Elite Motorsports' Richard Freeman Opens Up on World Doorslammer Nationals Partnership|

A major milestone calls for a major commemoration, which is why Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman wanted something big to help gloat the 50th yr of Pro Stock.

A $50,000 payout and a major spotlight definitely does information technology.

Both will happen at the inaugural Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals presented by Elite Motorsports, which takes place March 6-eight at Orlando Speed Globe Dragway. The outcome volition put the spotlight squarely on the stars of Pro Stock and Pro Mod, offering upwardly $50,000 to the winners in each class at the must-see event.

Considering the special year for Pro Stock, Freeman thought it only made sense to sponsor an upshot that already has the doorslammer world buzzing.

"It's the 50th year of Pro Stock and we wanted to do something cool for the class and, of course, we beloved door cars, so marrying information technology with Pro Modern and having that specialty race right before Gainesville, I thought it was a cool fourth dimension for a big-money payout," Freeman said. "We wanted to do that and I think it's the offset time something like this has been done for Pro Stock and Pro Mod at the same race. I'yard excited about it and looking forward to it."

The excitement is palpable heading into the commemorative year for the Pro Stock form, and this event should send it into another stratosphere.

Pro Stock will run the first two events of its 18-race NHRA schedule earlier the World Doorslammer Nationals, giving all the stars in the class a chance to grab some massive early-flavour momentum in Orlando.

While Freeman and the rest of the Elite Motorsports team – a group that includes talents like defending NHRA Pro Stock gnaw Erica Enders, five-fourth dimension globe champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. and U.Due south. Nationals winner Alex Laughlin – is beaming over the upcoming race, the sense of excitement stretches throughout the grade.

Because the all-star contingent at KB Racing, whose standout lineup includes the likes of Greg Anderson, Bo Butner, Jason Line, Deric Kramer and more, and some of the biggest names in Pro Stock history will descend upon Orlando Speed Earth Dragway looking to leave their mark on history.

"I remember it's badass. I think the guys at KB (Racing), our squad and other guys volition be excited," Freeman said. "I mean, who wouldn't exist excited to race for $50,000. There's tons of excitement. I've heard from a lot of different people who think it's a cool venue and information technology'south something that's never been done. It is important because it's a special year and nosotros're really looking forward to it."

Freeman has been a strong proponent of the class for years, and has been instrumental in the revitalization of the form in recent years.

Participation was at an impressive level in 2019, with further expected ascent in 2022 as Pro Stock celebrates its 50th year. The Earth Doorslammer Nationals opens upwardly another avenue to honor the class with fast, standout racing on a marquee-level prepped track and a massive payday, and the day can't come before long enough for those involved.

"What I've learned over the years that no affair what you're doing – people make the difference. With events like this, specifically, you have to have people that see the big movie, that share your vision and truly believe in what you're doing; you need people willing to swing the bat and take a run a risk. And Richard Freeman – he'south that guy. That's someone who is not scared," Drag Illustrated Founder and Editorial Managing director Wes Buck said.

"Richard and Aristocracy Motorsports, in my opinion, are largely responsible for the health and health of Pro Stock drag racing headed into 2022 and not only Pro Stock, but really all of elevate racing. He'south a departure maker out hither. He likes to do things big, he likes to make assuming moves and that's exactly what we're doing with the Globe Doorslammer Nationals. What's crazy, honestly, is that we're but getting started."

There volition exist ii qualifying sessions on Fri and three on Sat for the Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals presented by Aristocracy Motorsports earlier eliminations on Sunday. A full schedule will exist released in the coming weeks.