Blast From The Past presented by Ferguson Enterprises June 13, 2009 On June 13, Bristol Dragway, one of the most historic dragstrips in the world, will return to the glory days of drag racing when front engine dragsters, Don Schumacher's Wonder Wagon and "Big Daddy" Don Garlits' Swamp Rat replace today's modern world of 8,000 horsepower monsters. The Ferguson Enterprises Blast from the Past gives fans a chance to see drag racing the way it was more than 30 years ago, when fearless drivers guided their home-built racers down strips across America.  Classic machines will be on hand to make exhibition runs and give fans a sample of racing from days gone by.  The Southern Slingshots, a group of nostalgic front engine dragsters, return to Thunder Valley after an exciting inaugural event in 2008.  Spectators will be awed by the skill these drivers posses as they wrestle their cars down Bristol Dragway. In addition, a replica of Don Schumacher's Wonder Wagon Funny Car will make runs; much like it did in Bristol during the 1970s. Greg Jacobsmeyer will bring his nostalgia Funny Car, the All-Star, to compete in a thrilling match-race against the legendary Wonder Wagon. No vintage drag racing event is complete without the father of drag racing, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits. Garlits will bring one of his famous "Swamp Rats" and will have memorabilia on hand for his fans. Exciting bracket racing takes place Saturday with the region's best drag racers slugging it out for supremacy.  Racer entry fees and purse information can be found on the Bristol Dragway website. Gates open at 10 AM. on Saturday with time trials beginning at noon.  Eliminations will follow. Spectator admission is $20 on Saturday, with $5 discount coupons that will be available in market. Children 12 and under are free. For additional information: Bristol Dragway General Information - 423-764-DRAG Administrative Manager - Brandon Cross, 423-989-6953 Sales - 423.989.6997 Marketing and Promotions - Christopher Perrin, 423-989-6943 Operations - Jack Cocklin, 423-989-6989 Media and Public Relations - Wes Ramey, 423-989-6991