Archives for August 2012

NHRA NEWS: MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS FACT SHEET

WHAT: 58th Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, 17th of 23 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the last race in the NHRA Full Throttle Series regular season. At the conclusion of this event, the top 10 drivers in four categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRESTIGIOUS MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS AT INDIANAPOLIS SET TO ONCE AGAIN SHOWCASE THE VERY BEST IN HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR THOUSANDS OF HOT-RODDING ENTHUSIASTS

INDIANAPOLIS – The world’s most prestigious drag race, the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, is set to once again provide its traditional offering of the very best in high performance for thousands of hot rodding enthusiasts. More than 950 competitors in 12 different racing categories … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: LARRY FISHER NAMED EXEC DIRECTOR OF THE WALLY PARKS NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2012) – Larry Fisher has been named executive director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., it was announced today by the museum’s board of directors.  Fisher is a longtime … [Read more...]

RRRadio: Bob Motz & Dave Hough on August 20!

 Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Bob Motz & Dave Hough on August 20! by Bill Pratt. Get ready for outrageous jet flame and thunder and outta-site nitro action on Monday, August 20, as we welcome two of the most famous and popular drag racers in history! BOB MOTZ will tell us what it's like … [Read more...]

August 19th Results- Ford Fever Classic

‘Blue Ovals’ overtook Woodburn Dragstrip August 19th, as the 15th Annual Ford Fever Classic, presented by Hillyer’s Mid City Ford, was run under blue skies. In conjunction with the excellent drag racing held, a car show with many spectacular machines was on display, as well as a swap meet with many … [Read more...]

IHRA promotes Robert Jaramillo to Director of Contingency

NORWALK, Ohio (August 20, 2012) – Robert Jaramillo has been named Director of Contingency Sales for the International Hot Rod Association, IHRA Vice President Skooter Peaco announced.Jaramillo will take on the new role in addition to his current position as Sales Director for IHRA's in-house … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SIX IN TOP FUEL, EIGHT IN FUNNY CAR VIE FOR FAN VOTE-LOTTERY ENTRY INTO TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUTS AT INDY

GLENDORA, Calif. -- Only one spot remains open in each of the Traxxas Nitro Shootout fields for Top Fuel and Funny Car. Those two positions will be determined by NHRA fans and a pair of lottery drawings.Six Top Fuel drivers are eligible for the Fan Vote/Lottery position and there are eight Funny Car … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FIVE DRIVERS CLINCH FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP BERTHS AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

BRAINERD, Minn. – Following the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, five more drivers clinched Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoff berths. There are now 23 drivers who will be competing for a title in their respective categories.Top Fuel racer Doug Kalitta and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: CAPPS DEFEATS J. FORCE, TAKES OVER POINTS LEAD; LUCAS, ENDERS AND KRAWIEC ALSO VICTORIOUS AT BRAINERD

BRAINERD, Minn. – Ron Capps raced to the Funny Car victory Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and moved into the Full Throttle Series points lead for the first time this season with one race remaining before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro … [Read more...]

Tim Glover: Atlanta Dragway National Dragster Challenge

RACERS BRING THEIR "A-GAME" FOR NATIONAL DRAGSTER CHALLENGE TITLE(Commerce, GA – August 18) Racers from several surrounding states joined Atlanta Dragway regulars to compete for a coveted "Wally" trophy at the 2012 edition of the NHRA National Dragster Challenge, and everyone gave their best efforts … [Read more...]