Archives for January 2010

NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS TO BE HELD AT zMAX DRAGWAY

FOUR-LANE RACING TO BE SHOWCASED IN FULL THROTTLE SERIES DURING INAUGURAL NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS AT ZMAX DRAGWAYCONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2010) – For the first time in NHRA national event history, qualifying and eliminations for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle at an NHRA Full … [Read more...]

Hyde Racing team to debut new car in Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Stratford, Ontario team switches from blown Top Dragster to nitrous-powered Cobalt Top Sportsman entrySTRATFORD, ONTARIO (January 20, 2010) – Spencer Hyde will be not only be in a new car for the upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series, he will be in a new class of car.Hyde, former driver of the Hyde … [Read more...]

AUTOCROSS WILL BE FEATURED AT SELECT SUPER CHEVY SHOW EVENTS IN 2010

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be first to host autocrossKANSAS CITY (Jan. 20, 2010) – Autocross drivers will have a new venue to show off their ability to maneuver cars through tight courses in 2010 – the Super Chevy Show. Select host tracks will feature an autocross event during … [Read more...]

Beachcomber Seeking his Monza

Desperately needed..Original Monza Beachcomber funny car. Last sale was to Johnny west in Arizona. Contact: Don Johnson(805) 479-6021Don@djfmedia.com … [Read more...]

1920s Era Snowmoblile!

This is too cool. I wonder whatever happened to the prototypes? Rod Hynes http://www.flixxy.com/snow-vehicle-concept.htm … [Read more...]

ADRL Confirms Georgia Drags VI Date

O’FALLON, MO (Jan. 19, 2010) — The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to confirm its ADRL Hardee’s Georgia Drags VI will be held Apr. 23-24, at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Georgia. The two-week move from the original date creates an ideal balance in the schedule for the 2010 … [Read more...]

Juggers member passes, cars stolen

It makes me very sad to have to pass the following news to you.  We have lost another member of the Juggers Racing Team.  Pete Karki, who lived in Manteca, had been an associate member of the Juggers for several years.  Some of you may remember seeing him at the track and at our picnic.  What makes … [Read more...]

Tonight on WFORadio.com: CompetitionPlus.com "War Stories" by Doner, Musi plus Tommy Johnson Jr.

HOLLYWOOD, FL (January 19, 2010) - Bill Doner and Pat Musi, the finalists in the CompetitionPlus.com War Stories Showdown will tell their tales of drag racing yore tonight at 7 p.m. ET on WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with Joe Castello.  In addition to the War Stories, NHRA Top Fuel driver Tommy Johnson … [Read more...]

LONGTIME NHRA BOARD MEMBER AND FIRST NATIONAL DRAGSTER EDITOR DICK WELLS DIES AT 75

Dick Wells, the first editor of National DRAGSTER and a longtime member of the NHRA Board of Directors, died late Monday night from complications after heart surgery last November. He was 75. A member of both the NHRA board of directors and the NHRA Wally Parks Museum board of directors, SEMA … [Read more...]

Most Dominant Woman in Racing Coming to Firebird this February

When it Comes to Dominant Women in Racing, Ashley Force Hood Ranks Second to None!Second-Generation Drag Racing Superstar Part of Star-Studded Field competing this February in 2010 NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International RacewayGILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY - Jan. 19, 2010 - To the casual … [Read more...]