Jack Beckman, driver of the Valvoline/Mail Terminal Services Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car in the 2008 NHRA POWERade Drag
Racing Series, will be honored for the second straight year by the city
of Cumberland, Md., this Saturday, Oct. 4, in advance of the upcoming
NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond, Va., Oct. 10-12.
Beckman, No. 2 in the Countdown to 1 playoffs point standings with
three races remaining in the season, will be in the city's Town Centre
from 4 to 8 p.m. Cumberland Mayor Lee Fiedler is expected to proclaim
Saturday as "Fast Jack" Beckman Recognition Day and appoint Beckman an
honorary citizen of the Queen City.
Local car enthusiasts who have competition or specialty vehicles have
been invited to bring their cars and assemble downtown on Saturday.