Archives for 2011

Another Record, Another Win For Al-Balooshi During Round Seven At QRC

DOHA, QATAR (February 11, 2011) – Heading into the eighth and final race of the 2010-2011 Arabian Drag Racing League season, Khalid Al-Balooshi made another resounding statement on Friday to finish off a record-breaking Round Seven.After watching his E.T. record in Pro Nitrous go momentarily to … [Read more...]

Super Chevy Show Announces Las Vegas Event Details

(February 11, 2011) Las Vegas, NV - The Super Chevy Show presented by GM Performance Division and Original Parts Group will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the weekend of April 29 – May 1, 2011. This will be the second stop on the twelve-event Super Chevy Show tour during the 2011 … [Read more...]

zMAX DRAGWAY EVENT ADDED TO THE NHRA LUCAS OIL SERIES SOUTHEAST DIVISION SCHEDULE FOR 2011

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2011) – NHRA officials announced today that zMAX Dragway has been added to the 2011 NHRA Southeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule to host a round of competition during the weekend of Aug. 26-28, to run in conjunction with the popular North Carolina track’s … [Read more...]

Derek Hawker to maintain status quo for upcoming PMRA drag race season

Placing second in 2010, Corvette team will continue with winning setupCORBYVILLE, ONTARIO (February 11, 2011) – Derek Hawker's game plan for competing in the 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association season is simple: the driver of the Hawker Racing Corvette is leaving well enough alone. After … [Read more...]

Smith, Jenkins, Millen Among Standouts During Round Seven Qualifying At QRC

DOHA, QATAR (February 10, 2011) – It was a pair of side-by-side runs that stole the show during Round Seven qualifying of the Arabian Drag Racing League at Qatar Racing Club (QRC).With one coming in Pro Extreme between Matt Smith and Ali Aryan, and another in Pro Nitrous between Shannon Jenkins and … [Read more...]

Bennett in ‘heaven’ entering Mardi Gras Nitro Jam

‘Pure Heaven’ team rides momentum into second Nitro Jam of seasonPORT ALLEN, La. (February 10, 2011) – For most racers, the first event of the season is typically a chance to shake off the cobwebs of a long offseason and try to get back in rhythm with a few smooth, consistent laps.That certainly … [Read more...]

TRI-CITIES FORD DEALERS ANNOUNCE SPONSORSHIP OF THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, February 10, 2011) -- Bristol Dragway officials and NHRA today announced the Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers as a new partner in Thunder Valley.The agreement, which is for the next four years, includes title sponsorship of Bristol’s flagship event, the June 17-19 Ford NHRA … [Read more...]

B&W Racing back with rebuilt Top Sportsman for 2011 Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Big-block powered Dodge Daytona Top Sportsman gets transmission and chassis updatesWATERDOWN, ONTARIO (February 9, 2011)  – The car may look the same when it takes to the drag strip in Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition this year, but the underneath of the B&W … [Read more...]

PSI Superchargers On Board With The ADRL For 2011 Season

O'FALLON, MO (February 9, 2010) – PSI Superchargers President and Co-Owner Roger Olander has been continually impressed by the growth of the American Drag Racing League (ADRL).Now, the popular and growing supercharger manufacturing company will be working closer than ever with the nation's premier … [Read more...]

Jenkins Back On Track With Round Six Victory In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (February 8, 2011) – The way things started during Round Six at Qatar Racing Club (QRC), Shannon Jenkins figured it would be another nightmarish two days.In the end, though, Jenkins displayed another vintage performance.The Pro Nitrous legend recovered from more difficulty in qualifying … [Read more...]