Archives for January 2011

Roth Racing 1941 Willys prominent exhibit at Canadian Motorsports Expo

PMRA Pro Modified to be part of CME's "Quarter Mile Corral"TORONTO, ONTARIO (January 18, 2011) – Drag racing will be a big component of the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo, and the Pro Modified Racing Association will be well-represented with the Roth Racing 1941 Willys Pro Modified.The … [Read more...]

Super Chevy Show – Bill Johnson’s ’63 Chevy Impala

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 17, 2011) -- The Super Chevy Show has been a fixture for 30 years, and in a way of celebrating its history, the Super Chevy Show is honoring its past with its "Winners from the First 30 Years" series that will pay homage to past winners at superchevyshow.com.The first of the … [Read more...]

Top Fuel Veteran "Kansas John" Wiebe on Racin’ & Rockin’!

 Racin' and Rockin': Top Fuel Veteran "Kansas John" Wiebe on Racin' & Rockin'! by Bill Pratt. On Monday night, January 17, Racin' & Rockin' with Draglist.com brings you a conversation with the last holdout -- Top Fuel racer Kansas John Wiebe, who raced a competitive front engine dragster after all … [Read more...]

Hossler’s Fortunes Finally Reversed After Winning Round Five In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (January 14, 2011) – After qualifying in the top spot for the second straight race in the Arabian Drag Racing League, Alex Hossler was eager to finish the job this time. That it took some good luck in the finals was of no concern to the Pro Extreme standout who had suffered his share of … [Read more...]

Super Chevy Show Series Revs into 2011 with GM Performance Division as the Presenting Sponsor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 14, 2011) -- The Super Chevy Show will start its fourth decade of touring across North America later this spring, and will do so with GM Performance Division as the presenting sponsor. SCSW, LLC., the series ownership group made up of national event track operators, acquired … [Read more...]

Al-Balooshi’s Record Run Highlights Round Five Qualifying In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (January 13, 2011) – Khalid Al-Balooshi found another way to outdo himself on Thursday.Less than a week after the talented Pro Nitrous driver recovered from a fire to his car to win the fourth race of the eight-race Arabian Drag Racing League series, Al-Balooshi raised the bar during … [Read more...]

TORONTO MOTORSPORTS PARK NAMED TO NHRA MEMBER TRACK LIST

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2011) – NHRA announced today the addition of Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, Canada as the newest addition to its roster of member tracks, beginning with the 2011 racing season. Toronto Motorsports Park follows New England Dragway in Epping, N.H. as the latest … [Read more...]

U.S. 19 DRAGWAY BACK ON BOARD AS NHRA MEMBER TRACK; HOLLY SPRINGS DRAGWAY ALSO JOINS SOUTHEAST DIVISION

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2011) – NHRA announced today the return of U.S. 19 Dragway in Albany, Ga., and the addition of Holly Springs Dragway in Holly Springs, Miss., to the list of NHRA sanctioned dragstrips.U.S. 19 Dragway rejoins the NHRA family of tracks after a brief hiatus following the 2008 … [Read more...]

Top Sportsman and Top Dragster back in the spotlight

IHRA’s two fastest sportsman classes featured during Nitro Jam pro roundsNORWALK, Ohio (January 13, 2011) – They are the quickest and fastest sportsman cars on the planet, and once again they are going to be a feature attraction at all Nitro Jam events in 2011.Known as Top Sportsman and Top … [Read more...]

Al-Balooshi Still Aiming High After Getting Second Win In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (January 13, 2011) – Khalid Al-Balooshi had an excited tone in his voice last week after picking up his second win in four races in the Arabian Drag Racing League.But it was also obvious that Al-Balooshi and his Speedtech team aren't nearly content heading into Thursday's Round Five at … [Read more...]