Archives for November 2012

IHRA ANNOUNCES 2013 SUMMIT PRO-AM TOUR SCHEDULE

IHRA announces 2013 Summit Pro-Am scheduleRoad to Tournament of Champions goes through Pro-Am TourNORWALK, Ohio (November 30, 2012) – It is the very backbone of the International Hot Rod Association and in 2013 the racers of the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL will be … [Read more...]

Spotlight on 2012 Atlanta Dragway Track Champions

SPOTLIGHT ON ATLANTA DRAGWAY 2012 POINTS CHAMPIONSBy Amy GloverStan Sinack may have won the 6.50 Index championship the past two seasons, but this year he went on to dominate the Super Pro category for his first Super Pro championship. He thanked his wife Tammie, Ed Nalley and Bill Boomhower for … [Read more...]

ABILENE’S BIG COUNTRY RACEWAY RETURNS TO IHRA FAMILY

Abilene's Big Country Raceway returns to IHRA familyBig Country Raceway rejoins Division 4 with new owners, big plansNORWALK, Ohio (November 29, 2012) – Following a year of no racing and a change of ownership at the former Abilene Dragstrip the IHRA is happy to report that the track has reopened … [Read more...]

MIROCK Expands to Atco Raceway for 9 events in 2013

 The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series is proud to present our 2013 schedule and to announce the addition of the historic 44th annual Orient Express U.S. Nationals at Atco Raceway to our series. The 2013 schedule will feature a total of nine events held between Maryland International … [Read more...]

Holiday Open House at EMMR

Holiday Open House at Eastern Museum of Motor Racing this weekend Dec. 1 & 2from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Click for info: http://www.emmr.org/ … [Read more...]

Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit to Attend IMIS

I just wanted to let everyone know that The Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit will be on hand at this years IMIS. We will have on display The Mopar Crazy Challenger ownwed by John Troxel. This is a original Della Woods car form the early 70's.Stop by booth 1055 & 1057 and see what The GLNFCC … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin with Nancy Matter on November 26!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin with Nancy Matter on November 26! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday night as we welcome Nancy Matter, a perfect guest for Racin & Rockin! She drives a top alcohol funny car, an outlaw pro mod car, and is a talented record producer for some of the biggest acts … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Frantic Ford Coming Back in 2013

The Pirrone, Ellershaw and Musser race team is excited to announce its newest project for 2013.. Plans are in the works to build a 1969 Mustang Nitro Funny Car to compete in the new "Classical Nitro AA/FC" group. The Mustang will be adorned with the Frantic Ford name that Jim Fox made … [Read more...]

Atlanta Dragway 2012 Champions banquet

ATLANTA DRAGWAY HONORS 2012 POINTS CHAMPIONS AT BANQUETBy Amy GloverAtlanta Dragway racers traded in their racing gear for button-ups and other formal wear to attend the 2012 Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions at the American Legion Post 127 in Buford, GA. Kids and adults were gathered around … [Read more...]

JEGS and newly crowned champ Allen Johnson to become teammates in 2013 & beyond

DELAWARE, Ohio (Nov. 19) -- Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will become teammates to 2012 champion Allen Johnson with a two-car venture in the NHRA Pro Stock category beginning in 2013. Both men will continue to drive Mopar-backed Dodge Avengers powered by Hemi motors, which will originate … [Read more...]