Archives for 2010

Derek Hawker team ready to debut Corvette for PMRA season

New Pro Modified team steps up from Sportsman ranksCORBYVILLE, ONTARIO (February 11, 2010) – After running just one year in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, Derek Hawker decided to upgrade and increase his racing effort, with the Pro Modified Racing Association.His explanation was simple:“I want … [Read more...]

NHRA R1 Qualifying from Winternationals

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS HIGHT, EDWARDS OPEN 2010 WITH PROVISIONAL POLESMcClenathan is provisional pace-setter in Top FuelPOMONA, Calif. – Defending champions Robert Hight and Mike Edwards picked up right where they left off with pace-setting runs on the first day of qualifying at the season-opening … [Read more...]

Bunny Burkett Returns to York

York, PA - February 11, 2010Former World Champion Funny Car driver Carol "Bunny" Burkett will be attending the 9th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion with her car, to be presented July 9th-10th at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, PA.Known as the First Lady … [Read more...]

MOTOROLA NHRA LIVE TIMING NOW AVAILABLE ON NHRA.COM

             GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2010) —Live timing from NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events is coming to NHRA.com.             Beginning Thursday, Feb. 11, with the start of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SEREIS BROADCAST TO A WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE

NHRA continues relationships with ESPN International, American Forces Network and TSN for 2010            GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2010) – Whether you are in the Pacific Rim, Africa, Latin America, Canada, Europe or the Middle East, watching the fastest, most powerful motorsports on the … [Read more...]

Can Anyone Slow Down the ‘Trinidad Rocket’?

Sheldon Bissessar takes Top Dragster by stormNORWALK, Ohio (February 11, 2010) – Sheldon Bissessar has always had the drive to be the fastest.From his early days racing at an airstrip in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago to his current gig as the world's fastest sportsman in the IHRA Top … [Read more...]

ADVERTISING EDGE SIGNS ON AS OFFICIAL UNIFORM OF NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2010) - Advertising Edgehas signed a multi-year agreement to become theOfficial Uniform of NHRA, it was announced today.The terms of the agreement call for Advertising Edgeto provide the NHRA with hats, staff uniforms, shirts,event winner jackets, and other special apparel … [Read more...]

SUPER SHOCKWAVE JET TRUCK WILL BRING 25,000 HORSEPOWER TO SUPER CHEVY SHOW EVENTS

Kansas City (Feb. 10, 2010) – Les Shockley knows how to put on a good show.Of course, some might say it would be difficult not to inspire jaw dropping "oohs" and "awes" when you drive a 1957 Chevrolet truck that produces 25,000 horsepower from two jet engines.That's exactly what Shockley will do … [Read more...]

Drag Racers Reunion Radio Mon 15th 7PM

Your Host Sam Auxier, Jr Every Monday Night 7PM EST Right here on Drag Racers Reunion Radio http://dragracersreunion.ning.com/Just Click the above Link "Interviewing The Biggest Names in … [Read more...]

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series Officials now set up with two-way communication

Total Two-Way Radios provide officials with radios for race eventsTORONTO, ONTARIO (February 10, 2010) – The Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series are pleased to announce the involvement of Total Two-Way Radio, an authorized Motorola dealer as the Official … [Read more...]