Archives for 2012

NHRA NEWS: TOP FUEL’S SCHUMACHER ONE OF SEVERAL RACERS IN NHRA’S NITRO GENERATION WHO WILL BE RACING FOR VICTORY THIS FATHER’S DAY

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Enough with the corny neck ties and soap-on-a-rope.                 This Father’s Day give dad the adrenaline rush of a lifetime, and take him to the 12th annual Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers, Father’s Day weekend, June 15-17. Held at … [Read more...]

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS UNDERGOES MASSIVE REPAVING PROJECT

 Utah track gearing up for NAPA Auto Parts Nitro Jam June 29-30 WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (June 7, 2012) – Rocky Mountain Raceways' quarter-mile IHRA drag strip just finished up a repaving project that involved the removal of the old surface and placement of a new asphalt track all ahead of the biggest … [Read more...]

On or off the track, Melanie Simmons is an ambassador for her sport

Top Dragster driver ready to compete in Summer Showdown … [Read more...]

Jim Wemett, Tom Anderson, George Johnson and Dale Hall Tribute on Racin’ & Rockin’ June 11!

 Racin' and Rockin': Jim Wemett, Tom Anderson, George Johnson and Dale Hall Tribute on Racin' & Rockin' June 11! by NHRA. On Monday, June 11, we host a tribute to the great Pro Comp champion Dale Hall, featuring Dale's son Scott and others. Then, we host three New Yorkers who made huge waves in … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Thompson Gasser Reunion

Wow, what a GREAT weekend..! Despite the rain on Friday, this event once again turned out to be one of the most enjoyable events of the year. The "Classical AA/GS" class put on a awesome show with Skip Cloverdale stealing the day with his magnificent burnout! Eddie in the "Phenomena" car gets extra … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from Brainerd International Raceway

LUCAS WINNERS CROWNED IN BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn.  – Bruno Massel picked up his second win in row at this weekend’s Thunder at the Lakes NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd International Raceway.  Massel, a former Lucas Oil National Champion from Woodridge, Ill., ran down the No. 1 … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, La.

NO PROBLEM FOR LOCAL RACERS HIDALGO, CUMMINGS IN BELLE ROSE BELLE ROSE, La. – Local racers Jimmy Hidalgo, Donaldsonville, La., and Slate Cummings, Hammond, La., led all winners this weekend at No Problem Raceway for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Hidalgo drove his ’97 Super Stock Camaro to … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – In the final results for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Toyota NHRA Supernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park two reigning national champions and a former champion took home the hardware.  Reigning Stock Champion Joe Santangelo, Marlborough, Conn., won in … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM ENGLISHTOWN

TORRENCE, GRAY, ANDERSON AND KRAWIEC EARN VICTORIES AT TOYOTA NHRA SUPERNATIONALS IN ENGLISHTOWNENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Steve Torrence raced to his second Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the Toyota NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.Johnny Gray (Funny Car), Greg Anderson … [Read more...]

Snyder’s Second Straight Win At Gateway Drags IV Presented By CarSafe Caps Memorable Weekend At GMP

MADISON, Ill. (June 2, 2012) - With the grand re-opening of Gateway Motorsports Park and the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) return to its home track serving as the backdrop, Pro Extreme driver Mick Snyder continued one of the best recent runs in class history at the Gateway Drags IV presented … [Read more...]