Archives for October 2009

Revell to Release NHRA Model Kits

Kits will feature some of the most well known names in the history of drag racing, including the ‘Hawaiian’ and the ‘Chi-Town Hustler’ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (Oct. 22, 2009) — Revell, Inc. and the NHRA announced today that Revell will be introducing nostalgic drag racing model kits in the very near … [Read more...]

Nowling Named Grand Marshal for Shakedown at E-Town

O’FALLON, MO (Oct. 22, 2009) — National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) President and CEO Kenny Nowling knows as well as anyone the havoc wet weather can play on a motorsports event. But opportunity can sometimes sprout forth from a downpour, as happened for Nowling with the … [Read more...]

Outlaw Top Sportsmen at Texas Raceway, October 2009

Drag Racing Results: Outlaw Top Sportsmen at Texas Raceway, October 2009 by Shelly Frost. Barry Williams took the win over Richie Price at the Outlaw Top Sportsman event at Texas Raceway on October 16, 2009. … [Read more...]

Interview with the Pros: Larry Dixon & Ashley Force Hood

Drag Racing Stories: Interview with the Pros: Larry Dixon & Ashley Force Hood by NHRA. NHRA's Michael Padian interviews Larry Dixon and Ashley Force Hood to get their take on the late season chase for the 2009 Full Throttle points championship.  … [Read more...]

Pro Modified Racing Association’s top five for 2009 – Eric Latino – Fourth Place

SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO (October 21, 2009) – When long-time Sportsman racer Eric Latino stepped up into the wild world of Pro Modified racing late in 2008, his debut with the 1938 Chevy Coupe in the Pro Modified Racing Association was a big learning curve.Latino enlisted the valuable help of Tony … [Read more...]

2009 California Hot Rod Reunion Photos by Pete Gemar

Pete Gemar made the annual October pilgrimage to Bakersfield and he sent these awesome shots. http://bit.ly/Ov2b2 … [Read more...]

Speedtech Battle for the Belts Scheduled as Race-Within-a-Race at Texas Motorplex

O’FALLON, MO (Oct. 21, 2009) — This Friday at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, the National Guard ADRL’s unique Speedtech Battle for the Belts will pit the top eight points earners for each of the eighth-mile series’ five professional classes—Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Flowmaster Extreme 10.5, … [Read more...]

Texas Outlaw Pro Mods at Texas Raceway, October 2009

Drag Racing Results: Texas Outlaw Pro Mods at Texas Raceway, October 2009 by Celeste Smith. Ken Thomas and the LenMar/Thomas Motorsports team got another win with a performance at Texas Raceway's October 2009 event. … [Read more...]

Painter Tom Returns to the CHRR

Drag Racing Pictures: Painter Tom Returns to the CHRR by Pete Gemar. The tribute poster to "Painter" Tom Morris was on display at the recent California Hot Rod Reunion. Special thanks to Gary Spear for his creation and to Bill Pitts for setting up the display in the "Cackle Car" area. … [Read more...]

Texas Outlaw Pro Mods at Dallas Raceway, October 2009

Drag Racing Results: Texas Outlaw Pro Mods at Dallas Raceway, October 2009 by Celeste Smith. Heath Harvey took his first Texas Outlaw Pro Mod Win at Dallas Raceway's October 2009 event. … [Read more...]