Archives for 2012

AAA NAMED TITLE-RIGHTS SPONSOR OF INAUGURAL EVENT AT GATEWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK IN ST. LOUIS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2012) — NHRA announced today an expansion of its long-standing relationship with the Automobile Club of Southern California, as the company has agreed to become the title-rights sponsor of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park near St. Louis. … [Read more...]

Animal Jim Feurer on Racin’ & Rockin’ February 13!

  Racin' and Rockin': Animal Jim Feurer on Racin' & Rockin' February 13! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday night, February 13, 2012, as we welcome the one and only Animal Jim Feurer! We will devote the ENTIRE SHOW to Jim's fantastic stories of racing all across the country with his famous … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES SATURDAY RESULTS FROM AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA

LUCAS HIGHT, LINE EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS AT POMONAPOMONA, Calif. – Morgan Lucas raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel Saturday as rain shortened qualifying at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA

POMONA, Calif. – Bob Tasca raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car action Friday at the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona.Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) also raced to … [Read more...]

Jay Santos to debut new Pro Modified in upcoming PMRA drag race season

Camaro to be lighter, stronger, and run with Lencodrive automaticHALTON HILLS, ONTARIO (February 10, 2012) – With his first season of Pro Modified Racing Association racing behind him, Jay Santos will be taking to the track with a new car for 2012, another G-Force Race Cars built 69 Camaro."A … [Read more...]

AMSOIL signs on as Exclusive Official Oil of IHRA and major presenter of IHRA sportsman programs

 NORWALK, Ohio (February 9, 2012) – Feld Motor Sports and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced today that AMSOIL INC. has signed a multi-year agreement to be the official and exclusive oil of IHRA™, Nitro Jam, Thunder Jam™ and presenting sponsor of all IHRA Summit Racing … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS THURSDAY FROM AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA

BECKMAN, LUCAS AND EDWARDS EARN PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT THE NHRA SEASON OPENERPOMONA, Calif. – Jack Beckman raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car Thursday at the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries at … [Read more...]

NHRA LAUNCHES NITRO GENERATION SWEEPSTAKES

Grand Prize is a 2012 Ford Harley-Davidson® F-150 and a 2012 Harley- Davidson® Seventy-Two™ motorcycleGLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2012) — If your idea of decorating your garage with a few new toys includes adding a brand new Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 and a Harley- Davidson Seventy-Two motorcycle, our … [Read more...]

Classic Graphix Continues As Official Apparel And Crew Uniform Supplier Of ADRL In 2012

O'FALLON, MO (February 8, 2012) – The 2011 season was the first time Classic Graphix and owner Scott Bathurst went on the road with the American Drag Racing League (ADRL).That Classic Graphix has returned as the Official Apparel and Crew Uniform Supplier of the ADRL in 2012 indicates how well the … [Read more...]

IHRA welcomes Yellowstone Drag Strip

NORWALK, Ohio (February 9, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to welcome Yellowstone Drag Strip located 15 miles northwest of Billings, Mont. to the IHRA family of member tracks. Under the new management of Bret McKenney and C.W. McCarthy, Yellowstone Drag Strip will … [Read more...]