Archives for August 2012

Track Records set at Woodburn Hot Rod Nationals

New track mph records were set in AA/Supercharged and Pro Mod Motorcycle at Woodburn Dragstrip on Saturday at the 24th Annual Buy.Sell.Ride Hot Rod Nationals. Troy Owen set the new standard for AA/Supercharged at 214.18 mph.  Tony Clizbe, from Brooks, Alberta, Canada, shattered the Pro Mod … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA TECH DEPARTMENT APPROVES COCKPIT CANOPY FOR TOP FUEL

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2012) – NHRA Technical Dept. officials announced today that a cockpit canopy for Top Fuel dragsters has been approved for use starting with this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minn.The cockpit canopy will be manufactured and distributed by Aerodine … [Read more...]

Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals at Grand Bend Motorplex declares new winners in drag racing series

Sam Andreacchi wins in PMRA, Melanie Simmons gets her first in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and Josie Brooks takes her first PBSS winGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 13, 2012) – There were some new faces in the winners' circle over the weekend after the running of the Stratford Spectacular Hot … [Read more...]

NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, Nightfire Nationals Final Results from Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho

 SOROKIN, KRABILL & MYERS SWEEP NIGHTFIRE TITLESGood friends Adam Sorokin and Kris Krabill collectively swept Heritage titles at the 41st edition of the Pepsi Nightfire Nationals at Firebird Raceway. Driving the Champion Speed Shop Top Fueler, Sorokin charged to a winning 5.83-233.10 for low e.t. of … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: HAGAN READY TO BATTLE FOR SPOT IN COUNTDOWN AS NHRA HEADS TO BRAINERD FOR LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

BRAINERD, Minn. — At the end of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season, Matt Hagan was on top of the world as the newly crowned NHRA Funny Car world champion, and he was looking forward to a very promising future in the sport. Fast-forward to the 2012 season, and as the NHRA Full … [Read more...]

Melanie Simmons takes Delta Faucet Toyrific Dragster to First Quick 32 Sportsman Series Winner’s Circle

Grand Bend, Ontario (August 12, 2012) - Orillia, Ontario's Melanie Simmons took her first career Quick 32 Sportsman Series win behind the wheel of her Delta Faucet sponsored Top Dragster at this weekend's Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply & NAPA Auto Parts … [Read more...]

Grand Bend Stratford Spectacular Results

FINAL ROUND RESULTSStratford SpectacularAug 11-12, 2012TOP ETChampion -- Elizabeth Quesnelle #8X65, Harrison, MI -- 96 DragsterRT .068, ET 7.657, MPH 173.77, D/I 7.65R/U -- John Carter #3283, Arva -- 67 AcadianRT -.003, ET 10.727, MPH 112.93, D/I 9.54STREET ETChampion -- Larry Summerfield #2811, … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: ARANA JR. ON THE HUNT FOR FIRST WIN OF SEASON AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS IN BRAINERD

BRAINERD, Minn. — In only his sophomore season as a Pro Stock Motorcycle racer, Hector Arana Jr. is looking like a true championship contender as the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug. 16-19.Despite not having a win this … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Cordova, Dragway, Cordova, Ill.

GINGLES WINS FIRST EVER, FOSTER HIS SECOND THIS YEAR AT CORDOVACORDOVA, Ill. – At the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Summer Showdown presented by Matco Tools event at Cordova Dragway Park, Canadian Gord Gingles picked up the first win of his Top Alcohol Dragster career and Chris Foster his second of … [Read more...]

RRRadio: Bones Balogh & Traci Hrudka on August 13!

Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Bones Balogh & Traci Hrudka on August 13! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, August 13, as we are joined by legendary gasser racer Bones Balogh! Bones, a former Indy winner, is about to race at Indy again as the Supercharged AA/Gassers get ready to run at the Big Go! … [Read more...]