Archives for 2012

Red Greth and Bobby Vodnik on Racin’ & Rockin’ April 30!

 Racin' and Rockin': Red Greth and Bobby Vodnik on Racin' & Rockin' April 30! by Bill Pratt. Red Greth of the legendary Speed Sport Roadster team joins us, plus 60s Top Fuel dragster ace Bobby Vodnik! PLUS John Bockelman's take on the music of 1955, followed by three solid hours of great music! … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM HOUSTON

CASTELLANA LEADS NHRA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX AFTER FIRST DAY OF QUALIFYING IN HOUSTONBAYTOWN, Texas - Mike Castellana powered his Al-Anabi Racing Chevy Camaro to the top of the qualifying order Friday in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx portion … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: FRIDAY QUALIFYING RESULTS FROM ROYAL PURPLE RACEWAY

CRUZ PEDREGON LEADS FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING ACTION AT O'REILLY NHRA SPRING NATIONALS; LUCAS, JOHNSON AND KRAWIEC ALSO QUALIFYING LEADERSBAYTOWN, Texas -- Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon raced to the qualifying lead Friday at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented … [Read more...]

Time to celebrate 427-day!

Well it's that time of the year again! Time to celebrate 427-day. There is something magical about that combination of numbers as it congers up thoughts of a high performance automobile engine and the special cars that provided it with a home. Close your eyes and image a 63 ½ Lightweight Galaxie … [Read more...]

ADRL Teams Up With NAPA Auto Parts For Return To Maple Grove Raceway

O'FALLON, MO (April 25, 2012) – The American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) second trip to Maple Grove Raceway will include a special first-time partner.The world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced on Wednesday that NAPA Auto Parts will be a marketing sponsor for the ADRL's upcoming … [Read more...]

PRO FUEL STAR DENNIS OFF TO INCREDIBLE START

Kristen Dennis thriving off detractors en route to fast startMultiple wins in few starts has 'Ladies First' team flying highMAGNOLIA, Texas (April 26, 2012) – Just three years ago Kristen Dennis had only dreamed of one day becoming a professional racer.After all, what would a mother of two from … [Read more...]

The West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association makes some changes for upcoming 2012 season

Anderson, CA – The 2012 season is underway for many associations but for the WCOPMA the first event isn't until the last weekend in May, and it couldn't come any sooner. Many racers are anticipating the upcoming season, and rightfully so, as new racers and sponsors are showing interest as well … [Read more...]

John Force Racing photos for Houston

1.      Courtney Force signing autographs at the Traxxas display among the new Traxxas RC Mustang Funny Car replicas.2.      Funny Car final shot at four-wide. Photo credit: Gary Nastase3.      John Force Racing drivers during a tour of Freightliner Thursday before four-wide. This was also the event … [Read more...]

MARDI GRAS NITRO JAM RETURNS TO BATON ROUGE MAY 4-5

World's largest nitro party returns to Baton Rouge May 4-52012 Mardi Gras Nitro Jam promises to be biggest yetBATON ROUGE, La. (April 26, 2012) – For three years State Capitol Raceway has proven to be the Mecca of nitro entertainment. With an atmosphere that would rival even the best Mardi Gras … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: MASSEY HAPPY TO BE RIDING MOMENTUM AS NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES HEADS TO HOUSTON

BAYTOWN, Texas – Top Fuel dragster pilot Spencer Massey is riding a two-race winning streak heading to his home state of Texas for the 25th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Royal Purple Raceway, the first of two stops in the Lone Star state during the … [Read more...]