Archives for 2013

Racin & Rockin with John ‘Tarzan’ Austin on February 18!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin with John 'Tarzan' Austin on February 18! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, February 18, as we are joined by the great nitro driver and crew chief, John "Tarzan" Austin! He could tune 'em and he could drive 'em, and his road stories are legendary! … [Read more...]

Video: 2013 WCOPMA PSCA Record Breaker Nationals Maggio runs 5.76

2013 WCOPMA PSCA Record Breaker Nationals Maggio runs 5.76 2013 WCOPMA PSCA Record Breaker Nationals Maggio 5.76s by NitroAmerica 1/4 Mile Pro Mod Racing...Mike Maggio runs within .03 of the all time best Doorslammer run … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO STOCK’S COUGHLIN READY FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP RUN HEADING INTO O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

POMONA, Calif. – With a new alliance and potent new ride, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is anxious for the season-opener at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona and ready to make another championship push in the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series alongside defending world champion Allen Johnson and the J&J Racing … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: TOP FUEL ROOKIE BRITTANY FORCE READY TO MAKE HER FIRST START IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN CROWD AS MELLO YELLO SERIES ROLLS INTO POMONA FOR SEASON-OPENER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com POMONA, Calif. — As the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series kicks off the 2013 season at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona for the 53rd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: DEL WORSHAM RETURNS TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT AS MELLO YELLO SEASON OPENS AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

POMONA, Calif. – The 2011 Top Fuel world champ Del Worsham is back in the saddle and is excited as ever to be competing in the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.When Worsham hits his home track in Pomona for the 53rd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin with Jeff Arend on February 11!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin with Jeff Arend on February 11! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday night as we welcome nitro funny car star Jeff Arend! Jeff has piloted machines for Connie Kalitta, Chuck Worsham, Paul Smith, and this year, straps in for Big Jim Dunn! Tune in to find out what … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NEW YEAR, FRESH START FOR TOP FUEL DRIVER LANGDON AS HE PREPARES FOR HOMECOMING AT O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2013) — With the start of the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season just one week away, drivers and crews are anxious to get back to the race track. For Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon, it’s the first opportunity for him and his Al-Anabi Racing team to build on their … [Read more...]

IHRA adds Palm Beach International Raceway to 2013 Nitro Jam lineup

Nitro Jam returns to PBIR Saturday, April 27NORWALK, Ohio (February 7, 2013) – It was home to some of the most successful Nitro Jam events in IHRA history and now the International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that Palm Beach International Raceway will return to the Nitro Jam … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES 2013 SEASON PREVIEW TELECONFERENCE – JOHN FORCE, ROBERT HIGHT, COURTNEY FORCE AND BRITTANY FORCE

The following is an interview with the 2013 drivers for John Force Racing: John Force, Robert Hight, Courtney Force and Brittany Force. The team will begin the 2013 season at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Feb. 14-17.Below are excerpts from the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NEW ANCHOR, FRESH APPROACH FOR NHRA ON ESPN IN 2013

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2013) — NHRA will enter the 2013 season with a new anchor on its ESPN telecasts and a fresh approach to the television coverage of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.  The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opens Feb. 14-17, with the 53rd annual O'Reilly … [Read more...]