Archives for 2012

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Virginia Motorsports Park, Petersburg, Va.

SHIELDS, VENEY WIN AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARKPETERSBURG, Va. – At the Eastern Region Lucas Oil Drag Racing Season opener at Virginia Motorsports Park, reigning Top Alcohol Dragster world champ Duane Shields put a disastrous start to his title defense behind him, outlasting a giant field for his … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: LOCAL FAVORITE ERICA ENDERS READY TO MAKE NHRA PRO STOCK HISTORY AT HOUSTON’S ROYAL PURPLE RACEWAY

BAYTOWN, Texas – Erica Enders is easily the most successful woman to compete in Pro Stock in NHRA history, but even with all of her accomplishments there is still one thing left to do and that is to become the first female to win an event in the popular factory hot rod class. The driver of the GK … [Read more...]

New engine, new look for the Bauer Racing Pontiac GTO Top Sportsman entry

Bob Bauer Jr and team getting prepared for upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag racing openerELMA, NEW YORK (April 23, 2012) – The Pontiac GTO Top Sportsman car of Bob Bauer Jr will not only be sporting a new look this year, the car will be powered with a new and larger engine in the Quick 32 … [Read more...]

Al Bergler Motown Shaker T-shirts Available

Al Bergler just e-mailed me his interview with you and you asked him if he had any T-shirts. I did Al's 2010 T-Shirts and still have about 2 dozen left. If anyone is interested let me know. We have a few of all sizes and price is 6.00 each plus 3.50 shipping.They can contact me at:Crow's Shirts2501 … [Read more...]

ADRL Spring Drags III at Bristol Dragway Final Results

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Saturday's final results from the ADRL Spring Drags III at Bristol Dragway. The race is the second of 10 in the American Drag Racing League:Pro Extreme -- Jason Scruggs, Chevy Corvette, 3.675, 205.72 def. Tommy D'Aprile, Corvette, 3.692, 203.46.Pro Nitrous -- Rickie Jones, Chevy … [Read more...]

Scruggs Leads Winner’s List As ADRL Makes Successful Debut In Bristol

BRISTOL, TENN. (April 21, 2012) - Jason Scruggs' latest win in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is one he won't soon forget.With his '63 Corvette echoing through Thunder Valley, Scruggs won for the seventh time in Pro Extreme, running 3.675 at 205.72 miles per hour to beat Tommy D'Aprile in … [Read more...]

Lex Dudas & the Lagana Bros. on Racin’ & Rockin’ April 23!

 Racin' and Rockin': Lex Dudas & the Lagana Bros. on Racin' & Rockin' April 23! by Bill Pratt. Join us as we welcome Lex Dudas from Maple Grove Raceway and everybody's favorite low buck top fuel stalwarts, the Lagana Brothers! John Bockelman discusses the impact of the great Dick Clark and … [Read more...]

Tim Glover – Atlanta Dragway Summit ET event

SEVERAL FAMILIES GO DEEP INTO ELIMINATIONS AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY, KATIE WILHELM TAKES FIRST VICTORY(Commerce, GA - April 21) Three father and son teams made it deep into eliminations today. Pete Wagner and his son Jeff made it to the semi-final round in Pro, and another son, Nick, made it to the semis … [Read more...]

ADRL Spring Drags III Qualifying Agate From Bristol Dragway

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Friday's results after qualifying for the ADRL Spring Drags III at Bristol Dragway, Second of 10 events in the American Drag Racing League. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations. Pro Extreme -- 1. Jason Scruggs, Chevy Corvette, 3.649, 206.57; 2. Bubba … [Read more...]

Scruggs Among List Of Top Qualifiers As ADRL Makes Memorable Debut In Bristol

BRISTOL, TENN. (April 20, 2012) – Jason Scruggs' first time racing in Bristol ended up being just as memorable as he had hoped.The two-time Pro Extreme world champion felt right at home as the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) made its debut at historic Bristol Dragway, running a 3.649 at 206.57 … [Read more...]