Archives for 2011

Tim McAmis Performance Parts Sponsoring Top Sportsman Low Qualifier Program In ADRL

O'FALLON, MO (July 11, 2011) – New doors continue to be opened for Top Sportsman racers in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL).The world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced on Monday that ADRL sponsor Tim McAmis Performance Parts will be offering a new Top Sportsman No. 1 Qualifier … [Read more...]

Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals Fact Sheet

GRAND BEND, Ontario (July 11, 2011) – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam series returns to the Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, Ont. on July 16-17 for the Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals.This year's edition of the annual summer showdown on the beaches of Lake Huron promises to be … [Read more...]

ADRL Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII Fact Sheet

 O'FALLON, MO (July 10, 2011) — The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) returns to U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich. on July 15-16 for the Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII.With increased purse payouts for each race, a new World Championship format with major championship payouts and greatly … [Read more...]

2011 York US 30 Musclecar Reunion Photos

 Drag Photo Review: 2011 York US 30 Musclecar Reunion Photos by Bill Pratt. We took 349 photos of the great people and cars at Darwin Doll's annual drag racing super show! Click HERE to see the photos. … [Read more...]

Funny Car Stars Mike Lewis and Doc Halladay on Racin & Rockin July 11!

 Racin' and Rockin': Funny Car Stars Mike Lewis and Doc Halladay on Racin & Rockin July 11! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, July 11, as we share a night with two of the top names in nitro powered drag racing! First, we'll chat with Mike Lewis, Senior VP of Don Schumacher Racing. Mike's history … [Read more...]

Winners crowned on championship Sunday at inaugural Summit Racing Sportsman Spectacular

Winningest driver in IHRA history Anthony Bertozzi highlights winners of IHRA’s biggest ever sportsman raceBUDDS CREEK, Md. (July 10, 2011) – Over the past 40 years thousands of different drivers from all corners of North America have hoisted trophies and celebrated victory with the International … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

NEFF, WORSHAM, ANDERSON AND TONGLET WIN O'REILLY AUTO PARTS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALSJOLIET, Ill. – Mike Neff raced to his fourth Funny Car victory of the season Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway near Chicago.Del Worsham (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) … [Read more...]

Fields set following huge opening day of racing at Summit Racing Sportsman Spectacular

Fontana, Hill, Marshall, Bradford, Robinson among top dogs entering championship Sunday at MIRBUDDS CREEK, Md. (July 9, 2011) – It was billed as the biggest and grandest sportsman drag race in the 40 year history of the International Hot Rod Association.And so far, after just one day of competition, … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SATURDAY FROM ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

ANDERSON, MASSEY, NEFF AND ARANA EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALSJOLIET, Ill. – Defending Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson claimed his first No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals, ending … [Read more...]

JIM CORNELISON TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM ON SUNDAY AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS

JOLIET, Ill. (July 9, 2011) – Jim Cornelison, the famed tenor who sings the Star-Spangled Banner prior to all Chicago Blackhawks games, will perform the national anthem to kick-off Sunday’s 11 a.m. eliminations for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals eliminations at Route 66 … [Read more...]