Sportsman Qualifying (Modified Class Run Off) 4:00pm
1^st round of modified run off will count as 2^nd round of qualifying
Run Order: HR, ST, MOD, SR, SS, TS, TD, QR,(conclude mod class).
Auto Trader "Nitro Jam!": PRO Qualifying 7:00pm
Run Order: TSK, PS, NH, FC, PM, TF, Jet

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2002

Gates & Tech Open 8:00am
Tech Closes at the end of each classes’ Final Qualifying Session
Sportsman Qualifying 8:30am
Run Order: HR, ST, SR, SS, TS, TD, TSK, MOD, QR
PRO Qualifying (1^st round TSK Eliminations) 1:00pm
Run Order: TSK, PS, NH, FC, PM, TF, Bus, Limo, Motz
Spectra 1 Autograph Session After Pro Round
Sportsman Eliminations After Pro Round
Run Order: HR, ST, SR, SS, TS, TD, TSK, MOD, QR
Dodge "NIGHT OF FIRE"Pre-Race & PRO Qualifying 7:00pm
Run Order: TSK, PS, NH, TSK, FC, PM, TSK, TF, Bus, Jet, Motz, Fireworks!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2002

Gates Open 8:00am
ICRA ‘Church Service’ 8:00am
Special Awards 8:30am
Sportsman Eliminations 9:00am
Run Order: HR, ST, SR, SS, TS, TD, MOD, QR
"THE DOG FIGHT": 12:00noon
Run Order: PS, NH, FC, PM, TF Sportsman continue
2^nd Rd: PS, FC, PM, Sportsman
Semi-Finals: NH, TF, PS, FC, PM, Bus, Jet, Motz
Finals: PS, NH, FC, PM, TF

Pro Sessions will start at the times listed above.
Schedule is Subject to Change at any time.

TICKET INFORMATION

FOR TICKETS CALL 301-884-9833

Friday, Sept 27, 2002 Auto Trader Magazine "Nitro Jam!"
General Admission	$25.00
Ages 13-21	$10.00
Junior 6-12	$5.00
Child 0-5	FREE!
Saturday, Sept 28, 2002 Dodge "Night of Fire!"
General Admission	$35.00
Junior 6-12	$5.00
Child 0-5	FREE!
Sunday, Sept 29, 2002
General Admission	$35.00
Children 6-12	$5.00
Child 0-5	FREE!
*3-Day VIP Pass (Fri thru Sun)**
Adult	$60.00
* Free Pit Pass!
Junior	$15.00

Shipping & Handling charge: $6.00. Payment methods include Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Mastercard, VISA. (make checks payable to:
Maryland International Raceway
27861 Budds Creek Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Deadline for Mail Order - September 18, 2002. Orders received after Sept 18, 2002 will be held at "Will Call" at the Raceway.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRACK

Directions: From the D.C. area, take the Beltway I-95 to Exit 7A (Branch Ave.) South 30 miles to the traffic light at Route 234, then left 7 miles to M.I.R. in Budds Creek, Md.

HOTEL INFORMATION

HOTEL/MOTEL 	CITY 			PHONE NUMBER
Best Western 	LaPlata 		301-934-4900
Econo Lodge 	Waldorf 		301-843-8100
Holiday Inn 	Waldorf 		301- 645-8200
Holiday Inn 	Solomons Island 	410-326-6311
Bel Alton 	Bel Alton 		301-934-9505
Comfort Inn 	Dahlgreen 		540-663-3060
Days Inn 	Waldorf 		301-932-9200
Econo Lodge 	LaPlata 		301-645-0022
HoJo 		Waldorf 		301-932-5090
Super 8 	Indian Head 		301-753-8388
Super 8 	LaPlata 		301-934-3465
Super 8 	Waldorf 		301-932-8457
Thunderbird 	White Plains 		301-934-4614
Town & Country 	Newburg 		301-934-8252
Waldorf Motel 	Waldorf 		301-645-5555

RESTURANT INFORMATION

RESTURANT CITY PHONE NUMBER
Applebee’s 			California 	301-862-1573
Captain Billy’s Crab House 	Port Tobacco 	301-932-4323
Captain Leomard’s Seafood 	Mechanicsville 	301-884-3701
Captain Pat’s Seafood 		Lexington Park 	301-866-0000
Chick-fil-A 			California 	301-862-1018
Clark’s Landing Restaurant 	Hollywood 	301-373-8468
Courtney’s Restaurant/Seafood 	Ridge 		301-872-4403
Damon’s 			Waldorf 	301-374-9605
Dennis Point Marina 		Drayden 	301-994-2288
Do Dah Deli 			Leonard 	301-997-1604
Early Bird Restaurant 		Hollywood 	301-373-2828
Evans Seafood 			Tall Timbers 	301-994-2299
Hill’s Halfway House 		Mechanicsvill 	301-884-3287
Lenny’s Restaurant 		California 	301-737-0777
Linda’s Cafe 			Lexington Park 	301-475-1960
Oakwood Lodge 			Piney Point 	301-994-2377
Outback Steak 			House Waldorf 	301-645-4120
Peking Resturant 		Lexington Park 	301-863-6190
The Roost 			Lexington Park 	301-863-5051
Ruby Tuesdays 			California 	240-725-0806
Southridge Restaurant 		Dameron 	301-872-4000
Spring Cove Marina 		Solomons 	410-326-2161
Tavern at the Village 		California 	301-863-3219
Western Steer Family/Steak 	California 	301-862-1997