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Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Four-time NHRA champion Gary Scelzi will join the television booth throughout the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals this weekend.

Scelzi, who is the father of sprint car driver Dominic and micro sprint competitor Giovanni, will work as a color commentator along with Dave Rieff and Mike Dunn during the premier NHRA Mello Yellow Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.

Qualifying rounds will be shown on ESPN2 this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern) and from 5-7 p.m. (Eastern). Eliminations will be broadcast on Monday from Noon to 6 p.m. (Eastern).

“I did this show with them last year and they asked me back,” Gary Scelzi said. “It’s an honor to be asked to do this, especially for the biggest race in drag racing. I’m excited for the people who support the sprint car scene to see where my roots came from.”

Scelzi claimed four championships and numerous top fuel races, including the 1999 U.S. Nationals.

“A lot of people who have never won a world championship say if you’ve won the U.S. Nationals it’s almost as big,” he said. “With it being a special event with all the legends such as Don Prudhomme, Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, Ed ‘The Ace’ McCulloch, Kenny Bernstein and Bob Glidden, it could be the last time all these legends are in one place. Those are the biggest names in drag racing history and they will all be at the U.S. Nationals.”

UP NEXT –

Thursday through Monday at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis for the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with the NHRA Mello Yellow Series

TELEVISION –

Scelzi will be on ESPN2 as a color commentator throughout the U.S. Nationals. Qualifying rounds will be televised on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern) and from 5-7 p.m. (Eastern). Eliminations will be shown on Monday from Noon to 6 p.m. (Eastern).

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.GaryScelziMotorsports.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gary_Scelzi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-Scelzi-Motorsports/225890834113599

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Tim Jones

Tim Jones is a shareholder and the president of Wanger Jones Helsley P.C. Attorneys. He started practicing law in 1985 before joining the Fresno, Calif., based law firm in 1998. For more information, visit http://www.WJHattorneys.com. Jones also owns Riverstone Development, LLC.

“Tim Jones has been an attorney of ours for years and has been a personal friend,” Gary Scelzi said. “He has always supported me and now my kids in our racing endeavors. His friendship is immeasurable.”

Scelzi would also like to thank Whipple Superchargers, Fuel Delivery Services Inc., Carlucci Transport, AXA Equitable Insurance with Bob & Gina Estrada, Panella Trucking, Roth Motorsports, Red Rose Transportation, Scelzi Enterprises, FK Rod Ends, Kaeding Performance, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Sweet Manufacturing, Weld Wheels, Simpson Race Products, Blast Tech, G&J Truck Sales, Red Line Oil, K&N Filters, Schoenfeld Headers, Sparco, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems and Automotive Racing Products for their continued support.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

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