NHRA DEDICATES SECTION OF GRANDSTAND AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY IN HONOR OF "BIG DADDY" DON GARLITS

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits was honored Sunday during pre-race ceremonies at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals as NHRA President Tom Compton announced that the TEC grandstands at Gainesville Raceway have been dedicated in honor of Garlits.It is the second time in as … [Read more...]

The Wildly Popular Revell Make N Take Program Returns to Super Chevy Show for 2011

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 9, 2011)- Following huge success in 2010, the Super Chevy Show series presented by GM Performance Division will once again include Revell Make ‘N Take activities.Revell, the authentic model-building experience since 1945, brought Make ‘N Take to the series in hopes of … [Read more...]

Funny Car World Champ Bunny Burkett on Racin & Rockin!

  Racin' and Rockin': Funny Car World Champ Bunny Burkett on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, March 14, for a visit with one of the most popular drag racers in the history of the sport, Bunny Burkett! From Super Stock, to Pro Stock, to world championship winning Top … [Read more...]

GAINESVILLE RACEWAY DRAGSTRIP NAMED ‘301 BERNSTEIN WAY’ IN HONOR OF KENNY BERNSTEIN’S MILESTONE 300 MPH SPEED

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – NHRA legend Kenny Bernstein was honored Saturday during NHRA’s 60th Anniversary celebration at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals as NHRA President Tom Compton announced that the dragstrip at historic Gainesville Raceway will now be known as ‘301 Bernstein Way’ in honor of the … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Getting ready for the season!

Here's a photo from my cell  phone, this is from the shop as I closed up last night....as you can see we have pretty much EVERYTHING torn apart!  The Screamin Eagle funny car can be seen in the back ground, she will be the first to go out, April 9th for a Funny car show in Dinwiddie Va.. We buttoned … [Read more...]

Veterans team up with Top Dragster entry for Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Nedham and Etter bring lots of experience to the table in drag race seriesAJAX, ONTARIO (March 11, 2011) – A pair of veteran drag racers are entering into the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts for 2011, and will share the driving duties.Phil Nedham and Mike Etter have worked … [Read more...]

Get Screened America Pro Mod Series Friday Gainesville

BALOOSHI LEADS PRO MOD QUALIFYING AT TIRE KINGDOM NHRA GATORNATIONALSGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Khalid Balooshi raced to the qualifying lead Friday at Gainesville Raceway in the season-opener for the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.Balooshi, from Doha, Qatar, covered the quarter-mile … [Read more...]

NHRA Garlits-Force-Kurt Busch Press Conference Transcript

Transcript from the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Press ConferenceAn Interview With:          DON GARLITS, JOHN FORCE, KURT BUSCHTHE MODERATOR:  We have three drivers here and very fortunate to have drivers of this caliber.  Our first one, ladies and gentlemen, is Don Garlits. First of all, … [Read more...]

Hinbest Racing returns to Quick 32 Sportsman Series racing action with a two-car team for 2011

Katie Ward to drive second team Top Dragster in SeriesORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO (March 9, 2011) – When the Hinbest Racing Team takes to the track this year in Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition, it will be with a two-car drag racing effort. Team driver Michael Hinbest … [Read more...]

GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES GATORNATIONALS PREVIEW

VON SMITH READY FOR TITLE DEFENSE AS NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES OPENS IN GAINESVILLEGAINESVILLE, Fla. – It’s been four months since Pro Mod world champion Von Smith raised the Wally trophy in Las Vegas in October. Four months since the confetti and fireworks that followed … [Read more...]