Archives for 2011

NHRA NEWS: PRUDHOMME NAMED ONE OF THE COOLEST ATHLETES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN LOS ANGELES TIMES STORY

NHRA legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme was named one of the coolest athletes in Southern California today in a story published in the Los Angeles Times.  Prudhomme, who won four NHRA Funny Car world championships and earned 49 career victories, was ranked as the No. 9 coolest athlete in a list of 50 … [Read more...]

ADRL Releases 2011 Tour Enrollment Info For Pro Junior Dragster Class

O'FALLON, MO (February 8, 2010) – Widely-regarded as one of the most popular and entertaining classes for up and coming drivers in drag racing, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has released enrollment info for the Pro Junior Dragster (PJD) class for the 2011 season.PJD drivers will race at … [Read more...]

RJ Race Cars, Quarter-Max To Offer Low Qualifier Program, Payout For 2011 ADRL Season

O'FALLON, MO (February 8, 2011) – Fresh off being named a major sponsor in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) for the 2011 season, RJ Race Cars and Quarter-Max Chassis & Racing Components announced an exciting incentive for all Pro Nitrous (PN) competitors with the institution of a Pro Nitrous … [Read more...]

LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE NAMED OFFICIAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2011) – NHRA officials announced today that Lincoln Technical Institute, a leading and diversified career-oriented school, has been named the Official Technical School of NHRA.“We are proud to be named the Official Technical School of the NHRA,” said Piper Jameson, senior … [Read more...]

Memphis International Raceway joins IHRA family

  Major events already in the works for 2011 racing seasonNorwalk, Ohio, February 8, 2011 – Feld Motor Sports and the International Hot Rod Association are proud to announce that Memphis International Raceway has signed a multiyear sanctioning agreement with the IHRA and plans are already in place … [Read more...]

Summit Racing Equipment To Participate In ADRL Contingency Program For Professional Classes In 2011

O'FALLON, MO (February 3, 2011) – Summit Racing Equipment announced recently that it will retain the title as the official high-performance source of the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in 2011 in addition to continuing as the official title sponsor for the Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags … [Read more...]

‘Mr. Explosive’ brings home a victory from Palm Beach International

Sanders runs low E.T. three out of four roundsMAPLE VALLEY, Wash. (February 7, 2011) – After traveling nearly 4,000 miles across the country from Seattle to southern Florida for the first race of the 2011 Nitro Jam season, the “Mr. Explosive” team headed by driver Mark Sanders finally returned home … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Soul Survivor Ready to Cackle

I'll be bringing the "Soul Survivor Nitro Comp Coupe" to Bowling Green for the Cackle-fest! Rocky http://rockypirrone.comhttp://joepirrone.comhttp://community.webshots.com/user/BossHydrohttp://nitrogeezers.com/joe_pirrone.htm … [Read more...]

Frantic Ford Funny Car Guys on Racin & Rockin!

Racin' and Rockin': Frantic Ford Funny Car Guys on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. On Monday night, February 7, Racin' & Rockin' with Draglist.com brings you a conversation with one of the East Coast's most popular funny car teams -- the Frantic Ford guys! Call in to hear about the team's … [Read more...]

UNI-SELECT AUTO PLUS TO SPONSOR NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES EVENT AND BECOME OFFICIAL AUTO PARTS STORE OF ATLANTA DRAGWAY

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2011) – NHRA announced today that Uni-Select and its Auto Plus® network of automotive retail stores has signed a multi-year agreement to become the title rights sponsor of the 27th annual Uni-Select Auto Plus NHRA Nationals at scenic Maple Grove Raceway, and … [Read more...]