RACING

will kick off at 6 and 9 p.m. Dan’s car will carry the colors of the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is a presenting sponsor of the event with Sunoco. The lineup of event sponsors also includes Coca-Cola, Arthur J. Gallagher, R.J.S. Racing Equipment, Seatbelt Solutions, and Autobahn Indoor Speedway, which is sponsoring a Kids Zone.

Clay Millican, a former IHRA Top Fuel champion from Drummonds, will be back on his home track, racing against Bruce Litton and Jim Campbell. Defending NHRA Funny Car champ Del Worsham will run against a car prepared by his father, Chuck. Defending NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders will match up against five-time NHRA Pro Stock and sportsman champ Jeg Coughlin Jr.

Fans will also get to meet and greet three of the sport’s legends, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney and threetime NHRA Top Fuel champ Larry Dixon.

Also on the docket are Nostalgia Funny Cars and Super Stocks, Fuel Altereds, Pro Modifieds, the Hot Streak Jet truck and sportsman class racing.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday, with fireworks set to end the festivities both nights.

Tickets range from $25 to a $63 two-day pass for adults, and $15 for children 6 and over (children under 5 are free). They can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the gate. For more information, go to racemir.com.