Archives for 2012

Corriveau looking for successful year with Chevy II Top Sportsman in Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag racing

"We're very confident we'll hit the ground running this year."FONTHILL. ONTARIO (February 7. 2012) - The Cor Con Racing 1967 Chevy II Top Sportsman entry plans to have a more successful season for 2012 in Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition."Last year we had a lot … [Read more...]

LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS EXTENDS SERIES SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES THROUGH 2015

Lucas Oil also to maintain title rights of Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Official Oil of NHRA, and naming rights at Lucas Oil Raceway at IndianapolisGLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2012) — NHRA announced today a historic extension of its long-running relationship with Lucas Oil Products, which has … [Read more...]

COUGHLIN RETURNS TO NHRA PRO STOCK IN 2012, SEEKS MORE SUCCESS AT AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA

POMONA, Calif. – After taking a year off from the intense grind of the ultra-competitive world of NHRA Pro Stock racing, Jeg Coughlin is returning in 2012 feeling refreshed and ready to go.His new JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger has been prepared by an in-house engine team and he’s ready to return to … [Read more...]

NHRA TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT FOR TOP FUEL AND FUNNY CAR TO BE STAGED AT MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2012) — NHRA officials announced today details of the NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout in Top Fuel and Funny Car, a program first identified last month with the announcement of Traxxas as the Official Radio Controlled Performance Products of the NHRA.The NHRA Traxxas Nitro … [Read more...]

SCHUMACHER READY TO GET BACK ON THE WINNING TRACK AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS IN POMONA

POMONA, Calif. – During the offseason, NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher had a lot of time to reflect on the 2011 season that left his U.S. Army dragster team winless. It was the first time since 2001 that “The Sarge” didn’t celebrate in the winner’s circle. From 2003 until 2010, Schumacher … [Read more...]

Summit Racing Equipment Steps Up Sponsorship Commitments For ADRL In 2012

O'FALLON, MO (February 6, 2012) – One of the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) longest running partners is returning with greatly increased support for the highly-anticipated 2012 season.The world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced on Monday that Summit Racing Equipment will … [Read more...]

MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY ANNOUNCES RACER INFORMATION AND STAY & RACE HOTEL PACKAGE FOR 2012 SUPER CHEVY SHOW

Millington, Tenn., (February 7, 2012) – Officials at Memphis International Raceway have had a busy winter season preparing for the upcoming Super Chevy Show, April 13 – 15, 2012. The track has announced new race participant information and new partnerships with the official Host Hotel and Preferred … [Read more...]

First wave of TOC qualifiers punch tickets to Memphis

Defending D2 champion Steve Dweck sweeps weekend in Hot RodNORWALK, Ohio (February 7, 2012) – With the first IHRA Summit Pro-Am event of 2012 in the books, some drivers are already looking ahead to an October date with the Summit Tournament of Champions at Memphis International Raceway after … [Read more...]

HIGH-PROFILE ROOKIES DEJORIA AND FORCE WILL ADD ZEST TO FUNNY CAR COMPETITION AT O’REILLY WINTERNATIONALS

POMONA, Calif. – The cockpit of a 7,000-horsepower nitro burning Funny Car isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a young woman, but that’s exactly where you’ll see rookies Courtney Force and Alexis DeJoria, two of the most intriguing rookie drivers in NHRA history, at the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle … [Read more...]

Becky White and Jeff & Leeza Diehl on Racin’ & Rockin’ February 6

  Racin' and Rockin': Becky White and Jeff & Leeza Diehl on Racin' & Rockin' February 6 by Bill Pratt. Join us on February 6 as famous editor of Quick Times Racing News, Becky White, will join us to share her unvarnished view of drag racing then and now! And Jeff and Leeza Diehl will join us … [Read more...]