Archives for 2012

All-star Nitro Funny Car lineup headlines NAPA Nitro Jam

World's quickest and fastest Prostalgia Nitro Funny Cars coming to Salt Lake CityWEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (June 19, 2012) – Fans of drag racing past and present will be in for a treat when Nitro Jam returns to Utah June 29-30.Some of the best Nitro Funny Car drivers in the world are coming to Salt … [Read more...]

IHRA celebrates sanctioning milestone with 100th track

Northern Lights Raceway pushes IHRA member track count to 100 strongNORWALK, Ohio (June 19, 2012) – Last year the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) celebrated 40 years of thrilling drag racing action and in 2012 the IHRA is enjoying yet another milestone as it recently signed its 100th track … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FANS VOTE JEG COUGHLIN JR. IN FOR EIGHTH AND FINAL SPOT IN THE K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 19, 2012) –NHRA fans have spoken, voting Jeg Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS.com Mopar Dodge Avenger, in for the eighth and final spot in the 28th annual K&N Horsepower Challenge which will be held as part of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on Saturday, July 7, at … [Read more...]

ADRL Holding 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...]

ADRL Returns To Virginia Motorsports Park For U.S. Drags V

O'FALLON, MO -- The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) makes its return to Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) for the U.S. Drags V on June 22-23. It is the fifth 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...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN TO SHOWCASE LATEST NHRA DRAG RACING MACHINES OUT OF DETROIT AT 2012 MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 18, 2012) – NHRA officials announced today the formation of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the 2012 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto Plus at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 29 – Sept. 3, adding even more excitement to the biggest, richest and most … [Read more...]

Goodguys Racing Team All Smiles After “Pro Slammer” Three-Peat

Pleasanton, CA - It’s been a great summer so far for Marc Meadors and the Goodguys Racing Team from Pleasanton, California. The flamed ’69 Pro Mod Camaro “Pure Hell2” with Meadors at the wheel has been both fast and lucky this year, collecting three-straight series wins in the Pro Mod division of … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: AUTO-PLUS(r) TO BECOME PRESENTING SPONSOR OF MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS AT LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AUG. 29 – SEPT. 3

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 18, 2012) – NHRA announced today that Uni-Select, USA’s  Auto-Plus® brand, has been named the presenting sponsor of the world’s most prestigious drag race, the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, presented by Auto-Plus, Aug. 29 – Sept. 3 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.  “Our NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM BRISTOL, Tenn.

SCHUMACHER ENDS WINLESS DROUGHT, CAPPS, EDWARDS ALSO CLAIM VICTORIES AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS PRESENTED BY TRI-CITIES AREA FORD DEALERS AT BRISTOL DRAGWAYBRISTOL, Tenn. -- Seven-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher ended a 32-race winless streak with his win at the Ford NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM BRISTOL, Tenn.

VETERAN RICKIE SMITH MAKES FULL COMEBACK TO WIN THE PRO MOD SERIES AT FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS PRESENTED BY TRI-CITIES AREA FORD DEALERSBRISTOL, Tenn. -- Veteran Rickie Smith earned a very emotional and gratifying NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx victory Sunday at … [Read more...]