Archives for August 2011

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM SEATTLE

WORSHAM, FORCE AND ANDERSON LEAD O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS QUALIFYING AT PACIFIC RACEWAYSKENT, Wash. – Top Fuel points leader Del Worsham raced to the qualifying lead Friday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.John Force (Funny Car) and Greg … [Read more...]

Former NHRA Director of Contingency To Fill Same Position In ADRL

O'FALLON, MO (August 4, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to announce that it has named Scott Forthmann as its Director of Contingency.Forthmann's impressive racing background includes a long career in the NHRA, where he served as the NHRA Director of Contingency Programs … [Read more...]

Points leader Vito Montesano ready for a win in PMRA drag racing

Round four of Pro Modified Racing Association this weekend during the Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals at the Grand Bend MotorplexMAPLE, ONTARIO (August 3, 2011) – Pro Modified Racing Association driver Vito Montesano is hoping he can put it all together for the next PMRA race at the … [Read more...]

Top Dragsters due for a win in Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag racing

Upcoming Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals at Grand Bend Motorplex August 4-7 pits Top Dragster cars against Top Sportsman entriesCAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 3, 2011) – Going into the next round of Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts this weekend at the Stratford … [Read more...]

Over 75 drivers already qualified for 2011 Summit Racing Tournament of Champions

IHRA World Finals to be held October 14-16 at Virginia Motorsports ParkNORWALK, Ohio (August 2, 2011) – Following this past weekend’s Summit Pro-Am and Tournament of Champions qualifier at Richmond Dragway, a grand total of 76 drivers have already clinched a spot in the year-end Summit Racing … [Read more...]

FREE CHILDRENS TICKET IN HIGH DEMAND FOR MAC TOOLS U. S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 2, 2011) – The Mac Tools U. S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil has long been one of the most sought after and coveted tickets in drag racing and a winner at this event will be immortalized in the annuals of the sport. Adding to the already prestigious nature of this event for … [Read more...]

Pro Fuel, Fuel Altered championships still up for grabs

Nitro Jam wraps up season August 12-13 at U.S. 131 Motorsports ParkMARTIN, Mich. (August 2, 2011) – While three of the five fulltime Nitro Jam classes have already decided a champion, two others will go down to the wire at the upcoming Northern Nitro Jam at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park the weekend of … [Read more...]

Fourth Annual Marion County Funny Car Nationals.

Well we are only days away from what should be the best nostalgia funny car gathering east of the Mississippi this yearThere are 30 funny cars preregistered that will be at Marion International Raceway in LaRue, Ohio to try and lay claim to who has the best funny cars. The Midwest or The East. Along … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Mid Michigan Motorplex

MICHIGAN RACERS SCORE AT MID MICHIGANSTANTON, Mich. – Three Michigan racers parlayed home court advantage into wins this past weekend at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman Challenge at Mid Michigan Motorplex. Brad Zaskowski, Belmont, Mich., led the home state winners defeating the … [Read more...]

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS PREVIEW

WHAT: 24th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals, the 14th of 22 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in three categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock - earn points leading to 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. NHRA is … [Read more...]