Archives for 2013

Palm Beach & Memphis Event Details Announced

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TO HOST SEASON OPENER OF THE SUPER CHEVY SHOW PRESENTED BY CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE AGAIN N 2013 JUPITER, Fla., (January 21, 2012) – Though winter is in full-swing for most of the country, Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) is heating up by planning the Super … [Read more...]

IHRA contingency postings up 12 percent in 2013

IHRA season opener at Immokalee Regional Raceway less than a week awayNORWALK, Ohio (January 25, 2013) – Following a busy offseason highlighted by format changes, increased payouts and exciting new looks to some familiar programs, the International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that … [Read more...]

Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods Announce a New Format for its Popular “1320 Pro Mod Warriors Series” for its 2013 Season

01-24-2013 Huntington, NY – The NEOPMA's 2013 seasons "2013 Pro Mod Warrior Series" is set to return Pro Modified to its glory days with 16 Car Pro Modified Fields with all power adders running in one class down the quarter mile. NEOPMA would first off like to again congratulate Fred Scriba and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA WELCOMES THREE NEW FACILITIES TO NHRA MEMBER TRACK NETWORK

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2013) -- NHRA announced today the addition of three new facilities to the NHRA Member Track Network: Northland Dodge Motorsports Park, Prince George, B.C., Canada; Central Alberta Raceways, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada; and Rocky Mountain Raceways in West Valley City, Utah.  … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: AMALIE OIL TO BECOME TITLE RIGHTS SPONSOR OF PRESTIGIOUS NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2013) – NHRA officials announced today that Amalie Oil Company has agreed to a multi-year title rights sponsorship of the prestigious NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville. The Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals is scheduled for March 14-17, and is the third … [Read more...]

IHRA CHAMPS BEARD, BUTLER PARADE CARS AT MARQUEE EVENTS

IHRA champions in the newsMichael Beard, Tim Butler parade championship cars at marquee eventsNORWALK, Ohio (January 22, 2013) – Since winning big at the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions back in October, many of the IHRA's newly crowned World Champions have been busy promoting … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin with Rocky Pirrone on January 21!

 Racin' and Rockin': Racin & Rockin with Rocky Pirrone on January 21! by Bill Pratt. Join us tonight as Rocky Pirrone discusses the built up of the Frantic Ford Mustang and the USA-1 Camaro -- two period correct nitro funny cars that will hit the strips in 2013! … [Read more...]

IHRA Summit Pro-Am Tour season opener at Immokalee Regional Raceway to be broadcast live

Immokalee Regional Raceway to host IHRA opener February 1-3NORWALK, Ohio (January 21, 2013) – Following an incredibly successful debut with Motor Mania TV in 2012 at the IHRA Summit Racing World Finals, the International Hot Rod Association, Summit Racing Equipment and Immokalee Regional Raceway … [Read more...]

Farewell, Diesel Bill

Bill Caughran, Of the Golden Angel GEEZER Gasser. Has Passed away today. Bill attended all 10 NHRA Hot Rod Reunions in Bowling Green. He will really be missed by all of his frends.Dave Huber … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: NHRA ANNOUCES NEW ENGINE PROGRAM FOR NHRA SUMMIT RACING JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2013) -- NHRA officials announced today a new engine program for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League with the acceptance of the Briggs & Stratton 206 engine beginning in 2013.The accepted 206 crate engine must be factory sealed and is approved for all NHRA age … [Read more...]