Archives for October 2014

2014 IHRA Super Rod Champion Michael Ruff

NORWALK, Ohio (October 28, 2014) - Only three drivers in the history of the IHRA have ever won the prestigious Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions more than once. Michael Beard did it in 2009 and 2012 in two different classes. Mike Koontz won it in 2009 and again this season in Top … [Read more...]

10/28/14 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Aussie Cannuli to drive final two NHRA events for Kon Rodz Racing TAFC Drag Racing Online Magazine ... testing with the Corvette went well, and PFR recently drove it at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida for the Outlaw Drag Racing Championship. Flag as … [Read more...]

LATEST CHALLENGE COULD BRING OUT THE BEST IN LEGENDARY FUNNY CAR DRIVER JOHN FORCE AT NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS — When the outlook has been at its most challenging for NHRA Funny Car icon John Force over the years, that has often brought out the very best in the 16-time and reigning world champion. After the departure of longtime crew chief Jimmy Prock last Wednesday with only two races remaining … [Read more...]

New 2014 Project 1320 Video

Just finished making our new promotional video to be debuted at the SEMA Show and more...We think it came out awesome! Let me know what you think. And if you like the song you can download it on iTunes or Amazon and the proceeds go to the Quarter Mile Foundation. Band is - CTS - "Consider the … [Read more...]

TOP FUEL STAR TONY SCHUMACHER STAYS FOCUSED ON CUSP OF ADDING ANOTHER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AT NHRA TOYOTA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS — Following a dominant run that included three victories in the first four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship events, Tony Schumacher holds a commanding 134-point lead in Top Fuel with two playoff races remaining. But after making two of the most amazing … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Top Fuel title down to the wire

Image credits: dragphotos.com.au (left), High Octane Photos (right) Cue the music; it’s the final countdown! In the red corner representing Rapisarda Autosport International, it’s the eccentric, fire fightin’ Allan ‘Dobbo’ Dobson. In the blue corner representing Lamattina Top Fuel Racing, it’s … [Read more...]

2014 IHRA Hot Rod Champion Tony Jones

NORWALK, Ohio (October 27, 2014) - In June, Tony Jones celebrated his very first Ironman trophy in IHRA competition by winning a Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour event at Memphis International Raceway in a thriller over Greg Fowler. Almost four months later to the day, Jones was back in the … [Read more...]

CIRCLE K RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF TRADITION-RICH NHRA WINTERNATIONALS TO OPEN 2015 NHRA MELLO YELLO SERIES SEASON

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2014) – NHRA officials announced today that Circle K, one of the nation’spremier convenience retailers, has renewed its title sponsorship of the NHRA Winternationals. The tradition-rich season-opening event for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, scheduled for Feb. … [Read more...]

10/27/14 Drag Racing News

Port Clinton News Herald Tombstone Derby features casket racing Port Clinton News Herald ELMORE – The dead travel fast at Count Krumnow's Tombstone Derby, where caskets have been souped up for drag racing. The 10th annual event, ... Flag as irrelevant Hamish Grand Prix Preps … [Read more...]

ANDRA: It ain’t over til it’s over for Steven Ham

Image credit: Joe Maday Should the unthinkable happen and Gary Phillips is eliminated in Top Alcohol Round 1 at the Australian Nationals, Steve Ham could be the lucky beneficiary to snatch a Championship from the jaws of defeat.The ultra consistent Phillips is on the verge of a record 17th … [Read more...]