Archives for 2016

SARA SLAUGHTER NAMED NHRA MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2016) — Sara Slaughter has been named Media Relations Manager for the National Hot Rod Association, NHRA Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal announced today. Slaughter joins the NHRA following a four year stint where she worked in various roles for the sports … [Read more...]

2/17/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Bakersfield track ready for March Meet Drag Racing Online Magazine The March 18 event will include drag racing, autocross, car show, swap meet, manufacturer's midway, and a free concert at the Cannery Casino and ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

Management Appointments at Maryland International Raceway

Jason and Chris Miller continue Haltech World Cup Finals at MDIR with IRGSE support JUPITER, Florida (February 17, 2016) -- IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE) announced today that Jason Miller and Chris Miller from Maryland International Raceway™ (MDIR) are transitioning into a full-time role … [Read more...]

Pirrone Racing Taps Joe Morrison to Shoe ‘Super Camaro’ Nitro Funny Car

Flemington, NJ – New Jersey Nostalgia Drag Racer and co-founder of The Right2Breathe™ Project Joe Morrison has been selected to join the stable of licensed nitro drivers Rocky Pirrone, Bobby Toth and Jim Gifford of Pirrone Racing as they kick off their 'Nitro Funny Car Showdown' match-race series in … [Read more...]

IRGSE Announces Multiple Partnerships in IHRA Reorganization

IRGSE Momentum includes new Manufacturer's Council; Advertising Planning for IHRA Member Tracks and new NYC based Corporate Marcom Executives JUPITER, Florida (February 16, 2016) - IRG Sports + Entertainment ™ (IRGSE) and The International Hot Rod … [Read more...]

2/16/16 Drag Racing News

Drag Racing Online Magazine Densham has spectacular ride at Pomona Drag Racing Online Magazine Gary Densham may have had second thoughts about his return to drag racing at the Winternationals when his parachute failed to deploy during ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

LINDBERG, COWIE TAKE SEASON OPENING NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

POMONA, Calif. – Reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car National Champion Jonnie Lindberg raced to the win while Shawn Cowie returned to the national event winner’s circle for the first time since 2013 as they each scored at this weekend’s season opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at … [Read more...]

TWO-TIME PRO STOCK WORLD CHAMPION ERICA ENDERS MOTIVATED TO DEFEND CROWN HEADING TO CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Erica Enders’ two-year run in Pro Stock has been one of the most impressive stretches in the illustrious history of the class. She capped it off in Pomona last year with a second straight world championship but Enders isn’t ready for the run to be over yet. Fresh changes await … [Read more...]

2/15/16 Drag Racing News

FOXSports.com 2016 Circle K NHRA Winternationals: Sunday NHRA.com Del Worsham is the only 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champion who is going to the final at this year's Circle K NHRA Winternationals. Torrence, Capps, Anderson win season-opening event - NHRA.com Video: … [Read more...]

AMSOIL to be title sponsor of the IHRA Nitro Nationals in Orlando

NORWALK, Ohio (February 15, 2016) - AMSOIL has signed on as the title sponsor of the inaugural International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) Nitro Nationals at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida. The IHRA Drag Racing Series season-opener is scheduled for March 4-6. AMSOIL entered its partnership … [Read more...]