Darwin here is a promotional clip from the full length (2hr 50 min) video I just finished. I will send you a copy of the full video on Monday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnp_hTe4wfE Jim Amos … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM TOPEKA
May 18, 2012 Posted By
PEDREGON, BROWN AND JOHNSON LEAD QUALIFYING AT DOLLAR GENERAL NHRA SUMMERNATIONALSTOPEKA, Kan. - Cruz Pedregon raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car with a track record performance Friday at the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Allen … [Read more...]
Big Willie Robinson enters hospice care
May 18, 2012 Posted By
From a Friend. "I am sad to announce that Big Willie Robinson, King of the Street Racers, has been transferred to hospice care following a double amputation of his legs. The doctors are giving him 3-4 weeks to live. He can have visitors right now, but that may change."His last wishes are to be … [Read more...]
Foundation to host Linda Vaughn Roast – A Tribute to Miss Hurst Golden Shifter
May 18, 2012 Posted By
The Quarter Mile Foundation has unveiled plans to pay tribute to the "First Lady of Motorsports," Linda Vaughn. "We felt it important to acknowledge one of our icon's careers in a colorful and entertaining fashion" said Foundation Chairman Traci Hrudka."Following the success of the Don Garlits 'Rat … [Read more...]
Dick Gazan passes
May 18, 2012 Posted By
Dick Gazan passed away peacefully Thursday with members of his family close by. Gazan was the tuner for Tom Dawes and the Freedom Machine top fuel dragsters, both front engine and rear engine. Dick also spent time with John Lombardo in the funny car ranks. Recently Dick was involved with midgets and … [Read more...]
NHRA NEWS: NHRA TECH DEPARTMENT FORMS NITRO TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
May 17, 2012 Posted By
GLENDORA, Calif. (May 17, 2012) - NHRA officials announced today the formation of a Nitro Technical Advisory Council. The Nitro Technical Advisory Council will be chaired by Glen Gray, vice president of technical operations, NHRA and will provide input on rules and other technical matters."We … [Read more...]
Bruce Allen and John Collins on Racin’ & Rockin’ May 21!
May 17, 2012 Posted By
Racin' and Rockin': Bruce Allen and John Collins on Racin' & Rockin' May 21! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, May 21, as we welcome pro stock superstar BRUCE ALLEN of the Reher & Morrison team and top fuel and funny car veteran JOHN COLLINS (Atlas Oil Tool, Tom Mongoose McEwen, Pioneer Audio)! … [Read more...]
Head to Budds Creek for Custom T’s Doorslammer Nationals on Sunday, May 27th at MIR!
May 16, 2012 Posted By
Victoria Day Weekend Challenge at TMP’s Cayuga Dragway continues tradition
May 16, 2012 Posted By
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS open season this weekendCAYUGA, ONTARIO (May 16, 2012) It started with a small group of dedicated racers who believed in an idea, and this idea has grown and prospered.With the organization of the Pro Modified Racing Association late in 2004, the … [Read more...]
NHRA NEWS: FIRST-TIME WINNER TORRENCE LOOKING FOR MORE TOP FUEL SUCCESS AS FULL THROTTLE SERIES HEADS TO THE HEARTLAND
May 15, 2012 Posted By
TOPEKA, Kan. – Steve Torrence’s seemingly sudden explosion onto the Top Fuel scene with a commanding victory two weeks ago at Atlanta Dragway shouldn’t have been a huge surprise to many.The 29-year-old Texan basically put together a team from scratch in the span of a year and won a race on the … [Read more...]
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