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Drag Racing USA

Las Vegas and Pomona - October/November 2008

The world’s premier drag racing series spans February to November in the US and if you haven’t yet experienced these mighty beasts in action you are in for a big surprise! 

The NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series climaxes at two of America’s great performance tracks –the spectacular Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, NHRA’s spiritual home near Los Angeles – with four intense days of racing at each track. With speeds sometimes topping 330mph it’s the world’s fastest motor sport and hotly contested. 

In 2007, NHRA’s new Countdown To The Championship saw dramatic title battles in all four Pro classes run to the season’s very last afternoon.  For the second year running, Tony Schumacher snatched the Top Fuel crown at the finish line in the day’s final round and Matt Smith grabbed the Pro Stock Motorcycle title equally late.  Tony Pedregon and Jeg Coughlin secured the Funny Car and Pro Stock Car championships only a round or two sooner.  For 2008 the Countdown format has been revised but thrilling championship finishes are still anticipated. 

Both races feature all four Pro classes plus huge Sportsman fields.  At Las Vegas the spectacular Pro Mods make their last NHRA appearance of the year in the JEG’s ProMod Challenge.  Pomona features outstanding fields of Top Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars.

Our tours are packed full of on and off track entertainment whilst allowing you some free time to do some sightseeing in California and Nevada.You will be accompanied by Robin Jackson of Blueprints For Travel – a Drag Racing expert and insider. All tickets are a pit pass and you will have unbelievable access to Speed Shops and Factories unavailable elsewhere.   

All tours include ~

  • return flights in economy class
  • accommodation on room only basis as described in each itinerary
  • a reserved grandstand seat for final eliminations on Sunday 2 November in Las Vegas and/or Sunday 16 November in Pomona
  • a hire car for the duration of your tour
  • NHRA Membership for each member of your party
  • entry to a prizedraw for Don Schumacher Racing Hospitality Passes (see below for details)
  • museum and race shop visits as detailed in each itinerary

Join us at one or both of these amazing events and enjoy NHRA Drag Racing and all the razzmatazz of the greatest acceleration show on earth. 

Special Prize Draw for Don Schumacher Racing Hospitality Passes ~

   The draw will take place during Santa Pod Raceway’s FIA European Finals (4-7 September).  Two winners will be drawn, one for Las Vegas and one for Pomona.  Each winner, along with up to three travelling companions, will be invited to spend a day at the races in the company of Don Schumacher Racing.

Don Schumacher Racing fields no fewer than seven professional teams in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.  Winning guests will be invited to spend Saturday at Las Vegas or Pomona in the team’s private pitside enclosure, enjoying the sponsor’s official hospitality programme, meeting Team Schumacher drivers, crew-chiefs and other team members and watching all the activities from the closest quarters as the crew prepares for the day’s two scheduled qualifying sessions.

There’s nothing like an 8,000-horsepower nitro fire-up alongside your table to spice up your lunch!

 

Las Vegas & Pomona
Wednesday 29 October to Wednesday 19 November

Wednesday 29 October
Fly from London Heathrow on the mid-morning flight to Los Angeles, arriving mid-afternoon local time.   Here you connect with the flight to Las Vegas.  On arrival, collect your reserved hire car and make your way to your hotel, The Flamingo Hotel, or similar where accommodation is reserved for six nights on room only basis.

Thursday 30 October to Sunday 2 November
ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals

At leisure in Las Vegas and to make your way to the Speedway to see as much of the racing as you wish.
The schedule includes two Pro qualifying sessions each on Friday and Saturday and Sportman-only qualifying on Thursday.

Monday 3 November
A free day.   Alternatively, join us for a private tour of the museum and factory at nearby Shelby Automobiles.

Tuesday 4 to Monday 10 November
After checking out of your hotel these days are free to make your own arrangements.  The car is reserved for the duration of your stay and we will be pleased to advise and assist with hotel and resort information and bookings if you wish.  

Extra nights in Las Vegas
The SEMA Show takes place at Las Vegas Convention Centre from 4-7 November.   Known as the biggest and best car show on earth it is a private trade show with admission strictly limited to automotive business professionals.   If you qualify for entry and wish to attend we can arrange it for you. The registration fee is US$15 per person and the minimum entry age is 16 years.

There’s also another weekend of drag racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway – the NHRA Division 7 finals from 6-9 November.  At 900+ entries, it is the largest Sportsman-only race of NHRA’s year.

Extra hotel nights in Las Vegas are available on request.

Tuesday 11 November
Check in to your hotel in Ontario, California – the Ayres Suites, where accommodation is reserved for you for seven nights on room only basis. 

Wednesday 12 November
A full day of private visits is planned today beginning with a the John Force Racing HQ at Yorba Linda.  John Force is drag racing’s biggest name and most prolific winner.  The team HQ is palatial and not far from Pomona.  The visit includes John’s personal racing museum and his treasure house of souvenirs and collectibles, John Force RaceStation – get shopping!

Afterwards we will make our way to the SO-CAL Speed Shop in Pomona and the Boyd Coddington Garage at La Habra.
Our last visit of the day will be an early evening arrival at Dalcorp’s Area 51 custom/classic car showroom and racer’s lounge where we will enjoy a welcome party with buffet and drinks.

Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 November
Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals
Free and to come and go to Pomona Raceway as you wish.

On Friday evening enjoy the Night of Champions public panel discussion with leading NHRA stars at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum located close to Pomona Raceway and on Saturday the Racing Collectibles Show is also at the Museum.

A reserved grandstand seat for Sunday’s final eliminations is included.
The schedule includes single Pro qualifying sessions on Thursday and Friday and two on Saturday.

Monday 17 November

A free day for last minute sightseeing or relaxing.

Tuesday 18 November
Make your way to Los Angeles Airport to drop off  your hire car and  check in for the early afternoon flight to London.

Wednesday 19 November
Arrival at London Heathrow will be in the early morning.

Price per person
£1999
Single room supplement
£555
The price is based on two people sharing a hire car.

Supplements per person:

Las Vegas

Reserved grandstand seat for Saturday 1 November
£40
4 day pass with General Admission for Thursday & reserved seat
for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
£52
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Hospitality, including ~                            
Platinum Seating – a reserved covered seat in the upper tier of the main stand
Club Nitro Hospitality – open from Friday to Sunday for members only
Complimentary drinks on all three days
Buffet breakfast and lunch on Saturday & Sunday
VIP Parking
Hosted bar, private restrooms, guest appearances & CCTV screens
Viewing terrace overlooking the burnout area behind the startline
£145

Pomona

Reserved grandstand seat for Saturday 16 November
£40
4 day reserved seat
£65
Top Eliminator Club Hospitality, including ~                                
Reserved seat in exclusive pitside VIP stand overlooking startline area (the stand is angled to afford optimum view down the track)
Hospitality Centre – open Thursday to Sunday
Cash lunch buffet on Thursday & Friday
Complimentary drinks each day
Buffet breakfast and lunchon Saturday & Sunday
Indoor and outdoor lounge areas, private restrooms & guest appearances
CCTV screens, members only souvenir store, gift bag & event programme
Limited VIP parking
£175

If this tour itinerary doesn't meet your requirements, please call us to speak to one of our specialists. We will discuss your plans and we can design a tour to specifically suit your needs.
Whether you would prefer flights from a regional airport, would prefer to travel by train or would prefer to spend longer at the destination... we will be able to tailor make a tour to suit you - call us now on 0845 375 0300

Las Vegas
Wednesday 29 October to Wednesday 5 November

Wednesday 29 October
Fly mid-morning from London Gatwick Airport to Las Vegas.  On arrival pick up your reseved hire car and make your way to your hotel, The Flamingo on the Strip, or similar, where accommodation is reserved for you for six nights on room only basis.

After checking in the day is free to enjoy as you wish.

Thursday 30 October to Sunday 2 November
ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals
At leisure in Las Vegas and to make your way to the Speedway to see as much of the racing as you wish.   A reserved grandstand seat for the final eliminations on Sunday is included.
The race schedule includes two Pro qualifying sessions each on Friday and Saturday and Sportman-only qualifying on Thursday.

Monday 3 November
A free day.  Alternatively, join us for a private tour of the museum and factory at Shelby Automobiles, home of the awe-inspiring Shelby Cobra!

Tuesday 4 November
Free until you return to Las Vegas Airport, drop off your hire car and check in for the late afternoon return flight to London.

Wednesday 5 November
Arrival at London Gatwick Airport is scheduled for mid-morning.

Price per person
£1699
Single room supplement
£330
The price is based on two people sharing a hire car.

Supplements per person:

Reserved grandstand seat for Saturday 1 November
£40
4 day pass with General Admission for Thursday & reserved seat
for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
£52
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Hospitality, including ~                            
Platinum Seating – a reserved covered seat in the upper tier of the main stand
Club Nitro Hospitality – open from Friday to Sunday for members only
Complimentary drinks on all three days
Buffet breakfast and lunch on Saturday & Sunday
VIP Parking
Hosted bar, private restrooms, guest appearances & CCTV screens
Viewing terrace overlooking the burnout area behind the startline
£145

If this tour itinerary doesn't meet your requirements, please call us to speak to one of our specialists. We will discuss your plans and we can design a tour to specifically suit your needs.
Whether you would prefer flights from a regional airport, would prefer to travel by train or would prefer to spend longer at the destination... we will be able to tailor make a tour to suit you - call us now on 0845 375 0300

Pomona
Tuesday 11 to Wednesday 19 November


Tuesday 11 November
Fly from London Heathrow late morning to Los Angeles arriving mid-afternoon.
On arrival you will be met and taken by coach to your hotel in Ontario, the Ayres Suites, where accommodation is reserved for you for seven nights on room only basis.

Wednesday 12 November
In the morning you collect your hire car and then enjoy a full programme of included visits beginning with a the John Force Racing HQ at Yorba Linda.  John Force is drag racing’s biggestt name and most prolific winner.  The team HQ is palatial and not far from Pomona.  The visit includes John’s personal racing museum and his treasure house of souvenirs and collectibles, John Force RaceStation.
Afterwards we will make our way to the SO-CAL Speed Shop in Pomona and the Boyd Coddington Garage at La Habra.
Our last visit of the day will be an early evening arrival at Dalcorp’s Area 51 custom/classic car showroom and racer’s lounge where we will enjoy a welcome party with buffet and drinks.

Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 November
Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals
Free and to come and go to the Pomona Raceway as you wish.
On Friday evening enjoy the Night of Champions public panel discussion with leading NHRA stars at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum located close to Pomona Raceway and on Saturday the Racing Collectibles Show is also at the Museum.
A reserved grandstand seat for Sunday’s final eliminations is included.
The race schedule includes single Pro qualifying sessions on Thursday and Friday and two on Saturday.

Monday 17 November
A free day for last minute sightseeing or relaxing.

Tuesday 18 November
Make your way to Los Angeles Airport to drop off your hire car and check in for the late afternoon flight to London.

Wednesday 19 November

Arrival at London Heathrow will be in the late morning.

Price per person
£1469
Single room supplement
£225
The price is based on two people sharing a hire car.

Supplements per person

Reserved grandstand seat for Saturday 16 November
£40
4 day reserved seat
£65
Top Eliminator Club Hospitality, including ~                                
Reserved seat in exclusive pitside VIP stand overlooking startline area (the stand is angled to afford optimum view down the track)
Hospitality Centre – open Thursday to Sunday
Cash lunch buffet on Thursday & Friday
Complimentary drinks each day
Buffet breakfast and lunchon Saturday & Sunday
Indoor and outdoor lounge areas, private restrooms & guest appearances
CCTV screens, members only souvenir store, gift bag & event programme
Limited VIP parking
£175
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