Archives for 2011

Brainerd Wins Back to Back in "Black Gold"

  Drag Racing Results: Brainerd Wins Back to Back in "Black Gold" by Chris Graves. The second stop on the 2011 Texas Blown Fuel tour brought the series to North Star Dragway in Denton, Texas, for a night of heads up, all blown nostalgia drag racing under clear skies and excellent weather … [Read more...]

The Real Story of the McGee Quad-Cam Engine

  Drag Racing Stories: The Real Story of the McGee Quad-Cam Engine by Henry Walther. Contrary to the popular perception that NHRA was to blame, Henry Walther shares the real reason that the revolutionary McGee Quad-Cam engine fell off the NHRA circuit. … [Read more...]

Grubb Racing Team going with status quo for upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Few changes for big-block powered Cavalier after successful 2010 seasonPINE RIVER, ONTARIO (April 20, 2011) – After running a season with a new engine in their 2004 Chevy Cavalier Top Sportsman entry, Grubb Racing is only making some minor changes for the upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series … [Read more...]

PITTSBURGH RACEWAY PARK UNVEILS FACILITY UPGRADES

Pittsburgh Raceway Park unveils multiple facility upgrades in anticipation of Nitro Jam debut May 20-21NEW ALEXANDRIA, Pa. (April 20, 2011) – In anticipation of one of the biggest motorsports events to ever visit western Pennsylvania the staff at Pittsburgh Raceway Park have spent the offseason … [Read more...]

Join us for the FBG Spring Nationals April 30-May 1 and on the MIROCK Facebook Page!

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MOPAR BECOMES TITLE RIGHT SPONSOR FOR THE NHRA JR DRAG RACING LEAGUE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

MORRISON, Colo. (Tuesday, April 19, 2011) -- Bandimere Speedway announced today that Mopar has become the Title Right sponsor for the 2011 NHRA Jr Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals. General Manager John Bandimere, III said today, “It is exciting to have Mopar on board with us for this … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Texas Motorplex

BARTONE TAKES HOME THIRD WIN THIS SEASON AT TEXAS MOTORPLEXEnnis, Texas. (April 18, 2011) – Tony Bartone won his third event of the season this past weekend at the South Central division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Bartone, Long Island City, … [Read more...]

MANZO SCORES 200TH NHRA WIN

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 18, 2011) – Frank Manzo scored his 200 NHRA Drag Racing event win this past weekend in Charlotte, N.C., at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Manzo’s victory was his 92nd NHRA national event win to go along with his 108 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag … [Read more...]

ADRL Teams Up With Penske Truck Leasing For Inaugural Northeast Drags At Maple Grove Raceway

O'FALLON, MO (April 18, 2011) – The first trip to the Northeast for the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) will also include a new partnership.The ADRL announced today that leading global transportation provider Penske Truck Leasing will be the title sponsor for the Inaugural ADRL Penske Truck … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Philadelphia Modifiers "Yesteryear Drags"

The Philadelphia Modifiers (http://www.philadelphiamodifiers.com/Modify2.htm) are holding there Spring "Yesteryear Drags" this May 1st... We will have a couple of our race cars there..! For more info. see my website...http://www.rockypirrone.com/index.php?topic=95.0 … [Read more...]