3/16/18 Drag Racing News

Drag racing strip clears zoning hurdle West Fargo Pioneer
Arthur Perleberg, chair of the Midway Township Board of Supervisors, said he and fellow Supervisors Craig Neys and Jason Houge received mostly supportive calls about the Jamestown Drag Racing Association’s plans to build a permanent drag strip on a nearly one-mile strip of farmland in Midway …

Drag strip clears zoning hurdle Midway Township residents concerned about noise, safety issuesJamestown Sun
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VOLUME XX, NUMBER 3 – MARCH, 2018 Drag Racing Online Magazine
Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame will induct new racers at their banquet on Thursday evening, March 15, at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville (FL). This year’s class consists of Jeb Allen, Kelly Brown, Gary Densham, Roy Fjastad, Jim Oddy, Oliver (Ollie) …

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Old Bridge’s Raceway Park opens motocross racing season MyCentralJersey.com
To the disappointment of racing fans, the owners of Raceway Park, which opened July 4, 1965, announced in January that effective immediately it would no longer conduct drag racing events at the site. The business, owned and operated by the Napp family, said it was reorganizing. "To achieve this …

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Looking Back: Earl Britt known for pizza, Magic Carpet Slide, drag racing, Delorian Sioux Falls Argus Leader
When he wasn’t slinging pizzas, Earl Britt enjoyed drag racing, picking up first place in B modified sports cars at the American Hot Rod Association’s drag competition in 1962. His trophies were displayed at the Pizza Palace, and his 1954 Corvette was emblazoned with “Earl’s Pizza Palace” so everyone …

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Gatornationals coming back this weekend WCJB
Fans from all over have already arrived, and earlier today, the Amalie drag racing team was in downtown Gainesville to give spectators a first look. Attendees got an up-close look at the top fuel dragster and talked with crew members and driver Terry McMillan. Then the pit crew demonstrated rebuilding …

Drag racer Courtney Force heads to NHRA Gatornationals – Orlando News NowOrlando Sentinel
NHRA: After 2 motor explosions, John Force looks for big bounce back at GatornationalsNBC Sports – Motorsports (blog)
In Wake Of Ugly Wrecks, NHRA Sets New RulesRacinToday.com
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AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance Miami Herald
NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING. GATOR NATIONALS. Site: Gainesville, Florida. Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 2 & 5:45 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 12:30 & 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, finals, 3:55 p.m.. Last year: Tony Schumacher won the Gainesville event. Last race: Steve Torrence took first in Top Fuel in …

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Racing rivals: John Force Racing vs. Don Schumacher Racing Gainesville Sun
There are, of course, rivalries in every sport and professional drag racing is no exception. It’s the nature of this powerful, high-speed, highly competitive sport. There are lots of rivalries on the NHRA circuit, for sure. But there is one that overshadows all the rest. It is THE rivalry in drag racing. John Force …

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday Notebook: Qualifying PreviewNHRA.com
Pro Stock’s Chris McGaha feeling momentum going to Amalie Motor Oil NHRA GatorNationals after …Speedway Digest (press release) (blog)
2X NHRA ProStock Champ determined to cross Gatornationals off ‘Bucket List’ at Gainesville …Speedway Digest (press release) (blog)
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PPG Strengthening Relationship with Tasca Racing Autobody News
PPG will support Bob III and his 11,000-horsepower PPG Ford Shelby Nitro Mustang throughout the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Tasca will run a full NHRA schedule, and PPG will serve as the team’s primary sponsor for two major events: the Southern Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia, May …

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McGaha feeling momentum going to Gainesville after early-season win NHRA.com
After posting the earliest win to a season in his career, Pro Stock driver Chris McGaha is headed to Gainesville Raceway looking for redemption at this weekend’s 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. McGaha qualified No. 1 at the storied NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in …

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Microd and Quarter Midget Club gives kids change to get a start in racing Syracuse.com
Greg Strait’s family raced at the track in the early 70s before he switched over to drag racing. As his kids grew he found his way back to the track almost by accident. "I kind of lost track of it and when my son turned 7 we were introduced to the quarter midget stuff from a neighbor," Strait said. "I came over …

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