Archives for May 2011

CarSafe, CarSafe Motorsports and ADRL Announce Fundraising Program with Red Cross for Storm Victims

CarSafe, CarSafe Motorsports and the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) jointly announced on Tuesday that they have created a fundraising program in light of the most recent storm tragedies that have taken place most recently in Joplin, Mo. and across the Midwest A special donations webpage, … [Read more...]

Update information on PROJECT 1320 interviewee list

Interviews deliver a roller coaster of emotionQuarter Mile Foundation announces that the PROJECT 1320 documentary series interview process of pioneers of drag racing and the performance aftermarket from the late 1940’s through to the 1980’s has gained over 60 hours of footage from 35 legends.“To put … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES ENGLISHTOWN PREVIEW

NEW YORK’S CASTELLANA EXCITED FOR TITLE CHANCES AS NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES HEADS TO ENGLISHTOWNENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – Missing the first two races of the season isn’t the best way for a driver to start a championship hunt. In the 10-race schedule for the NHRA Get Screened America Pro … [Read more...]

Mopar expands Canadian drag racing support

Mopar to back Canada’s largest drag racing events in Edmonton, Grand BendNORWALK, Ohio (May 31, 2011) – Mopar® Canada, who has been the title sponsor for the IHRA’s Mopar Canadian Nitro Jam since inception back in 2000, has announced an important further expansion of their involvement within … [Read more...]

BIG CROWDS, EXCITEMENT GREET JFR AT INDY 500 WEEKEND

BROWNSBURG, IN (May 30, 2011) --- The inaugural trip to the Indy 500 was a whirlwind of fans, drivers, media and overall excitement for the drivers of John Force Racing. Over the course of three days John Force, Robert Hight, Mike Neff and Courtney Force signed autographs and mingled with fans on … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C.

FATHER-SON WINNER’S CIRCLE IN MISSIONMISSION, B.C. – John and Josh Dalrymple of Sunnyside, Wash., shared the winner’s circle as father and son for the Lordco Auto Parts NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing event at Mission Raceway Park. Josh was up first for the final in Super Street where he drove his ’67 … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn.

WINNER’S CROWNED IN BRAINERDBRAINERD, Minn. (May 30, 2011) – Richard Putz and Scott McVey took home big wins this weekend for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder at the Lakes event at Brainerd International Raceway.Putz, Earlville, Iowa, and defending West Central Division Champion, saved … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, Pa.

SHIELDS, MANZO SCORE IN MAPLE GROVEREADING, Pa. – Duane Shields and Frank Manzo each took home wins and the trophies for this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Maple Grove Raceway. Shield made the trip from Boulder City, Nev., and ran 5.30’s throughout eliminations beating Daniel Page … [Read more...]

NHRA SUPERNATIONALS PREVIEW (ENGLISHTOWN, N.J.)

WHAT: 42nd annual NHRA SuperNationals, the eighth of 22 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle - earn points leading to 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. NHRA is … [Read more...]

RECORDS, MILESTONE PERFORMANCES ON THE LINE AT RACEWAY PARK AS FULL THROTTLE SERIES HITS REGULAR SEASON MIDPOINT

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – John Force Racing crossed one record off its 2011 to-do list in Kansas, becoming the first NHRA race team to join the 200 victory club. Now, the team has its sights set on conquering another longstanding record, and will try to push team owner John Force to the top of the … [Read more...]