Archives for 2010

Points leader Troxel an early favorite for St. Louis Pro Mod title

ST. LOUIS (April 28) -- Confidence is overflowing at the In-N-Out Burger Pro Mod pits as driver Melanie Troxel carries the series points lead into this weekend's 14th annual AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway.Troxel, who drives the '63 Corvette fielded by R2B2 Racing, … [Read more...]

Jeff Norton to Serve as Race Director for 2010 Goodguys Vintage Drag Racing Events

Pleasanton, CA - Veteran tech man Jeff Norton has been retained as race director for all 2010 Goodguys Vintage Drag Racing events. Norton worked tech, scales and served as assistant race director with Goodguys/VRA during the West Coast Championship Series for west coast vintage drag racers from 1994 … [Read more...]

DANNY GRUNINGER TO DRIVE FOR CUNNINGHAM MOTORSPORTS

Madison, Ill. – 24-year old NHRA Pro Stock sophomore racer Danny Gruninger is about to fulfill a dream thanks to Pro Stock team owner Jim Cunningham. Gruninger has been selected to drive the Cunningham Motorsports Pro Stock Ford Mustang for the next two NHRA National events, beginning this weekend … [Read more...]

True Street Drag Racing and Cordova Dragway Park offer complimentary spectator admission on May 15th.

DELAVAN, WI (April 27, 2010) - Many of the cars that participate in the True Street Drag Racing series are similar to what you’d see on the road during a casual weekend drive. However, at the Cordova Dragway Park on May 15 you will see these cars going 170 mph and as quick as 8 seconds down the … [Read more...]

SHEIKH KHALID AL THANI HONORED TO COMPETE IN ADRL; POSTS QUICKEST & FASTEST PASS IN HISTORY

(4-26-10) VALDOSTA, Georgia – In what could easily be described as the most highly anticipated driver debut in the history of the American Drag Racing League, Sheikh Khalid Al Thani dispelled any and all notions of his rookie status in a most impressive first appearance in the fast doorslammer … [Read more...]

Dale Creasy, Jr. races Funny Car in St. Louis

MADISON, Ill.  (April 28, 2010) - Dale Creasy, Jr., driver and owner of the Tek Pak / Beaver Shredding Chevy Impala SS Nitro Funny car, will make his season debut this weekend during the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Int'l Raceway. Creasy last … [Read more...]

Jr. Dragster Pre-Entry Open for AHRA Midland and San Antonio Events

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (April 27, 2010) - Pre-entry is now open online at  www.AHRAdragRacing.com for Jr. Dragsters at both upcoming AHRA events in Texas - the Nitro Showdown in Midland May 15-16, and the 2010 Reunion Tour at San Antonio Dragway May 22-23.AHRA Jr. Dragsters compete in three classes - … [Read more...]

Steve Corriveau enters Quick 32 Sportsman Series arena with 1967 Chevy II

Series rookie ready with new Top Sportsman for upcoming seasonFONTHILL, ONTARIO (April 28, 2010) – Steve Corriveau is hoping the car he will be driving in the upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts will bring him the same success as its previous owner.The Fonthill, … [Read more...]

NEW BARONA DRAG STRIP ARTWORK

Hey Gang!!! Here's some new drag racing artwork I did for Pete Baleno's Drag Corner; promoting The 4th Manufacturers Cup Challenge at the end of June at Barona Drag Strip. Take care! Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal... Jeff … [Read more...]

NHRA CHAMP HIGHT READY TO BRING HEAT AT CARDINALS GAME

YORBA LINDA, CA (April 27, 2010) --- 2009 NHRA Funny Car champ Robert Hight knows about speed and control. The fifth year professional Funny Car driver enjoys powering his Auto Club Ford Mustang down NHRA race tracks all across the country at speed in excess of 300 mph but as an avid baseball fan … [Read more...]