Archives for 2010

Tutterow Seizes Lead In Pro Extreme After First Day At Qatar Race Club

DOHA, QATAR (December 2, 2010) – Todd Tutterow's duties last year in the Arabian Drag Racing League only included tuning a car.His first foray into driving in Qatar is quickly off to a fine start.The 2009 Pro Extreme World Champion in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is the leader after two … [Read more...]

ADRL Announces New Date For 2010 Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala

O'FALLON, MO (December 1, 2010) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to announce that the new date for its 2010 Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala is Thursday, March 24 at the spacious Tower Club at Royal Purple Raceway (formerly Houston Raceway Park).The casual dress event will take … [Read more...]

NHRA HOT ROD HERITAGE RACING SERIES ANNOUNCES 2011 SEASON

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2010) – NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series officials announced today the 2011 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing schedule, which includes affiliate events at Beech Bend Raceway Park and Maple Grove Raceway.The Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion will be held June 16-18 at Beech … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Toys for Tots car show

We will have the Screamin Eagle Nostalgia Funny car at County Corvette in West Chester Pa. for their Toys for Tots car show..! If you're in the area, stop in and say … [Read more...]

2010 Norwalk, Bristol, and Western Swing Performance Improvements

Personal Bests: 2010 Norwalk, Bristol, and Western Swing Performance Improvements by Steve Klemetti. Steve Klemetti reports on new drivers, and new personal best elapsed times and speeds from the 2010 national events in NHRA Norwalk, Bristol, and the Western Swing. … [Read more...]

Back-to-back Northwest U.S., and Canada Events Highlight the 2011 Super Chevy Show Schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 30) -- As the Super Chevy Show says goodbye to a successful 2010 and says hello to 2011, it does so with high expectations on its 31st season, which begins in April and will feature 12 events, including stops at four new venues.The highlight is expected to come in … [Read more...]

Roger Coburn services

Services have been announced for former Top Fuel crew chief Roger Coburn, who died last week. A viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 3, from 3-7 p.m. at Greenlawn Mortuary and Cemetery, 2739 Panama Lane in Bakersfield (661-834-8920). A funeral service will be held the following day at 10 a.m. … [Read more...]

IHRA ANNOUNCES DIVISION 6 IN SUMMIT SUPERSERIES

Tracks in western Canada and the United States comprise new divisionNORWALK, Ohio (November 29, 2010) – To accompany its rapid expansion westward, the International Hot Rod Association is proud to announce the formation of a new division in the Summit SuperSeries made up of tracks in western Canada … [Read more...]

Roger Coburn article

Here’s a story regarding the passing of Roger Coburn of the “Ridge Route Terrors":http://www.bakersfield.com/news/sports/local/x1263267006/Engine-builder-for-famed-Ridge-Route-Terrors-Top-Fuel-team-dies … [Read more...]

Roger Coburn passes

Roger Coburn passed away just after 4 a.m. on November 25. Another legend gone, but never forgotten. At times in the '70s, Roger and his teammates fielded arguably the best Top Fuel car in the world.  More about Roger here: http://www.nhra.com/blog/nhra-notebook/ … [Read more...]