Archives for July 2012

CANADIAN NITRO JAM TOUR CONTINUES JULY 21-22 AT GRAND BEND MOTORPLEX

Grand Bend sets stage for MOPAR Nitro Jam NationalsEastern Canada's biggest drag race returns to picturesque track for 12th year GRAND BEND, Ontario (July 10, 2012) – Race fans looking for the ultimate drag racing getaway need look no further than the Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, Ontario.  … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER MASSEY READY TO KICK OFF THE WESTERN SWING AT BANDIMERE

MORRISON, Colo. —  As the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series readies to kick off the grueling three-race Western Swing, Top Fuel point leader Spencer Massey feels as confident in his FRAM/Prestone Top Fuel team as ever. The team heads to Bandimere Speedway for the 33rd annual Mopar Mile High NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore.

Lawrence Surprises in TAD, Payne Takes TAFC at WoodburnWOODBURN, Ore. – At the Les Schwab Challenge West Regional event at Woodburn Dragstrip, Gregg Lawrence came from the last spot in the field to take down championship contenders Joey Severance and Chris Demke for Top Alcohol Dragster honors, and … [Read more...]

RECORD CAR COUNT ON HAND FOR SUMMIT SPORTSMAN SPECTACULAR AT MIR

Record car count on hand for Sportsman Spectacular at MIRUrban, D'Agnolo, Santangelo, Milstead, Furr and Wood take wins in MarylandBUDDS CREEK, Md. (July 16, 2012) – When it comes to big races, no one does it better than Steve Furr.Furr, the defending Super Rod World Champion from Harrisburg, N.C., … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: JOHNSON CREDITS HIS DOMINANCE AT HIGH-ALTITUDE MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS TO PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

MORRISON, Colo. — Pro Stock great Bob Glidden won seven times at Bandimere Speedway during his legendary career, the most at that track for any driver in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series history. If Allen Johnson continues on his current pace of performance at Thunder Mountain, the Tennessee … [Read more...]

Rahaim, DeFlorian Garner First ADRL Wins, Lead Winners List At Summer Drags VIII

MARTIN, Mich. (July 14, 2012) – Bob Rahaim couldn't have picked a better place for his first American Drag Racing League (ADRL) win.Racing at his home ADRL track, the Pro Nitrous standout delivered an incredible performance in front of a huge gathering of friends and family, going a career-best … [Read more...]

ADRL’s Riesterer Sets U.S. 131 Track Record, Heads Top Qualifiers List At Summer Drags VIII

MARTIN, Mich. (July 13, 2012) – American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Pro Nitrous driver Doug Riesterer is trying for his third straight win in the class, and the talented Texan got off to a strong start on Friday at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park.On a rain-soaked day in Martin, Mich., Riesterer delivered … [Read more...]

RRRadio: Tim Wilkerson & Elaine Larsen on July 16!

 Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Tim Wilkerson & Elaine Larsen on July 16! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, July 16, as Racin' & Rockin' welcomes NHRA fuel funny car star Tim Wilkerson to discuss facing down all the multi-car teams. And Elaine Larsen will join us to discuss her great two car jet … [Read more...]

2012 Summer Nationals Santa Pod Raceway

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NHRA NEWS: DEJORIA ZIPS THROUGH DENVER ON WEDNESDAY FOR QUICK MEDIA TOUR TO PROMOTE MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS

DENVER -- NHRA Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria visited with media in Denver on Wednesday during a day-long tour to promote the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, July 20-22.DeJoria, driver of the Tequila Patron Toyota Camry, visited with several Denver TV affiliates during a … [Read more...]