Archives for 2012

Teets Takes Summit Racing Equipment “Clash Of The Titans,” Leads Winners List At ADRL U.S. Drags V

PETERSBURG, Va. (June 23, 2012) -- In what was the most lucrative win in his career and in Top Sportsman history, Terry Teets didn't have to go far to get it on Saturday.Racing close to home at Virginia Motorsports Park, Teets capped off a terrific day with a winning 4.444 at 163.59 miles per hour … [Read more...]

Don Schumacher and Brandon Bernstein on Racin & Rockin June 25!

 Racin' and Rockin': Don Schumacher and Brandon Bernstein on Racin & Rockin June 25! by Bill Pratt. On Monday night, June 25, legendary funny car racer and team owner DON SCHUMACHER discusses his 40 plus years at the top of the sport. Plus, top fuel racer BRANDON BERNSTEIN checks in to catch us … [Read more...]

Harvey Takes Top Spot In Summit Racing “Clash Of The Titans,” Heads U.S. Drags V Qualifying List

PETERSBURG, VA. (June 22, 2012) -- Travis Harvey is hoping his stay on top in Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman lasts one more night.Right now Harvey is the driver to beat at Summit Racing Equipment's Top Sportsman "Clash of the Titans," a special one-race event during the American Drag Racing … [Read more...]

IHRA announces ‘bring a friend’ program for Summit Sportsman Spectacular at Maryland International Raceway

Summit Sportsman Spectacular returns to MIR July 13-15NORWALK, Ohio (June 21, 2012) – In advance of the second Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular presented by AMSOIL at Maryland International Raceway to be held the weekend of July 13-15, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA ANNOUNCES TRAXXAS SHOOTOUT TICKET PACKAGE FOR MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 21, 2012) — NHRA and Traxxas have teamed up to offer fans a special Traxxas Shootout ticket package for the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 29-Sept. 3.The Mac Tools U.S. Nationals is the biggest and most … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FUNNY CAR DRIVER RON CAPPS RIDING WIND OF SUCCESS AS NHRA HEADS TO CHICAGO

JOLIET, Ill. — Funny Car veteran Ron Capps is having the kind of season a person usually only dreams about. The NHRA star heads to the 15th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Route 66 Raceway riding the high of six straight final-round … [Read more...]

Bowling Green photos

Here are my Bowling Green National Hot Rod Reunion photos. It was a true REUNION as I saw so many old friends and many that I finally got to meet after knowing them on the Internet, some for 20 years! (Compuserve, etc.)I have not captioned them yet, but will get that done this week.... … [Read more...]

Roth, Wicke, and Orfanidis lead drag race series going into Nitro Nationals

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS head up major event at TMP's Cayuga Dragway this weekendCAYUGA, ONTARIO (June, 20, 2012) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series presented by Wiseco Performance … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: JEGS ALLSTAR TOP ALCOHOL REGIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP INTRODUCED

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 20, 2012) — NHRA and JEGS Mail Order announced today the formation of the JEGS Allstars Top Alcohol Regional Team Championship.  Beginning in 2013, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors will represent their home regions in team completion against the … [Read more...]

ADRL Holding 32-Car Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman “Clash Of The Titans"

O'FALLON, MO -- With a new, one-race super event, the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class will reach incredible new heights in 2012.The ADRL and class sponsor Summit Racing Equipment have announced a special one-race event that will take place during the … [Read more...]