Hot Wheels is the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race in Indy, as the class begins the final stretch of 2019. Featuring the world’s fastest doorslammer race cars, the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service offers something for every kind of hot-rodding enthusiast. The class is highlighted by historic muscle cars, like ’67 Mustangs, ’68 Firebirds and ’69 Camaros, as well as a variety of late model American muscle cars.
Hot Wheels is an iconic name in children’s entertainment, making it a perfect fit for the class at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. The company will also be sponsoring E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod standout Alex Laughlin during the weekend.
“Hot Wheels has a long history of working with the NHRA since our early days working with Snake and Mongoose in the late 1960s and early ‘70s,” said Ricardo Briceno, Hot Wheels senior director of global brand marketing at Mattel. “We’re honored to once again be back at Indy this Labor Day weekend to sponsor the U.S. Nationals Pro Mod series and cheer on our amazing racer Alex Laughlin in his Hot Wheels Chevy Camaro. Alex and all the NHRA teams truly embody the Hot Wheels challenger spirit that we look to ignite in all drag race fans and we look forward to some incredible racing at Lucas Oil Raceway.”
The first of five E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying sessions takes place at 6:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, continuing with two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 12:30 and 3:40 p.m. The final two rounds of qualifying take place on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 12:45 and 3:30 p.m. The first round of Pro Mod eliminations are scheduled for 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2.
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