Archives for June 2010

HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA ANNOUNCES RICK HENDRICK’S SUPERIOR CHEVROLET AS TITLE SPONSOR

Weekend Fun Includes Super Chevy Show Series’ First Autocross, Elvis Night with Two Skydiving EventsTOPEKA, KS (June 2, 2010) – Heartland Park Topeka is excited to team up with Rick Hendrick’s Superior Chevrolet, 8300 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam, Kan., for the 30th Anniversary of the Super … [Read more...]

NSCRA is coming to MIR on Sunday, June 13th!

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For world champ Arana, the win is the thing

CHICAGO (June 3) -- Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Hector Arana isn't expecting to get much sympathy from his competitors. In the first five races of the motorcycle season he's raced to three runner-up and two semifinal finishes. He's collected three No. 1 qualifier awards and is currently … [Read more...]

Competition Tire returns to PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series for 2010 season

Niagara-based Goodyear distributor offers contingency awards for SeriesCAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 3, 2010)  – The Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to have Competition Tire Canada return as one of the contingency award sponsors for the 2010 racing season.As … [Read more...]

LADY LUCK PROPELS MARTIN TO ROCKABILLY REUNION WIN

Las Vegas, Nev. – Former NHRA Funny Car world champion Raymond Beattle was fond of saying, "I'd rather be lucky than good" in reference to his sometimes uncanny way to walk away a race championship, even when the odds were against him.  Second generation Blown Alcohol Funny Car driver Will Martin's … [Read more...]

Racers Reunion Radio Widget Added to Dragblog.com

We have added a 'widget' for our favorite Live365 Internet Radio Station -- Racers Reunion Radio -- to the bottom right hand side of the DragBlog.com site. Use it to check in on the Sam Auxier, Jr., Show, or the Wally Bell Show, one of the great NASCAR shows, or just to dig the cool classic rock and … [Read more...]

Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit – In the Groove Newsletter

Beaver Springs Raceway Memorial Day NationalsMay 29th, 2010Beaver Springs Dragway, Beaver Springs, PA Photos by Jeff UnfriedAs is tradition Beaver Bob always goes all out for the Memorial Day Weekend. Friday night started the weekend with Bob Motz’s Kenworth. Saturday The GLNFCC was there with 8 of … [Read more...]

Boychuk Prepares For Salt Lake City, Edmonton Nitro Jam Events

Fresh off win in Vegas, Alberta native Tim Boychuk heads to Salt Lake City, Edmonton Nitro Jam eventsEDMONTON, Alberta (June 2, 2010) – For racing aficionado Tim Boychuk, the past 12 months have been a bit of a rollercoaster ride.This time last year Boychuk was fourth in the world in Top Fuel fresh … [Read more...]

PROJECT 1320 to participate in Chrysler car show

To be joined by Wally Booth, AMC Pro Stocks Parma Heights, Ohio (June 1, 2010) – The Quarter Mile Foundation (QMF), producers of the PROJECT 1320 film documentary series about the birth and growth of drag racing, has accepted an invitation to participate in the prestigious 21st Annual Chrysler … [Read more...]

Pro Racing Fuels awards PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series Teams

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (June 2, 2010) - Pro Racing Fuels will provide contingency sponsor awards for the Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series for the 2010 racing season."We want to support the two series, they are a good venue for us," noted Mitch Markusich of Pro … [Read more...]