Archives for 2010

Armed Forces Join AHRA to Celebrate the first Reunion Tour Event

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (May 11, 2010) - The United States Armed Forces will be out in full force at the 2010 AHRA Reunion Tour event at San Antonio aceway May 22-23, helping to celebrate the revival of one of the country's riginal drag racing sanctioning bodies.Four branches of the military -- Army, … [Read more...]

Spradlin Motorsports looking for another national event win at NHRA Summit Racing Southern Nationals

(05-11-10) Commerce, GA -- Spradlin Motorsports with its driver Casey Spradlin is heading into the NHRA Summit Racing Southern Nationals looking to add a Top Sportsman Wally to the Top Dragster Wally earned during the ’09 Cajun SPORTSNationals.“Having our friends and relatives in attendance at our … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Tulsa Raceway Park Event Postponed

TULSA, Okla. (May 11, 2010) – The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event scheduled for this weekend at Tulsa Raceway Park has been postponed till the weekend of June 25-27. Due to parking issues, track seepage, and an extended forecast with rain and storms NHRA and Tulsa Raceway Park Officials decided … [Read more...]

TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT — WARREN JOHNSON, JOHN FORCE, ASHLEY FORCE HOOD

An interview with:WARREN JOHNSONJOHN FORCEASHLEY FORCE HOODTHE MODERATOR: I'd like to welcome everybody to today's teleconference. Our special guests joining us on the call are six‑time Pro Stock world champion Warren Johnson, driver of the K&N Pontiac GXP. Also 14‑time Funny Car world champion John … [Read more...]

Wally Bell featured on brand new radio show

On Wednesday nights beginning May 19th, The Wally Bell Show airs on Racers Reunion Radio. http://www.racersreunion.com/ (click on the radio section)Wally has a long, successful background as a professional drag racer; Bell campaigned for 38 seasons, ending his career in 2001. He is a member of the … [Read more...]

Dino and Dover Dragstrip Make the New York Times

Check it out! Way to go, Dino!http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/memories-of-a-new-york-dragstrip/?nl=automobiles&emc=wheelsema2 … [Read more...]

NHRA TESTING IN ST. LOUIS YIELDS ENCOURAGING RESULTS

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 11, 2010) – Upon conclusion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, NHRA in cooperation with Tim Wilkerson Racing and John Force Racing tested a 60-gallon per minute (GPM) fuel pump as part of its ongoing power reduction program.The test was designed to reduce the volume … [Read more...]

Firebird Raceway Announces Track Improvements

Firebird International Raceway's is putting more than $200,000 of improvements to the dragstrip and its surface for 2010.  … [Read more...]

NHRA TUESDAY TO FEATURE BERNSTEIN, PHILLIPS, REINHART

HOLLYWOOD, FL (May 10, 2010) - Top Fuel driver Brandon Bernstein, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Michael Phillips, and NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart, are featured guests on this week’s WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with Joe Castello. To listen live on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET or on-demand following the show, go to … [Read more...]

NHRA AND DISTRUPTIVE STUDIOS BEGIN CASTING FOR NEW REALITY TV SHOW TO IDENTIFY AMERICA’S NEXT GREAT RACE CAR DRIVER

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 11, 2010) — Do you feel like you have what it takes to compete side-by-side with the world’s greatest race car drivers, but just haven’t had the right break to get your career started on the fast track? Line-up, sign-up and be heard at an NHRA Unleashed event coming to your … [Read more...]