Archives for 2011

NHRA NEWS: Greatest Moment in NHRA’s 60-year history Announced

JOHN FORCE’S IMPROBABLE COMEBACK TO WIN HIS RECORD 15TH NHRA FUNNY CAR TITLE IS FANS’ CHOICE FOR NHRA’S GREATEST MOMENTDon Garlits’ debut of the rear-engine dragster – and winning – in Pomona in 1971 is fans’ choice for the No. 2 Greatest Moment in NHRA historyGLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2011) – … [Read more...]

NHRA DEDICATES TOP ELIMINATOR CLUB GRANDSTAND AT HISTORIC AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA IN HONOR OF JOHN FORCE

POMONA, Calif. – The Top Eliminator Club grandstands at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona has been named in honor of NHRA legend John Force, NHRA President Tom Compton announced today.Force was honored Sunday during pre-race ceremonies at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals in … [Read more...]

Gordon Collett & Mike Kloeber on Racin & Rockin November 14!

  Racin' and Rockin': Gordon Collett & Mike Kloeber on Racin & Rockin November 14! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, November 14, as we feature two of the best gas and fuel racers in history! Gordon Collett was one of the very best Top Gas racers in the sport, and earned the nickname … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SATURDAY QUALIFYING FROM AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA

WORSHAM RACES TO POINTS LEAD AND NO. 1 QUALIFIER; HAGAN, EDWARDS, HINES ALSO TOP QUALIFIERS AT AUTO CLUB RACEWAYPOMONA, Calif. – Del Worsham raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel Saturday as rain shortened qualifying at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals.  Matt … [Read more...]

Greatest Moments Nos. 3 and 4 Unveiled

FOUNDING OF NHRA AND SCHUMACHER’S ‘THE RUN’ UNVEILED SATURDAY AS THE NOS. 3 AND 4 GREATEST MOMENTS IN NHRA’S 60-YEAR HISTORYThat leaves 2 moments – John Force’s comeback to win his record 15th title and Don Garlits’ debut of the rear-engine dragster; top moment will be unveiled SundayGLENDORA, … [Read more...]

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO FEATURE 43 EVENTS INCLUDING NEW REGIONAL LEVEL IN 2012

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2011) – NHRA released its 2012 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule today, which features 43 events, with a minimum of five races conducted in each of NHRA’s seven divisions and four series specialty events.In its 11th year, the Lucas Oil Series also includes the … [Read more...]

TOP ALCOHOL CLASSES WILL COMPETE IN NEW LUCAS OIL SERIES REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM IN 2012

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2011) – The two premier classes in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series – Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car – will be showcased in four regions as part of a new Regional Championship program in 2012.The four regions that will feature the Top Alcohol classes will … [Read more...]

WCOPMA racers headed to Vegas SCSN

 West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association racers head to Vegas for the Street Car Super Nationals VIILas Vegas, NV – The West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association will have a strong supporting crew at this years biggest door car event on the west coast, the 7th annual Street Car Super Nationals event in … [Read more...]

2011 Bruce Larson USA-1 Dragfest Today!

  Drag Racing News: 2011 Bruce Larson USA-1 Dragfest Today! by Bill Pratt. The day is here! Bruce Larson, Dave Heisey, and company will host the 2011 USA-1 Dragfest at Bruce's Stoney Creek Barn in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, today, Saturday, NOVEMBER 12. Hope to see you there! … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM POMONA

WORSHAM TAKES OVER TOP FUEL POINTS LEAD, HAGAN EXTENDS FUNNY CAR LEAD AT SECOND DAY OF AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS QUALIFYINGPOMONA, Calif. – Del Worsham moved into the Top Fuel points lead during Friday’s qualifying at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals.Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, … [Read more...]