Archives for September 2012

NHRA NEWS: PRO MOD SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM CHARLOTTE

CHARLOTTE, N.C. --  Don Walsh raced to the qualifying lead in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx portion of the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries.Walsh powered his late model Ford Mustang to a 5.868 second run at 254.52 mph to lead the … [Read more...]

IHRA DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONS CROWNED

IHRA divisional champions crownedDrivers one step closer to Tournament of Champions gloryNORWALK, Ohio (September 14, 2012) – The regular season is over, the fields are set and the drivers are ready to race – bring on the Tournament of Champions!After a memorable season of racing within the six … [Read more...]

Watch the IHRA Summit World Finals live on IHRA.com

IHRA to broadcast all three races live the weekend of October 12-14NORWALK, Ohio (September 13, 2012) – Thanks to a collaborative effort between the International Hot Rod Association and Motor Mania TV, the IHRA is pleased to announce that the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals from Memphis … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FORMER PRO MOD WINNERS LOOKING FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS AT ZMAX DRAGWAY

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx returns to zMAX Dragway on Sept. 14-16, Mike Castellana and Leah Pruett will be looking for continued success at a track that has treated them well during the course of their careers. This state-of-the-art facility … [Read more...]

MIR and Marine Corps League Toys for Tots offer "View to a Thrill" Package at Superchargers Showdown on September 21-22, 2012. Plus $3 Off Coupon!

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Rocky Reports: Big John vs. Stones Woods & Cookie

Do you think we had the photographers attention with this match up? This was the Pirrone & Ellershaw "Big John Mazmanian" 1941 Willys tribute car with original driver, seventy years young Bones Balogh against the "Stone Woods and Cookie" car of Johnny Rocca. … [Read more...]

NHRA TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

An interview with:ANTRON BROWN, Top FuelALLEN JOHNSON, Pro StockEDDIE KRAWIEC, Pro Stock MotorcycleRON CAPPS, Funny CarMODERATOR: Thank you all for joining us today for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series teleconference. After 17 events we've had so far this season NHRA racers enter into the … [Read more...]

8th Annual Flagstar Bank Funny Car Nationals

U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, MISaturday, September 8, 2012 Photo Credit: Dave Ferrin When this event started it was a small exhibition show that was mainly some late model funny cars, a few jet cars and that was about it. Well it has blossomed into one great event that is action packed from … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Indy AA/GS final round

Winners circle shot copied off Autoimagery.com. Yes, I'm buying a copy for my entire crew!http://rockypirrone.com … [Read more...]

World Champion Wright, Caprock Motorplex set to host inaugural Division 7 Summit Team Finals this weekend

Big weekend of Team Finals action in Michigan and Texas this weekendNORWALK, Ohio (September 11, 2012) – It may be an understatement, but the Wright family sure does love its drag racing.World championships, divisional championships and dozens of wins, Glenn Wright and his son Kamron have made a … [Read more...]