Archives for 2009

NHRA DRAG RACING PHOTO GREATS VOLUME 2: WILD RIDES II BOOK NOW AVAILABLE

A perfect drag racing pass is a thing of beauty – the engine roaring on all cylinders, the rear tires digging and churning, the front end dancing lightly on the racing surface – but things aren't always perfect in the world of drag racing. Sometimes the ride turns out a little on the wild side, and … [Read more...]

KYMCO USA NAMED OFFICIAL SCOOTER AND ATV OF NHRA

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2009) – NHRA officials announced today that the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body has partnered with KYMCO USA, a longtime leader in quality, fuel-efficient scooters, ATVs and UTVs. As part of the agreement, KYMCO USA will become the Official Scooter and ATV of the … [Read more...]

WFORadio.com On Location at PRI

Joe Castello Broadcasts from Red Line Oil Exhibit (Booth 2935) ORLANDO, FL (December 10, 2009) - WFORadio.com with Joe Castello, the internet's preeminent motorsports radio show, will broadcast on Friday, December 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., on location from the Red Line Synthetic Oil exhibit at the 22nd … [Read more...]

2010 Super Chevy Show series adds Heartland Park Topeka

KANSAS CITY (Dec. 9, 2009) – The 30th anniversary season of the Super Chevy Series schedule has added another partner for 2010. Kansas' Heartland Park Topeka will be hosting a Super Chevy Show event for the first time in nearly 20 years, while Northern California's Infineon Raceway had to drop from … [Read more...]

Brian Beattie has Great Expectations

Yesterday's Heroes: Brian Beattie has Great Expectations by Bud DeBoer. Longtime East Coast photographer Brian Beattie jumped when he got the chance to purchase the ex-Jim and Alison Lee Great Expectations II fuel dragster and he's had Bruce Dyda turn it into the latest and greatest nostalgia … [Read more...]

IHRA Pro Fuel class eyeing record season in 2010

As anticipation builds towards the debut of the brand new Nitro Jam season, so does the anticipation felt among many of the competitors preparing to make their Nitro Jam debut in one of two new IHRA classes.Among the new classes set for 2010 are Pro Fuel, a spinoff of Top Fuel with more nitro in the … [Read more...]

Sam Auxier, Jr. to host nostalgia drag racing chat show

Starting Monday Dec. 14th 7PM,  Sam Auxier, Jr will be your host every Monday evening, I will bring you every week the biggest Legends in Drag Racing, just go to our web site link below and in the center of the page just click on the listen box. You can chat your question in and in a few weeks you … [Read more...]

HOT ROD HERITAGE RACING SERIES ANNOUNCES 2010 SEASON WITH ADDITION OF NEW EVENT IN BOISE, IDAHO

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2009) –  NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series officials announced today the 2010 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing schedule, which includes an additional event at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho. The Napa Auto Parts Ignitor has been added to the event schedule for the 2010 … [Read more...]

National Guard ADRL Executives Attending PRI Show

O’FALLON, MO (Dec. 8, 2009)—When the National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) arrives at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Dec. 10-12, it will be with a full contingent of its top executives and key staff members available for consultation at Booth 609 of the 22nd … [Read more...]

Super Chevy Show announces new racing category

SUPER CHEVY SHOW SERIES ANNOUNCES CAR SHOW AND FEATURE CATEGORY INFORMATION FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASONKANSAS CITY (Dec. 8, 2009) – The Super Chevy Show series announced bracket and car show class information along with early information about the new Shoebox Shootout class on its redesigned Web … [Read more...]