Archives for 2012

AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR 11TH ANNUAL MUSCLECAR MADNESS AT YORK REUNION

July 14, 2012Awards for the 11th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion were announced today and are as follows:Musclecar1st Place – Nick Smith, Stuart, Florida 1963 Pontiac Catalina  421 Super Duty w/aluminum front end2nd Place – Ed Duvall, Edgewater, Maryland 1970 Buick GSX3rd Place -  … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA COMPETITION COMMITTEE GRANTS CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF COCKPIT CANOPY FOR TOP FUEL DRAGSTERS

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 25, 2012) – The NHRA Technical Department has granted conceptual approval of a prototype cockpit canopy submitted by Aerodine Composites Group (Aerodine), which was originally designed by Don Schumacher Racing (DSR).The initial prototype component has been reviewed by the NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: EPIC BATTLE BREWING IN FUNNY CAR AS DRIVERS ON BUBBLE TRY TO QUALIFY FOR FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

SONOMA, Calif. — With four races remaining in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Regular Season, many teams will need to add a new tool to their arsenal of wrenches, widgets and gadgets in their pit areas: a trusty calculator.While each of the four Full Throttle Series classes have some … [Read more...]

ADRL Adjusts Minimum Weight Requirements For Supercharged, Nitrous Cars In Aeromotive Pro Modified Class

O'FALLON, MO (July 23, 2012) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Monday new minimum weight requirements for supercharged and nitrous cars in the Aeromotive Fuel Systems Pro Modified class.All supercharged cars in the class will now have a 50-pound lighter weight requirement (2,600 … [Read more...]

Sonoma Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series photos

Courtesy of Bob JohnsonChris Demke, Peen Rite Top Alcohol DragsterAnnie Whitely, YNOT Top Alcohol Funny Car … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results, Sonoma, Calif.

DEMKE BACK ON TOP IN TA/D, WHITELEY RULES TA/FC WITH 5.50SONOMA, Calif. – At the Western Region Lucas Oil Drag Racing event in Sonoma, Calif., Winternationals and Gatornationals champion Chris Demke earned his first regional victory of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster and rookie Annie Whiteley her … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from National Trail Raceway

REICHERT TAKES 3RD IN A ROW, FERRO WINS FUNNY CARHEBRON, Ohio – Backed into a corner after losing early in his first two regional starts, Bill Reichert won his third straight to complete a perfect regional season and put himself in position to challenge runaway points leader Jim Whiteley for the … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from New England Dragway

FINKE WINS FIRST IN 3 YEARS, MANZO 3RD THIS YEAREPPING, N.H. – Before a packed house at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at New England Dragway, John Finke had a .006 reaction time in the under-the-lights Top Alcohol Dragster final and ran a consistent 5.36 to stop No. 1 qualifier Richard … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: POPULAR NHRA FUNNY CAR DRIVER RON CAPPS EXCITED TO BE HEADED HOME TO SONOMA

SONOMA, Calif. — Ron Capps, the driver of the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car, is one of the most recognizable faces on the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series tour thanks to his NAPA TV commercials and his social media following, but when the NHRA heads to Sonoma for the NHRA Sonoma … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Bandimere Speedway

FLETCHER EARNS 77TH AT MILE-HIGHSMORRISON, Colo. – Dan Fletcher scored his 77th NHRA National event win to lead the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners this weekend at Bandimere Speedway for the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals.  Fletcher, who has won national events in four different … [Read more...]