Minnesota native Kurt Johnson scored his third win of the 2008 POWERade Drag Racing season in impressive fashion on Sunday, taking home the Pro Stock title at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, MN. Starting second, Johnson and his ACDelco Cobalt were clearly the class of the field on race day, leaving the starting line first and posting the low elapsed time in each of the four rounds of eliminations. It was the 39th national event win of his career, and fourth at Brainerd International Raceway, tying him with his father Warren Johnson, Bruce Allen and Lee Shepherd for the most by a Pro Stock competitor at the Minnesota quarter-mile. Read More.
Atlanta Motor Speedway's Friday Night Drags presented by ACDelco Warehouse Distributor JI Parts Express is held every Friday night through August 22. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and nightly drag race eliminations start around 9:00 p.m. Entry for drag racing or the Show N' Shine is $20, spectator tickets are $7 for adults and children under six are free. For more information visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.
While tuition prices are up 35 percent from seven years ago, the demand for well-qualified automotive service technicians and installers remains an industry-wide issue. With the U.S. Department of Labor predicting employment of automotive service technicians will increase 9-17 percent through 2014, ACDelco is pleased to continue providing educational opportunities for young technicians and future shop owners. TSS Educational Scholarships Available. Learn More.
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