Archives for 2012

Toyrific Racing Top Dragster prepared for upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Team driver Melanie Simmons focused on winning rounds on 2012 drag race circuitCourtesy: Resolution Racing ServicesORILLIA, ONTARIO (May 10, 2012) – Melanie Simmons is looking to be a strong competitor in this year's Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts with her Toyrific … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: THUNDER ROAD RACEWAY PARK AND SHOWTIME DRAGSTRIP ADDED TO NHRA MEMBER TRACK NETWORK

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 9, 2012) -- NHRA announced today Thunder Road Raceway Park in Louisiana and Florida’s Showtime Dragstrip as the newest additions to the NHRA Member Track network.  Thunder Road will be a part of the NHRA South Central Division and Showtime will join the NHRA Southeast Division. … [Read more...]

Shine up your truck and bring it to MIR’s Big Rig Truck Nationals on SUNDAY, May 20, 2012

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Last year’s Victoria Day winners hoping to repeat success for May 18-20 event

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS drag racing ready for 2012 season opener at TMP's Cayuga Dragway CAYUGA, ONTARIO (May 9, 2012) – The opening rounds in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series are only days away, and last … [Read more...]

DEWALT AND AULWARD GRAPHICS JOIN RICK KOPP FOR 2012 SEASON

Burlington, ON - April 30, 2012 – They say patience is a virtue and for Rick Kopp those words couldn't be more accurate. With the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts season only a month away, Rick and his Kopp Motorsports team continue to gain momentum with the signing of … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho

LANE, RUPERT WIN IN BOISEBOISE, Idaho – Jeff Lane grabbed his first win of the year at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as did Jason Rupert for the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series as both series were in competition at the Napa Auto Parts Ignitor at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho.Lane, … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, S.R.C.A. Dragstrip, Great Bend, Kan.

LOBNER, NAHAN LEAD WINNERS AT S.R.C.A.GREAT BEND, Kan.– J.R. Lobner and Pat Nahan lead the winner’s list this weekend at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip for the Thunder on the Plains event in Great Bend, Kan.Lobner from Gardner, Kan., ran 179.54 mph in seven seconds flat to defeat his dad John Lobner, Desoto, … [Read more...]

Jake Crimmins and Billy Meyer on Racin’ & Rockin’ May 7!

 Racin' and Rockin': Jake Crimmins and Billy Meyer on Racin' & Rockin' May 7! by Bill Pratt. Get ready for one of the top funny car match racers of the 70s as Crazzzy Jake Crimmins checks in! And we welcome back Funny Car and Drag Racing businessman extraordinare, Billy Meyer, to discuss the … [Read more...]

From Tim Glover – Southern Nationals story and pix

Torrence earns first ever Top Fuel Dragster win, Skillman scores unprecedented first time double win in Stock and Super Stock at 2012 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationalsby Tim GloverIt wouldn't be a Southern Nationals without some rain in the picture, and the 2012 event wasn't any … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM ATLANTA

CAPPS, TORRENCE, ANDERSON AND KRAWIEC EARN SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS VICTORIES AT ATLANTA DRAGWAYCOMMERCE, Ga. - Ron Capps raced to his first victory of the season Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway and ended John Force Racing's … [Read more...]