Archives for 2012

Titles up for grabs this weekend at Grand Bend’s Thunder by the Beach

Champions to be decided in PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS as three drag series hold final events of yearCAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 29, 2012) – Championships will be decided this coming weekend as the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT — 2013 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT

An Interview With:                SHARON BYERSTOM COMPTONTHE MODERATOR:  Thank you very much for joining us today.  We had a great announcement here in Indianapolis in advance of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals this afternoon.  We did announce that the NHRA with the Coca Cola Company has extended its … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA NAMES BAILEY SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION DIRECTOR

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2012) – NHRA announced today that Paul Bailey has been named NHRA South Central Division Director (Div. 4).                “Paul brings a wealth of knowledge in every discipline necessary to successfully manage and grow a division,” said Josh Peterson, vice president of … [Read more...]

Evans nearly unbeatable in second Pro Fuel title run

'Black Pearl' team looking for bigger, better things in 2013NORWALK, Ohio (August 29, 2012) – At the beginning of the season Bill Evans had one simple yet still very complex goal for his team – win every race they enter.Evans had plans to run five of the six races scheduled to host Pro Fuel on … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: 2013 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Series features 24-race schedule; addition of New England Dragway in JuneINDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 29, 2012) – With a new series sponsor and enthusiasm for continued growth in the sport, NHRA announced its 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule as part of a whirlwind of announcements and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: BERNSTEIN AND FORCE WIN FAN VOTE/LOTTERY STARTING SPOTS IN TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUTS AT INDY

INDIANAPOLIS -- Top fan-vote getters Brandon Bernstein and Courtney Force were the lucky winners in the special lottery drawings for the No. 8 positions in the Traxxas Nitro Shootouts today during a press conference held in downtown Indianapolis to preview the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY EXTENDS ITS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA’S PROFESSIONAL SERIES; NAMES MELLO YELLO AS SERIES FLAGSHIP BRAND

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 29, 2012) – NHRA announced today that The Coca-Cola Company has extended its relationship with the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body and will continue its longstanding association as title sponsor of NHRA’s premier series through the year 2018.   In addition, it was … [Read more...]

Turner quiets critics, captures Nitro Harley title

Turner looking to drive into record books with unique 'big pig' rideNORWALK, Ohio (August 28, 2012) – They said it was too big. They said it was too heavy and too ugly. But mostly, they said it would never go fast.As it turns out, they were all wrong.Despite its harsh critics Turner debuted the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: DEFENDING FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMP HAGAN NEEDS STRONG INDY RUN TO ADVANCE TO COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS

INDIANAPOLIS – While every driver is heading to the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus to try and win drag racing’s most prestigious event and become a part of its rich history, several drivers in each category are looking for a winning performance to be able to continue their quests … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER LOOKING TO GET BACK TO WINNER’S CIRCLE AT INDY

INDIANAPOLIS – For two years to pass by without Tony Schumacher claiming a victory or advancing to a final round at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, it must seem like time has stood still for the eight-time Top Fuel winner of the world’s most prestigious drag race.Schumacher, who … [Read more...]