Archives for March 2010

ADRL Race Team on Display at Atlanta Diabetes Expo

O’FALLON, MO (Mar. 25, 2010) — American Drag Racing League (ADRL) star Bennie McDonald Jr. will attend this Saturday’s (Mar. 27) American Diabetes Association (ADA) EXPO Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center to greet show goers and sign autographs. The McDonald Family Racing 2,500-horsepower … [Read more...]

National record holder expects more quick times in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 25) -- Confidence is high in the GEICO Powersports Suzuki pits heading into this weekend's inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.There's good reason for rider Karen Stoffer to be optimistic heading into this weekend's first-of-its-kind competition. Her new power … [Read more...]

Morgan logging hundreds of miles to race Charlotte’s quarter mile

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 25) -- Lucas Oil racer Larry Morgan isn't above driving his own rig to the drags, but even the 24-year veteran who is rapidly closing in on 500 career starts admits this week has tried his patience.Preparing for the inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, which start Friday in … [Read more...]

Bill Moloughney signs on with Quick 32 Sportsman Series

New Quebec-based Top Dragster team getting ready for opening roundSHAWVILLE, QUEBEC (March 24, 2010) – After a trip to the Grand Bend Motorplex last year, Bill Moloughney wanted to step up his racing and decided to join up with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts.“I … [Read more...]

SCEDA RACERS EXCITED FOR SEASON START

Fontana, Calif. – Heavy rain may have delayed the first race of the 2010 Southern California Drag Racing Series (SCEDA) season, but it did not dampen the spirits of the hundreds of racers who will compete this weekend at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, Calif. in the unique bracket racing series. … [Read more...]

Traci Hrudka, Linda Vaughn, Lori Johns on Speed Scene Live

Traci Hrudka, Linda Vaughn, Lori Johns discuss preserving drag racing historyThe Quarter Mile Entertainment Foundation has been invited to participate on the highly regarded SpeedScene Racing Live on Tuesday, April 13, at 6 PM PDT (9 PM EDT; 8 PM CDT).Joining host, Scott “Lucky” Hudson in an … [Read more...]

Litton unveils new look as team prepares for huge Spring Nitro Jam

NORWALK, Ohio (March 23, 2010) – For the second consecutive year Louisiana race fans witnessed Bruce Litton and the Lucas Oil Top Fuel Dragster visit victory lane at the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam and once again it was longtime rival Bobby Lagana Jr. he bested in the Sunday final.With a packed house in … [Read more...]

Langdon returns to Charlotte, site of career-best finish

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 24) -- Like many Top Fuel drivers in the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Shawn Langdon is entering this weekend's inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway with a mix of confidence and caution.Langdon is confident because he guided the Lucas Oil/Speedco dragster to his … [Read more...]

Hot off semifinal finish, Arana braces for Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 24) -- Defending NHRA Full Throttle Series Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Hector Arana didn't get much time to work on his Lucas Oil Buell during the offseason, but he still made it to the semifinal round at the season-opening event in Gainesville, Fla.In the couple of weeks … [Read more...]

NHRA Unleashed Tickets on Sale in a Few Weeks

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 24, 2010) – NHRA announced today that it will “unleash” ticket sales in a few weeks for its newest major attraction, NHRA Unleashed, a celebration of pure American horsepower, coming to an NHRA facility near you this summer. The first of four inaugural NHRA Unleashed events … [Read more...]