Archives for 2011

BACA ADDED TO NHRA COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

GLENDORA, Calif. — Alex Baca has been named media relations manager for the NHRA, it was announced today by Anthony Vestal, director of media relations.Baca joins the NHRA after working for the last two years as a contract public relations specialist for several teams in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag … [Read more...]

Meadors, Goodguys Racing Team Look Forward to Big Weekend at Infineon Raceway

Sonoma, CA – The Goodguys Racing “Pure Hell2” ’69 Camaro Pro Mod will be on familiar turf this weekend as Goodguys President Marc Meadors looks to win his first event of the 2011 season on his home track at Infineon Raceway. A field of over 20 West Coast Outlaw Pro Mods is expected at the Sonoma … [Read more...]

ADRL Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII Special Awards

Jeffers Pro Cars Pro Extreme No. 1 Qualifier Program ($1,000 to the No. 1 qualifier in Pro Extreme) – Joey Martin, Pro Extreme '55 Chevrolet Nomad, 3.664 seconds, 205.17 mph.RJ Race Cars Pro Nitrous No. 1 Qualifier Program ($1,000 to the No. 1 qualifier in Pro Nitrous) – Mahana Al-Naemi, Al-Anabi … [Read more...]

Jack Grainy blasts to victory during IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals

PMRA team wins Pro Modified Invitational during national drag race event at the Grand Bend MotorplexGRAND BEND, ON (July 18, 2011) – Jack Grainy blasted his way to victory during the IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex over the weekend.The Pro Modified Racing Association … [Read more...]

NHRA PRO STOCK RACER ALLEN JOHNSON HAS FOUND FORUMLA FOR SUCCESS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

MORRISON, Colo. – Allen Johnson’s streak on Thunder Mountain is at four and counting.That’s four consecutive final rounds, for those who are keeping score.Bandimere Speedway has long been a perplexing puzzle for NHRA’s greatest Pro Stock teams. The high altitude and warm summertime conditions … [Read more...]

MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET

WHAT: 32nd annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, the 12th of 22 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle - earn points leading to 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. NHRA is … [Read more...]

WESTERN SWING PIVOTAL FOR DRIVERS SEEKING SPOTS IN FULL THROTTLE SERIES COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

MORRISON, Colo. – With only five races remaining in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular season, it’s now crunch time for teams in each of the four categories. It’s time for many of the teams on the bubble to take a quick inventory of their status to determine the best route for gaining … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Woodburn Dragstrip

WOODBURN LUCAS OIL EVENT POSTPONEDWOODBURN, Ore. – Mother nature got the best of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as the Woodburn Dragstrip Les Schwab Challenge event was postponed because of continued rain on Sunday. The event was moved to Friday, September 16, and will coincide with the … [Read more...]

Next round for the PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS to be held during Grand Bend’s Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals

Large car counts expected in round four of big drag racing weekend CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 18, 2011)  – With three events completed so far this season, the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series head west to the Grand Bend Motorplex for the … [Read more...]

Boychuk splits Funny Car battle at Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals

Lagana seals second Nitro Jam Top Fuel championship with weekend sweepGRAND BEND, Ont. (July 17, 2011) – Call it a draw. Call it a split.But whatever you call it, don't think this battle over just yet.In a battle of two of the fastest nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars in world, Pennsylvania's Peter Gallen … [Read more...]