Archives for February 2011

Former Anheuser-Busch Sports Marketing Manager Joins ADRL As Director Of Sponsorship Development

O'FALLON, MO (February 28, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Monday that Karen Holschlag has been named the new Director of Sponsorship Development for the world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league.The appointment comes after Holschlag's successful and standout 26-year … [Read more...]

Jay Turner relives terrifying crash at Mardi Gras Nitro Jam

Nitro Harley class gearing up for western stretchBATON ROUGE, La. (February 28, 2011) – The scene was terrifying, the mood in the air tense. For a couple of moments it wasn’t known whether or not longtime Nitro Harley competitor Jay Turner was hurt, or worse.The sold out crowd at State Capitol … [Read more...]

Steve Legare getting geared up for upcoming PMRA season

Updates to nitrous-fed Camaro will put team in midst of Pro Modified actionTROIS-RIVIÈRES, QUEBEC (February 28, 2011) – After a season getting his feet wet in Pro Modified Racing Association  action, Steve Legare plans on making his mark in the upcoming PMRA drag racing season."For the 2011 season … [Read more...]

Top Fuel and Funny Car Superstar Ron Colson on Racin & Rockin!

  Racin' and Rockin': Top Fuel and Funny Car Superstar Ron Colson on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, February 28, for a conversation with one of the top funny car racers in the sport's history: Ron Colson! Most famous as the driver of the legendary Chi Town Hustler … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM POMONA

LUCAS, HIGHT AND LINE WIN KRAGEN O'REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALSPOMONA, Calif. – Morgan Lucas defeated Shawn Langdon in a matchup of former high school classmates in the Top Fuel final Sunday at the season-opening Kragen O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Valvoline at … [Read more...]

HARD-THROWING MLB PITCHER RANDY JOHNSON EXPERIENCES NHRA DRAG RACING FROM BEHIND THE LENS

POMONA, Calif. -- A World Series winning pitcher with an intimidating fastball had the opportunity to try out his favorite hobby today alongside the world’s fastest race cars at the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Valvoline. Randy Johnson, who retired from the major … [Read more...]

Full Throttle Series Saturday Results

DIXON BREAKS SCHUMACHER’S NATOINAL RECORD THAT HAD STOOD SINCE OCT. 2008Cruz Pedregon, Erica Enders also collect No. 1 qualifiers at the first race of NHRA’s 60th anniversary seasonPOMONA, Calif. – Southern California native Larry Dixon closed out a blistering day of qualifying with a … [Read more...]

RAIN CANCELS FRIDAY’S QUALIFYING FOR THE KRAGEN O’REILLY NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

POMONA, Calif. – Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel Friday’s racing at the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.Qualifying will resume Saturday, weather permitting, for the season-opening NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event with … [Read more...]

Kopp Motorsports to debut new combination, new sponsors in 2011

Team will compete for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Championship in Top DragsterBurlington, ON  (February 25, 2011) – As the 2011 season quickly approaches, preparations are in full swing for the Kopp Motorsports drag racing team as it prepares to enter its first full season of competition in … [Read more...]

ADRL Reveals Significant Event Payout Increases In All Classes For 2011 Tour

O'FALLON, MO (February 24, 2011) – The reward for performing well at an American Drag Racing League (ADRL) event will be greater than it has ever been in 2011.The world's top eighth-mile drag racing league announced on Thursday that it will increase the purse and payouts for all five professional … [Read more...]