Archives for 2011

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from The Strip at Las Vegas

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAYLAS VEGAS, (March 28, 2011) – After a weekend of intense racing, winners in 11 different classes were crowned Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Joey Severance … [Read more...]

Quarter-mile nitro racing is back at San Antonio Raceway

Five nitro classes, hundreds of sportsman to fill the lanes at San Antonio Nitro Jam this weekendSAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 28, 2010) – It has been three long years since the sights, sounds and smells of the world’s fastest and most exciting motorsports event filled the lanes at San Antonio … [Read more...]

Miss STP Paula Murphy on Racin & Rockin!

Racin' and Rockin': Miss STP Paula Murphy on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, March 28, as we welcome fuel funny car star Paula Murphy! In 1966, Paula Murphy, AKA “Miss STP,” became the first woman fuel funny car racer! Paula also drove NASCAR Grand National cars, Indy Cars, blown … [Read more...]

East coast cars dominate Arizona Nitro Jam finale

Gallen sets national record en route to Nitro Jam win in front of packed houseTUCSON, Ariz. (March 26, 2011) – What exactly is the definition of irony? Just ask Peter Gallen.Traveling nearly 2,000 miles from his home in Pennsylvania to be in Arizona for the Arizona Nitro Jam, Gallen had high hopes … [Read more...]

Hamstra One Of Six Winners At ADRL CarSafe Dragpalooza VII

BAYTOWN, TEXAS (March 25, 2011) – Jason Hamstra had enough misfortune in 2010 to last a racing lifetime.His performance on Saturday at Royal Purple Raceway was a resounding indication things may be much different in 2011.The 2009 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Rookie of the Year appeared to be … [Read more...]

Atlanta Dragway Saturday and Sunday events cancelled due to weather

(Commerce, GA – March 26)  Inclement weather prevented Atlanta Dragway personnel from hosting the No Box Pro series and Jr Drag Racing League events scheduled for the weekend, along with the Import Series Face-Off scheduled for Sunday.  Atlanta Dragway personnel posted the following on their … [Read more...]

Nitro Jam’s Arizona debut plays to standing room only crowd

Day, ‘War Eagle’ team dominate day oneTUCSON, Ariz. (March 25, 2011) – It was glorious day at Southwestern International Raceway on Friday.Not only were the stands packed full with fans eager to enjoy Nitro Jam’s brand of motorsports entertainment, but another day – James Day to be exact – stole the … [Read more...]

Taylor’s Standout Day In Pro Extreme Leads Lists Of Six Top Qualifiers at ADRL’s CarSafe Dragpalooza

BAYTOWN, TEXAS (March 25, 2011) – Frankie Taylor's 2010 season in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) ended in remarkable championship fashion.His 2011 season in the ADRL is off to a good start as well.Racing at his hometown track, Taylor, the 2010 World Champion in Pro Extreme, picked up right … [Read more...]

ADRL Honors 2010 World Champions, Special Award Winners At Racer Appreciation And Awards Gala

BAYTOWN, TEXAS (March 24, 2011) – A day before the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) kicked off its 2011 season, the world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league honored its 2010 World Champions.The ADRL held its Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala on Thursday at the Tower Club at Royal Purple … [Read more...]

2011 Bakersfield March Meet Photos – Nostalgia Top Fuel Part One

 Drag Photo Review: 2011 Bakersfield March Meet Photos - Nostalgia Top Fuel Part One by Gary Brown. Sixteen photos of Nostalgia Top Fuel at the March Meet Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, Ca. … [Read more...]