Archives for 2010

Drag Racers Reunion Radio Mon March 1st 7PM EST/7PM PCT Dave Koffel/George Nye/Christy Thom

Your Host Sam Auxier, Jr., Every Monday Night 7PM EST and NOW 7PM PCT right here on Drag Racers Reunion Radio http://dragracersreunion.ning.com/Monday March 8th 7PM EST and NOW 7PM PCT: Mopar's Dave Koffel, Yorks US 30's George Nye, Vintage Fuel's Magazine and TV's editor Christy Thom. Sam Auxier, … [Read more...]

Summit Racing Equipment Named Official High Performance Source of ADRL and Title Sponsor for Ohio Event

O’FALLON, MO (Mar. 3, 2010) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is proud to announce a major, multi-year agreement with Summit Racing Equipment, naming the Ohio-based company as the Official High Performance Source of ADRL and title rights sponsor for its Sep. 24-25, Summit Racing Equipment … [Read more...]

Female drag racing stars a big attraction at upcoming Baytown event

HOUSTON (March 3) -- Women in motorsports; what's the big deal?In the 300-mph world of NHRA drag racing, female competitors have been racing -- and winning -- for decades. From three-time world champion Shirley Muldowney's legendary battles with the boys in the 1970s to current superstars like … [Read more...]

Pure Heaven IV Nitro Funny Car Heads to the 52nd annual March Meet

Menifee, California USA- The Bennett & Fitzgerald Motorsports team is proud to announce the addition of our newest associate marketing partner, Equalizer Systems. Equalizer Systems manufactures the most sophisticated and easy to use lifting and leveling systems on the market. Equalizer Systems … [Read more...]

AHRA Terminates Thunder Road Raceway Park Agreement

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (March 2, 2010) - The AHRA has terminated their business relationship with the principals of Thunder Road Raceway Park in Shreveport, La. including the official AHRA sanction of the track and facility, AHRA CEO Troy Moe stated Tuesday afternoon.All scheduled AHRA events planned … [Read more...]

ADRL Bans Use of Titanium Wheel Studs; Issues Other Rules Clarifications and Reminders

O’FALLON, MO (Mar. 1, 2010) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced today that titanium wheel studs are prohibited in all professional classes, effective immediately, and the rule will be checked for compliance beginning Mar. 19-20, at the season-opening Universal Technical Institute … [Read more...]

DRAGS, DOLLARS & SENSE: IT’S ALL ABOUT MAINTAINING THE RELATIONSHIP

DRAGS, DOLLARS & SENSE: IT’S ALL ABOUT MAINTAINING THE RELATIONSHIPCountless racers – and the NHRA organization itself – should learn this nitro-powerful lesson from Melanie Troxel. … [Read more...]

Champion Speed Shop and Van Dyke Motorsports say Twice Nitro for 2010

South San Francisco, California USA - More nitromethane through the pipes is always a good thing. Just ask the Champion Speed Shop, who will field not one but two supercharged front engine top fuel dragsters for the 2010 drag racing season. The South San Francisco crew will run with an all-new Van … [Read more...]

MURPHY SEEKS ELUSIVE 5th MARCH MEET WIN

March 02, 2010: In its 51 year history only two drivers have won the prestigious March Meet four times. The first is drag racing legend Don "Big Daddy" Garlits and the other is Jim Murphy. Garlits' career is over and his four victories are etched in stone - not so with Murphy.On March 5th - 7th … [Read more...]

Get Screened America Pro Mod Series’ ESPN2HD TV Schedule Announced

10-race inaugural season to be televised on ESPN2 and ESPN2HDGLENDORA, Calif. (March. 2, 2010) — The inaugural NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, which begins at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14, will be featured on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD.ESPN2 and ESPN2HD will televise … [Read more...]