Archives for 2011

ADRL To Become First In Drag Racing To Allow EFI In Pro Stock

O'FALLON, MO (December 3, 2011) – In a landmark move for the highly-competitive Extreme Pro Stock (XPS) class, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Saturday that it will allow electronic fuel injection (EFI) on all XPS cars starting in the 2012 season.The 2012 ADRL Tour starts on … [Read more...]

IHRA announces 2012 Summit Team Finals schedule

NORWALK, Ohio (December 2, 2011) – Following another record season for the popular Summit SuperSeries grassroots program, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to announce its Summit Team Finals schedule for the 2012 racing season.Designed to give local racers an opportunity to … [Read more...]

RIP, Huston Platt

We have received word from Hubert Platt that his brother Huston passed away yesterday. He was born November 16, 1933. God bless his family and may he RIP. … [Read more...]

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS announce 2012 race dates

Six events on tap for Pro Modified Racing Association, and five events scheduled for Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike & Sled SeriesCAYUGA, ONTARIO (December 1, 2011) – Three of the top drag racing series in North America have announced their 2012 schedules.The Pro Modified Racing … [Read more...]

IHRA to add more benefits for sportsman racers at Nitro Jam events in 2012

Upcoming Nitro Jam season to feature double the sportsman racingNORWALK, Ohio (November 30, 2011) – In an effort to add to the benefits of IHRA sportsman racing on the national level the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to announce a new sportsman structure at most IHRA Nitro … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation at PRI Trade Show – Where we are

The Quarter Mile Foundation will have a sizeable footprint at the 2011 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, December 1-3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.Working in conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show staff, the Foundation will have a strong … [Read more...]

Fred Ristagno and Mike Buckel on Racin & Rockin November 28!

  Racin' and Rockin': Fred Ristagno and Mike Buckel on Racin & Rockin November 28! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, November 28, as we visit with two of the baddest Mopar doorslammer guys in history, Fred Ristagno and Mike Buckel! Hemi Fred owns and races (!) the legendary Sox & Martin … [Read more...]

ADRL Releases Rulebook For 2012 Racing Season

O'FALLON, MO (November 21, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has released its official rulebook for the 2012 racing season, which goes into effect at the first race of the 2012 ADRL Tour.The eighth ADRL season starts on March 30-31 with Dragpalooza VIII at Royal Purple Raceway in … [Read more...]

2011 Atlanta Dragway spotlight on the Champions

Three of the four regular category 2011 champs, Jeremy Hancock (Super Pro), Chad Brewer (Pro) and Jim Burford (Sportsman), were repeat champions from the 2009 season.Super Pro champion Jeremy Hancock was unable to attend the Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions, as he was on duty for the Hall County … [Read more...]

2011 Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions

Atlanta Dragway's finest enjoyed meeting again for their last event of 2011, the Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions, hosted by American Legion Post 127. The Jr Dragster families began the evening by crowning their champions and top performers in each class, followed by dinner and camaraderie. … [Read more...]