Archives for 2012

Arizona teams gearing up for home opener in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (March 20, 2012) – For any driver, having an opportunity to race at the national level in front of thousands of screaming fans at your home track is more than a dream come true.Just ask some of the competitors on the Nitro Jam tour.Predominantly an east coast based racing league, … [Read more...]

NHRA COMPETITION NEWS

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 20, 2012) — Today, NHRA Competition announced the following weight adjustment for the Harley Davidson 160-cid, 4-valve combination in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category: Pro Stock Motorcycle Minimum Weight AdjustmentFollowing a review of recent performances in the Pro Stock … [Read more...]

PRI Announces Transition and Sale to SEMA

John Kilroy, with 21 years experience at PRI as editor, associate publisher and vice president, continues to lead PRI.  SEMA plans to maintain hardcore racing identity and heritage of PRI Trade Show and PRI Magazine. PRI founder Steve Lewis to focus on son's racing career.Performance Racing Industry … [Read more...]

News from the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association

Goodguys to Honor Ed Pink, Ed Iskenderian at 12th Del Mar NationalsDel Mar, CA - Southern California legends Ed Pink and Ed Iskenderian will be honored as “Hot Rod Heroes” at the Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals March 30, 31 & April 1 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Both men bring decades of … [Read more...]

Pittsburgh Raceway Park getting all dressed up for 2012

PRP preparing for return of Nitro Jam to facility June 1-2NORWALK, Ohio (March 20, 2012) – With the 2012 racing season just weeks away, Pittsburgh Raceway Park has been hard at work dressing up the facility and adding new features to improve the quality of racing at the legendary facility located … [Read more...]

Arizona Nitro Jam Fact Sheet

First race of 2012 Nitro Jam season March 23-24 at SIRTUCSON, Ariz. (March 19, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam series returns to Southwestern International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. on March 23-24 for the Arizona Nitro Jam presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports.This … [Read more...]

Mopar Extends Title Sponsorship of Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals

Mopar® Extends Title Sponsorship of Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Mopar® continues longest running title sponsorship in the NHRARenewal marks yet another ramp-up of Mopar's NHRA presenceAuburn Hills, Mich. — Mopar® announced today an extension of its sponsorship of the Mopar Mile-High NHRA … [Read more...]

New look for Grubb Racing in upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Top Sportsman team to debut Pontiac GXP door-slammerPINE RIVER, ONTARIO (March 19, 2012) – After competing in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts with their Cavalier-bodied Top Sportsman car for several years, Marvin and Darrin Grubb will debut a new race car this … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals, No Problem Raceway

BERTOZZI, MARTEL LEAD JEGS SPORTSNATIONALS WINNERS            BELLE ROSE, La. (March 18, 2012) – Five hundred racers in nine categories were narrowed done to nine champions today for the NHRA JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at No Problem Raceway.  Anthony Bertozzi took … [Read more...]

Cajun Sportsnationals Photos

Robert LeJeune and his team celebrate in winner's circle after winning the Top Dragster ShootoutLocal favorite Earl Folse, Raceland, La., took the win in the Top Sportsman ShootoutCharlie Westcott Sr. lead all winners on Saturday with a win in the Super Stock Hemi "Chootout" … [Read more...]