Archives for 2012

Rocky Reports: Frantic Ford Coming Back in 2013

The Pirrone, Ellershaw and Musser race team is excited to announce its newest project for 2013.. Plans are in the works to build a 1969 Mustang Nitro Funny Car to compete in the new "Classical Nitro AA/FC" group. The Mustang will be adorned with the Frantic Ford name that Jim Fox made … [Read more...]

Atlanta Dragway 2012 Champions banquet

ATLANTA DRAGWAY HONORS 2012 POINTS CHAMPIONS AT BANQUETBy Amy GloverAtlanta Dragway racers traded in their racing gear for button-ups and other formal wear to attend the 2012 Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions at the American Legion Post 127 in Buford, GA. Kids and adults were gathered around … [Read more...]

JEGS and newly crowned champ Allen Johnson to become teammates in 2013 & beyond

DELAWARE, Ohio (Nov. 19) -- Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will become teammates to 2012 champion Allen Johnson with a two-car venture in the NHRA Pro Stock category beginning in 2013. Both men will continue to drive Mopar-backed Dodge Avengers powered by Hemi motors, which will originate … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin with Jerry Darien on November 19!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin with Jerry Darien on November 19! by Bill Pratt. Noted A/Fuel Dragster wizard Jerry Darien joins us on November 19. One of the original Pro Comp dragster racers, today Jerry is the teacher to the stars, with his cars providing a stepping stone to Top Fuel for … [Read more...]

IHRA ANNOUNCES 2013 SUMMIT TEAM FINALS SCHEDULE

IHRA announces 2013 Summit Team Finals scheduleSix states and Canada to welcome IHRA's best grassroots racersNORWALK, Ohio (November 16, 2012) – Following another record-breaking year for the International Hot Rod Association's grassroots racing programs, the IHRA is pleased to announce the Summit … [Read more...]

IHRA SUMMIT WORLD FINALS RETURNS TO MEMPHIS IN 2013

IHRA Summit World Finals returns to Memphis International Raceway in 2013 with huge eventNitro racing returns to Memphis during IHRA's championship finaleNORWALK, Ohio (November 16, 2012) – It known as the birthplace of Rock 'N Roll, land of The King and home to some of the best barbecue in the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA ANNOUNCES 2013 NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE AND CHANGES FOR 2014

GLENDORA, Calif. -- (Nov. 15, 2012) – Today NHRA announced the 2013 Pro Mod Series schedule as well as changes to the series for 2014.  ProCare Rx owner Roger Burgess will not sponsor the Pro Mod Series after the 2013 season. The formation of the Pro Mod Series was made possible by the financial … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: 24th ANNUAL NHRA CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR JUMP STARTS AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS FOR THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS

Ramona ROP of San Diego County wins fifth consecutive U.S. Army High School Automotive Challenge Finals presented by Universal Technical InstitutePOMONA, Calif. — More than 2,000 Southern California high school students gathered at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to jump start their careers and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: 2012 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONS TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT

An Interview With:EDDIE KRAWIECALLEN JOHNSONJACK BECKMANANTRON BROWNTHE MODERATOR:  I would like to welcome all of the media and our world champion drivers who are joining us today on the teleconference as we feature the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world champions.  On the call today … [Read more...]

12th Annual York Reunion Announced

The 12th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion will be held on July 12-13th, 2013at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds marking the annual return to the "Best Days ofDrag Racing" and a "Salute to Ford."The York event is the only independent event of it's type in the country and has a … [Read more...]