Archives for 2012

NHRA NEWS: TOP FUEL COMPETITION AS TIGHT AS EVER AS THE NHRA HEADS TO ATLANTA

COMMERCE, Ga. – As the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads south to Atlanta Dragway, May 4-6, for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals, the competition in Top Fuel is so tight predicting the race winner is nearly impossible.Morgan Lucas has finished in 10th place in the … [Read more...]

The new Capitol Raceway joins IHRA family of tracks

 Under new management Capitol Raceway ready to return to glory daysNORWALK, Ohio (May 2, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to welcome Capitol Raceway in Maryland to the IHRA family of member tracks. The track has signed a multi-year deal and will begin immediate … [Read more...]

Grainy Brothers ready to return to PMRA Pro Modified racing May 18-20

Veteran racers hoping for more success with drag race opener at Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports ParkNORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK (May 2, 2012) – Well, we have got seven races this year, so that is seven chances to win one.Jack Grainy, driver of the Grainy Brothers 1967 Chevy Camaro Pro … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA FINES DON SCHUMACHER RACING CREW CHIEF MIKE GREEN

GLENDORA, Calif. -- (May 1, 2012) – NHRA announced today that it has fined Mike Green, crew chief for Don Schumacher Racing, $5,000 for making a derogatory comment to an NHRA official at last weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway.Green was fined for violation of … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NELSON NAMED NHRA NORTHWEST DIVISION DIRECTOR

GLENDORA, Calif. (May 1, 2012) – It was announced today that long-time member of the Division 6 Safety Team, Frank Nelson Jr.,  has been named NHRA Northwest Division Director (Div. 6).  “Nelson is well established in the Northwest Division and his familiarity with the racers and NHRA Member Tracks … [Read more...]

Louisiana’s own ‘Candies & Hughes’ Funny Car returns

  Legendary race team returns home for Mardi Gras Nitro JamBATON ROUGE, La. (May 1, 2012) – It is one of the most important names in drag racing history and this weekend at the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam presented by Domino's Pizza at State Capitol Raceway the world famous "Candies & Hughes" AMSOIL … [Read more...]

ADRL Tickets On Sale For Return To Gateway Motorsports Park For Gateway Drags IV Presented By CarSafe

O'FALLON, MO (April 30, 2012) - The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is headed back to St. Louis and fans can now secure their spot at the ADRL's highly-anticipated return to its hometown track.The ADRL announced on Monday that tickets are now available for purchase for the Gateway Drags IV … [Read more...]

NMRA is coming to MIR this weekend, May 4-6, 2012! EARLY SCHEDULE! Don’t Miss The Action!

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Boris Murray hospitalized

From Granddaddy Joe Smith - I just got off the phone with Bill Chamber, he was telling me about Boris Murray being in a bad way right now... He had to have his Pace Maker replace and they couldn't get the old one out so they put another in anyway... It seems Boris has only ten percent of his … [Read more...]

ADRL Northeast Drags II Presented by Penske Fact Sheet

ADRL Returns To Maple Grove Raceway For Northeast Drags II Presented By PenskeO'FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) makes its return to historic Maple Grove Raceway with the ADRL Northeast Drags II presented by Penske on May 4-5. It is the third of 10 races on the 2012 ADRL Tour.With … [Read more...]