Archives for 2010

PROJECT 1320 interview schedule at the SEMA Show

Parma Heights, Ohio (October 12, 2010) – The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced the SEMA Show interview schedule for industry and drag racing pioneers for the PROJECT 1320 documentary film series.While the interviews will not be open to the public or media, there will be photo opportunities prior … [Read more...]

DIEHARD® BRAND ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP AS OFFICIAL BATTERY OF NHRA

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – The DieHard brand, America’s most trusted battery, is now the Official Battery of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). DieHard Platinum Batteries will start Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars – the most powerful engines in motorsports, with 7,000 horsepower (HP) in each … [Read more...]

2010 Time Machine Nationals Photos

  Drag Racing Pictures: 2010 Time Machine Nationals Photos by Pete Ores. Pete Ores grabbed these 28 boss shots from the 2010 Time Machine Nats at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wisconsin. CLICK TO SEE THE PHOTOS . … [Read more...]

NHRA Summit Racing Series, South Central Division, Texas Motorplex, Ennis Texas

THUNDER VALLEY TAKES TEAM TITLE; HEFLER DOUBLESENNIS, Texas (October 10, 2010) – Thunder Valley Raceway Park dominated the team competition to take home the championship for the NHRA South Central Division Summit Racing Series at Texas Motorplex while Jeff Hefler scored a double taking home the … [Read more...]

Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals TV Coverage

(Akron, OH) OCTOBER 11, 2010 – The Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit and Marion County International Raceway are proud to announce that Masters TV was on hand to capture the action at The Third Annual Marion County Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals.Masters TV is partnered with ESPN, Fox Sports … [Read more...]

‘CHICAGO FIRE’ TEAM LOOKS TO CONTINUE SUCCESS ENTERING WORLD FINALS NITRO JAM

After a stunning sweep in Epping, ‘Chicago Fire’ team looks to continue successWorld Finals to wrap up Nitro Jam season this weekendPETERSBURG, Va. (October 11, 2010) – After a stunning sweep of the Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field in Epping last month, Rick Krafft and the “Chicago Fire” team have … [Read more...]

Deadline for the RacingJunk / Super Chevy Show Sweepstakes is fast approaching

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 11) -- Christmas will come early for one Chevy car enthusiast this year. But those interested better act quick.  October is not only the final month of the Super Chevy Show's 30th anniversary season, but it's also the final month to register for the season-long sweepstakes, … [Read more...]

Governor’s Cup Grabbed. Next Stop Bakersfield.

The Champion Speed Shop has grabbed the Governor's Cup victory at Sacramento Raceway in the Van Dyke Motorsports hemi-powered AA/Fuel dragster. The stunning Retroliner is back in South San Francisco getting set up with the accumulated wisdom of an impressive top fuel season - and it's not over yet. … [Read more...]

Sam Andreacchi places fifth in PMRA Pro Modified series after a year’s absence

TORONTO, ONTARIO (OCTOBER 11, 2010) - After a year away from the Pro Modified Racing Association, Sam Andreacchi returned in 2010 and made his mark, finishing fifth in the PMRA Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts and Patio Passport."We had a great season," said … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Drag Racing Results: 2010 NHRA Maple Grove Final Results by NHRA. Sunday's final results from the 26th annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]