Miller Welders Unveils Biofuel-Powered Jet Dragster, Launches 14-City Tour
Literally built as a vehicle to engage the racing community, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has launched the Miller Jet Dragster with a mission to promote welding and welding education at all levels of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) competition. Worthy Motorsports fabricated the 4130 chrome-moly frame and welded it using Miller Syncrowave TIG welders.
“The Miller Jet Dragster complements our motorsports program with the mission to educate and promote welding at all levels of competition,” said Vickie Rhiner, brand manager with Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “Our partnership with teams such as Larsen Motorsports support this goal, and we hope to inspire fabricators with the knowledge and tools to succeed, both on and off the track.”
Custom designed by Larsen Motorsports and piloted by famed jet car driver Elaine Larsen, the Miller Jet Dragster will make exhibition runs at 11 regional NHRA track events and appearances at four national events (see event schedule listed below). The Miller Jet Dragster makes its debut appearance May 15-18 at the Cavalcade of Stars, Norwalk, Ohio. In addition, Miller representatives, Miller’s traveling “Road Show” — a semi-trailer filled with the company’s newest welding products — and the Larsens will appear at all the scheduled track events for the Miller Jet Dragster.
Larsen Motorsports and Miller welding representatives will answer racing and fabrication questions and offer hands-on, live-arc welding demonstrations. Whether fans are entry-level or experienced welders, everyone is encouraged to “get under the hood” and try their hand at TIG welding, MIG welding or plasma cutting.
“Drag racing is the only sport where everybody gets to come in and meet the drivers, meet the crew and watch them wrench the cars between heats,” said Elaine Larsen, driver, Larsen Motorsports
Event Schedule
For a list of appearance dates at welding supply distribution locations, visit Miller’s Web site.
11 Regional Race Events
May 15-18 Cavalcade of Stars – Norwalk, OH
June 10-12 Roush Open House – Milan, MI
June 26-29 Night of Fire – Commerce, GA
July 16-20 Super Bowl of Drag Racing – Joliet, IL
July 30-Aug. 3 Night of Fire – Norwalk, OH
Aug. 21-24 Night of Fire – Reading, PA
Aug. 27-31 World Series of Drag Racing – Cordova, IL
Sept. 17-21 Lucas Oil NHRA Division – Belle Rose, LA
Oct. 2-5 NHRA Beech Bend Raceway – Bowling Green, KY
Oct. 9-12 NCMA World Finals – St. Louis, MO
Nov. 27-30 Citrus Nationals – W. Palm Beach, FL
4 National Events:
Aug. 5-8 Cruisin’ Ocean City – Ocean City, MD
Aug. 5-8 Street Rod Nationals – Louisville, KY
Aug. 10-12 Empire Farm Show – Louisville, KY
Oct. 19-21 Sunbelt Farm Show – Moultrie, GA
