Archives for 2013

NHRA NEWS: MELLO YELLO SERIES SATURDAY RESULTS FROM READING, PA

J. FORCE, LUCAS, LINE AND RAY TAKE TOP QUALIFYING SPOTS AT AUTO-PLUS NHRA NATIONALS AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY READING, Pa. – John Force qualified in the No. 1 position and became the new Funny Car points leader on Saturday at the 29th annual Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Morgan Lucas … [Read more...]

10/05/13 Drag Racing News

Alexis DeJoria: Drag Racing and Mammograms- an Unlikely ... Las Vegas Informer Alexis DeJoria Bio 3 Alexis DeJoria, driver of the 10,000-horsepower Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry Funny Car, will compete in two races ... See all stories on this topic » Las Vegas … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: MELLO YELLO SERIES FRIDAY RESULTS FROM READING, PA

J. FORCE, LUCAS, JOHNSON AND RAY LEAD QUALIFYING AT AUTO-PLUS NHRA NATIONALS AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY READING, Pa. – John Force powered to the first three-second run of his standout career and raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday at the 29th annual Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove … [Read more...]

IHRA Unveils New Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series in 2014

IHRA showcases rebranding with new logo, new look as racing returns to IHRANORWALK, Ohio (October 4, 2013) – Racing is officially back at the International Hot Rod Association.After getting away from traditional racing and exploring a more entertainment-based program over the past three years under … [Read more...]

10/04/13 Drag Racing News

Drag racing: Pesola wins Sportsman title Duluth News Tribune The annual event provides a rare opportunity for drivers in the Bracket Drag Racing Series to win a "Wally," the championship trophy just like the NHRA pros ... See all stories on this topic » Drag racing: Pesola wins … [Read more...]

2013 IHRA Summit Tournament of Champions Preview

117 drivers from 20 states, five Canadian provinces set to do battleMEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 3, 2013) – In less than one week the battle for the 2013 IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Championships officially get underway in Memphis, Tennessee as the best drivers from across North America hit the … [Read more...]

10/03/13 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing: Wallys awarded at last BIR bracket drag race Brainerd Daily Dispatch There was a lot on the line Sunday during the final race in the 6-weekend Bracket Drag Racing Series at Brainerd International Raceway last weekend. See all stories on this topic » Drag racing: Pesola … [Read more...]

THIS WEEKEND!! M/T MIROCK FBG Fall Nationals Fri-Sun, October 4-6, 2013 at MIR

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NHRA NEWS: CHAMPIONSHIP DRAMA HEATING UP WITH CLOSE POINTS RACES ASCOUNTDOWN PLAYOFFS VISIT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY

READING, Pa. – Half-way through the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship and the only thing that’s certain is the competition has become more intense than ever.Few points separate the series leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, and as teams head to scenic Maple Grove Raceway for … [Read more...]

IHRA Hosts Media Day, Fan Celebration at Hard Rock Café on Beale Street Oct. 10

      Memphis Mayor declares Thursday, October 10 'IHRA World Finals Day' in cityMEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 2, 2013) – To kick off the International Hot Rod Association's biggest race of the season, the IHRA and Memphis International Raceway will hold a special media day and fan celebration on … [Read more...]