Archives for 2011

MIR’s Spring Performance Swap Meet and Test & Tune – Sat, March 26th

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Melanie Simmons debuts new Toyrific Quick 32 Sportsman Series entry

Top Dragster at Performance World Car Show in Toronto OntarioCourtesy: Resolution Racing Services ORILLIA, ONTARIO (March 15, 2011) - Melanie Simmons and her Toyrific Racing Top Dragster team from Orillia, Ontario, debuted her new Mike Bos Chassis Craft built dragster this past weekend at the … [Read more...]

Southeast Division Race of Champions, Gainesville Raceway

BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK AND SUNSHINE DRAGSTRIP DOMINATE THE SOUTHEAST DIVISION SUMMIT RACING SERIES RACE OF CHAMPIONSGAINESVILLE, Fla., (March 15, 2011) – Drivers from the Southeast Division in the NHRA Summit Racing Series gathered at Gainesville Raceway for the annual Race of Champions event. … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: 2011 Race Update

Its been a BUSY off season for the Pirrone and Ellershaw race team! Not only are we preparing five of our "team" cars for action on the strip, but we also we'll be helping a couple other teams for the 2011 season. Here's some photos and stories from this past Sunday..Here's the "New" Frantic Ford … [Read more...]

Hinds Motorsports team back for 2011 PMRA tour

Gary Irving returns as driver with freshened-up 2004 Corvette Pro ModifiedWATERLOO, ONTARIO (March 14, 2011) – With some minor changes from last year, the Hinds Motorsports Corvette Pro Modified will be ready for the upcoming Pro Modified Racing Association season."Basically the car is staying … [Read more...]

Arizona racer Ron Maroney brings home field advantage to Arizona Nitro Jam

Wild and dangerous Fuel Altered division a highlight attraction at huge Nitro Jam weekendTUCSON, Ariz. (March 14, 2011) – For any driver, a chance to race at the national level in front of thousands of fans at your home track is always a dream come true.And for Arizona-based racer Ron Maroney, that … [Read more...]

2011 NHRA Gatornationals Final Results

WORSHAM BECOMES 15TH DRIVER TO WIN RACES IN BOTH TOP FUEL AND FUNNY CARNeff, Line and Krawiec also notch wins; Kurt Busch taken out in close race by Erica Enders in PS R1GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Del Worsham became the 15th driver in NHRA history to win races in Top Fuel and Funny Car when he defeated … [Read more...]

2011 NHRA Gatornationals Pro Mod Final Results

BALOOSHI RUNS TABLE WITH NO. 1, WIN ON SAME WEEKENDGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Khalid Balooshi ran the table at the opening race of the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Series, following up his No. 1 qualifier award with the race win.Balooshi, from Doha, Qatar, defeated 2010 Series runner-up Danny Rowe by … [Read more...]

NHRA INCREASES ELIGIBLE RACES FOR NATIONAL CLASS PERFORMER AWARDS IN SUPER STOCK AND STOCK CLASS ELIMINATIONS

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 13, 2011) – After reviewing feedback from racers, sponsors and others within the industry, NHRA has expanded the number of eligible races for the newly created National Class Performer Awards to 11 for Stock and Super Stock Class Eliminations.The three NHRA SPORTSnationals … [Read more...]

NHRA DEDICATES SECTION OF GRANDSTAND AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY IN HONOR OF "BIG DADDY" DON GARLITS

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits was honored Sunday during pre-race ceremonies at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals as NHRA President Tom Compton announced that the TEC grandstands at Gainesville Raceway have been dedicated in honor of Garlits.It is the second time in as … [Read more...]