Archives for 2012

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Top Alcohol Dragster Final Results from Las Vegas Regional Event

WHITELEY TAKES LUCAS OIL REGIONAL IN VEGASLAS VEGAS – Jim Whiteley took the trophy, joining his wife Annie in the winner’s circle (a week late) for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., defeated Chris Demke, … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Las Vegas

WHITELEY, BARTONE LEAD LUCAS OIL WINNERS IN VEGASLAS VEGAS – Jim Whiteley and Tony Bartone led a list of big names visiting the winner’s circle yesterday for the Summitracing.com NHRA Nationals at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., grabbed his second win in as … [Read more...]

2012 Eastern Museum of Motor Racing Photos

 Drag Photo Review: 2012 Eastern Museum of Motor Racing Photos by Bill Pratt. The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing expanded its drag racing presence with a brand new wing. We attended the grand opening on March 31, and took these 146 photos. … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SUNDAY’S FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS

HIGHT, MASSEY AND JOHNSON EARN VICTORIES AT SUMMITRACING.COM NHRA NATIONALS IN LAS VEGASLAS VEGAS -- Robert Hight raced to his third consecutive Funny Car victory of the season Sunday at the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Spencer Massey (Top Fuel) and Allen … [Read more...]

Monster crowd on hand for San Antonio Nitro Jam finale

Texas natives Dennis, King dominate winners circleSAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 31, 2012) – Monster trucks, monster matchups and a monster crowd.The San Antonio Nitro Jam had something for everyone.Saturday's San Antonio Nitro Jam finale saw one of the biggest crowds in San Antonio Raceway history as … [Read more...]

Tim Glover: Summit ET event at Atlanta Dragway

SUMMIT ET RACE SEASON FINALLY GETS STARTED AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY(Commerce, GA – March 31) Rain ended last week's Summit ET Series event, along with the two previous scheduled Test and Tune sessions, but racers were finally able to compete this weekend.  Storm clouds threatened the event, but went south … [Read more...]

Bruce Litton & Gas Ronda on Racin’ & Rockin’ April 2!

 Racin' and Rockin': Bruce Litton & Gas Ronda on Racin' & Rockin' April 2! by Bill Pratt. Fuel and GAS! 2007 IHRA World Champion Top Fuel star Bruce Litton takes the first hour and 60s funny car legend Gas Ronda takes us back to the early days of the class in hour two! PLUS John Bockelman will … [Read more...]

Spencer Hyde to drive new car in Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Top Sportsman racer will compete with a 1968 Camaro in popular drag race seriesSTRATFORD, ONTARIO (March 30, 2012) – Spencer Hyde will be racing a new car in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts this year, and he will be concentrating on more consistency. And with the new … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SATURDAY’S FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS

HIGHT, LUCAS, LINE CLAIM NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT SUMMITRACING.COM NHRA NATIONALS IN LAS VEGASLAS VEGAS – Robert Hight will attempt to earn his third consecutive Funny Car victory of the season Sunday from the No. 1 qualifying position at the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las … [Read more...]

Castellana’s Qualifying Lead In Two Classes Highlights CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII, 2012 ADRL Tour Kick-Off

BAYTOWN, TEXAS (March 30, 2012) – Mike Castellana's 2012 season in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is picking up right where his 2011 left off.Last year's world champion in Pro Nitrous started off the 2012 ADRL Tour in fine fashion, taking the top qualifying spot in both Pro Nitrous and Pro … [Read more...]