Archives for 2013

Dixon, Rapisarda Autosport Int’l Continues Learning Process With New Equipment at NHRA Route 66 Nationals

Tricky Conditions on Sunday have 3-Time Joliet Champion Up in Smoke JOLIET, Ill. (July 1, 2013) – Larry Dixon had some concerns with the all night qualifying runs at the Route 66 Raceway this past weekend. The three-time NHRA Route 66 Nationals Top Fuel champion felt the great night conditions … [Read more...]

GARY COURTIER RACES TO NEOPMA PRO MOD SERIES VICTORY AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY’S RUMBLE AT THE GROVE

(7-2-2013) Mohnton, PA – Gary Courtier and Team had their 68' Courtier Home Improvement, Milt Decker tuned Jerry Bickel  Pro Mod Camaro ready for action and proved it with an impressive hole shot win at the "Rumble at the Grove" at Maple Grove Raceway this past weekend. Gary's reaction times were … [Read more...]

IHRA Mopar Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals Preview

Canada's biggest drag race returns to Edmonton July 5-7Edmonton's Tim Boychuk going for fourth straight Funny Car winEDMONTON, Alberta (July 1, 2013) – The 2013 IHRA Nitro Jam series returns to Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta July 5-7 for the MOPAR Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals presented … [Read more...]

CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT MAKES FUNNY CAR ROOKIE CHAD HEAD ONE TO WATCH AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio – When it comes to his own performance through the first part of his rookie season, Funny Car driver Chad Head isn’t afraid to be honest. Led by a team that includes father Jim Head, a legendary Top Fuel and Funny Car driver, tuner and innovator, operating as the crew chief, a … [Read more...]

POPULAR TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT TICKET PACKAGE RETURNS FOR NHRA U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 1, 2013) — NHRA and Traxxas have teamed up to once again offer fans a special Traxxas Nitro Shootout ticket package for the 59th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 28-Sept. 2. The NHRA U.S. Nationals is the world’s most prestigious drag race … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: POPULAR TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT TICKET PACKAGE RETURNS FOR NHRA U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 1, 2013) — NHRA and Traxxas have teamed up to once again offer fans a special Traxxas Nitro Shootout ticket package for the 59th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 28-Sept. 2.The NHRA U.S. Nationals is the world’s most prestigious drag race … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT MAKES FUNNY CAR ROOKIE CHAD HEAD ONE TO WATCH AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio – When it comes to his own performance through the first part of his rookie season, Funny Car driver Chad Head isn’t afraid to be honest.Led by a team that includes father Jim Head, a legendary Top Fuel and Funny Car driver, tuner and innovator, operating as the crew chief, a standout … [Read more...]

7/01/13 Drag Racing News

News OK to drag - Racing to resume at Vernamfield in July Jamaica Gleaner Hundreds of diehard motorsport fans are expected to cram the one-time airstrip, as the Government has given the National Drag Race Circuit (NDRC) the green light to resume drag racing there. "We received a letter … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Dave Settles on July 1!

Join us on Monday, July 1, as we welcome Texas Top Fuel legend Dave Settles! Dave is one of the top engineers in the sport with tons of innovations to his name. Plus, he drove and tuned some of the quickest rides in the sport's history.Plus John Bockelman does "JB's Take" with thoughts on music … [Read more...]

MELLO YELLO SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM ROUTE 66 RACEWAY IN CHICAGO

SCHUMACHER, HAGAN, COUGHLIN AND RAY EARN MELLO YELLO SERIES VICTORIES AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS IN CHICAGO JOLIET, Ill. – Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel victory in spectacular fashion Sunday as his U.S. Army dragster’s 8,000-horsepower engine exploded in a huge … [Read more...]