Extra Ford class begins NMRA season at Bradenton

The Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords Spring Break Shootout (SBSO) will once again join forces with the NMRA and the Spring Break Shootout class will be presented by Pro50.com at the Nitto Tire NMRA Spring Break Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Fla., on March 4-7.

The SBSO class is a heads-up Quick 16 format race that will take place on Sunday, March 7. The Spring Break Shootout race will be open to the quickest 16 cars that run in Tremec True Street class on Saturday, March 6. To be eligible for the Spring Break Shootout class, competitors must meet True Street rules, compete in the True Street class on Saturday, and make all three True Street passes. The 16 competitors who have the fastest three-pass averages will be placed on a sportsman ladder and will race heads-up on a 4/10 pro tree. Competitors must run required class decals to be eligible to compete.

For more information on the National Mustang Racers Association go to www.nmradigital.com. (photo courtesy NMRA) [2/24/2010]

Stevenson named GM of Texas Motorplex

Long-time public relations and marketing specialist Gabrielle Stevenson, 35, was named Texas Motorplex General Manager today by owner Billy Meyer. Stevenson joins the Texas Motorplex after leaving her post at the United Way California Capital Region in Sacramento, California where she managed a broad range of marketing projects including donor relations, branding initiatives, marketing materials as well as Web site content. Stevenson has nearly 10 years of public relations experience working for both the Motorplex and the National Hot Rod Association sanctioning body.

“I am excited to bring someone with Gabrielle’s skill sets into the General Manager position. Her years of public relations and marketing experience will be a big asset for the Texas Motorplex in the North Texas region. She understands how critical public relations and marketing are to the growth of this facility and her positive, can-do attitude will make an immediate impact. We looked at a number of candidates and Gabrielle’s enthusiasm and ideas quickly moved her to the top of the list,” said Meyer. (photo courtesy Texas Motorpolex) [2/24/2010]

Something to Chuy on

On Thursday March 4, Chuy's Mesquite Broiler will host their annual March Meet Pre-race Party welcoming racers and fans. The party kicks off around 5 p.m. Racecars will be on display including the “Nitro Kitty” Dodge Charger nitro funny car driven by Mendy Fry.

A live radio show remote will broadcast from the restaurant and Chuy's will offer food and drink specials. Chuy's is located in Bakersfield, Calif., five miles west of Highway 99 on Rosedale Hwy. (Tim Marshall photo) [2/24/2010]