Archives for 2011

Extreme Pro Stock Driver Bert Jackson In Fatal Racing Accident

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (September 9, 2011) – Bert Jackson, 51, was fatally injured driving an Extreme Pro Stock 2007 Pontiac GTO during the third qualifying session of the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) Dragstock VIII at Rockingham Dragway on Friday evening.Jackson, of Glen Allen, Va., was … [Read more...]

$3 OFF Coupon to Superchargers Showdown at MIR on September 23-24, 2011

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North Carolina’s Cameron Manuel headlines 2011 IHRA Summit Pro-Am champions

Summit Pro-Am Tour wraps up season, next up Tournament of ChampionsNORWALK, Ohio (September 9, 2011) – Following a thrilling finish to the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am tour season this past weekend in South Carolina and Texas, dozens of drivers have emerged as champions including one driver who … [Read more...]

Maroney pilots legendary ‘Nanook’ to first championship

Strong finish to season propels Maroney past 'Pure Hell' team for titleNORWALK, Ohio (September 9, 2011) – There is nothing quite like meeting your idol.Richard Petty, Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan – all legends that most kids dream of having the opportunity to meet. But what happens … [Read more...]

NHRA ANNOUNCES 2012 FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE

The 23-race schedule features return to Gateway International Raceway near St. LouisGLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2011) – NHRA announced its 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series schedule today, highlighted by a return to Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, which expands the schedule to … [Read more...]

Bristol Dragway Super Chevy Show, September 23-25

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2011) - Thunder Valley hosts one of the largest Super Chevy Shows on the calendar, September 23-25. For more than 30 years, the Super Chevy Show has been known for some of the most exciting bracket and exhibition racing in the country and this year is no different. Add the … [Read more...]

Transcript from today’s Countdown to the Championship teleconference call

An interview with: ANTRON BROWN, BOB TASCA, RON CAPPS, JASON LINESept. 7, 2011THE MODERATOR: I'd like to welcome the media to this teleconference for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. I'm Zak Elcock with NHRA media relations. This call is to preview the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the … [Read more...]

Join us for the Pritchett Controls ULTIMATE OUTLAW SHOOTOUT SERIES on Saturday, Sept 17, 2011

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Contingency Postings Continue To Grow For ADRL’s Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman Class

O'FALLON, MO (September 7, 2011) – Support continues to build for the Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL).With Summit Racing Equipment already named as the official sponsor for the ADRL's newest class, the world's premier eighth-mile drag racing … [Read more...]

ADRL Dragstock VIII Fact Sheet

O'FALLON, MO (September 5, 2011) — The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) returns to Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, N.C. on Sept. 9-10 for Dragstock VIII.With increased purse payouts for each race, a new World Championship format with major championship payouts and expanded live online broadcasts … [Read more...]