NHRA: All you need to know about the 61st US Nationals - NBCSports.com
Here’s all the information you need to know about this weekend’s 61st annual Chevrolet Performance U. S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in suburban Indianapolis:. WHAT: 18th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and the last race in the NHRA Mello Yello Series regular season. At the conclusion of this event, the top 10 drivers in four categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle – will be locked in to begin the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs, leading to 2015 NHRA Mello Yello... The facility’s main entrance is on the left, one-half mile past Raceway Road. POINTS: A special world championship points system is in effect at this event, where drivers in the Mello Yello Series categories will earn points based on a point-and-a-half system (150 points to win). A single racer in each category can earn a maximum of 208 points at this event. Teams also will get 15 points instead of 10 for making a qualifying attempt. Qualifying bonus points will remain at 3-2-1 for the five qualifying sessions and the standard 1-8 points will be given for qualifying positions. Drivers who set a national E. T. record will earn 20 points. 2: Lucas Oil Series qualifying. 3 – Lucas Oil Series qualifying and eliminations. 4 – Lucas Oil Series (featuring Mopar HEMI. Source: motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com
