Archives for November 2012

NHRA NEWS: NHRA AND AMERICAN RED CROSS TEAM-UP TO RAISE MONEY FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2012) – NHRA has teamed up with the American Red Cross to provide an opportunity for NHRA fans to give back to those affected by Hurricane Sandy, which caused widespread destruction last week primarily in the Northeast United States.Fans can go to … [Read more...]

IHRA CHAMPION PROFILE: TIM BUTLER (TOP)

Butler wins Top World Championship in MemphisAfter a groggy start, Butler battles back to take richest prize package of the weekendNORWALK, Ohio (November 9, 2012) – Have you ever had one of those mornings where things just felt like they weren't going to go your way?Tim Butler sure has.When the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: C. FORCE, A. JOHNSON AND HINES RACE TO QUALIFYING LEAD THURSDAY AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

POMONA, Calif.  – Rookie sensation Courtney Force strengthened her bid for the NHRA Auto Club Road to the Future Award and the Funny car portion of the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship got more interesting Thursday as the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals got under way at … [Read more...]

Number Of Special Moments Lead Rahaim To First ADRL Pro Nitrous World Championship In 2012

O'FALLON, MO – The moment and the season Bob Rahaim had always dreamed about came to fruition in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in 2012.When it was over, the Pro Nitrous standout had a collection of special moments, including his first finals appearance, his first ADRL win, his first run in … [Read more...]

IHRA CHAMPION PROFILE: SHANE KAY (MOD)

Kay collects Mod Championship in borrowed carAfter blowing engine in primary car, Kay uses borrowed car to win SuperSeries titleNORWALK, Ohio (November 8, 2012) – Imagine this.After a dominating year that included a third consecutive points championship at your local track, a win at the Division 2 … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation adds 22 interviews at SEMA Show

Project 1320 now at 200 interviews...The Quarter Mile Foundation completed a very successful 2012 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 30 to November 2, highlighted by the completion of 22 additional interviews for the Foundation's PROJECT 1320 documentary film. Quarter Mile … [Read more...]

IHRA CHAMPION PROFILE: AUSTIN JOHNSON (JUNIOR DRAGSTER)

Johnson wins very first Junior World Championship14-year-old Virginia native claims very first Summit SuperSeries Junior titleNORWALK, Ohio (November 7, 2012) – There is nothing more exciting than being the first to do something. Just ask Pearisburg, Virginia's Austin Johnson.When 14-year-old … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: JOHNSON, KRAWIEC READY TO PUT FINISHING TOUCHES ON NHRA FULL THROTTLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES AT POMONA

POMONA, Calif. – The stage is set for Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle world championships to be decided at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, Nov. 8-11 at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Thanks to winning performances in Las Vegas, Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie … [Read more...]

IHRA CHAMPION PROFILE: MIKE THOMPSON (TOP SPORTSMAN)

Mike Thompson wins first championship at age 64Thompson uses experience to trump field at Memphis International RacewayNORWALK, Ohio (November 6, 2012) – Mike Thompson knows a thing or two about winning.At 64 years of age, Thompson has won some big races and managed to do some incredible things in a … [Read more...]

JFR photos for Pomona

The attached photos are from the 12th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.1. John, Ashley and Courtney Force attended the NHRA FanFest on Fremont Street in Old Las Vegas on Thursday night before the race weekend began.2. Robert Hight and his crew prep for a … [Read more...]