Archives for 2012

NHRA NEWS: BECKMAN KEEPS CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES ALIVE HEADING INTO THE AUTO-PLUS NHRA NATIONALS

MOHNTON, Pa. — As the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series returns to Maple Grove Raceway for the fourth of six races in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship, Funny Car driver Jack Beckman continues to charge forward.                With his rally cap still on backwards following his … [Read more...]

GREATEST PRIZE IN SPORTSMAN RACING ON THE LINE IN MEMPHIS

Summit SuperSeries World Championship to crown Top, Mod, Junior championsMEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 3, 2012) – It is simply the greatest prize in all of sportsman drag racing and it will all on the line at Memphis International Raceway on Saturday, October 13. The Summit Racing Equipment SuperSeries … [Read more...]

PN’s Patrick Lauds ADRL Safety Requirements Following No Serious Injuries After Crash

O'FALLON, MO (October 3, 2012) - Robert Patrick Jr. was already a strong believer in the ADRL's safety requirements.But after the first crash in his professional career, Patrick firmly believes they prevented something much worse from happening this past weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment Ohio … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation 2012 SEMA Show plans

Parma Heights, Ohio (October 2, 2012) -- The Quarter Mile Foundation announces it will once again have a prominent presence at the 2012 SEMA Show. According to Traci Hrudka, the Foundation's chairman, the Foundation has been positioned in the same location it occupied in 2011.She commented, "Thanks … [Read more...]

JFR photos for Reading

Photos are from the AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals in St. Louis.1. Courtney Force warming up her Traxxas Ford Mustang in St. Louis.2. Courtney and John in a photo shoot for the new edition of Sports Illustrated 3D.3. Robert Hight at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals press conference in … [Read more...]

IHRA to hold $200,000 Summit World Finals at Memphis International Raceway October 12-14

IHRA World Champions to be crowned at season finaleMEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 2, 2012) – With a completely renovated facility, a new staff and over $200,000 on the line over the course of one weekend, Memphis International Raceway and the International Hot Rod Association is thrilled to welcome the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: LINE, ARANA JR. LOOK TO SET MORE RECORDS AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY AS THEY TRY TO REEL IN COUNTDOWN PLAYOFF LEADERS

MOHNTON, Pa. — When weather forecasts trend toward the cool side, NHRA crew chiefs get great big smiles on their faces. Drivers, in turn, know to grip their steering wheels just a little bit tighter.                When conditions become ideal, everyone in the pits knows that record-breaking … [Read more...]

C. FORCE AND TRAXXAS TO RUN PINK BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAR AT READING

READING, Penn. (October 1, 2012) - As the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season winds down John Force Racing driver Courtney Force takes advantage of the month of October and the Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway  to show her support for those who have been affected by breast cancer. … [Read more...]

Field almost set as 12 more drivers advance to Memphis at D1, D4 Summit Team Finals

Wichita Raceway Park, Maryland International Raceway take team crownsNORWALK, Ohio (October 1, 2012) – With only one race to go, the field is almost set for the Summit Racing Equipment SuperSeries World Championship presented by AMSOIL and Moser Engineering at Memphis International Raceway as a … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO MOD SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX RESULTS SUNDAY FROM ST. LOUIS

COUGHLIN RACES TO FIRST NHRA PRO MOD SERIES VICTORY IN ST. LOUISMADISON, Ill. – Troy Coughlin raced to the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx victory Sunday at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park.Coughlin outran Danny Rowe in the final round to … [Read more...]