Archives for 2009

Tony Positano pleased with first year in Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Cayuga/TMP Top Dragster winner plans to return for 2010 seasonTORONTO, ONTARIO (November 27, 2009) - “Wow. What an exciting season. We have really enjoyed it.”Top Dragster driver Tony Positano joined the ranks of the newly-formed Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts in 2009 … [Read more...]

NHRA USO tour promises to ‘give thanks’ to our troops

Drag Racing News: NHRA USO tour promises to 'give thanks' to our troops by Rob Geiger. A group of NHRA drivers are poised to travel overseas and spread some nitro-flavored holiday cheer to U.S. soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines serving our country. … [Read more...]

FAN VOTE FOR GREATEST WINTERNATIONALS MOMENT OPENS TODAY

50TH ANNUAL KRAGEN O’REILLY NHRA WINTERNATIONALS TO RECOGNIZE ‘GREATEST MOMENT’ IN EVENT’S HISTORYFans will be able to vote on NHRA.com; winner will be announced Feb. 14, 2010GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2009) — Since 1961, the legendary NHRA Winternationals has been thrilling NHRA race fans with the … [Read more...]

Palm Beach Nitro Jam tickets on sale Friday

Hottest tickets in drag racing on sale FridayTickets as low as $25 for inaugural Palm Beach Nitro JamAfter a decade long absence from the Sunshine State one of drag racing’s most popular brands will make its long awaited return to Florida for the inaugural Palm Beach Nitro Jam January 29-30 at Palm … [Read more...]

Firebird International Raceway, NHRA Move Up Date of 2010 Arizona Nationals

Arizona Sports Fans Won’t Have to Choose! Firebird International Raceway, NHRA Move Up Date of 2010 Arizona NationalsEvent Now Scheduled for Feb. 19-21 at Firebird International RacewayGILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY – Nov. 25, 2009 – Arizona sports fans have received an early holiday gift, courtesy of … [Read more...]

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

New Event in Tulsa, Okla. Added to South Central Division GLENDORA, 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 … [Read more...]

Steve Klemetti’s Amazing Stats Site Returns

You can't keep a good man down. Yahoo killed off all the Geocities sites, but Steve Klemetti rehosted his outstanding site, which contains priceless national record and performance information from over the years. Here's the new link: http://www.printcentralandsigns.com/NHRA/ … [Read more...]

Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame

Future events schedule for the KY Motorsports Hall of Famehttp://kentuckymotorsportshalloffame.com/Future_Events.html … [Read more...]

Drag Racing – The World’s Fastest Sport, now available

New drag racing book covers entire spectrum of the sportHAMILTON, ONTARIO (November 23, 2009) – It has been two years in the making, but Drag Racing - The World’s Fastest Sport is now available for fans of this popular form of auto racing.The newly-released hardcover book encompasses all facets of … [Read more...]

SHEIKH KHALID AL THANI SCORES RUNNER UP FINISH IN PRO EXTREME DEBUT

(11-20-09) DOHA, Qatar – Having only the four allotted qualifying sessions for Round 1 of the Arabian Drag Racing League at the Qatar Race Club to get comfortable in his new Pro Extreme ’68 Camaro, HH Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani put on a tremendous driving display during the elimination rounds … [Read more...]