Archives for 2011

Rocky Reports: Old Time Drags Funny Car Reunion

The Pirrone and Ellershaw Race Team will be emptying the garage as we bring FIVE of our Hot Rods to the Old Time Drags/Funny Car Reunion Spectacular!!!! For more info. and pics please check out..  http://www.rockypirrone.com/index.php?topic=109.msg449#msg449 … [Read more...]

Hamstra Leads Winners List At ADRL Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII

MARTIN, MI (July 16, 2011) – Jason Hamstra had a win, three finals appearances and the points lead in Pro Extreme during an already brilliant 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season.Now, he can add a victory at his home track in front of a mass of family and friends to an already extensive … [Read more...]

Gallen blasts to new record in front of capacity crowd

Wild evening of racing greets fans Saturday at Mopar Nitro Jam NationalsGRAND BEND, Ont. (July 17, 2011) – Peter Gallen 1, Tim Boychuk 0.In a showdown that was billed as a battle of the fastest between Pennsylvania's Peter Gallen and Alberta's Tim Boychuk, it was all Gallen on Saturday as the driver … [Read more...]

Martin Heads Qualifying List During Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII At U.S. 131 Motorsports Park

Martin, Lowmad Head Qualifying List During Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII At U.S. 131 Motorsports ParkMARTIN, MI (July 15, 2011) – Joey Martin had never raced at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park before Friday.But, like everywhere else he's been in 2011, the Pro Extreme standout made an immediate … [Read more...]

Living Legend Chris Karamesines and Vinny Barone on Racin & Rockin July 18!

  Racin' and Rockin': Living Legend Chris Karamesines and Vinny Barone on Racin & Rockin July 18! by Bill Pratt. On Monday night, July 18, Racin & Rockin is proud to bring you a conversation with living drag racing legend and one of the most iconic racers in the sport's history, Chris … [Read more...]

The latest YouTube drag racing videos

GoFTTV posted 3 new videos Play all » Del Worsham InterviewJul 11, 2011 Terry McMillen InterviewJul 11, 2011 … [Read more...]

Join us for the FBG MIROCK WPGC Bike Fest on July 23-24, 2011

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Turner returns to ‘The Bend’ 11 years after inaugural victory

Nitro Harley will be one of four nitro classes in competition this weekendGRAND BEND, Ont. (July 13, 2011) – Do you remember what you were doing exactly 11 years ago?Jay Turner does. He was visiting victory lane atop his noble steed – a nitro-gulping, 2,000 horsepower Nitro Harley Davidson."It was a … [Read more...]

Fwd: Team “O” Motorsports Tabs Pro Stock Standout Dave Connolly As Driver For Extreme Pro Stock Car In Martin

O'FALLON. MO (July 13, 2011) – Looking to make a major impact in the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) Extreme Pro Stock class, Team "O" Motorsports is going with a major name in the Pro Stock world.The Texas-based team announced on Wednesday that it has named Pro Stock standout Dave Connolly as … [Read more...]

Top Fuel battle reaches fevered pitch in Grand Bend

Defending race winner Paton looking to hold off former champions Litton, LaganaGRAND BEND, Ontario (July 11, 2011) – Exactly one year ago at the annual summer spectacular known as the Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex in Ontario, Canadian owner/driver Todd Paton piloted his Tim … [Read more...]