Archives for July 2012

2012 NHRA Sonoma Friday Qualifying Results

KALITTA, PEDREGON, A. JOHNSON, KRAWIEC RACE TO QUALIFYING LEAD AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALSSONOMA, Calif. -- Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta led a record-setting day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM SONOMA

KALITTA, PEDREGON, A. JOHNSON, KRAWIEC RACE TO QUALIFYING LEAD AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALSSONOMA, Calif. – Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta led a record-setting day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock … [Read more...]

ADRL To Hold Special “Pro Mods And Hot Rods” Event At Dragstock IX

O'FALLON, MO (July 26, 2012) -- The American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) first appearance at zMAX Dragway for its prestigious Dragstock event will also feature a first-time opportunity for local car clubs and hot rod owners.Entitled "Pro Mods and Hot Rods," the world's premier eighth-mile drag … [Read more...]

AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR 11TH ANNUAL MUSCLECAR MADNESS AT YORK REUNION

July 14, 2012Awards for the 11th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion were announced today and are as follows:Musclecar1st Place – Nick Smith, Stuart, Florida 1963 Pontiac Catalina  421 Super Duty w/aluminum front end2nd Place – Ed Duvall, Edgewater, Maryland 1970 Buick GSX3rd Place -  … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA COMPETITION COMMITTEE GRANTS CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF COCKPIT CANOPY FOR TOP FUEL DRAGSTERS

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 25, 2012) – The NHRA Technical Department has granted conceptual approval of a prototype cockpit canopy submitted by Aerodine Composites Group (Aerodine), which was originally designed by Don Schumacher Racing (DSR).The initial prototype component has been reviewed by the NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: EPIC BATTLE BREWING IN FUNNY CAR AS DRIVERS ON BUBBLE TRY TO QUALIFY FOR FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

SONOMA, Calif. — With four races remaining in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Regular Season, many teams will need to add a new tool to their arsenal of wrenches, widgets and gadgets in their pit areas: a trusty calculator.While each of the four Full Throttle Series classes have some … [Read more...]

ADRL Adjusts Minimum Weight Requirements For Supercharged, Nitrous Cars In Aeromotive Pro Modified Class

O'FALLON, MO (July 23, 2012) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Monday new minimum weight requirements for supercharged and nitrous cars in the Aeromotive Fuel Systems Pro Modified class.All supercharged cars in the class will now have a 50-pound lighter weight requirement (2,600 … [Read more...]

Sonoma Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series photos

Courtesy of Bob JohnsonChris Demke, Peen Rite Top Alcohol DragsterAnnie Whitely, YNOT Top Alcohol Funny Car … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results, Sonoma, Calif.

DEMKE BACK ON TOP IN TA/D, WHITELEY RULES TA/FC WITH 5.50SONOMA, Calif. – At the Western Region Lucas Oil Drag Racing event in Sonoma, Calif., Winternationals and Gatornationals champion Chris Demke earned his first regional victory of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster and rookie Annie Whiteley her … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from National Trail Raceway

REICHERT TAKES 3RD IN A ROW, FERRO WINS FUNNY CARHEBRON, Ohio – Backed into a corner after losing early in his first two regional starts, Bill Reichert won his third straight to complete a perfect regional season and put himself in position to challenge runaway points leader Jim Whiteley for the … [Read more...]