 The major business partners of NHRA include the Coca-Cola Co. and Lucas Oil Co. and Summit Racing Equipment. NHRA was voted as top ranker in Best Value for the Money, among 16 major sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NASCAR by SportsBusiness Journal in 2003.
The major event statistics for year 2006 quickest races are as follows :
Top Fuel was won by Tony Schumacher from Long Grove, Ill., 4.477 seconds beating David Grubnic from Ennis, Mont., 4.497 seconds.
Funny Car was won by Robert Hight, Yorba Linda from California, 4.700 seconds defeating Gary Scelzi, from Fresno, California, 4.720 seconds.
Pro Stock was won by Jason Line, Terrell from N.C., 6.609 seconds defeating Dave Connolly from Elyria, Ohio, 6.649 seconds.
Pro Stock Motorcycle was won by Angelle Sampey from New Orleans, 7.029 seconds defeating Craig Treble from Hensley, Ark., 7.020 seconds.
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series has become one of the most popular forms of racing by its regular increasing number of participants on and off the track, generating thousands of fans, members, and sponsors a quarter-mile at a time.
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