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Photo taken at the 2016 NHRA by Chris O'Neill

Summer Fun at Miramichi Dragway

Drag racing is getting better and better at Miramichi super stock race will be held along with the track’s third
Dragway. points meet.
Last year’s upgrades have resulted in some new track Then, once the NHRA race is done, track staff is back at
records and personal bests for many Maritime racers. With it the next weekend with a new event, the Saturday
big events coming up in July and August, it is likely more Showdown on August 4th and 5th.
records will be set. Race organizer Vinnie Vienneau says he’s very excited
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) National to host a one-day race event that will have something for
Open is returning for its second race event at Miramichi everyone.
Dragway from July 27th to 30th. “We are going to have the largest assembly of fast bikes
Miramichi Dragway joined the NHRA member track running in a Heads Up race at Miramichi Dragway.”
network as part of the Northeast Division in 2016 and hosted The event starts Friday night with testing and a bracket
a racing event like none other at the track. And this year’s race for the bike class.
event will be bigger and better. It’s two days of NHRA racing Saturday is a full day with qualifying and eliminations
back to back. That’s right – two separate NHRA races and being run in all classes. But there will be a little fun in there
double your chance to win a Wally. as well. There will be a wheel stand competition for cars that
It all begins on Thursday, July 27th with an evening Test lift as they leave the start line.
& Tune. Then on Friday, July 28th and Saturday, July 29th, “Come on out and enjoy. Don’t miss it,” said Vienneau.
the track will be full of action as drivers work to win the Other special events include the Sport Compact and Bike
coveted Wally trophy. Weekend on August 19th and 20th and the annual Fall Brawl
“We are pleased to have the NHRA back this year. The on September 9th and 10th.
race is bigger and everyone is excited,” said racer and track Miramichi Dragway hosts Tuesday Test & Tune each
supporter, Bruce Howatt. Tuesday night from 6 to 9 pm. Think you have a fast car and
Howatt added NHRA race officials were impressed with want to find out? This is the place to do it, not on the street.
the facility at Miramichi Dragway and look forward to this Miramichi Dragway is located at 940 North Napan Road.
year’s big event. For more information on all events at Miramichi Dragway,
“We are already making plans for 2018.” check out the Facebook page and website at
On Sunday, July 30th, the ADRA, pro tree and stock/ www.miramichidragwaypark.com.

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