Archives for June 2010

New engine and increased speeds for Grubb Racing in 2010

Top Sportsman team on board with more power in Quick 32 Sportsman SeriesPINE RIVER, ONTARIO (June 11, 2010) – With a bigger engine this season, Darrin Grubb has stepped up his team's efforts in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts.The Ontario-based Top Sportsman team has added … [Read more...]

NHRA STATEMENT REGARDING HIGH SPEED CRASH AT NHRA SUPERNATIONALS

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Neal Parker, 58, from Millville, N.J., crashed today at a high rate of speed in the shutdown area during qualifying for the NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park and was pronounced dead.  NHRA officials and the New Jersey State … [Read more...]

Payne racing for fallen firefighter at Englishtown

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 11) -- The mood may be a little somber in Jay Payne's FireIce Pro Mod pit at this weekend's 41st annual United Association NHRA SuperNationals as the veteran racer salutes fallen firefighter Brian "Boo" Carey of the Homewood (Ill.) Fire Department. But the world champion drag … [Read more...]

LUCAS OIL NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF NHRA UNLEASHED SERIES

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 11, 2010) — NHRA has signed Lucas Oil as the presenting sponsor for the NHRA Unleashed events that will take place across the country, beginning this weekend, June 11-13 at Atlanta Dragway. With the sponsorship, Lucas Oil will be able to reach the thousands of fans and … [Read more...]

BARWA RACING’S VON SMITH READY FOR BATTLE AT NHRA SUPERNATIONALS

(6-9-10) ENGLISHTOWN, New Jersey – His first year back into the world of quarter-mile racing, Von Smith and the Barwa Racing entry have quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Get Screened America NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series – racking up his first win of the season … [Read more...]

New Event! Call Out At The Creek at MIR Sun., June 20th! New Promo Included!

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Janis to unveil new Mustang at SuperNationals

Elma, NY– With the help of Ford Racing and Dan Page Race Cars, Mike Janis will debut his new Eaton Aeroquip backed 2011 Ford Mustang at the 41st annual NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown, NJ.The new scheme for the team came about due to a contest run by Mike Janis Racing asking fans to design their … [Read more...]

Top Fuel Stars to Make Appearance, Bobsled Run at Utah Olympic Park June 17

Bruce Litton and Bobby Lagana Jr. trade fire for ice day before Salt Lake Nitro JamPARK CITY, Utah (June 10, 2010) – On Thursday, June 17 Top Fuel drivers Bobby Lagana Jr. and Bruce Litton will trade in their flame-spewing nitro dragsters for another form of extreme sport as the championship drivers … [Read more...]

Team Aruba Returns to Martin for ADRL Summer Drags VI

UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA (June 10, 2010) — Team Aruba is back on the long road to Martin, Michigan to compete in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Ford Drive One Summer Drags VI this weekend at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park.After a two-week break, the team is eager to get back on the eighth-mile … [Read more...]

Nitro Jam’s ‘Nitro King’ Holding Rank With Top Teams

King’s operation heading west for Salt Lake City and Edmonton eventsGALVESTON, Texas (June 10, 2010) – While multicar teams are certainly not uncommon in the sport of drag racing, they aren’t exactly the norm.Drag racing, unlike other top tier motorsports, thrives on the backs of single car teams … [Read more...]