Archives for March 2010

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Merle’s SIR Dragway, Tucson, Ariz.

WHITELEY, O’BANNON SCORE IN TUCSONTUCSON, Ariz. (March 29, 2010) – Jim Whiteley and Sean O’Bannon each took home big wins this past weekend at Merle’s SIR Dragway and the NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as they look to defend their Pacific Division Championships from … [Read more...]

U.S. 131 Track Improvements Almost Complete

MARTIN, Mich. (March 26, 2010) – In an effort to maintain the reputation as the “The Fastest Track in Michigan” US 131 Motorsports Park, the home of the Northern Nitro Jam August 13-14, is continuing with recent upgrades.Last fall at the end of Michigan’s racing season the concrete was extended … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA AND AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF CURRENT MULTI-FACETED RELATIONSHIP

Adds title rights to NHRA Full Throttle Drag RacingSeries event in St Louis; AAA Insurance NHRA MidwestNationalsGLENDORA, Calif. (March 29, 2010) - NHRA and theAutomobile Club of Southern California announced todaythat they have extended and added to their landmarkrelationship, encompassing many … [Read more...]

Lucas Oil rider Arana runner-up at 4-Wide Nationals

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 29) -- Hector Arana, rider of the Lucas Oil Buell, didn't let a day-long rain delay slow him down as he ended Monday the runner up of the inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals."It was very interesting and something new," Arana said of the first-ever four-wide race. "I feel like … [Read more...]

RIP Pork Zartman

Sadly, gasser great Pork Zartman passed away this morning after losing his battle with cancer. My heartfelt condolences to Pork's family, S&S Racing, and the entire drag racing community. RIP Pork, you will remain in our hearts and memories forever. - Bob Wenzelburger -Update: The services will … [Read more...]

Drag Racers Reunion Radio Mon March 29th 7PM EST Doug Nash, Dick Brannan, and Charlie Gray

"Interviewing The Greatest Names in Racing"http://dragracersreunion.ning.com/East Coast and 7PM PST West Coast, Dick Brannan along with Ford's Charlie Gray, Plus none other than Doug Nash himself, plus George Nye's Nostalgia Notebook. Monday March 29th 7PM EST/7 PM PCTSam Auxier, Jr will be your … [Read more...]

ESPN2 SCHEDULES MONDAY SHOW FOR RAIN-DELAYED NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS

CONCORD, N.C. -- ESPN2's continuation of coverage of the rain-delayed NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway has been scheduled for Monday at 12:30 p.m. (ET). The 30-min. show will feature the final rounds in Top Fuel and Funny Car and the second round and final of Pro Stock and Pro Stock … [Read more...]

RAIN POSTPONES NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS UNTIL MONDAY

CONCORD, N.C. – Persistent rain showers and a forecast for more severe weather throughout the evening Sunday forced NHRA officials to postpone the completion of the inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals to Monday at zMAX Dragway.Top Fuel and Funny Car competitors completed two rounds of racing … [Read more...]

Lucas and Stoffer look to Lone Star State

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 28) -- The inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway didn't exactly go as planned for GEICO Powersports drag racers Morgan Lucas and Karen Stoffer as both were eliminated from competition in Sunday's opening round.Lucas lined up his 8,000-horsepower GEICO … [Read more...]

Despite strong outing, Troxel misses out on Charlotte win

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 28) -- Driver Melanie Troxel and the R2B2 Dodge Charger Funny Car are in a frustrating spot coming out of the inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.During Sunday's eliminations, Troxel had her best reaction time of the season (.084 seconds) and the car ran a … [Read more...]