Archives for 2010

Troxel ticking off items on to-do list

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 26) -- Funny Car favorite Melanie Troxel opened the inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Friday with two competitive qualifying runs down zMax Dragway. By day's end, the world's quickest female racer was a solid eighth in the provisional field with a best of 4.105 at 303.23 mph … [Read more...]

ESPN2 INCREASES CAMERAS, STAFF FOR FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS

CONCORD, N.C. -- NHRA isn't the only one utilizing anincrease in equipment and manpower to handle theinaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragwaythis weekend. ESPN2, the longtime television partnerof NHRA, who will bring the historic NHRA FullThrottle Drag Racing Series event to millions … [Read more...]

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...]