WELD to Continue its NHRA Contingency Program for Drag Racing - Engine Builder Magazine

WELD to Continue its NHRA Contingency Program for Drag Racing

WELD continues its longtime support for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) by announcing its 2016 NHRA contingency program. This year WELD will pay contingency on the latest and most technically advanced WELD Racing wheels: Delta-1, Black Draglite, Full Throttle and TT63.

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WELD continues its longtime support for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) by announcing its 2016 NHRA contingency program. This year WELD will pay contingency on the latest and most technically advanced WELD Racing wheels: Delta-1, Black Draglite, Full Throttle and TT63.

Competitors who use these contingency specific category of WELD Racing wheels and display the brand’s decal on their race cars during the 2016 season are eligible for contingency payouts. Please refer to the NHRA Contingency website www.nhraracer.com/contingency.asp for specific details on the program and rules.

“Our 2016 program features our newest wheels which gives our racers the latest technology and performance edge to keep them in the winner’s circle,” said Norm Young, president and CEO of WELD. “WELD expresses our best wishes to all drivers for a safe and exciting 2016 season.”

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