Archives for 2011

Ford Racing partners with IHRA as major contingency sponsor in 2011

Norwalk, Ohio, February 16, 2011 – The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with Ford Racing that will see the popular car manufacturer take on the role as a major contingency sponsor for the 2011 season.Ford Racing will be posting for Ford bodies … [Read more...]

REMINDER! MIR Racer’s Party & Awards Ceremony – Sat., February 26, 2011

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Jenkins Ready To Hold Onto Records, Title At Round Eight In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (February 14, 2011) – Fresh off a Round Six victory, Shannon Jenkins' wish list for Round Seven of the Arabian Drag Racing League included another win and more records.It started out just as Jenkins had planned at Qatar Racing Club (QRC), but the final outcome was not quite the result he … [Read more...]

PMRA competitors take part in snowmobiling weekend for ALS charity

Proceeds donated in honor of late John MassingberdHUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO (February 15, 2011) – Several Pro Modified Racing Association competitors took place in the recent Team Vincent Motorsports Ride 2011 in a weekend of snowmobiling at the Delta Grandview Resort in Huntsville, Ontario.The event … [Read more...]

NHRA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL HARD CARD PROGRAM AS PART OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

All professional national event winners to receive permanent hard card in 2011GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2011) — NHRA announced today that all past national event winning drivers in the current professional categories, as well as Top Eliminator dating back to 1955 and Pro Stock Truck from 1998 to … [Read more...]

Nitro Jam returns to State Capitol Raceway this weekend

Lagana leads Nitro Jam into Cajun Country looking for first Mardi Gras win PORT ALLEN, La. (February 15, 2011) – It is like déjà vu all over again for Top Fuel ace Bobby Lagana Jr. Exactly one year ago Lagana began the season with a weekend sweep of the Nitro Jam opener at Palm Beach International … [Read more...]

CRUISE TO A SUPER CHEVY SHOW IN 2011

JUPITER, Florida (Feb. 14, 2011) -- Super Chevy Show fans and participants get ready for an incredible season of celebrating one of America’s most beloved automobile brands. The new owners of Super Chevy Show have expanded the 2011 schedule to include new tracks and new locations. An enthusiastic … [Read more...]

IHRA announces newly created Division 6 on Summit Pro-Am tour

Norwalk, Ohio, February 14, 2011 – Just one month after announcing the creation of a new division in the Summit SuperSeries consisting of tracks in the western United States and Canada, the International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that it will also be expanding the Summit Pro-Am Tour … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Bradenton Motorsports Park, Bradenton, Fla.

RACING COMPLETE AT BRADENTON MOTORPSORTS PARKBRADENTON, Fla. (February 14, 2011) – Racing concluded this weekend at Bradenton Motorsports Park for the first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season with some familiar names competing.A local to the track, Ed Richardson, Bradenton, Fla., … [Read more...]

Gasser Legend Junior Thompson on Racin’ & Rockin’!

Racin' and Rockin': Gasser Legend Junior Thompson on Racin' & Rockin'! by Bill Pratt. On Monday night, February 14, Racin' & Rockin' with Draglist.com brings you a conversation with legendary supercharged gasser and funny car racer Junior Thompson! Hey, we know it's Valentines Day, but you can take … [Read more...]