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The DHRA Texas Diesel Nationals takes place at Houston Raceway Park (HRP) in Baytown, Texas, on October 11, 2008. The drag racing portion of the event is called the "Nowel Thomas Memorial Drags". This event is organized and operated by DieselSport Promotions and Diesel Hot Rod Association, Inc. The event began in 2002 when Diesel Innovations (DI) set up at the “Clash of the Titans” event but due to a rain-out, that event was moved to San Antonio; Nowel Thomas showed up to race at that first event. Based on the great turnout for diesels, DI decided to make it a yearly event which would include a pre-race party at DI’s shop where they could treat their customers, friends and guests to Texas hospitality. In 2003, DHRA was invited to include this event as a point’s stop. Richard Madsen and Nowel Thomas packed up and headed to Texas to represent DHRA. Nowel was on his way to the race when he suffered a fatal brain aneurism in Albuquerque during a fuel stop. DI decided to rename the event “The Nowel Thomas Diesel Drags” as a memorial to Mr. Thomas, a diesel head extraordinaire, DHRA cofounder, and someone who always lent a hand whenever there was a diesel problem nearby. Today, the event has become the DHRA Texas Diesel Nationals, and Nowel is still a part of the event. Come out enjoy a memorable day during the Nowel Thomas Memorial Drags. General Information Houston Raceway Park information located at: http://www.houstonraceway.com/ ***PRE EVENT PARTY!*** Diesel Innovations-PowerStroke Nation.com You don't have to wait for Saturday night to begin the festivities. It has become a tradition for diesel enthusiasts to gather at Diesel Innovations the night prior to the event for food, fun and entertainment. Be sure to stop by Friday night, October 10th and see Mike, David and the others. Address: 10541 FM 1960 W Houston , TX 77070 Or check out the MAP! Competition There are drag racing, sled pulling competitions, dyno, truck show, and burnout contests. The following competition classes will run: DieselPower! Additives Drag Racing DieselPower! Additives Sled Pulling ET Bracket Work Stock Quick Diesel Street Diesel Pro Street 2wd & 4wd Super Street Pro Stock & Top Diesel Pro Mod & Super Modified Event Purses WORK STOCK [$250/200/150/125/100] =$825 STREET DIESEL [$625/525/425/325/225/125/100/100/75/50] =$2,575 SUPER STREET [$1,025/825/625/425/325/225/175/125/100/75] =$3,925 PRO MOD [$1,800/1,500/1,000/750/500/250/100] =$5,900 SUPER MODIFIED [$1,800/1,500/1,000/750/500/250/100] =$5,900 ET [$2,000/1,000/500/500] = $4,000.00 (based on a 16 car minimum) QUICK DIESEL [$2,000/1,000/500/500] =$4,000.00 (based on a 16 car minimum) PRO STREET 2WD [$2,000/1,000/500/500] =$4,000.00 (guaranteed) TOP DIESEL/PRO STOCK [$2,500/1,450/1,000/1,000] = $5,950.00 (guaranteed) *if drag racing class minimums are not met, a percentage will be paid according to cars entered. This is called a percentage rule. Percentage Rule is when the purse is reduced by the percentage amount of tech cards entered into a class. For example, 12 cars enter a class that requires 16, that is 75% so 75% of the purse is paid. Show ‘n’ Shine Competition-Hosted by HAPS The classes contested will be: Best of Show Dyno Competition $75 for 3 runs on the dyno. Dynojet 248. Schedule - Note: Schedule is tentative and may change without notice 9 AM Gates Open; DHRA Registration Opens; drag racing tech opens 9 AM DHRA Tech Opens and closes (Drag Racing) 10:30 AM Track Opens for ET, QD, PS, TD open time runs 11:30 AM QD, PS, TD Qualify Round 1-ET Bracket time runs 12:30 PM QD, PS, TD Qualify Round 2-ET Bracket time runs 1 PM DHRA Tech Opens and closes (Sled Pulling) 1:30 PM Drag Racing Eliminations (ET, QD, PS, TD) 2 PM Sled line-up begins 3:30 PM Burnout Competition 3:45 PM Sled Pulling Drivers meeting 4 PM Sled Pulls begin, Pro Exhibitions 4 PM Show and Shine judging 5 PM Show and Shine winners announced ??? Awards Ceremony in the pits Spectator Fees $20 Adults per day $5 Youth (5-12 years old) 4 and under are free Active duty military are free with ID card Participant Fees $50 - drag racing or sled pulling $10 - Burnout Contest $10 - Show ‘n’ Shine Lodging The Sleep Inn of Baytown is sold out! Please check with other hotels in the area: CLICK HERE *Setup is Friday* for the Vendor Alley, 9am-5pm - NO SETUPS on Saturday! We will allow early access and late tear down in order to put out items/products.