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31st Annual NMRA Ford Expo
September 4-6, 2009, Columbus, Ohio |
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As one of the oldest all-Ford events in the nation, the Ford Expo became even bigger when it combined with the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals for the first time in 2005. The combination of this time-honored nostalgia Ford event, with the wild and crazy NMRA heads-up drag racers, has made for one of the most exciting blue oval weekends in the US. What’s more…how about Elaine Larsen in her Embry-Riddle 300 MPH jet car trying to break the Ohio land speed record!
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You will also see the best in wheels-up, Ford Drag Racing |
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If you love nostalgia Fords and blue-oval drag racing then this is THE event for you!
Check out everything the NMRA Ford Expo has to offer (refer further below on this web page for more detailed descriptions):
- Nostalgia Ford Drag Racing from Y-Blocks to 60’s Ford Muscle Cars
- All-Ford Mini Meets Where Y-Blocks, 55-6-7 T-Birds, Capris and Other Vehicles Can Come Together Each Year!
- Huge Nostalgia Ford Auto Show & Shine Presented by Mustang Monthly & Modified Mustang & Fords Magazines
- Giant All-Ford Swap Meet Packed-Full of Hard to Find Parts!
- Huge New Parts Manufacturers’ Midway
- And much, much more!
Race, show or just check it out, the 31st Annual NMRA Ford Expo is “the” nostalgia Ford event everyone will be talking about in 2009.
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| EVENT SCHEDULE |
FRI
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| Gates Open: |
9:00am |
(NMRA) Test & Tune:
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11:00am - 3:00pm |
Qualifying Rd. #1:
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3:00pm |
| Secure Track: |
5:00pm |
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SAT
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| Gates Open: |
9:00am |
Bracket Time Trials:
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9:15am |
Heads-Up Qualifying Rd. #2:
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10:30am |
True Street Meeting:
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11:00am |
True Street Cruise:
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Noon |
Exhibition:
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Noon |
Bracket Eliminations Rd. #1:
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12:15pm |
True Street Eliminations:
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1:30pm |
Exhibition:
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3:00pm |
Car Show Awards Presentations:
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3:05pm |
Burn-Out Contest:
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3:15pm |
Heads-Up Qualifying Rd. #3
(inverted order):
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3:30pm |
| Secure Track: |
5:00pm |
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SUN
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| Gates Open: |
8:00am |
Heads-Up Eliminations Rd. #1:
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9:00am |
Bracket Time Trial:
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10:00am |
Pre-Race Ceremonies:
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11:30am |
Pro Heads-Up Eliminations Rd. #1:
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Noon |
Bracket Eliminations Rd. #1
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1:00pm |
Final Exhibition:
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3:00pm |
Car Show Awards Presentations:
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3:05pm |
Car Show Parade of Champions:
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3:45pm |
Final Rounds All Eliminators:
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5:00pm |
| Secure Track: |
6:00pm |
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Schedule Listed Above Scheduled to Change
Location:
National Trail Raceway – Columbus, Ohio
www.nationaltrailraceway.com
Nostalgia Ford Drag Racing:
Race your nostalgia Ford for a chance to win a large purse each day!
Enjoy nostalgia Ford drag racing all weekend long with a Saturday and Sunday bracket race (Brackets 1, 2, 3 & (Y-Block Sat. Only)) and a big-money Nostalgia all-Ford (’78 and older B4) bracket race on Sunday.
<Click Here for Bracket Class Rules & Purses>
Awesome Nostalgia Ford and Muscle Car Auto Show & Shine:
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Over 70 car show awards given away each event! |
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The NMRA Ford Expo offers the largest variety of show cars imaginable for you blue oval enthusiasts! The classes range from very old to the latest in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles including the renowned 2009 Mustang.
Saturday
Car Show Classes/Awards:
DIRECTOR’S CHOICE AWARDS:
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1903 - 1909
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1910 - 1919
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1920 - 1929
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1930 - 1939
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1940 - 1949
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1950 - 1959
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1960 - 1969
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1970 - 1979
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1980 - 1989
• ALL CARS AND TRUCKS 1990 - 1999
• Top 20 Fords
• Best Classic Mustang
• Best Modern Mustang
• Best Ford Muscle Classic
• Best Ford Truck
• Best Pre-'48, Street Rod & Kustom
• Best Full Size Ford '49 & Up
• Best Race Car & Pro Street
• Director's Choice
• Best Daily Driver
• Under Construction
• Best Young Builder
• Best Ford Focus & Compact
• Best Special Interest Ford
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS:
• Best Body and Paint
• Best Engine
• Best Stance
• Best Interior
• People's Choice |
Sunday
Car Show Classes/Awards:
• Best of Show (6’ Trophy!)
• Top 20 Fords
• Best '64 - '70 Mustang
• Best '71 - '78 Mustang
• Best '79 - '93 Mustang
• Best '94 - '98 Mustang
• Best '99 - '04 Mustang
• Best '05 - CURRENT
• Best SVT Mustang & Cobra
• Tuner Car Awards:
(6 Roush, 6 Saleen, 6 Steeda Awards – 18 Total!)
• Best Comet, Cougar, Capri
• Best Falcon, Fairlane, Maverick
• Best Shelby & Boss
• Best Thunderbird
• Best Full Size Ford Truck
(all years)
• Best Ford Lightning
• Best Ford Compact Truck
• Best Pre-'48,
Street Rod & Kustom
• Best Full Size Ford '49 & Up
• Best Race Car & Pro Street
• Director's Choice
• Long Haul
• Best Daily Driver
• Under Construction
• Best Young Builder
• Best Ford Focus & Compact
• Best Special Interest Ford
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS:
• Best Body and Paint
• Best Engine
• Best Stance
• Best Interior
• People's Choice |
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Specialty Vehicle Mini Meets:
As in years past, the 2009 NMRA Ford Expo will feature a number of
“Mini Meets.” The Y-Blocks, ’57 Fords, the Capri Swarm and other mini
meets will take place at this event. Please contact Trey Capps at
(714) 444-2426 if you would like to start a mini meet of your own where
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14th Annual
Y-Block Nationals & Shootout
Sponsor: Y-Block Magazine “51st Year of the ’57”
Type of Cars: ’54-’64 Ford/Linc/Merc/Edsel/Truck
and/or Y-Block Powered
Website: www.y-blockforever.com
Contact: Bob Martin, Cincinnati
Phone: 513.881.5437 or 513.576.6759
Email: bob.martin3@baesystems.com
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7th Annual
’57 Ford Gathering & Shootout
Sponsor: 1957Ford.com “51st Year of the ’57”
Type of Cars: 1957 Ford Passenger Cars with
any Ford Motor
Website: www.1957Ford.com
Contact: John Gambill
Phone: 513.932.3942
Email: gambill@1957ford.com
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The Capri Swarm
Club: Capri Club North America
Type of Cars: 1969-1987 Ford/Mercury Capri
Contact: Max Rokka
Website: www.capriclub.com
Email: capri@capriclub.com |
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Huge New Parts Manufacturers’ Midway:
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NMRA boasts the largest manufacturers midways in Ford motorsports |
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This year, you will see an expanded manufactures midway featuring the latest technology and products in restoration, performance and appearance. Don’t leave your wallet at home because there will be deals to be had at the NMRA Ford Expo.
Giant Used Parts Ford Swap Meet:
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Thousands of hard to find and cool used parts will be at the NMRA Ford Expo |
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Thousands of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury parts will be for sale in the gigantic swap meet area where you’ll literally see row after row of vendors set-up to service the demands of the huge crowds that attend the event in search of specialty Ford parts and collectibles.
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| Thursday - Spectator Only |
N/A |
| Spectator/Crew |
$75.00 |
| *Show Car |
$75.00 |
| *Swap/Coral |
$90.00 |
| Drag Race (NMRA Brackets III) Participant |
$150.00 |
| Drag Race (NMRA Brackets I & II) Participant |
$150.00 |
| Drag Race (NMRA Heads-Up) Participant |
$150.00 |
Friday Only - Spectator Only:
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$20.00 |
*Show Car:
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$55.00 |
Spectator/Crew:
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$55.00 |
Drag Race (NMRA Bracket III) Participant:
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$65.00 |
*Swap/Coral:
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$70.00 |
Drag Race (NMRA Brackets I & II) Participant:
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$105.00 |
| Drag Race (NMRA Heads-Up) Participant: |
$105.00 |
Saturday OR Sunday – Spectator:
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$20.00 |
Saturday OR Sunday – Show Car:
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$25.00 |
Show Car:
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$35.00 |
Spectator/Crew:
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$35.00 |
Swap/Coral:
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$50.00 |
Drag Race (NMRA Bracket III) Participant:
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$45.00 |
Drag Race (NMRA Brackets I & II) Participant:
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$85.00 |
| Drag Race (NMRA Heads-Up) Participant: |
$85.00 |
Spectator:
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$20.00 |
Show Car:
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$25.00 |
Drag Race (NMRA Bracket III) Participant:
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$25.00 |
Swap/Coral:
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$50.00 |
| Drag Race (NMRA Brackets I & II) Participant: |
$65.00 |
Event Vehicle Pass – Sold ONLY with Crew: $40.00
*The Car Show and Swap Meet/Coral events are advertised for Saturday & Sunday only. These prices reflect the cost for a participant who should arrive early and prepare for the weekend.
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| Contact Us |
Racing Questions
Jeff Conley |
Phone: (714) 460-3813
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday @ 3PM-7PM Eastern
E-Mail: jconley@promediapub.com |
Car Show
Brandon Lake |
Phone: (949) 254-5693 |
Car Club Discounts, Vendor Sales & Swap Meet
Lisa Bodrey
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Phone: (478) 862-3708
E-Mail: lbodrey@promediapub.com |
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ALL FORD BRACKET
CLASSES & PURSES |
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Dial In For Dollar Dollars
During the first round of Heads-up qualifying on Friday, those racers participating in the bracket series will have an opportunity for an extra time trial by entering this event for the nominal fee that is paid in the staging lanes. The Dial For Dollars will be a 50% pay back of all total paid entries. (i.e. If 100 racers participate with a $10 entry fee the total income would be $1000. With a 50% payback the winner that runs closest to their dial without breaking out would receive $500) Reaction time will be use as a tie breaker.
*Dial In For Dollars will be conducted only when ample time and conditions exist.
Saturday Bracket Showdown Bonus Race
On Saturday of each NMRA Bracket Showdown event, there will be a Bonus Bracket Race for all paid Bracket entries. Bracket I (BI) will race separately from Bracket II and III. Bracket II (BII) and Bracket III(BIII) will race combined. The winner from each of the two Brackets will compete for the overall Winner and Runner-up money. GUARANTEED PURSE!
Win: $1,500.00
Runner-Up: $500.00
Semi: $150.00
Quarter: $50.00
Buy Back: $60.00
BRACKET ELIMINATIONS Both Days (Saturday & Sunday)
The following classes (BI, BII, BIII) will be all run on Saturday in the Bonus Race and Sunday Full Eliminations for each category will be contested. Time Trials will take place all day Friday with Dial-In For Dollars Eliminations as well as Saturday and Sunday.
BRACKET 1
¼-Mile
Electronics Permitted*
WIN: . . . . . . . . . $1000
R/U: . . . . . . . . . . .$400
Semi: . . . . . . . . . $100
Quarter: . . . . . . . . $50
Buy Back: . . . . . . .$50
Sun Only: . . . . . . $65
Sat & Sun: . . . . . . $85
Fri-Sun: . . . . . . . . $105
Purse based on 32 Cars.
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BRACKET 2
¼-Mile, All Run;
NO Electronics*
WIN: . . . . . . . . . $1000
R/U: . . . . . . . . . . .$400
Semi: . . . . . . . . . $100
Quarter: . . . . . . . . $50
Buy Back: . . . . . . .$50
Sun Only: . . . . . . $65
Sat & Sun: . . . . . . $85
Fri-Sun: . . . . . . . . $105
Purse based on 32 Cars.
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BRACKET 3
¼-Mile, All Run;
No Electronics;
DOT Tires & Mufflers Only
WIN: . . . . . . . . . . . .$300
R/U: . . . . . . . . . . . . $150
Semi: . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Buy Back: . . . . . . . . . $20
Sun Only: . . . . . . . . . .$25
Sat & Sun: . . . . . . . . .$45
Fri-Sun: . . . . . . . . . . . $65
Purse based on 16 Cars.
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**Buybacks are conducted only when ample time and conditions exist.
Payouts may be Adjusted Due to Inclement Weather and Low Car Counts.
(B-4) will be run on Sunday ONLY. Time Trials will take place all day Friday as well as Saturday and Sunday.
NOSTALGIA ’78 & OLDER (B4)
¼-Mile, 10.00 – 13.99 Seconds,
No Electronics
Win: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
R/U: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
Semi: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100
Quarter: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . $50
ENTRY FEE:
Sunday Only: . . . . . . . . . . .$65
Sat. Sat & Sun: . . . . . . . . . $85
Fri-Sun: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105
Payouts may be Adjusted Due to Inclement Weather and Low Car Counts. |
Y-Block Shootout (B5)
Saturday Only
General Bracket Racing Info: You must bring your drivers credential to Registration to be processed and receive your Tech Card prior to reporting to the tech area. NO ADDITIONAL FEES COLLECTED AT REGISTRATION! |
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