Archives for 2011

Al-Balooshi Still Aiming High After Getting Second Win In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (January 13, 2011) – Khalid Al-Balooshi had an excited tone in his voice last week after picking up his second win in four races in the Arabian Drag Racing League.But it was also obvious that Al-Balooshi and his Speedtech team aren't nearly content heading into Thursday's Round Five at … [Read more...]

Insane Nitro Harley racing returns to Nitro Jam in 2011

Bikes return fulltime for first time since 2002NORWALK, Ohio (January 13, 2011) – Crazy, psychotic, suicidal – all are words that have been used to describe the insane riders of the nitro powered motorcycle class known as Nitro Harley.But while those terms all seem to fit perfectly anyone who … [Read more...]

Matt Smith Excelling In Two Classes In Qatar, Prepping For Double-Duty In ADRL

DOHA, QATAR (January 12, 2011) – Matt Smith has long believed he was capable of being a standout driver in a car and not just on a motorcycle.As he's quickly proven in the Arabian Drag Racing League, the Al-Anabi Racing talent is also able to do both at the same time.Smith, the son of legendary … [Read more...]

Jenkins Still Searching For Consistency After Semifinal Loss in Round Four At QRC

DOHA, QATAR (January 11, 2011) – During the two-week break from racing in the Arabian Drag Racing League, Shannon Jenkins spent most of his time in front of his laptop studying graph after graph, in search of the problems that had plagued his Al-Anabi Racing's Camaro during the first three races in … [Read more...]

Paolo Giust ready to return to Quick 32 Sportsman Series for 2011

No major changes to Top Dragster entryOSGOODE, ONTARIO (January 12, 2011)  – Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competitor Paolo Giust is ready for the upcoming season in this popular drag race series."I'm ready to go," he said recently. "And the car is ready. There won't be … [Read more...]

Palm Beach kicks off 2011 racing season with Palm Beach Nitro Jam

Five nitro classes join world’s fastest monster truck in biggest Nitro Jam of the seasonJUPITER, Fla. (January 11, 2011) – While most major motorsports brands are still simply dreaming of hitting the track this offseason, Nitro Jam is gearing up for its season debut the weekend of January 28-29 at … [Read more...]

ADRL To Appoint Chris Bell As Director of Technical Services

O'FALLON, MO (January 10, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to announce that Chris Bell has been named the ADRL's Director of Technical Services after a lengthy and successful career in the sport.Most recently, Bell worked as the crew chief for the standout Extreme Pro Stock … [Read more...]

Top Fuel and Funny Car Veteran Don Roberts on Racin & Rockin!

 Racin' and Rockin': Top Fuel and Funny Car Veteran Don Roberts on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. On January 10, Racin' & Rockin' with Draglist.com brings you a conversation with New England top fuel and funny car veteran Don Roberts! Don drove several machines, including the famous King and … [Read more...]

Roth Racing returns to Pro Modified Racing Association for 2011

Team back and ready with 1941 Willys Pro Modified KITCHENER, ONTARIO (January 10, 2010) – Roth Racing is ready to return to racing for the 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association."Pretty well everything is the same as last season," noted team owner Jim Roth. "There will be some chassis changes, and … [Read more...]

LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS ACQUIRES NAMING RIGHTS TO HISTORIC NHRA-OWNED MOTORSPORTS FACILITY IN INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 9, 2011) – Lucas Oil Products, an industry leader in lubricants and fuel treatments, has acquired the naming rights to the NHRA-owned and operated multi-purpose auto racing facility located just west of Indianapolis, officials from the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning … [Read more...]