Archives for 2012

FORD STILL UNDEFEATED! BUTNER WINS CLOSEST ADRL SUPERCAR SHOWDOWN FINAL ROUND EVER

 Drag Racing News: FORD STILL UNDEFEATED! BUTNER WINS CLOSEST ADRL SUPERCAR SHOWDOWN FINAL ROUND EVER by Bret Kepner. Bo Butner is quickly becoming the most dominant driver in the American Drag Racing League's incredible new SuperCar Showdown category but his victory at the ADRL's Summer Drags … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation uses York/U.S. 30 Reunion to add 16 more pioneer interviews

Drag Racing News:Quarter Mile Foundation uses York/U.S. 30 Reunion to add 16 more pioneer interviews by Steve Cole. The Quarter Mile Foundation’s efforts to capture first person interviews of many of the surviving pioneers of drag racing was boosted by the addition of 15 more veterans (plus a … [Read more...]

Summer IREV coming Sun July 29 2012! MIR’s PREMIER Import-Only Series!

[Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA AND BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY PARTNER WITH NOCO REBUILDING NETWORK TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY COLORADO WILDFIRES

MORRISON, Colo. — NHRA and Bandimere Speedway are partnering with NoCo Rebuilding Network in an effort to help those affected by the recent Colorado wildfires, it was announced today by both organizations.NoCo Rebuilding Network, which supports sustainable rebuilding and recovery by raising funds … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation/PROJECT 1320 gains 16 new interviews at York/US 30 Reunion

Parma Heights, Ohio (July 18, 2012) – The Quarter Mile Foundation’s efforts to capture first person interviews of many of the surviving pioneers of drag racing was boosted by the addition of 15 more veterans (plus a spouse) at the recent 11th Annual York – U.S. 30 Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals at … [Read more...]

IHRA MOPAR NITRO JAM NATIONALS RETURN TO GRAND BEND JULY 20-22

Eastern Canada's biggest drag race returns to Grand Bend MotorplexGRAND BEND, Ontario (July 16, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam series returns to the Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, Ontario on July 20-22 for the annual MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals     This year's … [Read more...]

ADRL Summer Drags VIII Round by Round

MARTIN, Mich. -- Saturday's final results from the ADRL Summer Drags VIII at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. The race is the Sixth of 10 in the American Drag Racing League: Pro Extreme -- Jason Scruggs, Chevy Corvette, 3.638, 208.87 def. Terry Leggett, Ford Mustang, 3.689, 205.70. Pro Nitrous -- Bob … [Read more...]

CANADIAN NITRO JAM TOUR CONTINUES JULY 21-22 AT GRAND BEND MOTORPLEX

Grand Bend sets stage for MOPAR Nitro Jam NationalsEastern Canada's biggest drag race returns to picturesque track for 12th year GRAND BEND, Ontario (July 10, 2012) – Race fans looking for the ultimate drag racing getaway need look no further than the Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, Ontario.  … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER MASSEY READY TO KICK OFF THE WESTERN SWING AT BANDIMERE

MORRISON, Colo. —  As the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series readies to kick off the grueling three-race Western Swing, Top Fuel point leader Spencer Massey feels as confident in his FRAM/Prestone Top Fuel team as ever. The team heads to Bandimere Speedway for the 33rd annual Mopar Mile High NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore.

Lawrence Surprises in TAD, Payne Takes TAFC at WoodburnWOODBURN, Ore. – At the Les Schwab Challenge West Regional event at Woodburn Dragstrip, Gregg Lawrence came from the last spot in the field to take down championship contenders Joey Severance and Chris Demke for Top Alcohol Dragster honors, and … [Read more...]