Archives for June 2011

Drag racing’s biggest spectacle returns to Edmonton this weekend for Nitro Jam at Castrol Raceway

Huge lineup of cars and classes coming to Alberta's capital cityEDMONTON, Alberta (June 20, 2011) – When it comes to the sport of drag racing, nowhere on earth will you find more fun, more excitement and a bigger spectacle than the Mopar Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals at Castrol Raceway in … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Bandimere Speedway

WHITELEY WINS AGAINMORRISON, Colo. (June 20, 2011) – In his 4th consecutive Top Alcohol Dragster event win at the Grease Monkey Thunder on the Mountain at Bandimere Speedway, Jim Whitely also scored his 5th consecutive number one qualifier for that West Central division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Spokane County Raceway

SEVERANCE, GASPARRELLI WIN IN SPOKANESPOKANE, Wash. – Joey Severance and Steve Gasparrelli each took home top honors this past weekend for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division event at Spokane County Raceway. Severance, Woodburn, Ore., advanced to his second straight final round … [Read more...]

THE ULTIMATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SET FOR THE MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS AT LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS

THE ULTIMATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SET FOR THE MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS AT LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLISIntroduce your kids to the excitement of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing both past and present this Labor Day weekend as part of the “Kids-In-Free” PromotionGLENDORA, Calif. (June 20, … [Read more...]

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and Pro Bike & Sled Series leaders hope to increase their leads at upcoming Canadian Nitro Nationals

Montesano, Sampson, and Hope lead going into TMP's Cayuga Dragway July 1-3 event CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 20, 2011) – Vito Montesano of the Pro Modified Racing Association, Phil Sampson of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series' Randy Hope are ready to increase their … [Read more...]

GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM BRISTOL

TROXEL RACES TO PRO MOD VICTORY AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALSBRISTOL, Tenn. – Melanie Troxel raced to her first victory of the season in the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Sunday at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers.After … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM BRISTOL

HIGHT, DIXON AND EDWARDS WIN FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALSBRISTOL, Tenn. – Robert Hight raced to his fourth Funny Car victory of the season Sunday and in the process set the national speed record at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers.Larry Dixon … [Read more...]

LESENKO HIGHLIGHTS WINNERS DURING SATURDAY SALT LAKE NITRO JAM FINALE

Lesenko earns first career Ironman in all-Canadian finalLitton, Richey highlight winners during jam-packed Saturday finalsWEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (June 18, 2011) – Someone forgot to tell Todd Lesenko and Tim Boychuk that the Nitro Jam event in Canada is next weekend.Lesenko and Boychuk, both natives … [Read more...]

Martin, Castellana Both Get Second Straight Win At ADRL’s Kansas National Guard Independence Drags V

Martin, Castellana Both Get Second Straight Win At ADRL's Kansas National Guard Independence Drags VTOPEKA, KS (June 18, 2011) – When it mattered most, Joey Martin once again proved he could deliver.The confident American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Pro Extreme standout battled parts malfunctions all … [Read more...]

GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES RESULTS SATURDAY FROM BRISTOL

PERSONETT TAKES NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITION AND FIRST-ROUND WIN IN NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALSBRISTOL, Tenn. -- Top qualifier Brad Personett raced to a first-round victory Saturday during eliminations for the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag … [Read more...]