Archives for 2010

Sheikh’s Record Run Highlights First-Day Qualifying at ADRL Georgia Drags

CECIL, GA (Apr. 24, 2010) — When Sheikh Khalid Al-Thani of Qatar covered the eighth mile at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP) in just 3.63 seconds at 212.49 miles per hour Apr. 23, he became the quickest and fastest “doorslammer” driver in the world. The record-setting run also secured for him … [Read more...]

BECKMAN TO BE AT SPEEDZONE ON SATURDAY IN CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF., FOR LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

NORCO, Calif. (Aprl 23, 2010) - California native and driver of the Valvoline/Mail Terminal Services Dodge Funny Car in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Jack Beckman will appear at the SpeedZone in the City of Industry, Calif., on Saturday, April 24.A cancer survivor himself, … [Read more...]

Gary Mater plans to be on track for PMRA opener with 1937 Chevy Pro Modified

Team takes on competition with non-traditional twin-turbo setupPETROLIA, ONTARIO (April 23, 2010) – Gary Mater is one racer who likes a challenge.The driver and owner of the 1937 Chevy Coupe Pro Modified said he should be in good shape when the Rumblin’ Thunder Racing Team competes in Pro … [Read more...]

Kenney "The Action Man" Goodell passes

Former Northwest Funny Car standout Kenney Goodell passed away on Tuesday night after experiencing a massive heart attack a week prior at his home in Sherwood, OR. Goodell, 64, will always be remembered for his long line of nitro funny cars and his successful marketing partnerships with Portland … [Read more...]

AHRA COMMITTED TO QUARTER-MILE NITRO DRAG RACING

Announcement scheduled regarding new speed-limiting rulesSPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (April 22, 2010) - The American Hot Rod Association announced today that all nitro classes competing at 2010 Reunion Tour events will be contested at the traditional standard 1320- foot quarter-mile distance. It was also … [Read more...]

Carpenter Primed to Build on Career Best Performances in Valdosta

(4-22-2010) CECIL, GA – After rain postponed the completion of last month’s ADRL Universal Technical Institute Dragpalooza VI in Baytown, TX, Pro Nitrous veteran Charles Carpenter is looking to build on the career best performances he posted at Houston Raceway Park.Returning to the very facility … [Read more...]

Silver Dollar Raceway this weekend

This weekend at Silver Dollar Raceway:Friday:  Street Legal Drags.  Race the Strip ~ not the street.  Gates open at 6 PM with track time from 7-11 PM.  Pay $20 to run your car.  Spectator fee is $10.  "Drive it in" to qualify … [Read more...]

NHRA EVENTS AT FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY RESCHEDULED

LUCAS OIL SERIES PORTION OF NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS AND LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES DIVISIONAL EVENT AT FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY ARE RESCHEDULED GLENDORA, Calif. -- NHRA has rescheduled the conclusion of the NHRA Arizona Nationals for most competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to … [Read more...]

Team Aruba Prepares for Upcoming Georgia Drags, Thankful for Overwhelming Fan Support

 UNION, NORTH CAROLINA (April 22, 2010) — Despite their successful test run of 6.31 at 218mph before last weekend’s Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association (MMPSA) inaugural race, Team Aruba was plagued with unfortunate bad luck as tire problems kept the team from performing optimally. “Off-course, we … [Read more...]

ASHLEY FORCE HOOD ASKS FANS TO HELP STAMP OUT HUNGER MAY 8TH

YORBA LINDA, CA (April 22, 2010) --- For the second year in a row Castrol GTX Ford Mustang Funny Car driver and Orange County resident Ashley Force Hood is asking her fans and fans of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series to help her Stamp Out Hunger. This year Force Hood has ramped up her … [Read more...]