Archives for 2012

NHRA NEWS: NHRA ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO 2013 PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE SCHEDULE AT NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES EVENTS

GLENDORA, Calif. -- (Oct. 18, 2012) – NHRA officials announced today two revisions to the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule where the Pro Stock Motorcycle category competes.In 2013, the Pro Stock Motorcycle class will visit zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C., April 19-21 and be a part … [Read more...]

IHRA announces 2012 tracks, drivers of the year

IHRA recognizes best of Summit Pro-Am Tour, Summit SuperSeries seasonsNORWALK, Ohio (October 18, 2012) – After an extremely successful 2012 season, the International Hot Rod Association has announced its tracks and drivers of the year. Announced at the IHRA Awards Celebration following the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: DRIVERS PREPARE FOR PENULTIMATE RACE OF THE FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE STRIP AT LVMS

LAS VEGAS – Championship contenders in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series circuit are ready to take a gamble and go all in as they head to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the penultimate race of the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship.The battles for world titles in Top … [Read more...]

ADRL 2012 World Championship Points Race Scenarios

O'FALLON, MO (October 17, 2012) – The 2012 ADRL Tour will come to an incredible conclusion at this weekend's ADRL World Finals VIII presented by CarSafe at the Texas Motorplex, and there are plenty of world championship races to be decided.Here are the world championship scenarios in each … [Read more...]

ADRL Returns To The Texas Motorplex For The World Finals VIII Presented By CarSafe

O'FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) returns to the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas for the ADRL World Finals VIII presented by CarSafe. It is the last of 10 races on the 2012 ADRL Tour.With new classes, a World Championship format and expanded family fun midway, there is … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Legendary AA/GS Match Race!

Two of the biggest names in AA/GS racing will be having a special best out three match rcae at this years California Hot Rod Reunion. Bones Balogh who won at this very track 50 years ago will be wheeling the Big John Mazmanian 1941 Willys coupe against gasser legend Fred Bear who will be … [Read more...]

Tim Glover: Atlanta Dragway story on Atlanta 10000 event

ATLANTA SPEED SHOP HOSTS TENTH EDITION OF ATLANTA $10,000 AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY(Commerce, GA – October 13) After a 40 year hiatus, Atlanta Speed Shop hosted the tenth edition of the popular Atlanta $10,000 Drag Races and Car Show at Atlanta Dragway on October 13, 2012. For the history buffs, the … [Read more...]

BUTLER, KAY, JOHNSON WIN SUMMIT SUPERSERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS

Butler, Kay, Johnson win Summit SuperSeries titlesBig checks, big prizes awarded to winners of drag racing's best grassroots racersMEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 13, 2012) – The real excitement behind the Summit SuperSeries program is that anyone, anywhere can win it. Drivers from the United States, … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin: Funny Car star John Collins on October 15!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin: Funny Car star John Collins on October 15! by Bill Pratt. Join us Monday night, October 15, as 70s fuel funny car star John Collins drops by. From the Mongoose machine in the 70s to the Pioneer and JVC Audio Express machines of the 80s, … [Read more...]

IHRA CROWNS WORLD CHAMPS AT TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

IHRA crowns champs at Tournament of ChampionsThompson, Washington, Beard, Darroch, Manuel, Ruff and Forster take top prizeMEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 13, 2012) – From a 17-year-old fresh out of the ranks of Junior Dragster to a 64-year-old reveling in one more shot at glory, the 2012 IHRA Summit … [Read more...]