Archives for 2011

Top Fuel World Champ Gary Beck on Racin’ & Rockin’!

Racin' and Rockin': Top Fuel World Champ Gary Beck on Racin' & Rockin'! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday night, May 16, as we are joined by one of the most dominating drag racers of his era, two time Top Fuel World Champion Gary Beck! Gary won Indy 72 just ONE MONTH after obtaining his fuel license, … [Read more...]

NHRA JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals presented by K&N, Sunday from Auto Club Dragway

RACING PUSHED TO MONDAY FOR JEGS SPORTSNATIONALSFONTANA, Calif. – Racing came to a halt as the sun set on Auto Club Dragway for the JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals presented by K&N. Rain Sunday morning pushed the start of eliminations to the afternoon and officials had to stop competition due to … [Read more...]

Ike Maier qualifies and competes in major NHRA drag racing at Atlanta

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIke Maier qualifies and competes in major NHRA drag racing at AtlantaGood showing for Canadian Top Fuel driver in his second eventCourtesy: Tim MillerATLANTA, GA (May 15, 2011) – After obtaining his NHRA Top Fuel license only months ago, Canadian Ike Maier qualified and … [Read more...]

GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM ATLANTA

HOOVER RACES TO FIRST NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES VICTORYCOMMERCE, Ga. – Ed Hoover raced to his first career NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series victory Sunday during eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.Hoover, from … [Read more...]

BROWN GETS FOURTH ATLANTA DRAGWAY WIN; BECKMAN, LINE, TONGLET ALSO WINNERS IN ATLANTA

COMMERCE, Ga. – Antron Brown held off his teammate Tony Schumacher as he raced to his second win of the season Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.Jack Beckman, Jason Line and LE Tonglet also won in their respective categories at the sixth of 22 events in … [Read more...]

NHRA AND RED CROSS RAISE OVER $10K FOR TORNADO STRICKEN SOUTHEAST AREA

COMMERCE, Ga. – NHRA and the Red Cross raised more than $10,000 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. The monies earned will go directly to help those affected by the tornado disasters that have struck the Southeast region of the country.Fans, crew members and … [Read more...]

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS kicks off 2011 season at TMP’s Cayuga Dragway May 20-22

Once again, consistency will be the key to success in drag racingCAYUGA, ONTARIO (May 13, 2011) – Consistency is a major part of success in drag racing compared to other forms of motorsport. And consistency was a winning factor for last year's opening rounds in the Pro Modified Racing … [Read more...]

Pro Stocks to Finish Today (Sunday, May 15th at MIR!)

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Farewell, Rick "Surf" Stambaugh

Popular nostalgia drag racer and speed shop owner Rick "Surf" Stambaugh of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away in his sleep during the night of Friday, May 13, 2011.Rick, along with son Matt and daughter Robin, ran the New Generation Speed Shop and a series of drag racing cars that bore the same … [Read more...]

NHRA JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals presented by K&N, Saturday from Auto Club Dragway

FIELDS SET FOR JEGS SPORTSNATIONALSFONTANA, Calif. (May 14, 2011) – Day two of the NHRA JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals presented by K&N is complete and the fields are set for Sunday's eliminations in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Nearly 400 racers made final qualifying and time runs today … [Read more...]