MOTHER NATURE 1, NHRA NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION 0

        JOLIET, Ill. - Cold weather and wind forced officials at Route 66 Raceway to postpone eliminations in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event today.  The race has been rescheduled for two days during the weekend of July 20.  However, details and the exact dates were not immediately available.

        According to North Central Division Director Jay Hullinger, they completed the first round of eliminations in Stock and were part way through the first round of Super Street when it began to mist, putting an end to racing.         "It's dry now but with the cold temperatures and the wind gusting like it is we just don't feel the conditions are good enough to race," explained Hullinger.  "I would rather err on the side of caution and finish the event at a later date."

        When the Route 66 Raceway event resumes in July, racers will pick up where they left off in either qualifying or eliminations, depending on the class.  No new entries will be accepted for the race.

        North Central Division competitors will head to Indianapolis Raceway Park May 17-19 for the second of six NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events.