Archives for December 2009

OFFICIAL AHRA NEWSWIRE 12/8/09

Race fans and racers,At this time we have three new press releases for yourviewing. It has been a busy week for the AHRA and weare expecting to have more press releases along withour AHRA 2010 Rulebook posted up on our website.http://www.ahradragracing.com/ AHRA TAKES OVER LOUISIANA TRACKDecember … [Read more...]

26th Annual NHRA Arizona Nationals Coming

CALENDAR LISTINGNHRA’S TOP STARS GUNNING TO GAIN MOMENTUM FOR SUCCESSFUL 2010 SEASONS DURING 26TH ANNUAL ARIZONA NATIONALSTop Stars in Drag Racing Descend on Gila River Indian Community’s Firebird International Raceway What:     Antron Brown and Ron Capps both enjoyed tremendous 2009 National … [Read more...]

World’s Smallest V8 Engine..

The person who did this is unbelievably skilled. His creation goes beyond what most of us can comprehend when it comes to miniaturization. And he did it all on a Bridgeport milling machine-a feat even the most experienced journeyman operators would find difficult if not impossible!After viewing all … [Read more...]

Speedway Directory has a new owner

Wilmette, IL – December 1, 2009Frost Motorsports, LLC, a financial advisory firm for the motorsports industry, has acquired “National Speedway Directory” from Allan E. Brown.  The deal includes Speedwaysonline.com and “The History of America’s Speedways.” Allan E. Brown will remain as a … [Read more...]

Flatlander Fling

Video footage shot by me at the Flatlander Fling in Kearney, Nebraska. August, 2009. A few clips of the Golden Commandos Plymouth and Hemi Hinker Dodge altered wheelbase rides making exhibition passes. 1966 all over again! - Reed Koeppehttp://www.youtube.com/user/ThePrimerKing … [Read more...]

National Guard ADRL Gearing Up for PRI Show

O’FALLON, MO (Dec. 4, 2009)—The on-track action may be over for the year, but the National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) remains at full speed heading into the 22nd annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show Dec. 10-12, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, … [Read more...]

ADRL’s Top Insider Gives Fans Real Time Results from Qatar Race Club on Twitter

O’FALLON, MO (Dec. 4, 2009) – Beginning at 8 a.m. (EST) on Friday, Dec. 4, American Drag Racing League and Arabian Drag Racing League President and CEO Kenny Nowling will be tweeting real time results and commentary covering the hot racing action happening at Qatar Race Club in Doha, Qatar via … [Read more...]

ADRL Community Responds To Facebook Fan Pages and Increased Twitter Activity

 The National Guard ADRL re-launched its Official ADRL Fan Page on Facebook last week (www.facebook.com/ADRLFanPage) and the ADRL community was quick to get into the action. Additionally the National Guard ADRL set up two new Twitter pages (www.twitter.com/ADRLKenny and … [Read more...]

IHRA’s Florida Opener Provides Maximum Bang for Sportsman Buck

There is nothing quite like racing in southern Florida – especially during the month of January.While most of the country is digging out from under buckets of snow or trying to stay warm amid treacherous temperatures, the people of south Florida enjoy mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine during … [Read more...]

Twig Zeigler Documentary Now Available

Arguably one of the most colorful drag racers ever to come out of thePacific Northwest is Twig Zeigler who found fame racing his PizzaHaven Funny car all over the country in the mid 1970’s. Like mostracers, Zeigler’s life in the fast lane makes for an entertainingstory about the true grit and … [Read more...]