GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2015) – The NHRA YES Program, a highly successful full-time educational motorsports program, will once again visit select race markets in 2015.
The highly successful YES (Youth & Education Services) program, presented by the U.S. Army, will be featured at 13 of the 24 races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit.
The program allows participants the opportunity to learn about and explore various career opportunities while gaining a new perspective on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by taking what they acquire in the classroom and applying it to real world experiences. Students enjoy thought provoking presentations from business, racing and educational professionals, interactive vendors and a free race ticket to all participants.
Founded in 1989, the YES Program is the only full-time educational program in motorsports that provides quality programs and activities for schools and youth organizations nationwide.
Educators interested in the program can visit www.nhra.net/yes to find more information and apply for participation. New in 2015, the NHRA YES Facebook page is a one-stop shop for all information and updates on the program. Educators can find informative video presentations on NHRA championship drag racing, news links to the positivity of the program, program dates, contact information and much more. Visit www.facebook.com/NHRAyes for more information.
2015 YES Program Schedule
Feb. 6 Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Pomona, Calif.
Feb. 20 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park Chandler, Ariz.
March 13 Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville Gainesville, Fla.
April 10 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas
April 24 Royal Purple Raceway Baytown, Texas
May 15 Atlanta Dragway Commerce, Ga.
June 5 Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Englishtown, N.J.
Sept. 4 Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Indianapolis
Sept. 18 zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C.
Sept. 25 Gateway Motorsports Park Madison, Ill.
Oct. 2 Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa.
Oct. 16 Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas
Nov. 10 Career Fair at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Pomona, Calif.
Nov. 13 Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Pomona, Calif.
