From the PRP website today:

Due to the illness and hospitalization of driver Ken Nelson, the “Cool Bus” wheelstander will not be able to attend the upcoming PIttsburgh Nitro Jam this weekend.

In his place Richard Hutchins and the world famous “Chevy Rebellion” wheelstander has been added to the show!



RACER TRAILERS MUST BE MOVED
Anyone who has a trailer/race car parked on the tower side of the track must move it to the cafe side by Thursday for this weekends Nitro Jam. The tower side will be spectators only. We apologize for any inconvenience.

RAIN CHECK ANNOUNCEMENT
As everyone knows, the Nitro Jam is coming to Pittsburgh Raceway Park this weekend. The Nitro Jam is an IHRA event. Therefore, no rain checks will be honored this weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).
Sorry for any inconvenience and we hope to see you this weekend!

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
This week's schedule at PRP's drag strip is as follows:

Thursday, May 19 - Test N Tune (No Gamblers race) Gates open at 5 PM, TNT starts at 6 PM. $25 for TNT, $7 spectators, $5 seniors, $25 per carload, children 10 and under are free. Both the front and back gates will be open for your convenience.

Friday, May 20 - IHRA Nitro Jam & Box and No Box Race -- Racer Gates (by Carmen's Cafe) open 3PM, Time Runs from 4-6pm, Box & No Box Gamblers Race starts 6pm. Nitro Jam Fan Fest from 6:30-7:30 PM. Nitro Jam round 1 starts at 8pm. Run order is as follows: Pro Fuel, Prostalgia, Nitro Harley, Chevy Rebellion Wheelstander, Grave Digger, Jet Truck and Megasaurus. Nitro Jam round 2 starts at 9:30 PM
Box Racers are 0.00 - 11.99 You do not have to have a box to race in Box Class.
No Box Racers are 0.00 - 20.99 Bikes and Street cars are welcome. Sorry no juniors for this race.
Racer entry fee is $20, 80% payback to Winner, R/U, Semi's.
All racers must pit on Carmen's Cafe side of the track. If you have a reserved spot on the cafe side, you are welcome to come Thursday and put your trailer on your spot. If you come in during test n tune, you will have to pay a racer entry fee or spectator entry fee.
Spectator gates are on our Motocross side of the track. Spectator gates open at 4:30 PM
If you are a racer, you may bring a tow vehicle (quad, golf cart etc,) but you must bring it with you when you come in. No pit vehicles will be allowed to be brought in after the racer has paid at the gates and no pit vehicles will be allowed on the tower side of the track for this weekends event.
Saturday, May 21 - IHRA NItro Jam and Regular Bracket Racing Program with Points (All Classes Including TCR and Jrs) - Gates open at 9AM. Time trials start at 10am. Nitro Jam Fan Fest from 6:30-7:30 PM. Nitro Jam round 1 starts at 8pm. Run order is as follows: Pro Fuel, Prostalgia, Nitro Harley, Chevy Rebellion Wheelstander, Grave Digger, Jet Truck and Megasaurus. Nitro Jam round 2 starts at 9:30 PM
Spectator gates are on our Motocross side of the track. Spectator gates open at 1 PM
Racer entry fee is our normal points/reg race day entry fee and regular payouts.
Any racer and/or crew coming in Friday night must pay for Friday and Saturday race event. If you are not planning to attend the Saturday event, we will cut your wristband and refund your Saturday fee as you drive out the gates Saturday morning before racing begins.

What the...wall of text...Chuck your hurting my eyes.

Little changes to car after mother nature cried us another damn river this weekend.

Painted/cleared hood and cleaned headlights and cleared. Front spoiler back on. Just need to sand and polish hood.


Added axle tube braces.

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RACER TRAILERS MUST BE MOVED
Anyone who has a trailer/race car parked on the tower side of the track must move it to the cafe side by Thursday for this weekends Nitro Jam. The tower side will be spectators only. We apologize for any inconvenience.

I'm assuming that a person can come to the Thursdays T&T to move the trailers. Right?

Looks to me that if you show up on thursday that you will have to pay something to get in.

I don't really care if I have to pay $7 to get in.
I'm wondering if I have to take a couple hours work off on Wednesday to have it moved "by" Thursday?

Just me..or why would'nt they bump the entry and payout for this race a little to attract some other racers?....I know people who would show for a few extra bucks...

It says time trails start at 10am saturday, Im thinking thats TCR and JR's, and big cars start at 1pm like usual. Or does all class start at 10am?

Eric,

I am assuming the reason the entry isnt changed is because it is a points day. Racers know when they sign up for points that it will cost them x dollars to run the full season, no more no less. I could care less wish it was 60 or 80 for 2000 myself but points racers are there for the 40 dollar entry 800.

Mikey,

I think that we are all starting early on saturday from what I understand, dont quote me on that but they want alot of the program run through by 6:30 or whatever the start time for show is.

Points day right in the middle of a big event!! Have fun guys hope it runs smooth for you. Good luck to all my buds....dont beat each other up too bad on the first day!!! lol

Why would they wait till 1pm for the spectator gates to open if we (normal bracket program) are starting at 10am?

One note I should share with everyone... When I called the office to ask about camping I was told that if you bring a motorhome through the gate you will be Charged $50 for the motorhome then the $30 a person for each person inside. And if you are planning on staying both days it would be $60 for the motorhome and $60 a person for each person. Makes sleeping in a tent a little more bearable lol...

Will spectators be able to park by us (i.e. wives, children, friends)?

Jordan, if only there was some public area to post all that INFORMATION.... hhmmm....


Steve, I think you're fine coming during test and tune, if it happens:

All racers must pit on Carmen's Cafe side of the track. If you have a reserved spot on the cafe side, you are welcome to come Thursday and put your trailer on your spot. If you come in during test n tune, you will have to pay a racer entry fee or spectator entry fee.

Chuck, that's what I was thinking when I saw all the other information that was provided... I was told this information was what the IHRA was telling them...

Kevin, I was thinking that was what they were planning on doing, but it didnt say for sure. If they do start everyone at 10am I dont think they will have any problem running a points day during the nitro jam. That leaves 8 hours to run the bracket race BEFORE the Nitro Jam. All class should be down to the quarters or eighths by 6:30. I would think most of the points event will be completed by the time the Nitro Jam starts. Granted there are no problems with the timing system like the last day when we couldn't get more then 10 cars down the track without a malfunction, which Im sure they had taking care of.

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Originally posted by Pro 301g:
Points day right in the middle of a big event!! Have fun guys hope it runs smooth for you. Good luck to all my buds....dont beat each other up too bad on the first day!!! lol

Good luck indeed!

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Originally posted by Pro 301g:
Points day right in the middle of a big event!! Have fun guys hope it runs smooth for you. Good luck to all my buds....dont beat each other up too bad on the first day!!! lol

In a strange way I am almost relieved that I have to sit this one out. With the lack of information out there so far, this could easily be a CLUSTER... I wish everyone the best of luck and watch out for the dude in the silver Nova!!!

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Originally posted by Mark Romeo:

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Originally posted by Pro 301g:
Points day right in the middle of a big event!! Have fun guys hope it runs smooth for you. Good luck to all my buds....dont beat each other up too bad on the first day!!! lol

In a strange way I am almost relieved that I have to sit this one out. With the lack of information out there so far, this could easily be a CLUSTER... I wish everyone the best of luck and watch out for the dude in the silver Nova!!!

Mark I'm calling FUBAR for this weekend. This way I can be pleasantly suprised when and if it all runs smoothly.

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Originally posted by ChuckT:
From the PRP website today:

The tower side will be spectators only.

Smartest decision I have seen in years!!!!! Hope this weekend works out for ALL! Good Luck

hopefully they post something soon about the starting times for all classes on sat.
the closer it gets, friday isnt looking too good. but im still hoping

Ok Guys,

Straight from Mike Tedesco Saturday's event will be a regular run program. Gates will open at 9 am Junior time trials will begin at 10 am. The big car time trials will start at normal time 1 pm. Hope that clears up some questions about Saturday's event.

thanks kevin, it definitely clears it up.