Archives for June 2010

TEXAS MOTORPLEX CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF A CONCRETE LEADER IN DRAG RACING FACILITIES

Funny Car racer Billy Meyer opened the first all-concrete track in 1986ENNIS, Texas – People thought Billy Meyer might just be crazy when construction started for the first all-concrete facility dedicated to drag racing. Construction had not even begun when he signed an agreement with NHRA officials … [Read more...]

Pacific Raceways flagman starter Fast Eddie passes

FYI to all NW drag racers who knew "Fast Eddie."He was the Pacific Raceways flagman starter in the "pre Christmas Tree" days and a good one. Also a really good guy.A hard core drag racing and rod run fan his entire life.Eddie passed away (he was 77) in April and there will be a memorial and … [Read more...]

2010 Mission LODRS Postponed

Drag Racing Results: 2010 Mission LODRS Postponed by NHRA. Mother Nature put an end to the racing action this past weekend for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the LORDCO B.C. Nationals at Mission Raceway Park. NHRA and track officials finally postponed and re-scheduled the event on … [Read more...]

Paolo Giust leads Quick 32 Sportsman Series going into next event at Grand Bend

Ottawa-area dragster team hoping to continue success in round twoOSGOODE, ONTARIO (June 1, 2010) – Paolo Giust was pleased with his performance at the opening round of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts held on the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park May 21-23 in … [Read more...]

Reminder! Fast by Gast MIROCK Summer Showdown at MIR, Sat-Sun., June 5-6th

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UNITED ASSOCIATION ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS PREVIEW

HIGHT ON HOT STREAK AS FULL THROTTLE SERIES HEADS TO UNITED ASSOCIATION ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALSJOLIET, Ill. – Extended winning streaks in the ultra-competitive world of NHRA Funny Car racing are very rare.The competition is simply too tough.In a single Funny Car season, the most consecutive races … [Read more...]

GEICO Powersports rider Stoffer charged up for Chi-town

CHICAGO (June 1) -- Pro Stock Motorcycle favorite Karen Stoffer expects big things to happen at this weekend's 13th annual United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals. With her GEICO Powersports Suzuki team on a definite upswing, Stoffer is looking for a breakout race at Route 66 Raceway."We have all … [Read more...]

Nitro Jam Announces Partnership With Utah Sports Commission

Nitro Jam partners with Utah Sports Commission for upcoming Salt Lake Nitro JamSALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 1, 2010) – Nitro Jam is proud to announce a new and unique partnership with the Utah Sports Commission for the upcoming Salt Lake Nitro Jam June 18-19 at Rocky Mountain Raceways in West … [Read more...]