Two huge fields of Top ET cars were on hand for 2012 edition of the Mountain Motor Nationals at Maryland International Raceway. With a good forecast and nearly perfect racing weather on hand, more than 125 cars made the call for first round each day in Top ET, producing two 8 round races over the weekend. Racers came from all over, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and even as far away as South Carolina. Racing got started Friday evening, with Top ET the only bracket class running. In 6th round, defending Top ET points champ, Robert Jones got past Robbie Parlett on the strength of a .006 light. Dave Brodsky drove his new 6 second Miller dragster to the semi’s with a win over Donna Nelson when Donna couldn’t run the number.

Lugnut’s Pitcrew, an entertainment group, is holding open auditions for their 2012 season at the LaPlata Library. “Lugnut: The Fastest Squirrel in the World” and his Pitcrew are featured at Maryland International Raceway (MIR). We also perform at local community events such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, March of Dimes and County Fairs. For more information, call 410-610-8147 or send an email to lugnutpitcrew@yahoo.com.

Attention all Top ET drivers, mark your calendars for two awesome weekends, the Mountain Motor Nationals on Friday & Saturday, May 11-12 and the Superchargers Showdown on Friday & Saturday, September 21-22. These events will feature a huge $5,000 to win payout each day! Purses on these races also include round money at $100 per round starting with 2nd round winners. These two events plus the 5K ET Clash (at the IHRA Pro Am Tour) are the only 1/4 mile Top ET High Roller races for the 2012 season.

The ever popular 10K-2K Poker Bash on Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19 will again feature a huge jackpot each day of $10,000 to win in Top ET plus $2,000 to win in Mod ET! This race will be run on the 1/8 mile and points will be in effect both days for Top, Mod, Motorcycle and Junior.  In addition to the big bucks you can win on the track, we'll also have a fun $1,000 to win Poker Contest both days that anyone can enter for just $10 a hand (all racers will receive one free hand with their driver ticket)!

The ever-popular team format plus the addition of a dedicated Friday at the Junior Dragster Team Finals has quickly given it the reputation as one of the best all Junior races in the country. This is a "must attend" event that's loaded with plenty of fun for Juniors of all ages; an event that's equally enjoyed by the families and friends that join them too. Again this year, all Junior racers will be able to run both the Index race and the ET race on Saturday at no additional charge.

"Pick me... PICK Me...PICK ME!" Just like the kids in the sandbox, it’s time for us to have some fun. On Saturday, June 23rd, we're going to have our 3rd annual Speed Unlimited ET Series Team Challenge to shake up the series. Teams will consist of eight members each and can be any combination of Top, Mod, Motorcycle or Junior Dragster racers. Once you have your team set, just pick a team name (one that can be said over the PA of course) and come up to the tower to register where you will be given decals to put on every car in your team.

Maryland Int’l Raceway is all geared up for another exciting season in sport compact racing for 2012 with two IREV events and the World Cup Finals. The IREV Summer Import Revolution will be held on Sunday, July 29th. The IREV Fall Import Revolution will be held on Sunday, September 16th. These events will host drag racing, bikini contests, lifestyle events, and car shows.

Maryland Int’l Raceway has one of the best weekly Junior Dragster programs in the country; with some of the greatest junior racers and families! With the addition of Ron Hubble and Hubble Motorsports the program is even better. Everyone has been very pleased with the weekly schedule, so we plan to run the same for the 2012 season.

The IHRA Summit Pro-Am Tour is coming August 24-26 to Maryland Int’l Raceway with a double-header event full of Ironmans, cash and the Saturday night 5K ET Clash! It’s two full days of IHRA excitement for the sportsman racer – with a separate set of eliminations each day; plus a special Saturday night race for the high rollers. Also on Saturday night will be the 34th annual Jet Wars, featuring Bob Mot's Jet Kenworth, Jet Dragsters and Jet Funny Cars along with the Wild Bunch and Fireworks.

Be sure to check in regularly to the “ET Central” section on MIR's website to stay informed on everything ET at MIR. The Speed Unlimited ET Series at Maryland Int'l Raceway is one of the best in the country featuring great programs like the Rick Jewelers Ring for the Queen, Summit Super Series, AUTOFAB Raider ET Challenge, Pick Royce’s Pocket, Pit Bike Challenges, the Team Challenge, The Dash Speed Unlimited Championship Playoffs and much more.

The popular War on Wheels Wednesday night events now have an exciting new race format. First, the always popular eye-popping Fox Hunt (with all ladies admitted free) and the 1/4 mile Test & Tune will remain the same (no Gambler's Race). However, the feature heads-up racing will change to a Last Man Standing Grudge "Winner Take All" format for Pro Mods and True 10.5 (which includes all 28" tire 10.5, ODR and x275 racers). The Last Man Standing in Pro Mod Grudge will get $5,000 and the Last Man Standing in the True 10.5 Tire Grudge will get $2,500.

Not only has Rick's Jewelers committed for this season, but he has just renewed for a total of three years (2012, 2013 & 2014). The Rick's Jewelers "Ring for the Queen" is one of the most innovative and popular racer programs at MIR. We want to thank Rick for his commitment to MIR and the racers, and we ask that if you have any jewelry needs, think of Ricks Jewelers first.

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Maryland Int’l Raceway is available around the year for weekday testing (weather permitting of course). This is a very easy and affordable program available to racers looking for that extra edge they’re sure to get with private track time. Private test sessions are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm… 8 full hours of daylight fun! Your rental includes traction compound sprayed to the 60’ mark (additional spray can be purchased as far down the track as you need) as well as a certified Maryland EMT/Firefighter and ambulance.

The 9th annual Autofab Race Cars Raider ET Challenge returns in 2012 as the most successful and prestigious ET series in the region. Plenty of cash, prizes and awards await the points champion in Top ET, Mod ET and Junior Dragster in this 8-race, all 1/8 mile series between Maryland Int’l Raceway, Virginia Motorsports Park and Richmond Dragway.

MIR is pleased to announce that it will continue the Jr. discount ticket program to add value to families that race and attend events at MIR. Again this year all 12 to 15 year olds that present a valid Student ID or equivalent photo ID may purchase a discounted Junior ticket for just $10. Previously all 12 to 15 year olds were required to purchase full adult admission tickets. This promotion is so “No One Gets Left Behind” - allowing everyone in the family to enjoy a great day at the races at MIR. The Junior ticket will be available at all MIR produced events while the promotion lasts. Don't miss out on the discount of $5, $10 and even $15, so be sure to bring the ID and take advantage of the savings. Families rule at MIR!

Maryland Int’l Raceway will continue to offer a discount of $ .50 per gallon on all 55-gallon drum purchases for the 2012 racing season (racer is required to supply their own drum). This discount will be valid for all grades of racing fuel (MS 103 Unleaded, 110, C12, C16) as well as racing alcohol. Drum sales are available during normal operating hours at all events and from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.