Archives for 2009

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO FEATURE 43 EVENTS IN SEVEN NHRA DIVISIONS IN 2010

New Event in Tulsa, Okla. Added to South Central DivisionGLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 24, 2009) – NHRA officials released its 2010 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule today, which features 43 events, with a minimum of five races conducted in each of NHRA’s seven divisions.The 2010 schedule also … [Read more...]

NHRA JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE CONFERENCE FINALS HEADING BACK TO BRISTOL, DENVER IN 2010

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2009) – NHRA has announced that the 2010 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern and Western Conference Finals events will return to Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway and Bandimere Speedway in Denver. The Western Conference Finals will take place July 8-10 and the Eastern Conference … [Read more...]

CASTELLANA & BALOOSHI READY FOR BATTLE IN ROUND 2 AT QATAR RACE CLUB

(12-1-09) DOHA, Qatar – Two of Al-Anabi Racing’s in-house world champions, recently crowned ADRL Pro Nitrous champ Khalid Al-Balooshi and former IHRA Pro Modified world champion Mike Castellana, are prepared to once again do battle on the outlaw eighth-mile and look to create a second straight all … [Read more...]

Quick Start for Sheikh in Arabian Drag Racing League Testing

Doha, Qatar (Dec. 1, 2009) When testing got underway for Round 2 of the Arabian Drag Racing League’s 2009-10 schedule, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani wasted no time in serving notice he’s ready to do battle over the eighth mile at the Qatar Race Club.Under the watchful eye of crew … [Read more...]

Compton Featured Panelist at 10th Annual MMF

Forrest Lucas, John Force and Ashley Force Hood are also featured speakersGLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2009) — Several members of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series community, including President Tom Compton, will be featured prominently over the next two days at the 10th annual Motorsports … [Read more...]

2009 Las Vegas Fall and Pomona Finals Personal Bests

Personal Bests: 2009 Las Vegas Fall and Pomona Finals Personal Bests by Steve Klemetti. Steve provides new drivers, and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the final two races of the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series. … [Read more...]

SCHUMACHER LEADS SIX NHRA DRIVERS NAMED TO AARWBA ALL-AMERICA TEAMS

Ashley Force Hood, Larry Dixon, Mike Edwards, Robert Hight, and Frank Manzo also selected by the prestigious Motorsports Media Voting Panel to AARWBA All-America TeamsGLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2009) — Two-time Jerry Titus Award winner Tony Schumacher headlines a list of five NHRA drivers named to … [Read more...]

NEOPMA invites race fans to "Name the Series" for 2010

11-30-2009 Huntington, NY – Drag racing fans, here’s your chance to name a racing series. The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association in conjunction with Royce Miller, MIR track owner and other track owners, have created a contest that has prizes that include a hospitality suite for you and your … [Read more...]

Dean Nicopolis – Ramchargers SS driver, loses battle with cancer

Last night I heard of the passing of Dean Nicopolis. Here is a link to his obituary at the funeral home that handled his services. While I copied the link from the exact page on which his Obit appeared, I believe when you click on it, it will take you to the home page of the Funeral Home. If this … [Read more...]

Seven Second Love Affair

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