Archives for 2010

IHRA Mardi Gras Nitro Jam Preview

'Laissez les bons temps rouler': Baton Rouge readying for world's largest nitro partyLouisiana race fans ready to 'let the good times roll'NORWALK, Ohio (February 19, 2010) – Louisiana has always been known for its laid back lifestyle.From the "Big Easy" to Mardi Gras and everything in between, the … [Read more...]

Grand Bend Motorplex fosters strong alliance with PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Track to host PMRA events for fifth season including IHRA Nitro Jam Nationals, Quick 32 Sportsman Series returns for sophomore yearGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (February 19, 2010) – When the Pro Modified Racing Association made its first trip to Ontario’s Grand Bend Motorplex over the Labor Day weekend … [Read more...]

IHRA Announces Prostalgia ‘Burnout Kings’ at Nitro Jam Events

  Snooky's to recognize Prostalgia 'Burnout Kings' at Nitro Jam events in 2010IHRA's newest class a hit with fansNORWALK, Ohio (February 19, 2010) –After an incredibly successful debut at Palm Beach International Raceway last month the IHRA's newest and most exciting professional class Prostalgia … [Read more...]

Inaugural Nitro Showdown to blast off on May 15 at Desert Thunder Raceway in Midland, Texas

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (February 19, 2010) - The AHRA's first ever Nitro Showdown will blast down the track on May 15 at Desert Thunder Raceway in Midland, Texas, featuring a one-day duel of Top Fuel Dragsters, fire-breathing jet cars and a Bug Bucks Sportsman race.The event marks the first of … [Read more...]

NHRA TECH BULLETIN

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2010) –NHRA’s technical department made two announcements today effective at this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix, Ariz.ELECTRIMOTION SHUTOFF RECEIVERNHRA has temporarily suspended mandatory use of the Electrimotion Shutoff Receiver while NHRA works with the … [Read more...]

ADRL and House of Hot Rods Present ‘Eye Candy’ to Dallas Car Show Goers

O’FALLON, MO (Feb. 18, 2010)—The House of Hot Rods “Eye Candy” display at this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Autorama Car Show in downtown Dallas, Texas, will feature sweet rides and sweet treats, courtesy of the American Drag Racing League (ADRL), which will be providing complimentary candy to … [Read more...]

AHRA JOINS SFI FOUNDATION AS FULL MEMBER

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (February 18, 2010) - Becausemaintaining the safety of drag racing fans andparticipants is paramount to the AHRA, the sanctioningbody has joined the SFI Foundation as a full member,AHRA CEO Troy Moe announced today."SFI has proven itself to be an unbiased voice in theracing … [Read more...]

TIRE KINGDOM NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2010) - NHRA officialsannounced today that Tire Kingdom, a leading brand ofservice centers for Florida-based TBC Retail Group,Inc. ("TBC") has signed an agreement to become thetitle sponsor of the tradition-rich NHRAGatornationals, held at historic Gainesville … [Read more...]

NHRA Winternationals 2010 Pictorial Coverage of Saturday Exhibition Runs

Drag Racing Pictures: NHRA Winternationals 2010 Pictorial Coverage of Saturday Exhibition Runs by Gary Brown. Nine action photos from Sunday qualifying at the 2010 NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California. … [Read more...]

NHRA Winternationals 2010 Pictorial Coverage of Saturday Qualifying

Drag Racing Pictures: NHRA Winternationals 2010 Pictorial Coverage of Saturday Qualifying by Gary Brown. Eighteen action photos from Saturday qualifying at the 2010 NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California.  … [Read more...]