Archives for 2011

NHRA Garlits-Force-Kurt Busch Press Conference Transcript

Transcript from the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Press ConferenceAn Interview With:          DON GARLITS, JOHN FORCE, KURT BUSCHTHE MODERATOR:  We have three drivers here and very fortunate to have drivers of this caliber.  Our first one, ladies and gentlemen, is Don Garlits. First of all, … [Read more...]

Hinbest Racing returns to Quick 32 Sportsman Series racing action with a two-car team for 2011

Katie Ward to drive second team Top Dragster in SeriesORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO (March 9, 2011) – When the Hinbest Racing Team takes to the track this year in Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition, it will be with a two-car drag racing effort. Team driver Michael Hinbest … [Read more...]

GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES GATORNATIONALS PREVIEW

VON SMITH READY FOR TITLE DEFENSE AS NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES OPENS IN GAINESVILLEGAINESVILLE, Fla. – It’s been four months since Pro Mod world champion Von Smith raised the Wally trophy in Las Vegas in October. Four months since the confetti and fireworks that followed … [Read more...]

BUSCH JOINS PETTY, PEARSON, ROUSH, ANDRETTI AND OTHER TOP DRIVERS WHO HAVE MOONLIGHTED IN NHRA

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – NASCAR star Kurt Busch will make his NHRA debut this weekend in the 200-mph Pro Stock category at one of NHRA’s biggest events, the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway.Busch, who won the NASCAR Cup title in 2004 and has claimed 22 victories and 12 … [Read more...]

Grainy Brothers return to PMRA racing for upcoming season

Team ready to run with new engine in G-Force Race Cars Camaro Pro Modified  NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK (March 9, 2011) – After sitting out for a season, the Grainy Brothers are returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association drag racing series.The Western New York team will be back with the familiar … [Read more...]

Super Chevy Show Series has a Direct Path to Racer Contingency

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 8, 2011)- When it comes down to it, the Super Chevy Show series presented by GM Performance Division has the potential to spark mutually beneficial relationships between sponsors and drag racers. Because the series is owned by a group of drag racing tracks that hold events … [Read more...]

Date Change for Auto Club Dragway NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Event

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 8, 2011) - The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Sportsman Shootout event originally scheduled for April 16-17 at Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, has been moved to August 6-7, 2011.  This move will provide additional time for the completion of the … [Read more...]

FW: NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Event Contingency Posting Tops $5 Million

A total of 91 product contingency bonus awards by 70 different manufactures have been posted for each of the 2011 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events contested across the country.  The product bonuses amount to $120,465 per event, totaling $5,059,530 for the 42-race series which … [Read more...]

2011 NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES TELEVISION SCHEDULE

ESPN2 and ESPN2HD to telecast 10-race seasonGLENDORA, Calif. (March 7, 2011) — After much fanfare and success, the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series enters its second season in 2011, beginning at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, March 10-13. The 10-race NHRA Get Screened … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Royal Purple Raceway

WINNERS CROWNED IN LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENTHouston, Texas. (March 7, 2011) – Monroe Guest and Chris Foster take top honors in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Royal Purple Raceway.Monroe Guest, Mannford, Okla., took home the championship trophy in Top Alcohol Dragster after … [Read more...]