HOT ROD 2008 Pump Gas Drags Coverage

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HOT ROD 2008 Pump Gas Drags Coverage
It's hard to believe this will be the fifth annual HOT ROD Pump GasDrags(TM), but with four years of practice we've finally got it dialedin. Like we said in the '07 event coverage, we're not going to change athing for 2008. Actually that's not totally true; there's one littlechange, but 'racers are gonna like it. And here's the date: Saturday,May 10, 2008.
By now you should know the PGD basics. First, all the badass streetracers in the country send us applications begging to be one of the 75cars that gets hand-selected by the HOT ROD staff to be invited to CompCams in Memphis, Tennessee. At Comp Cams, all the cars are filled with10 gallons of Rockett Brand 93-octane spec gasoline. Next, we make allthe race cars drive 30 miles to Memphis Motorsports Park, where packedgrandstands watch and bet as the cars that survived the drive duke itout to qualify for a 32-car field. Then heads-up, wheelstanding chaosensues.
What kinds of cars will be there? Basically, it's for stock-bodied, fullyupholstered cars with stock or bolt-on front suspension, tires under111/4 inches at the tread (or with any size drag radials), and a minimumweight of 3,300 pounds. All the street-legal mumbo-jumbo is alsorequired--and we do check for it. So it's for your basic, overpoweredstreet race cars, but they've gotta have all the NHRA safety equipmentfor the speeds they run.
Do you want to just come watch? Do it. It's free to check out the techinspection at Comp Cams on the morning of Saturday, May 10, 2008. Next,be at Memphis Motorsports Park around 3 or 4 p.m. to see the cars rollin and start to race. Smart gearheads also show up for the Memphistest-'n'-tune on the previous Thursday night, as lots of PGD racers arethere for tune-up runs.
Oh, and that one little rule change? We're going to let each racer maketwo qualifying passes instead of just the one they got last year. Thefans and the racers should like that.
CHECK BACK HERE STARTING FRIDAY FOR COVERAGE AND VIDEO FROM PUMP GAS DRAGS 2008
Tenative Itinerary
8:00am-1:00pm: Registration open for contestants
9:00am: COMP Cams(R) facility open to public
9:00am: Tech inspection begins
10:00am-2:00pm: Facility tour
3:00pm: Contestants will leave for Memphis Motorsports Park
Click Here for PGD 5 Official Rules (PDF)
FAQs
Q. What day is the event?
A. Saturday, May 10, 2008
Q. Since the event is on a Saturday, will COMP Cams(R) be open for tours?
A. Yes, tours will be given between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm
Q. Can we get close to the cars?
A. Yes, as long as the contestant's vehicle has NOT been inspected, you will be able to get a close look at the cars. After the inspection, Hot Rod's rule is that no one is permitted to touch the car.
Q. Can I get a map of the route the contestants will be taking?
A. No, for event purposes, it is kept confidential.
Q. Is there a charge to the event?
A. Yes, tickets are $10.00 at the track.
Q. Can I buy my ticket(s) in advance?
A. No, they are only available at the track on the day of the event.
Q. What time will the cars be leaving COMP Cams(R)?
A. The cars will be leaving COMP Cams(R) approximately around 3:00pm.
Q. Can I come to the COMP Cams(R) facility?
A. Yes, but there is limited parking.
Q. Can I bring my car to COMP Cams(R) on a trailer?
A. No, we do not have any room for trailers and/or large vehicles. On the morning of the event, you can take your trailer and/or large vehicle to the track.
Q. What time will COMP Cams(R) be open to the public?
A. 9:00am
Q. Will refreshments be available at COMP Cams(R)?
A. Yes, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) will be accepting donations for snacks and drinks.
Q. Will there be concession stands at the track?
A. Yes.
Q. Where can I find a hotel?
A. Below is a list of host hotels and contact information. There is also a map from the hotels to the COMP Cams(R) facility.
Hotel Information & Directions
Comfort Suites Hotel
7075 Moore Dr.
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0100
http://www.showhotel.com/comfort/3867102/
Fairfield Inn
7149 Sleepy Hollow Dr.
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-6640
http://marriott.com
Hampton Inn
390 Goodman Road West
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-8855
www.hamptoninn.com

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