Archives for August 2012

FORCE, ENDERS CONTINUE STRONG TRADITION OF WOMEN IN NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2012) -- Ever since Shirley Muldowney broke gender barriers in NHRA back in the early 1970s by winning 18 races and becoming a three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion, women have achieved great levels of success competing in the NHRA Full Throttle Series, the world's … [Read more...]

Postponed Cayuga Dragway event to take place this weekend at Grand Bend

Rain-delayed eliminations for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS to be held during Stratford Spectacular Hot August NationalsCAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 6, 2012) – While qualifying took place for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from Atco Raceway

ARAGONA, MARTEL LEAD WINNERS AT ATCOATCO, N.J.  – Frank Aragona and Brian Martel led this weekend’s winners at Atco Raceway for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.  Both drivers also lead the Northeast Division point’s standings and are second in the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals point’s chase. … [Read more...]

Frank Aragona photo – for NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series results

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NHRA NEWS: NHRA ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF NHRA SCREAMIN’ EAGLE CHAMPIONSHIP MOTORCYCLE SERIES FOR 2013

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2012) – NHRA announced today the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series that will compete at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013.The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: MCCULLOUGH ADDED TO NHRA COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

GLENDORA, Calif.—Michelle McCullough has been named media relations manager for the National Hot Rod Association, NHRA Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal announced today.McCullough joins the NHRA after interning the last three years at Auto Club Speedway in Southern California, where she … [Read more...]

NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM KENT, Wash.

WOMEN DOMINATE THE NHRA IN THE NORTHWEST AS COURTNEY FORCE AND ERICA ENDERS CLAIM VICTORIES; STEVE TORRENCE ALSO WINSKENT, Wash. -- For the first time in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series history, two female drivers claimed Wally trophies at the same event. Courtney Force powered her Traxxas … [Read more...]

Qualifying completed at South Coast Community Weekend drag races at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park

Boland leads PMRA, Wicke and Lichty top Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and Staples heads up PBSS for eliminations Sunday August 5 CAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 4, 2012) – The qualifying rounds in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and the … [Read more...]

ADRL Dragstock IX Final Results at zMAX Dragway

Jenkins Heads Winners List At Dragstock IX In ADRL's Memorable Debut At zMAX DragwayCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 4, 2012) – Shannon "Iceman" Jenkins has been a staple at the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) prestigious Dragstock race, first appearing at the event in 2005.At the ninth rendition of the … [Read more...]

Jenkins Heads Winners List At Dragstock IX In ADRL’s Memorable Debut At zMAX Dragway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 4, 2012) – Shannon "Iceman" Jenkins has been a staple at the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) prestigious Dragstock race, first appearing at the event in 2005.At the ninth rendition of the race on Saturday, Jenkins delivered another trademark performance in Pro Nitrous, … [Read more...]