Archives for 2011

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET

WHAT: 14th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals, the 11th 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 … [Read more...]

DEFENDING O’REILLY ROUTE 66 NATIONALS FUNNY CAR CHAMP MATT HAGAN READY TO RETURN TO FULL THROTTLE WINNER’S CIRCLE

JOLIET, Ill. – As 2010's breakthrough Funny Car driver of the year takes inventory of his 2011 season, he's been spending a bit of time looking at an empty column on the left side of his stats sheet.Matt Hagan, driver of the national record-holding DieHard Dodge Charger R/T and the runner-up in last … [Read more...]

LOCAL FAVORITE TONY SCHUMACHER LOOKING FOR ELUSIVE FIRST TOP FUEL VICTORY OF SEASON AT O’REILLY ROUTE 66 NATIONALS

JOLIET, Ill. – Seven-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher owns 67 Wally trophies, the most of any driver in that category in NHRA history. However, at the moment, none of them are pewter.As part of NHRA's 60th anniversary celebration, special limited edition Wally trophies are being … [Read more...]

Bob Gldden Replay, American Music on Racin and Rockin July 4!

  Racin' and Rockin': Bob Gldden Replay, American Music on Racin and Rockin July 4! by Bill Pratt. Join us on July 4 as we replay our great January 3 show with Pro Stock legend Bob Glidden. It was one of our most popular shows ever! And John Bockelman has provided a list of great songs … [Read more...]

Lang, Bauer, Konopacki victorious at Canadian Nitro Nationals

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS record new winners during major drag race at Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports ParkCAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 3, 2011) – Round three in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series was completed today, … [Read more...]

Spokane County Raceway prepares for Super Chevy Show, July 29-31

Airway Heights, Wash. (July 3, 2011) - A Super Chevy Show schedule of events was recently finalized as Spokane County Raceway staff put the finishing touches on the details of their event which will be held July 29-31.This will be the first time ever that the Super Chevy Show series has traveled to … [Read more...]

Qualifying completed in PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS at Canadian Nitro Nationals at Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park_..

Montesano, Goddard, Kopp, Orfanidis, and Swartz head up qualifyingCAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 2, 2011) – The qualifying rounds in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series were completed Saturday during the Canadian Nitro Nationals at the Cayuga … [Read more...]

GET SCREENED AMERICA EXERCISES OPTION TO CANCEL TELEVISION BROADCASTS OF SERIES ON ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD

Get Screened America to remain series sponsor until end of 2014                GLENDORA, Calif. (July 1, 2011) — Get Screened America has informed NHRA that it will no longer fund the television broadcast of the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series beginning with the 2012 season. Get … [Read more...]

ADRL Debuts New Custom-Built Golf Cart For Mickey Thompson Extreme Fan Experience

O'FALLON, MO (June 30, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Extreme Fan Experience, presented by Mickey Thompson, already offers fans an incredible opportunity to see a drag race like never before.With its latest addition, the experience will now be that much more memorable.Mickey Thompson … [Read more...]

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PBSS points battle close for next round at Cayuga Dragway’s Nitro Nationals

Racing heats up at Toronto Motorsports Park July 1-3CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 30, 2011) – Drag racing at its finest and in a variety of classes returns to the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park July 1-3.The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled … [Read more...]