Archives for 2012

Domino’s Pizza named presenting sponsor for Mardi Gras NJ

Domino's Pizza to offer discount coupons for Baton Rouge event May 4-5BATON ROUGE, La. (April 20, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association® (IHRA®) and Nitro Jam® are pleased to welcome Domino's Pizza as presenting sponsor for the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam May 4-5 at State Capitol Raceway in Baton … [Read more...]

Louisville, Ky Dragracer Porter Shrader Passes

Obituary for Oliver Porter Shrader Jr. Farewell, Oliver...http://www.legacy.com/link.asp?i=ls000157103195 … [Read more...]

Rocky Di Lecce steps up to PMRA drag racing for 2012

Pro Modified rookie will compete with supercharged 1968 CamaroMISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (April 20, 2012) – It is always something I have wanted to do, to race in the PMRA.And for 2012, Rocky Di Lecce has stepped up his drag racing career with his entry into the Pro Modified Racing Association. Di … [Read more...]

MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY WELCOMES BACK SUPER CHEVY SHOW FANS BACK IN STYLE

MILLINGTON, Tenn., (April 18, 2012) – The Super Chevy Show at Memphis International Raceway wrapped up the weekend in style, leaving the Mid-South fans clamoring for more Bracket Racing, Show Cars, Midway and Swap Meet activities. Car Show participants and Bracket Racers ended a big weekend with an … [Read more...]

Easter Thunderball Report Coming to Draglist!

Hi Bill, By now you must be well into the USA Drag Racing and the above meeting was our first for 2012. The weather that had been great with Temps up to 27 C  for 2 weeks decided we needed a break, which finally happened on the Final Day to cause a rain off. Despite this with Top Fuel Dragsters & … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES MOVES ON TO HOUSTON AFTER EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL FOUR-WIDE EVENT AT ALL LEVELS

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 18, 2012) — The analogy “home run” refers to an activity or event that touches all four bases.  That analogy is certainly appropriate when it comes to last weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, where the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series enjoyed … [Read more...]

WEATHER UPDATE – East Coast Door Warz this Weekend, April 21-22

EVENT STATUS UPDATE    EVENT DATE:SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 21-22, 2012EVENT NAME: EAST COAST DOOR WARZSTATUS: The much anticipated East Coast Door Warz is currently still on schedule for this weekend along with Friday's special test session … [Read more...]

CarSafe named title sponsor for Northern Nitro Jam

CarSafe to have major presence at U.S. 131 Motorsports ParkNORWALK, Ohio (April 18, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association® (IHRA®) and Nitro Jam® are pleased to announce CarSafe as the title sponsor of the CarSafe Northern Nitro Jam at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich. the weekend … [Read more...]

VanDerGelds to debut Top Dragster in Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Son Brody to drive and father Tom to crew chief new entry in drag race seriesCAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO (April 16, 2012) – The VanDerGelds have been in drag racing for some time, but the team will be racing their own Top Dragster for the first time in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA … [Read more...]

Bill Reichert, Andy Bohl – winners from zMax Dragway

Bill Reichert beat Doug Foley for the Top Alcohol Dragster trophy this weekend at zMax DragwayAndrew Bohl ran down Dan Pomponio for the win the Top Alcohol Funny Car class in Charlotte, N.C. … [Read more...]