Series now called the National Guard American Drag Racing League
O’FALLON, MO (Dec. 12, 2008)—The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced today that the National Guard will be the all-eighth-mile drag racing organization's title sponsor beginning in 2009. The O’Fallon, Missouri-based series will now be called the National Guard American Drag Racing League.
In 2008, the National Guard served as presenting sponsor for the drag racing organization. The opportunity to increase their involvement with the ADRL was the next logical step in a successful relationship.
ADRL President and founder Kenny Nowling made the announcement during a press conference at the 21st annual Performance Racing Industries (PRI) trade show in Orlando (Fla.).
Nowling applauded the decision by the respected military branch.
"I am very proud to welcome the National Guard as the ADRL's title sponsor and I look forward to continuing our work with Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Day and all National Guard Soldiers," said Nowling. "I also consider it a special honor that we have been chosen to represent the brave servicemen and women who serve in the National Guard."
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Day, Chief of Strategic Initiatives and Marketing for the National Guard Bureau, is enthusiastic to enter into a new partnership for 2009. "I was very impressed with the dedication of both the drivers and fans of the ADRL. It only made sense to continue to build a strong relationship," he stated.
ADRL Program Manager for the National Guard, Sergeant First Class John Metzler, believes the partnership will strongly impact the National Guard's Recruiting and Retention efforts. "Racing is an American sport. It reaches our recruiting demographic. We look forward to sharing our patriotism with all the fans." SFC Metzler continued to say, "The ADRL family, drivers, and fans show enthusiastic support for our drivers and most importantly, our troops."
Entering its fifth season of competition, the National Guard American Drag Racing League will stage 10 national events in 2009, featuring drag racing's only all-professional show comprised of four racing classes: Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Extreme 10.5 and Pro Extreme Motorcycle.
PHOTO CUTLINE: ADRL President Kenny Nowling (left) was joined by SFC John Metzler in announcing the National Guard as title sponsor for the O'Fallon, MO-based drag racing series.
About the National Guard: The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation’s longest enduring institutions. The National Guard operates in all 50 states, three territories (Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands) and the District of Columbia. For more information on the National Guard, visit 1-800-GO-GUARD.com. The National Guard maintains an overall motorsports presence with sponsorships in the ADRL, NASCAR, IRL and AMA Superbike series.
About the ADRL: Based in O’Fallon, Missouri, the American Drag Racing League is the nation’s premier sanctioning body for the sport of eighth-mile drag racing. The professional categories featured in the ADRL are Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous and Pro Extreme, the quickest full-bodied class in all of drag racing. The 2009 National Guard ADRL tour schedule consists of 10 national events run throughout the United States. For more information on the ADRL, visit http://www.ADRL.us.
From Ian Tocher / ADRL
Contact: American Drag Racing League // Bob Margolis // ADRL Communications Dept. bob@adrl.us
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