Archives for October 2009

US 30, 1965…

Pete Gemar … [Read more...]

The Joker…

Shot at the March Meet, 2009.Pete Gemar … [Read more...]

Welcome to Wheelstanding!

Hey, gang. Of all the cool things that drag racing cars do, one thing 'stands' head and shoulders above the rest -- WHEELSTANDING! This blog is the place where photographers of any stripe -- pro, semipro, or rank amateur -- can post their most amazing wheelstand photos! There won't be much else … [Read more...]

2009 Memphis & Richmond Personal Bests

Personal Bests: 2009 Memphis & Richmond Personal Bests by Steve Klemetti. Steve Klemetti provides new drivers, and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the 2009 NHRA events in Memphis and Richmond. … [Read more...]

Goodguys Release 2010 Event Schedule

Pleasanton, Calif - The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the largest rod & custom association in the world with over 70,000 members, will stage twenty-three events in 2010. The event lineup features nineteen national events for rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage as … [Read more...]

‘Problem Child’ Gunning for New Speed Record during 2009 IHBA NAPA Auto Parts World Finals

Top Fuel Hydro Boat Looks to Re-write Drag Boat Racing Record Book and Finish 2009 Strong upon the Speedy Waters of Firebird Lake  GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY – Oct. 27, 2009 –Eddie Knox has long been the owner of a “Problem Child.’  He’ll soon be bringing that sassy youngster to Arizona for the … [Read more...]

Pro Modified Racing Association’s top five for 2009 – Jeff Roth – Third Place

Jeff Roth – Third PlaceKITCHENER, ONTARIO (October 26, 2009) – Hard work and perseverance paid off for the Roth Racing Team in 2009, as the team debuted a new car in the Pro Modified Racing Association tour this year, and finished third in the PMRA Championship Point Award Series.“It was an up … [Read more...]

2009 IHRA Rockingham World Finals Postponed

Drag Racing Results: 2009 IHRA Rockingham World Finals Postponed by IHRA. Four consecutive days of rain and cold weather combined with a less than favorable forecast for the remainder of the week has forced the postponement of the IHRA World Finals at Rockingham Dragway. … [Read more...]

NHRA VEGAS STYLE FAN FEST TO KICKOFF NHRA LAS VEGAS NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS -- NHRA Vegas Style Fan Fest, the official kick-off to this weekend’s NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series stars Antron Brown, Larry Dixon, Tony Pedregon, Tim Wilkerson, Bob … [Read more...]

NHRA ANNOUNCES SAFETY INITIATIVES FOR 2010

SAFETY INITIATIVES FOR 2010 ANNOUNCED; ALSO NEW REGULATIONS DESIGNED TO REDUCE CHANCE OF OIL/FUEL/TRANSMISSION LEAKSGLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2009) – NHRA announced today its technical initiatives for 2010, which are designed to improve safety, as well as reduce unwanted downtime at events due to … [Read more...]