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intense this year,” added Bowser. “We’re expecting more than 350 cars to show up for bragging rights and the chance to take home a trophy.”
In addition to the trophies being awarded for each vehicle decade, three special awards will be given out for top cars: the Grand Marshal’s Award (chosen by 2010 Grand Marshal John Force), the Legend’s Award and the Media Choice Award.
“Bring it on,” Bowser said to hot rodders. “Show what you got!”
The fun continues into the night at Auto Club Famoso Raceway, with hot rodders camping out for the weekend, mingling and mixing with other race fans and car aficionados, and some even firing up their cars in the wee hours.
“A lot of folks will be having a lot of fun at the March Meet,” said Bowser. “A good time will be had by all, young, old, male, female. It’s just a plain ol’ good time.”
Now celebrating 52 years of racing, the March Meet is a three-day speedfest that enthusiasts call ‘the jewel of Nostalgia Racing.’ It attracts drag racers and spectators from around the world and also includes a hot rod car show, swap meet and a vendors’ midway. Drag racing legend John Force is this year’s Grand Marshal.
The 2010 March Meet is also the first race of the Hot Rod Heritage Series, the NHRA’s 9-race nostalgia racing series.
Fans can purchase a Super 3-Day Pass for $75 online now at www.autoclubfamosoraceway.com and pick them up at the track the week of the event. There are no service charges for tickets purchased online.
Individual day tickets for the event will go on sale Mar.1, but will be available only at the track. Ticket prices are $25 for Fri., Mar. 5; $30 for Sat., Mar. 6; and $30 for Sun., Mar. 7.
Auto Club members also receive a $ 2 discount off daily admission tickets by showing their cards when they purchase tickets at the track. Daily tickets for children ages 7 to 12 are $10 and kids 6 and under are free when accompanied by an adult with paid admission.
The Kern County Racing Association (KCRA) operates historic Auto Club Famoso Raceway (just north of Bakersfield, Calif.) and promotes a full schedule of races year round, including the world famous March Meet, Mar. 5-7, 2010, is the recognized Mecca of nostalgia drag racing. For more details, visit www.autoclubfamosoraceway.com.
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