Archives for 2011

ADRL Quote Sheet For CarSafe Dragpalooza VII Presented By LenMar Motorsports, March 25-26

O'FALLON, MO (March 23, 2011) – The following is a quote sheet from several American Drag Racing League (ADRL) competitors for possible preview stories before the first event of the 2011 ADRL Tour, CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports, which takes place March 25-26 at Royal Purple … [Read more...]

NHRA TELECONFERENCE: TRANSCRIPT AND AUDIO FROM CALL WITH WORSHAM, LINE, ENDERS, NEFF, C. PEDREGON.

An Interview With: DEL WORSHAMJASON LINEERICA ENDERSMIKE NEFFCRUZ PEDROGONTHE MODERATOR: After competing more than 15 years behind the wheel of Funny Car Del made the move this season to the Top Fuel category in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and it did not take long for the driver to get … [Read more...]

BAE To Become Major ADRL Sponsor For First Time in 2011

O'FALLON, MO (March 21, 2011) – Widely-regarded as a pioneer for engine blocks and an innovator for cylinder heads, Brad Anderson of Brad Anderson Enterprises has long been considered one of the marquee names in drag racing.In 2011, the company will also be a major sponsor of the American Drag … [Read more...]

K&N PARTNERS WITH NHRA AND FORD FOR 2011 K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 22, 2011) – K&N Filters announced today it has teamed up with NHRA and Ford Motor Company to offer one lucky NHRA fan the gift of a lifetime at the 2011 K&N Horsepower Challenge, NHRA Pro Stock’s bonus race-within-a-race program. NHRA fans that enter the K&N Horsepower … [Read more...]

IHG’S CANDLEWOOD SUITES NAMED PREFERRED HOTEL OF NHRA

IHG's midscale extended-stay brand to lead multi-year strategic partnershipGLENDORA, Calif. (March 22, 2011) —NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) announced today that it has signed a multi-year deal with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel group, designating Candlewood … [Read more...]

BALDWIN-MOTION CARS WILL BE ON DISPLAY FOR SUPER CHEVY SHOW KICK-OFF IN PALM BEACH

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 22, 2011) - The 2011 Super Chevy Show series presented by GM Performance Division will kick-off at Palm Beach International Raceway, April 8-10.The best news: This year, Chevy fans have a front row seat at the Toyo Tires display, where original Baldwin-Motion cars will be on … [Read more...]

ADRL CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports Fact Sheet

BAYTOWN, TEXAS (March 21, 2011) — The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) returns to Royal Purple Raceway on March 25-26 for the first event of the highly-anticipated 2011 ADRL Tour, CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports. With increased purse payouts for each race, a new World … [Read more...]

Legendary ‘Jungle Jim’ Funny Car returns at San Antonio Nitro Jam

Five nitro classes on tap for Nitro Jam’s return to San Antonio RacewaySAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 22, 2011) – It is one of the most popular and well known race machines in drag racing’s storied past and it will once again power down the quarter-mile against a field of eight of the toughest … [Read more...]

NHRA EXTENDS MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN HONDA POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION THROUGH 2011

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 21, 2011) – NHRA officials announced today that the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning organization has extended its marketing partnership with American Honda Motor Company’s Power Equipment Division.Continuing through the 2011 season, American Honda’s Power Equipment … [Read more...]

Few changes in store for Quick 32 Sportsman Series Champion

Consistency and team effort keep Wicke and K&K Racing Team in the hunt STRATFORD, ONTARIO (March 21, 2011) – He didn't outright win any events in the 2010 Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, but through consistency and a strong working relationship with his crew, Top Sportsman … [Read more...]