Archives for 2012

NHRA STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CHRIS ECONOMAKI

"The entire NHRA community is saddened to learn of the passing of Chris Economaki,” said Tom Compton, president, NHRA.  “He and NHRA founder Wally Parks were great friends, and Wally always appreciated Chris' efforts to recognize the power and intense competition of NHRA drag racing. He was … [Read more...]

IHRA offering free tickets to Summit World Finals

Three races, over $200,000 on the line at Memphis International RacewayNORWALK, Ohio (September 27, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association and Summit Racing Equipment are pleased to offer complimentary tickets to the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals October 12-14 at Memphis … [Read more...]

ADRL Returns To Summit Motorsports Park For Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags VI Presented By Mickey Thompson

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEW STARTING TIME FOR BOTH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IS NOW 11 A.M. FOR THIS WEEKEND'S RACE.O'FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) returns to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio for the Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags VI presented by Mickey Thompson on Sept. … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: WALSH BUILDING ON SUCCESS TO BOOST NHRA PRO MOD TITLE HOPES

MADISON, Ill. — When the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx resumes at Gateway Motorsports Park during the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, Sept. 28-30, only eight rounds of racing will remain to crown the 2012 season champion. The title hopes are strong for a handful of … [Read more...]

2013 Inductees to International Drag Racing Hall of Fame

 Ocala, Fla. (September 25, 2012) – The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, based at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (Ocala, Fla.) has announced the inductees for the 23rd "class" to the Hall of Fame for the year 2013.  The prestigious induction ceremony will take place in … [Read more...]

Ford Star Johnny Lightning Enters New 2013 Mustang in the ADRL Supercar Showdown

 Drag Racing News: Ford Star Johnny Lightning Enters New 2013 Mustang in the ADRL Supercar Showdown by Bret Kepner. "Johnny Lightning", one of the most prolific competitors in the history of Ford Motorsports, will make his debut in the American Drag Racing League's wild new SuperCar Showdown … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA ANNOUNCES MULTI-BRAND OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES, OWNER OF PEAK, BLUEDEF AND HERCULINER BRANDS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2012) – NHRA announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Old World Industries, LLC, naming Peak ® Antifreeze, BlueDEF TM Diesel Exhaust Fluid, and HERCULINER ® official sponsors of NHRA beginning in 2013.As part of the agreement, NHRA will feature … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: AA/GS OPEN Show…Oct 14th

We'll have the season finale for the Classical AA/GS group on October 14th at Quarter Aces Dragway outside of Carlisle Pa. It will be a 8 car qualified eliminator.....!Looking forward to a great race! - Rocky … [Read more...]

JFR photos for St. Louis pre-race reports

1. John Force, Courtney Force and Robert Hight in front of a large crowd on the AAA Texas stage during the Texas Fall Nationals. All three drivers participated in a Q&A session followed by autographs.2. Bernie Fedderly studies information on the computer for John Force Racing on race day. Fedderly … [Read more...]

Busy weekend nets nine more Summit SuperSeries participants at Summit World Finals in Memphis

Pittsburgh, Carolina, Greer take Summit Team Finals team winsNORWALK, Ohio (September 26, 2012) – It was a busy weekend across the county this past weekend as nine more drivers punched their tickets to the Summit SuperSeries World Championship at Memphis International Raceway in October and three … [Read more...]