LUCAS OIL SLICK MIST NHRA NATIONALS – Event Info

WHAT: 25th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals, the second of 24
events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in three
categories — Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock — earn points leading
to 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships.

WHERE: Firebird International Raceway, Chandler, Ariz. Track is located
off Interstate 10 from the north at exit 162A (Maricopa). From the
south, take exit 162 (Maricopa). Follow the signs.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22

PURSE: Cash and contingency awards of more than $1.5 million

SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, Feb. 20 -Sportsman qualifying and eliminations begin at 8 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 1:30 and 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, Feb. 21 -Sportsman eliminations begin at 8 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at noon and 2:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, Feb. 22 – Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
FINAL ELIMINATIONS begin at 11 a.m.

TELEVISION:
Sunday, Feb. 22, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise two hours of
qualifying highlights at midnight (ET).
Sunday, Feb. 22, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise NHRA Race Day, a
30-minute pre-race show, at 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Sunday, Feb. 22, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of final
eliminations at 7 p.m. (ET).

SATELLITE:
Friday, Feb. 20, 10-10:30 p.m. (ET) – AMC 15 / Transponder 9 K (Downlink
Frequency: 11880 MHz, Vertical)
Saturday, Feb. 21, 8:30-9 p.m. (ET) – AMC 15 / Transponder 9 K (Downlink
Frequency: 11880 MHz, Vertical)
Sunday, Feb. 22, 10:30-11 p.m. (ET) – AMC 15 / Transponder 9 K (Downlink
Frequency: 11880 MHz, Vertical)