Sonoma: Pre-event notes, schedule

FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET

WHAT: 23rd FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals, the 15th of 23 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories -- Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle -- earn points leading to 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships.

WHERE: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif. The track is located at the intersection of Highways 37 and 121

WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, July 16-18

SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, July 16
LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying at 8:15 a.m.

FULL THROTTLE SERIES qualifying at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, July 17
LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations begin at 8:15 a.m.

FULL THROTTLE SERIES qualifying at 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, July 18
Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.

FULL THROTTLE SERIES eliminations begin at 11 a.m.

TELEVISION: Saturday, July 17, ESPN2 and ESPN2HD will televise two hours of qualifying highlights at 11 p.m. (ET).

Sunday, July 18, ESPN2 and ESPN2HD will televise NHRA Race Day, a 30-minute news magazine show, at 1 p.m. (ET).

Sunday, July 18, ESPN2 and ESPN2HD will televise three hours of coverage starting at 6 p.m. (ET).

2009 EVENT WINNERS: Antron Brown, Top Fuel; Tim Wilkerson, Funny Car; Jason Line, Pro Stock; Andrew Hines, Pro Stock Motorcycle.

TICKETS: For tickets call (800) 870-RACE (7223). Tickets also are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

RESERVED SEATS (includes pit pass) - Friday: Adult, $50; Junior (12 years and under), $20. Saturday: Adult, $55; Junior (12 years and under), $20. Sunday: Adult, $60; Junior (12 years and under), $25.

-source: nhra