Archives for October 2010

Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals TV Coverage

(Akron, OH) OCTOBER 11, 2010 – The Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit and Marion County International Raceway are proud to announce that Masters TV was on hand to capture the action at The Third Annual Marion County Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals.Masters TV is partnered with ESPN, Fox Sports … [Read more...]

‘CHICAGO FIRE’ TEAM LOOKS TO CONTINUE SUCCESS ENTERING WORLD FINALS NITRO JAM

After a stunning sweep in Epping, ‘Chicago Fire’ team looks to continue successWorld Finals to wrap up Nitro Jam season this weekendPETERSBURG, Va. (October 11, 2010) – After a stunning sweep of the Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field in Epping last month, Rick Krafft and the “Chicago Fire” team have … [Read more...]

Deadline for the RacingJunk / Super Chevy Show Sweepstakes is fast approaching

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 11) -- Christmas will come early for one Chevy car enthusiast this year. But those interested better act quick.  October is not only the final month of the Super Chevy Show's 30th anniversary season, but it's also the final month to register for the season-long sweepstakes, … [Read more...]

Governor’s Cup Grabbed. Next Stop Bakersfield.

The Champion Speed Shop has grabbed the Governor's Cup victory at Sacramento Raceway in the Van Dyke Motorsports hemi-powered AA/Fuel dragster. The stunning Retroliner is back in South San Francisco getting set up with the accumulated wisdom of an impressive top fuel season - and it's not over yet. … [Read more...]

Sam Andreacchi places fifth in PMRA Pro Modified series after a year’s absence

TORONTO, ONTARIO (OCTOBER 11, 2010) - After a year away from the Pro Modified Racing Association, Sam Andreacchi returned in 2010 and made his mark, finishing fifth in the PMRA Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts and Patio Passport."We had a great season," said … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Drag Racing Results: 2010 NHRA Maple Grove Final Results by NHRA. Sunday's final results from the 26th annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]

Saturday Insanity Series final 2010 event at Atlanta Dragway

POINTS LEADERS DOMINATE COMPETITION, WAGNER ENJOYS FIRST WIN(Commerce, GA – October 9) The Saturday Insanity championships still hung in the balance for tonight's race, waiting to be claimed by whoever did their best during the final 2010 Saturday Insanity event. Congratulations to the 2010 Saturday … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: East Coast Cackle last!

Here's a couple of shots of my 13 year old son Joey. He was in the Screamin Eagle funny car for the cackle (no driveshaft) He did a GREAT job! - Rocky … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: East Coast Cackle some more!

[Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Cackle in the East….more!

We had all five of our Pirrone & Ellershaw race team cars there! It was quite an under taking and my crew did a GREAT job of having all the cars prepared to be there...its enough getting one car to an event, but to trailer FIVE and have all of them including a "new" nitro combo there and everything … [Read more...]