Bradenton, Florida - March 6-9, 2008
Bradenton Motorsports Park

INTRODUCTION

For the 7th time in a row, the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals will head up the new season in the Sunshine State. And what a better place to spend Spring Break, than the beaches of Bradenton, not to mention the NHRA drag strip nestled between the palm trees! Once again, we’ll start off the weekend, and the 2008 Season, right with a crazy Pre-Race Party at Hooters of Bradenton.

Last year’s NMRA Spring Ford Nationals saw over 1000 participants and almost 20,000 spectators, so you can be assured that this event will be huge. Make your plans now for a whole weekend of NMRA Heads-Up Drag Racing, a huge All-Ford Auto Show & Shine, gigantic Swap Meet and a smoking’ Burnout Contest! Come down to the biggest spring break party on the east coast and help us celebrate the start of the 2008 NMRA Season!




Thursday
Gates Open
Noon
Test & Tune
1:00pm–5:00pm
Secure Track 5:00pm



Friday
Gates Open
9:00am
Test & Tune
11:00am–3:00pm
Qualifying Rd. #1
3:00pm
Secure Track 5:00pm



Saturday
Gates Open
9:00am
Bracket Time Trials
9:15am
Heads-Up Qualifying Rd. #2
10:30am
True Street Meeting
11:00am
True Street Cruise
Noon
Exhibition
Noon
Bracket Eliminations Rd. #1
12:15pm
True Street Eliminations
1:30pm
Exhibition
3:00pm
Burn-Out Contest
3:00pm
Heads-Up Qualifying Rd. #3
(inverted order)
3:30pm
Secure Track 5:00pm



Sunday
Gates Open
8:00am
Heads-Up Eliminations Rd. #1
9:00am
Bracket Time Trial
10:00am
Pre-Race Ceremonies
11:30am
Pro Heads-Up Eliminations Rd. #1
Noon
Bracket Eliminations Rd. #1
1:00pm
Final Exhibition
3:00pm
Car Show Awards Presentations
3:05pm
Car Show Parade of Champions
3:45pm
Final Rounds All Eliminators
5:00pm
Secure Track 6:00pm



SPECTATOR/CREW ADMISSION Entry
Children UNDER 12 years old are FREE.
Children 12 and older are required to have an adult credential. FREE
1-Day Spectator (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) $20.00
Spectator / Crew (Saturday - Sunday) $35.00
Event Vehicle Pit Pass $40.00
Spectator / Crew (Friday - Sunday) $50.00
Spectator / Crew (Thursday - Sunday) $70.00
HEADS UP CAR & DRIVER Entry
Saturday - Sunday $85.00
Friday - Sunday $105.00
Thursday - Sunday $125.00
BRACKET CLASS ADMISSION Entry
Sunday Only Brackets 1 & 2 $65.00
Sunday Only Bracket 3 $25.00
Sat-Sun Brackets 1 & 2 $85.00
Sat-Sun Bracket 3 $45.00
Fri-Sun Brackets 1 & 2 $105.00
Fri-Sun Bracket 3 $65.00
Thurs-Sun Brackets 1 & 2 $125.00
Thurs-Sun Bracket 3 $95.00
Bracket Races Saturday & Sunday

Dial in for Dollars Bracket Challenge on Friday
CAR SHOW Entry
1-Day Car Show (Saturday or Sunday) $25.00
2-Day Car Show (Saturday and Sunday) $35.00
SWAP MEET Entry
Sunday Only $50.00
Saturday - Sunday $50.00
Friday - Sunday $70.00
Thursday - Sunday (NMRA Florida) $90.00

TRACK INFO
Track Name: Bradenton Motorsports Park
City: Bradenton, Florida
Track Phone:
(941) 748-1320
Track Fax:
(941) 741-8534
Track Address:
21000 State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34202
Web Site:
www.bradentonmotorsports.com
Email: info@bradentonmotorspors.com

DIRECTIONS

From Tampa: Take I-75 South. Take Exit 220 onto SR 64. Go East 9 miles. Track is located on the South side.

From St. Petersburg / Clearwater: Take I-275 South. Go across the Sunshine State Skyway Bridge to I-75 South. Take Exit 220 onto SR 64. Go East 9 miles. Track is located on the South side.

TRACK FACTS

Elevation: 50 feet

TYPICAL WEATHER

Average Temperature: 67.1 degrees
Humidity: 55-87%
Wind Speed: 9.4 mph


Official NMRA Host Hotel Information
Hotel 1:
Ramada Limited
Address:
5218 17th Street East, Ellenton, FL 34222
Phone:
(941) 729-8505
Website:
www.Ramada.com
Special Instructions:
Ask for the NMRA / NMCA Room Block!

Hotel 2:
Guesthouse Inn
Address:
4915 17th Street East, Ellenton, FL 34222
Phone:
(941) 729-0600
Website:
www.guesthouseintl.com
Special Instructions:
Ask for the NMRA / NMCA Room Block!



Pre-Race Party Information

Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Hooters of Bradenton
4908 West 14th Street
Bradenton, FL 34207

Phone: (941) 758-1175
Contact: Matt Cardwell, General Manager
Email: mcardwell@hootersfla.com