Archives for August 2012

Today’s’ Drag Racing News

NewsDrag racing legend loves pets, tooStandardNetSurely, most know Shirley Muldowney as an auto racing legend. But, she's as committed to animals and pet adoption as she is to drag racing. Muldowney, "The First Lady of Drag Racing," will be in Salt Lake City tonight to help raise awareness for the … [Read more...]

Muscle Car Shootout is Labor Day tradition at BIR

BRAINERD, Minn. – A Labor Day tradition is on tap for race fans next weekend at Brainerd International Raceway as the 24th Annual Muscle Car Shootout showcases incredible drag racing and road racing, a classic car show, live music and a lot more. Fans are in for a full weekend of intense racing, as … [Read more...]

Wins, Records Come For Jerry Haas Race Cars During Another Banner ADRL Campaign In 2012

O'FALLON, MO (August 23, 2012) - Always among the premier names in the Pro Stock world, it's been business as usual for Jerry Haas Race Cars in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) during its 2012 season.Jerry Haas Race Cars (JHRC) have claimed victories in all but two of the events in Extreme Pro … [Read more...]

Limited numbers of tickets remain for Linda Vaughn Roast

Parma, Ohio (August 20, 2012) – The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced there are a very limited number of tickets available for the Linda Vaughn Roast at the exclusive Lucas Family Estate, Carmel, Indiana on Wednesday, August 29.Tickets will be sold ONLY via the “Buy Linda Vaughn Roast Tickets” … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER, CAPPS QUICKEST ON FINAL DAY OF MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS TESTING

BROWNSBURG, Ind. -- Tony Schumacher and Ron Capps had the quickest hot rods during Thursday's final day of testing for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.NHRA teams utilized the two-day open test to prepare for the world's most … [Read more...]

NHRA TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY AUTO-PLUS

An Interview With:                                LARRY MORGANJEG COUGHLINMATT HAGANJEFF ARENDTIM WILKERSONBOB TASCACLAY MILLICANBOB VANDERGRIFFMODERATOR:  We welcome the media and the drivers who are joining us to today’s teleconference to preview the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented … [Read more...]

RRRadio: Frank Hawley and Frank Bradley on August 27!

 Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Frank Hawley and Frank Bradley on August 27! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, August 27, as we are joined by famous 'Chi Town Hustler' driver, Funny Car world champ, and Drag Racing School entrepreneur, Frank Hawley! Plus, Napa Valley Top Fuel tough guy Frank … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Sneak peek at Mazmanian Tribute Car

Here's  a couple of pics of the Big John tribute car that Bones will be driving at Indy. We were hoping to fire it up but a few problems kept that from happening last night. We still have a ton of work to do before she's ready including adjusting the ride height. The candy red is House of Kolors and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: LANGDON, SCHUMACHER, BECKMAN, KRAWIEC AMONG QUICKEST DRIVERS IN MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS TESTING

BROWNSBURG, Ind. -- Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon was quickest in his 8,000-horsepower category during the first of two days of testing at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.NHRA teams are utilizing the two-day open test to prepare for the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, … [Read more...]

Hard Work Leading To Successful 2012 ADRL Season For Sonny’s Racing Engines

O'FALLON, MO (August 20, 2012) – The hard work has certainly proven to be worth it in what has been a successful 2012 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season for ADRL sponsor Sonny's Racing Engines.Of the last six winners in the ADRL's highly-competitive Extreme Pro Stock class, five have used … [Read more...]