Archives for 2012

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Mid-Michigan Motorplex, Stanton, Mich.

MASSEL, CUMMINGS LEAD WINNERS IN MICHIGANSTANTON, Mich. – Bruno Massel and Slate Cummings each scored big wins this weekend at Mid-Michigan Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Michigan Sportsman Challenge.Massel grabbed his fourth win of the year to take over the No. 1 spot nationally in Comp … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SEVEN DRIVERS EARN FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP BERTHS AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. -- Seven drivers clinched Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoff berths at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals, bringing the number of drivers who have secured their invitations to the playoffs to 14.Top Fuel racers Antron Brown and Tony Schumacher, along with Funny Car driver … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM SONOMA

BROWN, GRAY, A. JOHNSON AND KRAWIEC RACE TO VICTORIES AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALSSONOMA, Calif. – Antron Brown raced to the Top Fuel victory Sunday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals, and moved into position to become the first NHRA driver to sweep the three-race Western Swing twice.Johnny Gray (Funny Car), … [Read more...]

Tim Glover – Atlanta Dragway Summit ET series event

MATT WARD WINS TWICE AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY, SUTTON AND WARREN CONTINUE THEIR POINTS LEAD(Commerce, GA – July 28)  Although rain did threaten the event during the first round, it moved about a mile north of Atlanta Dragway, allowing racers to once again enjoy competing in the Summit ET series.  … [Read more...]

NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals, Final Results from Bristol Dragway

NHRA JR. CHAMPIONS CELEBRATE IN BRISTOL AT CONFERENCE FINALSBRISTOL DRAGWAY, Bristol, Tenn. (July 26-28) — Eight individual racers — Thomas Oates (age 8-9), Alec Harper (10), Carson Brown (11), Nicholas Altenbach (12), Jackson Core (13), Schuyler Turner (14), Morgen Wood (15), and Cody … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SATURDAY FROM SONOMA

PEDREGON, KALITTA, A. JOHNSON AND KRAWIEC EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALSSONOMA, Calif. – Cruz Pedregon raced to his fourth No. 1 qualifying position of the season in Funny Car Saturday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie … [Read more...]

RRRadio: Al Segrini and Mike Boyles on July 30!

 Racin' and Rockin': RRRadio: Al Segrini and Mike Boyles on July 30! by Bill Pratt. Join us on July 30 as Racin' & Rockin' chats with funny car and top fuel legend Al Segrini, who raced at the top of the category throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s. And we talk with the legendary Mike Boyles, who … [Read more...]

2012 NHRA Sonoma Friday Qualifying Results

KALITTA, PEDREGON, A. JOHNSON, KRAWIEC RACE TO QUALIFYING LEAD AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALSSONOMA, Calif. -- Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta led a record-setting day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM SONOMA

KALITTA, PEDREGON, A. JOHNSON, KRAWIEC RACE TO QUALIFYING LEAD AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALSSONOMA, Calif. – Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta led a record-setting day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock … [Read more...]

ADRL To Hold Special “Pro Mods And Hot Rods” Event At Dragstock IX

O'FALLON, MO (July 26, 2012) -- The American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) first appearance at zMAX Dragway for its prestigious Dragstock event will also feature a first-time opportunity for local car clubs and hot rod owners.Entitled "Pro Mods and Hot Rods," the world's premier eighth-mile drag … [Read more...]