Archives for 2011

Funny Car Nationals Video Available

Modified Production Video has finally finished the DVD from the 2011 Funny Car Nationals at Marion, Ohio. The videos are 80 minutes long and cost $23.00 plus S&H.Modified Production VideoC/O Rick Butterworth927 Shenandoah Ave.Roanoke, Va. 24016 … [Read more...]

Rick Osburn’s Gift

  Drag Racing Stories: Rick Osburn's Gift by Bill Pratt. Bill received an unexpected Christmas gift this year that further exemplifies the generosity and charity of drag racers, especially one Rick Osburn. … [Read more...]

Mondello “Vintage Rat” winner announced

Parma Heights, Ohio (December 23, 2011) – Shortly after 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 3, Donald Costic’s phone rang.  On the other end of the line was Mary Mondello, wife of the late Joe Mondello, who drew Costic’s name as the winner of the Quarter Mile Foundation’s Mondello “Vintage Rat” Raffle … [Read more...]

Best Wishes for a safe and happy Holiday Season

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Gary Gabelich, The Early Days

Drag Racing Stories:Gary Gabelich, The Early Days by Bud Rasner. Bud Rasner provides some insight on his friend, world land speed record holder Gary Gabelich, and some of the youthful escapades they shared as teens. … [Read more...]

Inaugural Summer Showdown drag race to be held June 8-9 at US 131 Motorsports Park

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS to compete at popular Michigan trackMARTIN, MICHIGAN (December 21, 2011) – US 131 Motorsports Park will be celebrating its 50th year of operation in 2012, and the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled … [Read more...]

ADRL Releases 2012 General Regulations With Updated Rainout, Participation Points Policies

O'FALLON, MO (December 21, 2011) – With a new rainout and participation points policy, along with several additional changes, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) officially released its 2012 General Regulations on Tuesday.The 2012 ADRL Tour starts on March 30-31 with Dragpalooza VIII at Royal … [Read more...]

VIRGINIAN WINS FORD FOCUS IN NHRA 60TH ANNIVERSARY SWEEPSTAKES

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2011) – Bo Moxley, 58, of Independence, Va., has won the Grand Prize in NHRA’s 60th Anniversary Sweepstakes, a 2012 Ford Focus Titanium 5-Door, it was announced today by NHRA officials.The NHRA 60th Anniversary Sweepstakes was a year-long promotion that ran in conjunction … [Read more...]

NHRA JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE CONFERENCE FINALS RETURNING TO DENVER, BRISTOL FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2012

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2011) – To help kick off the 20th Anniversary celebration of the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA announced today that the Western Conference Finals and Eastern Conference Finals will once again return to Bandimere Speedway in Denver and Bristol Dragway in Tennessee for … [Read more...]

ADRL Continues Points Series, Releases Payout Information For 2012 Season

O'FALLON, MO (December 19, 2011) – A year after adopting a conventional points series to determine its World Champions, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) will utilize that highly-successful system again in 2012.The ADRL announced on Monday its plans to continue its traditional championship … [Read more...]