CTech Manufacturing , JEGS sign on as event sponsors By Josh Hachat

event last March that had the drag racing world buzzing , the CTech Manufacturing World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS is set for 2021 , with the second annual event returning to Orlando Speed World Dragway on March 5-7 .

CTech Manufacturing , an industry leader in the manufacturing of racing carts , cabinets and drawers , will also enter into a multi-year agreement to continue as a title sponsor for the race , which puts the spotlight on the stars in Pro Stock and Pro Mod . The two classes will continue to serve as the main event for the race weekend , which will again offer massive payouts and excitement , building upon the tremendous debut event in 2020 .

“ Last year , we left the CTech Manufacturing World Doorslammer Nationals full of excitement and extremely pleased with the outcome . It was a phenomenal event and we ’ re excited to be part of it long-term ,” CTech Manufacturing Product Line Manager Nate Birkenmeier said . “ It all boils down to ( CTech owner ) Jim Greenheck and his passion for racing and the racing community .

“ That ’ s why we do this and this event represents the heart of racing . To have the lineup of cars in Pro Stock and Pro Mod that were there , you couldn ’ t ask for a better lineup and it ’ s only going to get better . Our passion and Jim ’ s passion is racing and the community involved in it , and when you saw all these cars and the response from teams and fans , it was so exciting .”

With Orlando Speed World Dragway providing a memorable backdrop and an incredible racing surface , the top performers in Pro Stock and Pro Mod put on a remarkable show a year ago , breaking records in each class in a show for the ages .

The race will also truly be filled with doorslammers in 2021 for the second annual race , as it will feature major payouts and publicity for a number of popular sportsman classes this year , including Factory Stock , Top Sportsman , Stock , Super Stock and Competition Eliminator .

Drivers in each sportsman class will be racing for $ 10,000 in Orlando , adding another thrilling level to what ’ s shaping up to be the biggest independent drag race of the year .

“ As hugely successful as the inaugural event was , I wanted to grow it and adding these great sportsman classes is something we ’ re all really excited about . You have to have these classes at the CTech World Doorslammer Nationals . We had to add them ,” Drag Illustrated Founder and Editorial Director Wes Buck said . “ These are classes the sport is built on and the drivers and teams in these classes deserve to be treated great , paid handsomely and they deserve to be the stars of the show as well . The more people that are excited about this event , the better .”

PHOTO : CHRIS SIMMONS

36 | Drag Illustrated | DragIllustrated . com Issue 164