Archives for January 2011

Rocky Reports: Gasser Wars 2011!

Beaver Springs Dragway in conjunction with GASSER MAGAZINE will host the GASSER REUNION this June 10th to the 12th. As part of the gasser show, Beaver Bob has once again put the BLOWN AA/GASSERS as the headliner! There will be a full field of nostalgia AA/GS cars... This will be a OPEN field for the … [Read more...]

WES COLLIER NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2011) — Wes Collier has been named general manager of Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, it was announced today by NHRA. Collier had been serving as acting general manager of the historic facility since August 2010. “Since taking over as acting general manager, Wes has … [Read more...]

ADRL Adds Ford Safety Truck and Staff For 2011 Season

O'FALLON, MO (January 26, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is excited to announce the development of a new track safety program that includes a fully-customized, state-of-the-art safety truck, a full contingent of emergency equipment and the addition of two new safety technicians for … [Read more...]

ADRL Releases New Rainout Policy To Go Into Effect For 2011 Tour

O'FALLON, MO (January 26, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has announced that it will implement a new rainout policy, which will go in effect with the first race of the 2011 season. Adverse weather conditions are an unfortunate hardship on all involved in the sport and the ADRL … [Read more...]

Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit 2011 Schedule

The GLNFCC is proud to announce our schedule for the 2011 racing season. It is early yet and we are confident that there will be more events added to the schedule. Please check our website for any updates www.glnfcc.com.To those of you that have scheduled races with us, thank you for allowing us to … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Building a HEMI

As promised, my first installment of assembling a KB 426 Hemi is up...you can check it out at.....http://gassermadness.com/Gas-FX/index.php?topic=59.0Hope you enjoy!Rockyhttp://rockypirrone.comhttp://joepirrone.comhttp://community.webshots.com/user/BossHydrohttp://nitrogeezers.com/joe_pirrone.htm … [Read more...]

Bankston Boyz Racing Adds Janes As New Member, Prepping New Pro Nitrous Car For Allen

TERRY, MS (January 25, 2011) – Bankston Boyz Racing has been busier than ever during the off-season and that leaves the team more excited than ever for the 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season.They are thrilled to announce the addition of David Janes to the team, as well as the debut of a … [Read more...]

Summit Racing Increases Tournament of Champions Purse by $15,000

Norwalk, Ohio, January 24, 2011 – Summit Racing Equipment, new title sponsor of the International Hot Rod Association's Summit Racing Tournament of Champions year-end sportsman championship tournament, announced today that it will increase the purse for the tournament by $15,000 beginning with the … [Read more...]

NASCAR’S KURT BUSCH TO MAKE NHRA PRO DEBUT AT THE 41ST ANNUAL TIRE KINGDOM NHRA GATORNATIONALS

Busch will compete in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock category March 11-13 at Gainesville RacewayGLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2011) – Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has announced that he will be making his NHRA Full Throttle Series debut … [Read more...]

NHRA CREATES NEW PROGRAM FOR 2011 SUPER STOCK AND STOCK CLASS ELIMINATIONS; NATIONAL CLASS PERFORMER AWARDS UP FOR GRABS

NATIONAL CLASS PERFORMER AWARDS UP FOR GRABSGLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2011) – After reviewing feedback from the Performance Aftermarket Advisory Council (PAAC) and a majority of NHRA contingency sponsors, NHRA officials announced today the creation of an innovative program for Super Stock and Stock … [Read more...]