Archives for 2010

NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS PREVIEW

JOHN FORCE BACK IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT AS NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES HEADS TO PHOENIXCHANDLER, Ariz. – NHRA Funny Car legend John Force’s Castrol GTX High-Mileage Ford Mustang can cover a dragstrip’s race distance in a little over four seconds at more than 300 mph. However, that isn’t the … [Read more...]

NHRA Sunday Winternationals Final Results

FORCE ENDS 40-RACE WINLESS STREAK WITH 50TH WINTERNATIONALS WINDixon, Edwards complete winner’s circle at 2010 season-opening racePOMONA, Calif. – On a weekend in which NHRA paid tribute to its rich history during the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals, NHRA legend John Force … [Read more...]

The cars we drove. Neat presentation.

http://cruzintheavenue.com/CarsWeDrove.htm~Jackee … [Read more...]

Happy Valentine’s Day

Drag Racing Pictures: Happy Valentine's Day by Chuck Carman. Chuck Carman wishes everyone a happy Valentine's Day with this rad Mopar. … [Read more...]

NHRA Winternationals Saturday Qualifying

McCLENATHAN TAKES TOP SPOT IN TOP FUEL; HIGHT, EDWARDS ALSO AT TOP OF CATEGORIES AT POMONAPOMONA, Calif. – Perennial bridesmaid Cory McClenathan stated his championship case with a stout 3.787-second pass in the next-to-last pair Saturday night to claim the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel at … [Read more...]

CITY OF POMONA DECLARES FEB. 11-14 AS "WINTERNATIONALS DAYS" IN PROCLAMATION

POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2010) -- As part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration for the historic Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals, the city of Pomona has proclaimed Feb, 11-14, 2010 as “Winternationals Days,” it was announced Saturday by city officials at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.The … [Read more...]

NHRA R2 Friday Qualifying from Winternationals

DIXON JOINS DEFENDING CHAMPIONS HIGHT, EDWARDS ON PROVISIONAL POLE POMONA, Calif. – Larry Dixon joined Robert Hight and Mike Edwards as the provisional pole-sitters after the second of three days of qualifying at the season-opening Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by … [Read more...]

WFO RADIO LIVE FROM 50TH ANNUAL WINTERNATIONALS

Fri., Feb. 12 - Sat., Feb. 13***Show Name: WFO Radio with Joe Castello*** Host: Joe Castello*** Broadcast Location: Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Media Center; Pomona, CA*** Website: www.wforadio.com *** Show Times:Friday, Feb. 12: noon - 2 p.m. PT (3 - 5 p.m. ET)Saturday, Feb. 13: 10 a.m. - noon (1 … [Read more...]

Addict AA/Fueler to display at Pomona

Hello everybody.  I am writing to let you know that we are taking the "ADDICT" to the WinterNationals. We will be there Saturday as this was a last minute deal as NHRA wants to do a tribute to Rocky Childs on Sunday during the cacklefest. He is not going to be with us there as he has been in the … [Read more...]

NAPA Auto Parts to continue as Quick 32 Sportsman Series title sponsor

Auto parts giant returns to drag race series with multi-year sponsorshipLISTOWEL, ONTARIO (February 12, 2010) – The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to announce the primary sponsor involvement of NAPA Auto Parts in this popular six-race drag racing series.NAPA Auto Parts was the title … [Read more...]