Angie McBride secures new sponsor for Carolinas Nationals

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie McBride has a new sponsor, just in time for the Carolinas Nationals. The Charlotte based Carolina Speed indoor football team will be the primary sponsor for McBride’s Smith Racing Buell. The sponsorship comes just in time for the inaugural race at the new zMax Dragway at Lowes Motor Speedway, September 11th through 14th. The race will introduce the Charlotte area to the NHRA POWERade Racing series.

The new sponsorship comes on the heels of McBride’s greatly improved performance at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis nine days ago. With only nine race entries so far this season, McBride found some extra speed in her Buell and qualified eleventh out of a field of 27 entries. After surviving the five qualifying rounds, McBride defeated Angelle Sampey in the first round of eliminations on race day. McBride was eliminated by Andrew Hines, who is currently second in Championship points, during the second round of eliminations. McBride currently sits 15th in NHRA POWERade Championship Points.

The Carolina Speed will host a meet and greet at Carolina Autosports in Concord on Wednesday September 10th, where fans can meet Angie McBride and teammate Matt Smith, who is the defending NHRA Pro Stock motorcycle champion. Fans are encouraged to come out to the Carolina Autosports location at 829 Church St. in Concord from 11-6pm to meet with the two drivers where they will be on hand signing autographs with their bikes on display.

Visit the Carolina Speed website.

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