WELCOME
TO "THE ROCK"
ROCKINGHAM DRAGWAY -
ROCKINGHAM, N.C.
“PINKS All OUT”
SERIES BACK AT THE
ROCK ON JULY 1st -
4th
Filming of the
popular Grassroots
Racing TV Series
Takes Center Stage
at The Rock
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. –
For drag racing
purists and
grassroots racers
who for years have
railed against the
use of electronic
aids like throttle
stops and delay
boxes, Rockingham
Dragway will offer
up a colorful reason
to rejoice this 4th
of July week when
creator Rich
Christensen
resurrects the
popular PINKS: All
Out TV franchise.
The iconic drag
racing TV series
that first aired on
Speed Channel, will
have Live Taping for
all Four days of
PINKS ALL OUT for
its third
incarnation with
only a few tweaks to
a format that has
remained largely
intact since it
debuted in 2005.
“The fact that
racers and fans
still want PINKS is
both an honor and
extremely humbling,”
Christensen said.
“I’m hoping PINKS
Week at Rockingham
will become the
largest grassroots
drag racing festival
in the world!
“Like Sturgis (the
Harley-Davidson
motorcycle festival
held each year at
Sturgis, N.D.), it
will be a one-week
event,” he said.
“(It’s) the one
chance each year for
friends and family
from all over the
country to come
together and
celebrate all things
cars, bikes and
speed.”
While grassroots,
old-style drag
racing between Cars,
Trucks, ATVs, Jr
Dragsters and
Motorcycles will be
the cornerstone of
the event, there
will be other
activities as well
including car and
truck show, grudge
racing, bench racing
along with Live
Music Thursday
Evening and
Fireworks on Friday,
July 3.
Tickets for PINKS
Week at the Rock are
available on-line at
a substantial
discount or on site
at the Rockingham
Dragway ticket
office. Several
special packages are
available including
those that afford
parking inside the
track. Otherwise,
parking is free in
Rockingham’s main
lot.
“We’ve been getting
calls from the first
day we made the
announcement,” said
Rockingham owner
Steve Earwood “The
thing about Rich and
Brian (Bossone,
executive producer
of the TV show) is
they keep connecting
with new audiences.
The concept is
ageless. It’s basic
drag racing. You
know, one-on-one, my
car is faster than
yours. To give
racers that compete
at that level a
forum is just
exciting.”
PINKS refers to the
pink slips on which
California car
registrations once
were printed and to
the often covert
activity of “racing
for pink slips” or,
in essence, racing
for ownership of a
rival’s car.
Although the
franchise has moved
away from that
premise in favor of
cash and prizes, the
concept, Christensen
insists, is still
the same – right
down to the arm-drop
start he created to
neutralize delay
boxes.
Although cars will
qualify using an
electronic starting
system with the
“instant green”
option, actual
competition still
will employ the
arm-drop start which
harkens back to drag
racing’s beginnings
when races were
started by a
flagman. However,
its primary
function, because of
its
unpredictability, is
to nullify the use
of delay boxes.
“Rockingham is one
of the sport’s most
historic
facilities,” Earwood
said of the track
constructed in 1969
that he has operated
since 1992. “I tell
people that ‘Big
Daddy’ Don Garlits,
Don ‘The Snake’
Prudhomme, the late
Raymond Beadle,
Shirley Muldowney,
Bob Glidden, Ronnie
Sox and John Force
all won races at
‘The Rock.’ And so
did Tracy Cockman,
the guy who took
home $10,000 from
our PINKS race in
2007.”
Earwood thinks PINKS
is something of a
motorized Cinderella
story.
“It gives little
guys, the weekend
warriors that are
the backbone of
operations like
mine, an opportunity
to be in the
spotlight and to win
some big money,” he
said. “It breeds a
kind of excitement
that I think is
missing these days
from pro racing.
It’s just fun. I’m
glad Rich brought it
back – especially to
Rockingham.”
“SPECIAL ONLINE”
TICKETING &
RACER REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
- Purchase
Spectator Tickets & Camping
/
- Purchase Racer
Registration
It’s Not Just a Race it’s an ALL OUT Festival of Fun!
The next Evolution of the PINKS style racing unfolds at Rockingham Dragway July
1st -4th. Racers simply have one goal, “GET TO RICH”. The daily racing starts
with multiple rounds of qualifying, starting with a Pro Tree for round one and
finishing with an Instant Green Light. This will get racers acclimated to the
speed of Rich’s ArmDrop. Rich can hold for three to five seconds - but when the
Arms Drop there is no Delay! Depending on vehicle count there can be up to Two
groups of racers chosen to run for the Cash from these qualifying rounds. That’s
right! Not just one group .... it’s Two groups per race ET class. To ensure the
closest and best racing, these groups will be chosen from not only the Closest
grouped ET cluster, but the most consistent racers throughout the competition.
This being said you don’t have to be the fastest vehicle in your group to make
the final field. We are simply trying to find the driver and vehicle best
prepared to move on to the next round. All this comes into play with the final
rounds of competition which will require the contestants to “Hot Lap” back
around after each pass to the PINKS Staging area. This area will be in front of
the grand stands, filled with thousands of screaming fans cheering them on, as
they prepare for the next round. Each team will be allowed to have their crew
setup like a mini NASCAR pit lane. As the field gets smaller the time gets
shorter to prepare for the next round, ultimately leaving the two best
competitors and vehicles standing. These two racers face off and with the Drop
of the Arms, we have a Cash Winner! You say that’s it? It’s over ..... Nope!
This happens twice per ET class, leaving two overall class winners staring at
each other in the old school PINKS Circle. That’s right! The two racers can
negotiate for lengths and bet their winnings to multiple their take home Cash.
Don’t be surprised if Rich doesn’t add some skin into the game! It’s a two out
of three ArmDrop Finish in front of a screaming crowd of PINKS fans, ultimately
crowning the Winner of there class!
Rich wants the racers to come have tons of fun and plenty of chances to go down
the track all week long. This being said any registered racer has full gate
access to the event all week. Racers can not only run their respective ET class
day but will have the option to Test & Tune in a separate lane during other
daily competitions (choose "Test N Tune" option in ticketing). Everyday our race
data master Ray McNew will work his magic from these special T&T lanes and
create fun Mini Match-Ups for Cash and Prizes. So come early and stay late
because we’re throwing a Party with a whole bunch of Racing going on!!
Mini Match ups:
*Battle of Sexes
*Import vs Domestic
*Domestic Muscle car shootout
*Old vs New Muscle
*Stick Shift Shootout
*Closest ET Vehicle Shootout
* Grudge Match Ups
* Many More
Special Class Overviews:
Quick 8 Classes -
Two ET Classes Every
Day
Door Car &
Motorcycles Combined
Q8 Group 1 - 4.749
and faster
Q8 Group 2 - 4.750 -
5.50
• 1/8th mile with Ladder Style Qualifying
• $75 Entry per class day (tech card sold per day)
• Separate Quick 8 competition everyday of the event
• 8 of the fastest vehicles laddered per ET class from qualifying
• Payout Determined Daily by vehicle count
• 100% payback per ET class
ATV Drags Class - Saturday July 4th
• $75 Entry Fee
• 100% Payback with a Minimum 25 pre - registered ATVs required
• 1/8th mile race run like PINKS ALL OUT, all racers run in one large group. The
finalist will be picked from this group using data collected during pro tree
qualifying runs. The final group of racers will be chosen by the closest ET and
most consistent during their qualifying runs.
• The finalists will run heads up every pass from the drop of Rich's Arms.
Winners come right back again (hot lap style) and line up again.
• last Rider Standing is the First Ever PINKS ALL OUT ATV Drags class winner.
Roy Hills Jr Dragster Class - Wednesday July 1st
• $75 Entry Fee
• 100% Payback with a Minimum 25 pre - registered Jr’s required
• 1/8th mile race run like PINKS ALL OUT, all racers run in one large group. The
finalist will be picked from this group using data collected during pro tree
qualifying runs. The final group of racers will be chosen by the closest ET and
most consistent during their qualifying runs.
• The finalists will run heads up every pass from the drop of Rich's Arms.
Winners come right back again (hot lap style) and line up again.
• last Racer Standing is the First Ever PINKS ALL OUT Jr Dragster class winner.
Motorcycle Class - Saturday July 4th
• $60 for Single Class Entry or $75 for single class entry and all week Test n
Tune & Mini Match ups
• $7,500 Payout with a Minimum 100 pre - registered motorcycles required
• 1/4 mile race run like PINKS ALL OUT, all racers run in one large group. The
finalist will be picked from this group using data collected during pro tree
qualifying runs. The final group of racers will be chosen by the closest ET and
most consistent during their qualifying runs.
• The finalists will run heads up every pass from the drop of Rich's Arms.
Winners come right back again (hot lap style) and line up again.
• last Rider Standing is the First Ever PINKS ALL OUT Motorcycle class winner.
The Main Event: PINKS: ALL OUT ET Classes
Wednesday Test n Tune (practice & setup)
Thursday 11.00 - 12.99 ET Class
Friday 10.00 - 10.99 ET Class
Saturday 8.00 - 9.99 ET Class
• $60 for Single Class Entry or $75 for single class entry and all week Test n
Tune & Mini Match ups
• $7,500 Payout with a Minimum 100 pre - registered (All ET Class Payouts Locked
in)
• 1/4 mile race run like PINKS ALL OUT, all racers run in one large group. Two
groups of finalists will be picked from this qualifying using data collected
during pro tree qualifying runs. The final groups of racers will be chosen by
the closest ET and most consistent during their qualifying runs.
• Each group of finalists will run heads up every pass from the drop of Rich's
Arms. Winners come right back again (hot lap style) and line up again.
• The two group finalist will be handed $2,500 a piece and will face off in the
PINKS circle with Rich
• Racers will negotiate for lanes, lengths, etc and have the option to bet their
winnings along the way.
• Rich will have up to $2,500 cash in hand to add some skin in the game.
BASIC RULES OF REGISTRATION AND EVENT
* Racers must run ALL OUT in time class registered for unless changed with an
official at tech/registration area before the race starts.
*Door Cars, Jr Dragsters, ATV & Motorcycles only no Dragsters
* Quick 8 run on laddered format with fastest group runoff. Payout and vehicles
determined by vehicle count each day. Quick 8 racers can enter a race every day
by paying for daily quick 8 tech card. (July 2nd-4th)
*Driver must start & finish with the same race vehicle (No substitutions unless
approved by a PAO official)
* No bracket racing style ET controls in vehicles (except two steps or rev
limiters) example: NO Throttle stops.
*Racers can run up to two paid registered classes if using a power adder that
can be removed. Example: Nitrous bottle - The power adder must be removed from
the car to run in a slower class. All final qualifiers are open for inspection
and If power adder is detected in vehicle the racer will be disqualified and
next qualifying racer will take his or hers place. example: 11 second et on
engine only & 10 second on nitrous. This is for power adder vehicles only and
does not include tuning changes to reduce or increase ET. (reducing
timing, changing rev limiters, short shifting, etc.)
*You must run “ALL OUT” every pass. Sandbaggers will be eliminated. Final
qualifying groups will be chosen from the most Consistent/Closest group of
racers.
* NO DEEP STAGING - If you deep stage and your bottom stage bulb goes out - you
are eliminated!
* Jump the ArmDrop you are eliminated anytime during the event.
* Absolutely “NO” Anti Freeze Coolant in vehicles. All coolant except special
adders like Redline Water Wetter, Royal Purple Ice and Lucas Oil Super Coolant
allowed. Remove before tech to speed up the process. If you get caught competing
with antifreeze in your vehicle you will be eliminated from the competition.
*FINAL RULE: “HAVE FUN” If your not out to have a good time stay home! We’re
gonna have a party with some great racing going on all week!
Note: All Racers that plan on staying overnight on property in there RV, Tent,
Trailer or Camper must purchase a Camping Pass. This pass is for whatever you
and your crew are staying in and must be displayed during the event. Only one is
needed for what your staying in, not the people. The drivers, crew & spectators
staying on property overnight must have spectator tickets (wristbands) for the
days they are on property. Meaning if you arrive on Wednesday and stay on
property overnight you will need a Thursday or full event wristband to be on
property the next day. These will be checked daily along with camping passes.
You can purchase camping and spectator passes through our event pre-sale
ticketing here: www.pinksweek.com
2015 PINKS ALL OUT WEEK TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY JULY 1ST
• GATES OPEN AT 8AM
FOR RACERS & VENDER
SETUP
• TECH OPENS AT 9AM
• OPEN TEST & TUNE
12PM -8PM
(1 hour shut down
for Roy Hills Track
seminar)
• ROY HILL’S JR
DRAGSTER PINKS: ALL
OUT (qualifying 2
rounds)
THURSDAY JULY 2ND
• 11:00-12:99 SECOND
ET Time Class
• ROY HILL’S Jr
DRAGSTER CLASS
QUALIFYING & FINALS
• QUICK 8 Classes
• MINI MATCH-UPS &
TEST n TUNE
FRIDAY JULY 3RD
• 10:00-10:99 SECOND ALL OUT ET TIME CLASS
• QUICK 8 Classes
• MINI MATCH-UPS & TEST n TUNE
SATURDAY JULY 4th
• 8.00-9.99 SECOND ALL OUT ET TIME CLASS
• 8.00-11.99 ALL OUT MOTORCYCLE CLASS
• ATV ALL OUT CLASS
• QUICK 8 CLASSES
• MINI MATCH-UPS
DAILY EVENT SCHEDULE (JULY 1ST - 4TH)
GATES OPEN FOR RACERS 7AM
GATES OPEN FOR SPECTATORS 8AM
TECH OPEN AT 8AM
EVENT SPECTATOR & CREW TICKETS (July 1st - July 4th)
Special Online - One event day ticket $10+ fees (good for any one day of the
event)
Special Online - Full event Pass $40+ fees (entry into event July 1st - July
4th)
Special Online - Event T Shirt $10 per shirt + $3 S&H + fees
Special Camping Online: (No Electrical or water)
“ If your staying on property overnight, whatever you stay in must have a
camping pass displayed on it ”
Racer Registration (includes full spectator access all week)
8- 9 -10-11- 12 Second ET ALL OUT Door Cars & Motorcycle Single Racer Entry-
$60+ fees
8- 9 -10-11 - 12 Second ET ALL OUT Door Cars & Motorcycle Single Racer Entry
(includes all Test N Tunes) $75+ fees*
Roy Hill’s Jr Dragster - ALL OUT Class $75 + fees*
ATV - ALL OUT Class $75 + fees*
Quick 8 Single Day Racer Entry - Door Car & Motorcycle Combined (includes all
Test N Tunes) $75+ fees*
Racer T Shirt $10 per shirt + $3 S&H + fees (online only available to registered
racers)
TEST n Tune Option:
Racers have the option to not only run in an ET Class but can add the Test N
Tune option in ticketing. This allows them to Test N Tune Wednesday - Friday and
qualifies them to be picked for Mini Match- ups throughout the event. (listed
above)
* Fees = handling charged by online ticketing company, all ticketing questions
please contact Extreme Tix
1-888-695-7226)
