Archives for 2012

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis

DREHER, MANZO OUTLAST THE ELEMENTS AT INDY REGIONALJared Dreher made the two best runs of his career to overcome a top-flight Top Alcohol Dragster field at the cold, rainy North Central Regional opener at Lucas Oil Raceway, and veteran Frank Manzo struggled with the conditions but ultimately … [Read more...]

Mardi Gras Nitro Jam presented by Domino’s Fact Sheet

Third race of 2012 Nitro Jam season gets underway May 4-5 at State Capitol RacewayBATON ROUGE, La. (April 30, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam series returns to State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, La. on May 4-5 for the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam presented by Domino's … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

WHITELEY, PAYNE LEAD WINNERS IN HOUSTONBAYTOWN, Texas – Jim Whiteley and Jay Payne took home wins this past weekend for the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Royal Purple Raceway.            Whiteley scored his second national event win and his third of … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE ENERGY DRINK JOINS FORCES WITH THE USO TO RECOGNIZE AMERICA’S TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Whitestone, NY (April 30, 2012) -- Full Throttle Energy Drink prides itself on delivering hard-working energy.  The USO provides support for America’s hard working military men and women and their families.  This common ground has led the organizations to join hands on an impactful partnership aimed … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NEFF CONTINUES JOHN FORCE RACING DOMINANCE IN FUNNY CAR AS THE NHRA HEADS TO ATLANTA

COMMERCE, Ga. – Funny Car driver Mike Neff earned his first win of the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season in Houston, and his victory was the sixth of the season out of six NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series races for his John Force Racing team. “There are a lot of high … [Read more...]

Racers and fans ready for 2012 opening day of drag race action

PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS take to track May 18-20 for Victoria Day Weekend Challenge at TMP's Cayuga DragwayCAYUGA, ONTARIO (April 30, 2012) – The teams have been working hard during the off-season and the fans are ready for the opening round in the 2012 Pro Modified Racing … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM HOUSTON

NEFF TAKES O'REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA SPRING NATIONALS VICTORY TO GIVE JOHN FORCE RACING SIX STRAIGHT WINS TO OPEN SEASONLucas, Nobile and Hines also score victories at Houston’s Royal Purple RacewayBAYTOWN, Texas - Mike Neff continued John Force Racing's dominance in Funny Car as he raced to his … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX RESULTS SUNDAY FROM HOUSTON

ROWE WINS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX EVENT AT HOUSTONBAYTOWN, Texas - No. 3 qualifier Danny Rowe earned his first NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx victory of the 2012 season Sunday at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SATURDAY FROM HOUSTON

LUCAS, PEDREGON, JOHNSON AND ARANA EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT HOUSTON'S O'REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA SPRING NATIONALSBAYTOWN, Texas – Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas raced to his fourth No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday at the 25th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA PRO MOD SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX SERIES RESULTS SATURDAY FROM HOUSTON

ROWE, COUGHLIN LEAD FIRST ROUND WINNERS IN NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX AT HOUSTONBAYTOWN, Texas – No. 3 qualifier Danny Rowe advanced his Sterling Bridge ’68 Chevy Camaro to the second round of eliminations and was among the first-round winners Saturday in the NHRA Pro … [Read more...]