Archives for 2012

19th Annual AHDRA Northwest Nitro Nationals

The Harleys were running wild August 24th, 25th, and 26th as the 19th Annual AHDRA Northwest Nitro Nationals, presented by Oak Grove Choppers, Fast Bikes Inc., and Mulligans and More. In the Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel final round, Steve Dorn took his 2006 Harley to a 6.495 at 213.42 for the win over … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: ALLEN JOHNSON READY TO CARRY SEASON-LONG PRO STOCK MOMENTUM INTO MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – Allen Johnson says if he’s dreaming, please don’t wake him.The veteran Pro Stock driver from Tennessee is having the greatest season of his 17-year career and is heading to the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus as the series points leader in the 200-mph factory hot rod … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA BREAKFAST AT 2012 SEMA SHOW TO SHOWCASE WORLD PREMIERE SNEAK PREVIEW TRAILER OF SNAKE AND MONGOOSE MOTION PICTURE

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2012) – The popular NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will give the standing room only crowd  an opportunity to see the world premiere sneak preview trailer of the upcoming Snake & Mongoose motion picture, it was announced today by NHRA officials. The movie, produced by … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE SERIES LEADER KRAWIEC LOOKING FOR AN "INDY TO REMEMBER" AT MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS – The Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team has won every Pro Stock Motorcycle race in the 2012 regular season. To make it a clean sweep, a perfect 10-for-10, they only have one more regular season race to go before the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoffs … [Read more...]

Bill Morgan passes

I received the news from Steve Seaman that they buried Bill Morgan yesterday. Bill was the driving side of Tritak & Morgan team from Division 1. He passed away on Wednesday, August 22. Bill had some liver problems. He seemed to be doing good and suddenly took a turn for the worst. May he R.I.P. - … [Read more...]

Today’s’ Drag Racing News

NewsDrag racing legend loves pets, tooStandardNetSurely, most know Shirley Muldowney as an auto racing legend. But, she's as committed to animals and pet adoption as she is to drag racing. Muldowney, "The First Lady of Drag Racing," will be in Salt Lake City tonight to help raise awareness for the … [Read more...]

Muscle Car Shootout is Labor Day tradition at BIR

BRAINERD, Minn. – A Labor Day tradition is on tap for race fans next weekend at Brainerd International Raceway as the 24th Annual Muscle Car Shootout showcases incredible drag racing and road racing, a classic car show, live music and a lot more. Fans are in for a full weekend of intense racing, as … [Read more...]

Wins, Records Come For Jerry Haas Race Cars During Another Banner ADRL Campaign In 2012

O'FALLON, MO (August 23, 2012) - Always among the premier names in the Pro Stock world, it's been business as usual for Jerry Haas Race Cars in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) during its 2012 season.Jerry Haas Race Cars (JHRC) have claimed victories in all but two of the events in Extreme Pro … [Read more...]

Limited numbers of tickets remain for Linda Vaughn Roast

Parma, Ohio (August 20, 2012) – The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced there are a very limited number of tickets available for the Linda Vaughn Roast at the exclusive Lucas Family Estate, Carmel, Indiana on Wednesday, August 29.Tickets will be sold ONLY via the “Buy Linda Vaughn Roast Tickets” … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER, CAPPS QUICKEST ON FINAL DAY OF MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS TESTING

BROWNSBURG, Ind. -- Tony Schumacher and Ron Capps had the quickest hot rods during Thursday's final day of testing for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.NHRA teams utilized the two-day open test to prepare for the world's most … [Read more...]