Drag Illustrated Issue 131, April 2018 | Page 40

Dirt NHRA MILE-HIGH NATIONALS High NHRA Nationals, while continuing with Mopar power as the presenting sponsor. During the last three decades we have had the privilege to see Mopar lead the way in performance, and bringing in the Dodge brand offers a new level of excitement and opportunity. The addition of night qualifying on Saturday continues to elevate the excitement and performance level making the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, one of the premier events on the tour.” Bandimere Speedway will celebrate its 60th anniversary of operation with events throughout the racing calendar, along with the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Pow- ered by Mopar. The supercharged partnership of Dodge and Mopar in NHRA includes increased spon- sorship of Leah Pritchett’s Top Fuel dragster, continuing support as primary sponsor of Matt Hagan’s Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car and a new 4,800-square-foot exhibit that combines the brands’ rigs to form one of the largest dis- plays on the NHRA Manufacturers Midway. DI DI DI DI DI DI DI DI DI DI 40 | D r a g I l l u s t r a t e d | DragIllustrated.com Issue 131 fan favorite in the series. “We are excited to welcome Dodge on board as the title sponsor for the Mile-High Nationals,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president and chief development officer. “Fans travel from all over the country to experience NHRA drag racing in Denver. It’s fitting that they make this race a part of the powerful Dodge brand.” “The 2018 season is a year of celebrations as Bandimere Speedway commemorates 60 years of speed and 30 years of partnership with FCA US,” said John Bandimere III, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bandimere Speedway. “We are proud to have Dodge taking on the lead role in the sponsorship of the Mile-