Archives for 2012

ADRL Returns To U.S. 131 Motorsports Park For The Summer Drags VIII

O'FALLON, MO -- The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) makes its return to U.S. 131 Motorsports Park for the Summer Drags VIII on July 13-14. It is the sixth of 10 races on the 2012 ADRL Tour.With new classes, a World Championship format and expanded family fun midway, there is considerable … [Read more...]

Announcement regarding Linda Vaughn Roast

Linda Vaughn Roast Panelists AnnouncedParma Heights, Ohio (July 10, 2012) – The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced the “Roaster Panel” to headline the upcoming Linda Vaughn Celebrity Roast to be held on August 29, at the “Sports Barn” at the fashionable Lucas Family estate in Carmel, Indiana. The … [Read more...]

Summit Sportsman Spectacular returns to Maryland International Raceway this weekend

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (July 10, 2012) – Over 400 cars, more than $50,000 on the line and seven big winners – the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular presented by AMSOIL is back at Maryland International Raceway.The inaugural Summit Sportsman Spectacular at MIR made quite a splash in 2011 … [Read more...]

Vote for Del!

Del Worsham Nominated for Best Driver ESPY Head to ESPN.com/espys to cast your vote for the 2011 NHRA Top Fuel champion CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR DEL WORSHAM!Reigning NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel champion Del Worsham has been nominated in the Best Driver category for the prestigious ESPY Awards. … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: WESTERN SWING TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT

An Interview With:ERICA ENDERSRON CAPPSSTEVE TORRENCETHE MODERATOR:  I would like to welcome everyone today to the teleconference for the NHRA Western Swing.  As many of you know, the Western Swing is a demanding part of the NHRA Full Throttle Series schedule that features three races in three … [Read more...]

Jones, Bauerlys race to wins at Brainerd Int’l Raceway

(July 8, 2012) – Six years is a long time to be away from drag racing, but that didn’t slow down Tom Jones, who won his second consecutive Real Street Unlimited crown and appears to be on his way to winning a series championship. Jones was among 377 racers competing this weekend during the 26th … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from Norwalk, Ohio

REICHERT, GILL LEAD LUCAS OIL WINNERS IN NORWALKNORWALK, Ohio -- Bill Reichert and Paul Gill raced to the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car this weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.Reichert, the 5-time Top Alcohol … [Read more...]

Boychuk gets Edmonton hat trick with three straight

Boychuk among dozens of winners at MOPAR Rocky Mt. Nitro Jam NationalsEDMONTON, Alberta (July 8, 2012) – Three years, three races, three big wins for Tim Boychuk.With thousands of Canadian fans filling the stands, Edmonton's own Tim Boychuk proved the man to beat once again at his hometown track … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO MOD SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM NORWALK

WALSH CLAIMS FIRST EVENT WIN AT SUMMIT NHRA NATIONALS IN NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX NORWALK, Ohio --  Don Walsh raced to his first career victory in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM NORWALK

MASSEY, NEFF, NOBILE, HINES CLAIM VICTORIES AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS IN NORWALKNORWALK, Ohio – Spencer Massey raced to his fourth Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.  Mike Neff … [Read more...]