Archives for 2012

NHRA TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY AUTO-PLUS

An Interview With:                                LARRY MORGANJEG COUGHLINMATT HAGANJEFF ARENDTIM WILKERSONBOB TASCACLAY MILLICANBOB VANDERGRIFFMODERATOR:  We welcome the media and the drivers who are joining us to today’s teleconference to preview the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented … [Read more...]

RRRadio: Frank Hawley and Frank Bradley on August 27!

 Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Frank Hawley and Frank Bradley on August 27! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, August 27, as we are joined by famous 'Chi Town Hustler' driver, Funny Car world champ, and Drag Racing School entrepreneur, Frank Hawley! Plus, Napa Valley Top Fuel tough guy Frank … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Sneak peek at Mazmanian Tribute Car

Here's  a couple of pics of the Big John tribute car that Bones will be driving at Indy. We were hoping to fire it up but a few problems kept that from happening last night. We still have a ton of work to do before she's ready including adjusting the ride height. The candy red is House of Kolors and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: LANGDON, SCHUMACHER, BECKMAN, KRAWIEC AMONG QUICKEST DRIVERS IN MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS TESTING

BROWNSBURG, Ind. -- Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon was quickest in his 8,000-horsepower category during the first of two days of testing at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.NHRA teams are utilizing the two-day open test to prepare for the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, … [Read more...]

Hard Work Leading To Successful 2012 ADRL Season For Sonny’s Racing Engines

O'FALLON, MO (August 20, 2012) – The hard work has certainly proven to be worth it in what has been a successful 2012 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season for ADRL sponsor Sonny's Racing Engines.Of the last six winners in the ADRL's highly-competitive Extreme Pro Stock class, five have used … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS FACT SHEET

WHAT: 58th Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, 17th of 23 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the last race in the NHRA Full Throttle Series regular season. At the conclusion of this event, the top 10 drivers in four categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRESTIGIOUS MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS AT INDIANAPOLIS SET TO ONCE AGAIN SHOWCASE THE VERY BEST IN HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR THOUSANDS OF HOT-RODDING ENTHUSIASTS

INDIANAPOLIS – The world’s most prestigious drag race, the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus, is set to once again provide its traditional offering of the very best in high performance for thousands of hot rodding enthusiasts. More than 950 competitors in 12 different racing categories … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: LARRY FISHER NAMED EXEC DIRECTOR OF THE WALLY PARKS NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2012) – Larry Fisher has been named executive director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., it was announced today by the museum’s board of directors.  Fisher is a longtime … [Read more...]

RRRadio: Bob Motz & Dave Hough on August 20!

 Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Bob Motz & Dave Hough on August 20! by Bill Pratt. Get ready for outrageous jet flame and thunder and outta-site nitro action on Monday, August 20, as we welcome two of the most famous and popular drag racers in history! BOB MOTZ will tell us what it's like … [Read more...]

August 19th Results- Ford Fever Classic

‘Blue Ovals’ overtook Woodburn Dragstrip August 19th, as the 15th Annual Ford Fever Classic, presented by Hillyer’s Mid City Ford, was run under blue skies. In conjunction with the excellent drag racing held, a car show with many spectacular machines was on display, as well as a swap meet with many … [Read more...]