Archives for February 2012

NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES TELEVISION SCHEDULE FOR 2012 SEASON ANNOUNCED

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2012) — NHRA announced today that the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will again be showcased on ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports television, in 2012.The 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season celebrates Nitro Generation, a tribute to the many families … [Read more...]

ADRL Tickets On Sale For Houston’s CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII And Bristol’s Spring Drags III

O'FALLON, MO (February 2, 2012) – Fans can now secure their spot at the first two stops on the 2012 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Tour.The ADRL announced on Thursday that tickets are now available for purchase for the first race of the 2012 season, CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII, which takes place on … [Read more...]

DOLLAR GENERAL NAMED TITLE RIGHTS SPONSOR OF NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT IN TOPEKA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2012) — NHRA announced today that Dollar General, the nation’s largest small-box discount retailer, will become the title rights sponsor of the annual NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event in Topeka, Kan. The Dollar General NHRA Summernationals will be held May 18-20 … [Read more...]

Rob Atchison returning to upcoming PMRA Pro Modified season

Former IHRA champ looking for good 2012 after first year learning curveLONDON, ONTARIO (February 2, 2012) - One of Canada's most successful drag racers will be returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association in 2012.After his first PMRA racing last year, London's Rob Atchison will be behind the … [Read more...]

Teleconference with Schumacher, Pedregon and Coughlin

An interview with:TONY SCHUMACHERCRUZ PEDREGONJEG COUGHLINTHE MODERATOR: I'd like to welcome the media to this teleconference call for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. This call is to preview the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season beginning next week at historic Auto Club Raceway … [Read more...]

11TH ANNUAL YORK REUNION JULY 13-14, 2012

Drag Racing News:11TH ANNUAL YORK REUNION JULY 13-14, 2012 by Darin Doll. The 11th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion will be presented on July 13-14, 2012 at the York Fairgrounds, York Expo Center with a stellar line-up of legendary race cars and legends of drag racing. The annual … [Read more...]

NHRA FUNNY CARS ON DISPLAY AT KEY INDIANAPOLIS DESTINATIONS PRIOR TO SUPER BOWL XLVI

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2012) – NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Cars from Don Schumacher Racing and John Force Racing will be prominently displayed at two leading tourism destinations across central Indiana leading up to Super Bowl XLVI.  NFL fans that touchdown at the Indianapolis … [Read more...]

MARK LYLE NAMED OFFICIAL NHRA CHIEF STARTER

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2012) — NHRA officials announced today that Mark Lyle, long-time starter in NHRA’s Division 6 and a certified team member of the NHRA Safety Safari presented by AAA, has been named the official NHRA Chief Starter, one of the most storied positions in all of NHRA Drag … [Read more...]