Archives for 2011

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from South Georgia Motorsports Park

RESULTS ARE IN FROM LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENTCecil, Ga. (March 7, 2011) – Although cool weather and cold track conditions kept a few class from making final runs on Sunday, many class did finish their day with some familiar faces in the finals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in the NHRA … [Read more...]

Canadian NHRA Pro Modified teams preparing to head to Florida

Maier, Commisso, and Lang to race in upcoming NHRA Gatornationals March 7, 2011 – Canada will be well-represented in the NHRA Get Screened American Pro Mod Series at the upcoming NHRA Gatornationals in Florida.Ike Maier of Tottenham, Ontario, Raymond Commisso of Toronto, Ontario, and Ken Lang of … [Read more...]

Funny Car Pioneer Hayden Proffitt on Racin & Rockin!

 Racin' and Rockin': Funny Car Pioneer Hayden Proffitt on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday night, March 7, for a conversation with super stock, funny car, jet, and rocket dragster veteran Hayden Proffitt! One of the top drag racers of the 60s, Hayden is the only man in the sport who … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation to interview during Gatornationals

Parma Heights, Ohio (March 4, 2011) – The Quarter Mile Foundation will be gathering interviews during the Gatornationals weekend (March 10-13) at the Don Garlits Drag Racing Museum and at the race track.“Thanks to the generosity of Don Garlits and the staff of the NHRA owned racetrack, we have two … [Read more...]

The Quarter Mile Foundation press release on added supporters

World Products, Joe Mondello, Joe Amato add support to PROJECT 1320Parma Heights, Ohio (March 4, 2011) – The Quarter Mile Foundation has recently gained the support of a well-known manufacturer and two prominent racing and industry legends in the production of the PROJECT 1320 documentary series.Joe … [Read more...]

Updated 2011 ADRL Tour Schedule

The following is an updated 2011 ADRL Tour Schedule:(The 2011 ADRL Tour includes 10 national events run throughout the United States)March 25-26: ADRL CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports; Royal Purple Raceway, Baytown, Texas.April 15-16: ADRL Safety-Kleen Spring Drags II; Palm … [Read more...]

ADRL Adds Memphis International Raceway to the Schedule as 10th Race for 2011 Tour

O'FALLON, MO (March 3, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is bringing big crowds, breathtaking racing, world-record speeds and a grand opening back to Memphis International Raceway in 2011.ADRL and Memphis International Raceway officials announced on Thursday that the 350-acre track will … [Read more...]

PETERSON PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT OF RACING ADMINISTRATION

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 2, 2011) — NHRA announced today that Josh Peterson has been promoted to vice president of racing administration, reporting directly to senior vice president or racing operations, Graham Light. Peterson will join NHRA’s management team and sit on the NHRA Competition … [Read more...]

ADRL Taps Former IHRA, NHRA Sales Manager As Director Of Contingency

O'FALLON, MO (March 1, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL), the world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league, announced on Tuesday that Karen Raffa has been named the ADRL's Director of Contingency.With previous successful stints in both the NHRA and IHRA, Raffa brings an extensive … [Read more...]

Former Anheuser-Busch Sports Marketing Manager Joins ADRL As Director Of Sponsorship Development

O'FALLON, MO (February 28, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Monday that Karen Holschlag has been named the new Director of Sponsorship Development for the world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league.The appointment comes after Holschlag's successful and standout 26-year … [Read more...]