Archives for 2011

Equipe Rapide to run autocross course at Super Chevy Show at Texas Motorplex

Super Chevy Show Set for June 4-5 at Texas MotorplexENNIS, Texas (May 26, 2011) – Texas Motorplex has tabbed Equipe Rapide to run the autocross course at the 2011 Super Chevy Show, June 4-5. The course will be open to all Super Chevy Show participants – as well as driver's wanting to only compete in … [Read more...]

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS to run postponed opener plus round two of 2011 season at TMP’s Cayuga Dragway

Drag racing double header set for Extreme Mayhem Nationals June 10-12CAYUGA, ONTARIO (May 26, 2011)  – Although the qualifying rounds in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series were completed during the Victoria Day Weekend Challenge May … [Read more...]

IHRA unveils brand new website dedicated to sportsman racing

Norwalk, Ohio, May 26, 2011 – The International Hot Rod Association is proud to announce a brand new website dedicated to serving the sportsman racer and providing the latest racing news from the most sportsman-friendly sanctioning body in drag racing.The new IHRA.com features a new streamlined … [Read more...]

ADRL Teams Up With Kansas Army National Guard For Independence Drags V At Heartland Park Topeka

O'FALLON, MO (May 25, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in association with the Kansas Army National Guard announced on Wednesday that the Kansas Army National Guard will serve as the title sponsor for the upcoming Independence Drags V, and the event will officially be titled the ADRL … [Read more...]

By Any Means Necessary: Gahm Working Hard To Get Back In XPS Mix

With his Mustang not working the way he wanted, Brian Gahm decided to take matters into his own hands.As he proved at Maple Grove Raceway, that's still a highly-effective option.Running on his back-up motor for the last two events, Gahm finally started to see the results he wanted at the Penske … [Read more...]

Update on Quarter Mile Foundation "Mondello Vintage Rat" Raffle Engine

Mondello “Vintage Rat” PROJECT 1320 Raffle Engine Update Parma Heights, Ohio (May 25, 2011) – The Quarter Mile Foundation Chairman Traci Hrudka has received assurances from Mary Mondello that the engine for the PROJECT 1320 Engine Raffle is continuing forward, despite the Joe Mondello’s untimely … [Read more...]

Speedtek Performance to sponsor 5th Gen Camaro Shootout at Super Chevy Show at Texas Motorplex

5th Gen Camaros Will Battle for Cash and Trophies ENNIS, Texas (May 23, 2011) – Owners of the new 5th Generation Camaros should be practicing holding a trophy and check in hand. Now that Speedtek Performance has partnered with Texas Motorplex for the 5th Gen Camaro Shootout, the winner will receive … [Read more...]

Woodburn Dragstrip Results

Woodburn 2011 Opener in the BooksWoodburn, Ore. (May. 22) -The 38th Annual Baxter Auto Parts•BiMart•99.5 The Wolf Season Opener is one for the record books. Clint Thompson set a new track Alcohol Funny Car ET record, with a 5.618 blast. New marks were established for both ends of the track records … [Read more...]

Farewell, Dick Rosberg

Funny car, top fuel, and jet car veteran Dick Rosberg has passed away after an extended illness. He was one of our favorite people, with a quick smile and great stories. A preliminary obituary can be found here: http://www.nhra.com/blog/nhra-notebook/  … [Read more...]

Attention DOORSLAMMER FANS!!! Custom T’s Doorslammer Nationals is coming to MIR Sunday, May 29th!

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