Archives for 2013

NHRA NEWS: VETERAN DRIVER GRUBNIC READY TO ADD TO HIS TOP FUEL WIN TOTAL AT AMALIE OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The first two races of the 2013 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has been filled with excitement and nothing short of some wild finishes. One driver who’s looking to improve on his first two starts of the season and make a splash at the 44th annual Amalie Oil NHRA … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin with Dave Rieff on March 11!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin with Dave Rieff on March 11! by Bill Pratt. Join us on March 11 as we turn the tables on ESPN NHRA Drag Racing commentator Dave Rieff! … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Headed to the Gators…

A week ago today we picked up the Frantic Ford from the paint shop (Cameron Collision, Phila Pa.). Here's what she looks like now as she gets ready to be loaded up into the stacker bound for Florida. To say there was some major hustling going on is a understatement! Special thanks to Al … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Frantic Ford, Jim Fox Tribute getting ready!

We've been working overtime getting the 69/70 Frantic Ford funny car ready for the new "Classical Nitro AA/FC Group" season! We'll be in Gainesville Florida for the Gator Nationals to unveil the tribute to the legendary Jim Fox. Plans are to display the car there along side another legendary racer, … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: ANDERSON SEEKING RETURN TO CHAMPIONSHIP FORM IN TOUGH NHRA PRO STOCK FIELD AS MELLO YELLO SERIES HEADS TO AMALIE OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Four-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson is hoping a trip to a track where he and his team have had great success in the past will provide a nice jumpstart to his 2013 season, and put his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro back at the top of the points order. … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS EXTENDS TITLE RIGHTS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA MELLO YELLO SERIES EVENT IN HOUSTON

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 7, 2013) –  NHRA announced today that O’Reilly Auto Parts has agreed to a multi-year extension of its title rights sponsorship of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston.                  The 26th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA SpringNationals presented … [Read more...]

NEOPMA ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAM WITH RESOLUTION RACING SERVICES FOR 2013

03-07-2013 Huntington, NY – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association [NEOPMA] is proud to announce a partnership with Resolution Racing Services as a contingency sponsor for 2013.Resolution Racing Services will join with the NEOPMA in efforts to give back to the racer's and put up the money for … [Read more...]

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: EDDIE KRAWIEC, RON CAPPS, TONY SCHUMACHER

The following is an interview with the 2012 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Eddie Krawiec, current Funny Car points leader Ron Capps and current Top Fuel points leader Tony Schumacher. Drivers discussed the start of the 2013 season and the upcoming Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: INDIANA BASED NHRA CHAMPIONS HONORED AT MOTORSPORTS DAY AT INDIANA LEGISLATURE

INDIANAPOLIS (March 5, 2013) – NHRA teams based in Indiana were honored during Motorsports Day at the Indiana Legislature held on Tuesday in Indianapolis. This celebration of racing included a tour of the Indiana State House and a private meeting with Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Motorsports Day at … [Read more...]

2013 Legion of Honor Nominees Announced

YORK, PA – The National Nostalgia Drag Racing Association announced today the 2013 nominees for the Legion of Honor awards to be presented at the 12th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion, York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds on July 12-13th.The annual induction of the legends and pioneers … [Read more...]