Archives for May 2011

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Hi gang. I get dozens if not hundreds of quality drag racing Public Relations articles every week, but schedule and staffing issues prevented me from posting them... until NOW. With DragPR.com, I will post every piece of qualified PR that comes into my inbox. Strap in and hang on! Bill Pratt … [Read more...]

Big league nitro racing returns to Pittsburgh May 20-21

Grave Digger, Shockwave, Megasaurus and more add to huge Pittsburgh Nitro JamNEW ALEXANDRIA, Pa. (May 6, 2011) – It has been several years since the sights, sounds and smells of big league nitro racing have filled the lanes at Pittsburgh Raceway Park, but that will all change later this month when … [Read more...]

First year in drag race Quick 32 Sportsman Series for Jeff Moser

Former IHRA winner to compete with Top Dragster Team for 2011BAMBERG, ONTARIO (May 6, 2011) – After a couple of years away from the track, making a family, Jeff Moser is ready to return to the action."I'm looking forward to coming back to drag racing," said Moser, who will compete in his first … [Read more...]

Fresh look for Sam Andreacchi’s Paul Wolf Electric and Lighting Supply PMRA Pro Modified in 2011

Team's Chevy Nova to sport new paint job for PMRA drag racing openerTORONTO, ONTARIO (May 5, 2011) – When Andreacchi Motorsports returns to the Pro Modified Racing Association for the upcoming 2011 season, the car will be sporting a new look.The sinister flat-black painted 1969 Chevy Nova-bodied … [Read more...]

ADRL’s Taylor Ready For Fast Times, Hopeful For Wins At Maple Grove

O'FALLON, MO (May 5, 2011) – After a productive testing session at Royal Purple Raceway on Monday, American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Pro Extreme star Frankie Taylor had a succinct message."We've been struggling the last couple months, but it's back," said Taylor, the 2010 ADRL Pro Extreme World … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Philadelphia Modifiers Spring Race!

What a GREAT weekend of racing at the Philadelphia Modifiers Spring Race!For a full race report with GREAT photos from Geno, please check out … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: GASSERS OF THE ’50’s ’60’s ’70’s

GREAT Ole Time Gasser Action! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9jJkohJaM8&feature=player_embedded … [Read more...]

ADRL To Feature Four-Car Top Sportsman Exhibition For Penske Truck Leasing Inaugural Northeast Drags At Maple Grove

O'FALLON, MO (May 3, 2011) – The world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league will offer even more racing this weekend.The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Wednesday that it will run a four-car Top Sportsman exhibition at Friday and Saturday's Penske Truck Leasing Inaugural … [Read more...]

Super Stock and Stock to Headline Friday Night Show at B’Laster Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park

The North Central Division is home to some of the country’s best Super Stock and Stock racers and the two factory hot rod classes will be center stage Friday Night, May 13 at the fifth annual B’Laster Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, … [Read more...]

TIMOTHY WHITE NAMED DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AT NHRA

White is first hire in the new technical department headquarters in IndianapolisGLENDORA, Calif. (May 4, 2011) — NHRA announced today that Timothy M. White has been hired as director of engineering, the first hire in the recently established technical department headquarters in Indianapolis. Earlier … [Read more...]