Archives for November 2013

NHRA JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE WESTERN AND EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS WILL BE HELD AT UTAH’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS AND TENNESSEE’S BRISTOL DRAGWAY IN 2014

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2013) – NHRA announced today that the 2014 NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League’s Western Conference Finals and Eastern Conference Finals will be held at Rocky Mountain Raceways near Salt Lake City and Bristol Dragway in Tennessee, respectively. The NHRA Jr. Drag … [Read more...]

11/22/13 Drag Racing News

Drag racing will return to Fontana's speedway following construction ...Fontana Herald-NewsFor drag racing enthusiasts, the most important activity will be the ... Drag racing had been shut down last year due to complaints from nearby residents about the ... See all stories on this topic … [Read more...]

IHRA Announces Division 1, Division 3 Summit Pro-Am Tour Schedules

NORWALK, Ohio (November 21, 2013) – The International Hot Rod Association announced today the official schedules for the Division 1 and Division 3 Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL season that will include stops at familiar tracks throughout the northeast. Those stops … [Read more...]

11/21/13 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Grand FinaleAllAfrica.comMOTOR racing fans, start your engines! This Saturday will see the staging of this year's sixth and final event of the 2013 Telecel Drag Racing Series at ... See all stories on this topic » Hoppers Crossing man Darren Parker named national … [Read more...]

IHRA to Debut ‘Hollywood Cars of the Stars’ Collection in 2014

IHRA to debut ‘Hollywood Cars of the Stars’ collection at all 2014 Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series events Famous cars from film and television to star in new IHRA Fan Zone NORWALK, Ohio (November 21, 2013) – In one of the most exciting additions to the national event lineup, the International Hot … [Read more...]

SIMPSON NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2013) – NHRA officials announced today that Randy Simpson has been named general manager of Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Simpson will oversee the daily operations of the historic multipurpose facility located in Brownsburg, Ind. “We are thrilled to have such a … [Read more...]

VETERAN NITRO TUNER LEE BEARD NAMED NHRA TOP FUEL AND FUNNY CAR CONSULTANT

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2013) – Veteran crew chief Lee Beard has been named Top Fuel and Funny Car Consultant to NHRA and will work closely on Top Fuel and Funny Car initiatives with NHRA’s tech department, it was announced today by Glen Gray, vice president of technical operations, … [Read more...]

11/20/13 Drag Racing News

DRAG RACING: Maple Grove Raceway to host NHRA National ... The Mercury That's how long the area's drag racing fans can look forward to the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)continuing to make its annual visits to Maple Grove ... See all stories on this topic » … [Read more...]

11/19/13 Drag Racing News

PRO Winter Warm-up Returns To Palm Beach International RacewayMuscle Mustangs and Fast Fords MagazineHere you will see the top names in drag racing and their Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars get started on the 2014 racing season. The PRO Winter Warm-up ... See all stories on this topic » … [Read more...]

IHRA Announces Division 4 Summit Pro-Am Tour Schedule

IHRA Division 4 racers prepare for exciting season with stops in Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee on Summit Pro-Am Tour NORWALK, Ohio (November 19, 2013) – The International Hot Rod Association announced today the official schedule for the Division 4 Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by … [Read more...]