The PDRA is proud to announce the Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars are back for 2017 . Last year ’ s inaugural season established an official battle between PDRA Pro Nitrous drivers and their respective engine builders . Industry-leading gasket manufacturer Flatout Gaskets stepped up to sponsor the Wars and has committed to do so again in 2017 . “ Flatout Gaskets is excited to back the Nitrous Wars for a second year ,” stated Flatout Gaskets President , Mark Adelizzi . “ The talent in that class is incredible . Any of the 16 qualifiers could find themselves in the winner ’ s circle on race day . Add in the clash of engine builders and it makes every qualifying and eliminations pass a must-watch . The professionalism and desire to continually surpass performance barriers exhibited by Pro Nitrous exhibit is much the same as what we strive for here at Flatout Gaskets . It ’ s a perfect fit for us and I ’ m excited to see who comes out on top in 2017 .”
Flatout Gaskets prides itself on top-notch customer service and the highest quality parts available for drag racing ’ s most demanding applications .
The Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars recognizes the top Pro Nitrous qualifier at every event . The pole sitter claims bragging rights for a race and takes home the coveted Nitrous Wars trophy - a hefty nitrous bottle , theirs to use and commemorate as they wish . The 2016 season saw much parity in elapsed times between the engine builders represented in the Pro Nitrous ranks . Still , Musi Racing Engines consistently rose to the top , with 2016 Pro Nitrous World
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Champion Tommy Franklin taking the pole three times over the course of the season , solidifying himself not only as the World Champion , but as 2016 Nitrous Wars victor as well .
Musi Racing Engines ’ slew of customers gives the company a slight mathematical advantage in
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possible number one qualifier awards thanks to drivers Lizzy Musi , Jim Sackuvich , John Camp , and Jason Harris , among others .
Chris Rini took home the final Nitrous Wars victory of the season , setting the pace at the PDRA World Finals in October with his Buck Racing Engine . After coming out with a new program , Rini seems to have found a winning combination and will surely be a threat in the 2017 season . He and Jay Cox , driver of the ‘ Orange Pumpkin ’, will represent the Buck camp well .
With Reher Morrison power under the hood , ‘ Stevie Fast ’ Jackson took home a Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars victory in 2016 and will no doubt be looking for more in 2017 . Keith Haney , Ron Muenks , and Jim Laurita - also from the Reher Morrison camp - will be throwing their hat in the Flatout Gaskets Nitrous Wars ring as well .
Sonny ’ s Racing Engines will be looking to put some new names in the pole position this year with drivers Danny Perry , George Williams and Brian Shaw .
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