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The DHRA Texas Diesel Nationals takes place at Houston Raceway Park (HRP) in Baytown, Texas, on October 11-12, 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/ 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 Show ‘n’ Shine Competition The classes contested will be: Best Ford Best Dodge Best Chevrolet/GM Best Work Truck, and Best Repower Dyno Competition Maddog Motorsports: contact Richard Madsen http://maddogperformance.com/ Schedule Note: Tentative schedules - may change without notice Saturday 9 AM Gates Open 9 AM DHRA Registration Opens 9 AM Registration for Show and Shine 9 AM Sled track preparations 9 AM DHRA Tech Opens and closes (Drag Racing) 9:30 AM Track Opens for Timed runs 11 AM 1st Round for Championship 11:30 AM Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 1 12:30 PM Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 2 1 PM DHRA Tech Opens and closes (Sled Pulling) 1:30 PM Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 3 2 PM Sled line-up begins 2:30 PM Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 4 3:30 PM Sled Pulling Drivers meeting 3:45 PM Sled Pulls begin, Pro Exhibitions 3:45 PM Show and Shine tallied 8 PM Competition Diesel Pit Party Sunday 9 AM Gates Open 9 AM Registration for Sled Pulling and Drag Racing 9 AM Registration for Burn-out 9 AM Drag Racing Tech Opens 9 AM Track Opens for 2 timed runs of ET class only 10:30 AM Best of Show-Shine Line up 10:30 AM Drag Racer Drivers Meeting 11:00 AM Eliminations begin ET,QD,PS,PD/TD 1:30 PM Burn-out begins 1:30 PM Tech opens for Sled Pulling - Line up begins 2 PM Eliminations Begin WS, SD and exhibition hooks 6 PM Awards Ceremony Spectator Fees Saturday $20 Adults per day $5 Youth (5-12 years old) 4 and under are free Active duty military are free with ID card Sunday $15 Adults $5 Youth 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 We have a hotel where the race teams and fans will be staying - the Sleep Inn in Baytown, TX - call NOW for reservations - 281-421-7200 ask for the DHRA discount room! They serve breakfast and it is located near a mall with many restaurants near. Please plan to attend and *book early, special rates* on the hotel ends Sept. 30th and only 59 rooms are blocked! *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.