Archives for March 2017

2017 NHRA Gainesville Saturday Qualifying Results

SCHUMACHER, J. FORCE, LINE AND SAVOIE EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS SATURDAY AT AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Tony Schumacher secured the Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Saturday at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Schumacher … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Gainesville Saturday Pro Modified Qualifying and First Round Results

JACKSON TAKES NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITION; BIEHLE DEFEATS SMITH IN FIRST ROUND OF RACING GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Steven Jackson held on for his first career No. 1 qualifying position in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at … [Read more...]

3/18/17 Drag Racing News

Byrd inducted into International Drag Racing Hall Kingsport Times News Jeff Byrd made a huge impact on the sport of drag racing during his tenure as a senior executive with the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., whose Winston ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Gainesville Friday Qualifying Results

J. FORCE, SCHUMACHER, LINE AND KRAWIEC LEAD QUALIFYING FRIDAY AT AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE, Fla. – John Force raced to the Funny Car qualifying lead Friday evening at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), … [Read more...]

2017 NHRA Gainesville Friday Pro Modified Qualifying Results

JACKSON RACES TO QUALIFYING LEAD FRIDAY IN NHRA J&A SERVICE PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT IN GAINESVILLE GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Steven Jackson, powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals … [Read more...]

Race Wrap – 15th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem

The NMCA Drag Racing Series presented by E3 Spark Plugs kicked off its 2017 season in Bradenton, Florida, with a bustling crowd of muscle car and racing enthusiasts. Racers brought their best performance in hopes of getting to the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle and staking their claims towards … [Read more...]

3/17/17 Drag Racing News

Daughter: 'Baby steps' as dad recovers after drag racing crash Atlanta Journal Constitution Andrew started drag racing when he was 15, Annika said. His brother and sister-in-law also race, so it was something the family could do together at ... Flag as irrelevant … [Read more...]

RICKIE SMITH LOOKS TO DEFEND NHRA J&A SERVICE PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES TITLE HEADING TO SEASON-OPENING AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The challenge of staying at the top of the field in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has only gotten more difficult for Rickie Smith. The talent level is at an all-time high and the class continues to show impressive depth at every race. But that challenge has … [Read more...]

JERRY BICKEL RACE CARS NAMED CO-PRESENTING SPONSOR OF PRO MOD EVENT AT GAINESVILLE

(March 16, 2017) NHRA announced today it has named Jerry Bickel Race Cars, Inc. as presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 16-19, at Gainesville Raceway. The race is the season-opener in the 12-race NHRA … [Read more...]

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE’S JERRY SAVOIE READY FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MOMENTUM TO CONTINUE AT AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS

​ GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An alligator farmer doing well at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals just seems to make sense. But for whatever reason, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jerry Savoie hasn’t been able to enjoy much success at the famed race. This season may be a different story for the … [Read more...]