Archives for August 2012

NHRA NEWS: BERNSTEIN AND FORCE WIN FAN VOTE/LOTTERY STARTING SPOTS IN TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUTS AT INDY

INDIANAPOLIS -- Top fan-vote getters Brandon Bernstein and Courtney Force were the lucky winners in the special lottery drawings for the No. 8 positions in the Traxxas Nitro Shootouts today during a press conference held in downtown Indianapolis to preview the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY EXTENDS ITS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA’S PROFESSIONAL SERIES; NAMES MELLO YELLO AS SERIES FLAGSHIP BRAND

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 29, 2012) – NHRA announced today that The Coca-Cola Company has extended its relationship with the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body and will continue its longstanding association as title sponsor of NHRA’s premier series through the year 2018.   In addition, it was … [Read more...]

Turner quiets critics, captures Nitro Harley title

Turner looking to drive into record books with unique 'big pig' rideNORWALK, Ohio (August 28, 2012) – They said it was too big. They said it was too heavy and too ugly. But mostly, they said it would never go fast.As it turns out, they were all wrong.Despite its harsh critics Turner debuted the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: DEFENDING FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMP HAGAN NEEDS STRONG INDY RUN TO ADVANCE TO COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS

INDIANAPOLIS – While every driver is heading to the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus to try and win drag racing’s most prestigious event and become a part of its rich history, several drivers in each category are looking for a winning performance to be able to continue their quests … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER LOOKING TO GET BACK TO WINNER’S CIRCLE AT INDY

INDIANAPOLIS – For two years to pass by without Tony Schumacher claiming a victory or advancing to a final round at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, it must seem like time has stood still for the eight-time Top Fuel winner of the world’s most prestigious drag race.Schumacher, who … [Read more...]

19th Annual AHDRA Northwest Nitro Nationals

The Harleys were running wild August 24th, 25th, and 26th as the 19th Annual AHDRA Northwest Nitro Nationals, presented by Oak Grove Choppers, Fast Bikes Inc., and Mulligans and More. In the Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel final round, Steve Dorn took his 2006 Harley to a 6.495 at 213.42 for the win over … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: ALLEN JOHNSON READY TO CARRY SEASON-LONG PRO STOCK MOMENTUM INTO MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – Allen Johnson says if he’s dreaming, please don’t wake him.The veteran Pro Stock driver from Tennessee is having the greatest season of his 17-year career and is heading to the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus as the series points leader in the 200-mph factory hot rod … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA BREAKFAST AT 2012 SEMA SHOW TO SHOWCASE WORLD PREMIERE SNEAK PREVIEW TRAILER OF SNAKE AND MONGOOSE MOTION PICTURE

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2012) – The popular NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will give the standing room only crowd  an opportunity to see the world premiere sneak preview trailer of the upcoming Snake & Mongoose motion picture, it was announced today by NHRA officials. The movie, produced by … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE SERIES LEADER KRAWIEC LOOKING FOR AN "INDY TO REMEMBER" AT MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – The Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team has won every Pro Stock Motorcycle race in the 2012 regular season. To make it a clean sweep, a perfect 10-for-10, they only have one more regular season race to go before the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoffs … [Read more...]

Bill Morgan passes

I received the news from Steve Seaman that they buried Bill Morgan yesterday. Bill was the driving side of Tritak & Morgan team from Division 1. He passed away on Wednesday, August 22. Bill had some liver problems. He seemed to be doing good and suddenly took a turn for the worst. May he R.I.P. - … [Read more...]