Archives for January 2011

NHRA HERITAGE SERIES TO AWARD WALLY TROPHIES AT SERIES EVENTS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2011) – NHRA announced today that competitors in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series will now be racing for the coveted NHRA Wally Trophy at each of the nine points earning events during the 2011 season.  “Class size” Wally trophies will be awarded to each event winner in … [Read more...]

NITRO JAM AND IHRA COMING TO TUCSON

Southwestern International Raceway to host third stop on 2011 Nitro Jam tourNorwalk, Ohio, January 31, 2011 – After a few weeks of deliberation culminating with a unanimous vote by the racers, the International Hot Rod Association and Feld Motor Sports is proud to announce that Tucson, Ariz. based … [Read more...]

Sanders wins east versus west Prostalgia Funny Car showdown

Lagana, Evans own Palm Beach once again; Dorn, Bennett win in debutJUPITER, Fla. (January 28, 2011) – Just about the farthest point you can get from the sunny beaches of West Palm Beach, Fla. in the continental United States is the great state of Washington on the Pacific coast.Approaching … [Read more...]

Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame announces 2011 inductees

Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the inductees for the Class of 2011: Jesse Baird- Louisville-Oval and Figure 8 ChampionAndy Vertrees- Louisville- Figure 8 Champion and Track PromoterElmo Guy- Bowling Green- Track Builder, Oval, Motorcycle and Drag RacerElmer Trett- Keavy- … [Read more...]

Two-Car Team of Hossler, Todd Looking Forward To 2011 ADRL Season

O'FALLON, MO (January 28, 2011) – While he did not race a year ago, J.R. Todd spent plenty of time at American Drag Racing League (ADRL) events in 2010.One of his usual stops was the pit of Pro Extreme driver Alex Hossler, where the duo talked, hung out and quickly became good friends.That … [Read more...]

Texas Top Fuel Legend Vance Hunt on Racin’ & Rockin’!

 Racin' and Rockin': Texas Top Fuel Legend Vance Hunt on Racin' & Rockin'! by Bill Pratt. On Monday, January 31, 2011, legendary 1950s and 60s Texas Top Fuel racer Vance Hunt joins us! Vance was one of the top racers in the country from 1958 to 1971, racing and trading wins with fellow legends like … [Read more...]

WINNERS FROM THE FIRST 30 YEARS: Mike Yannessa’s winning connection

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 27, 2011) -- The Super Chevy Show has been a fixture on the automotive event circuit since the late 1970’s, and in a way of celebrating its history, the series is honoring "Winners from the First 30 Years".The second of the series features the story of Pennsylvania's Mike … [Read more...]

60 Greatest Moments in NHRA’s 60-year History Released

Fans will determine greatest moment in year-long program tied to NHRA’s Facebook page GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2011) – From a simple signature on March 13, 1951 by NHRA founder Wally Parks to a far more complicated, championship-clinching comeback by John Force on Nov. 14, 2010, NHRA has seen its … [Read more...]

‘Mr. Explosive’ travels nearly 4,000 miles to Nitro Jam opener

‘Force of the North’ Mark Sanders travels across the U.S. with sights set on Prostalgia championshipJUPITER, Fla. (January 27, 2011) – Crazy? Maybe. But you can’t deny the drive that keeps the father and son duo of Mark and Jake Sanders on the fast track to success in this crazy game called drag … [Read more...]

RJ Race Cars, Quarter-Max Named Major Sponsor For 2011 ADRL Tour

O'FALLON, MO (January 27, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to announce RJ Race Cars and Quarter-Max Chassis & Racing Components as a new major sponsor for the 2011 season.With nearly 25 years in the drag racing business, RJ Race Cars is widely-regarded as one of the top … [Read more...]