The Quarter Mile Foundation press release on added supporters

World Products, Joe Mondello, Joe Amato add support to PROJECT 1320Parma Heights, Ohio (March 4, 2011) – The Quarter Mile Foundation has recently gained the support of a well-known manufacturer and two prominent racing and industry legends in the production of the PROJECT 1320 documentary series.Joe … [Read more...]

Updated 2011 ADRL Tour Schedule

The following is an updated 2011 ADRL Tour Schedule:(The 2011 ADRL Tour includes 10 national events run throughout the United States)March 25-26: ADRL CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports; Royal Purple Raceway, Baytown, Texas.April 15-16: ADRL Safety-Kleen Spring Drags II; Palm … [Read more...]

PETERSON PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT OF RACING ADMINISTRATION

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 2, 2011) — NHRA announced today that Josh Peterson has been promoted to vice president of racing administration, reporting directly to senior vice president or racing operations, Graham Light. Peterson will join NHRA’s management team and sit on the NHRA Competition … [Read more...]

Former Anheuser-Busch Sports Marketing Manager Joins ADRL As Director Of Sponsorship Development

O'FALLON, MO (February 28, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Monday that Karen Holschlag has been named the new Director of Sponsorship Development for the world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league.The appointment comes after Holschlag's successful and standout 26-year … [Read more...]

Jay Turner relives terrifying crash at Mardi Gras Nitro Jam

Nitro Harley class gearing up for western stretchBATON ROUGE, La. (February 28, 2011) – The scene was terrifying, the mood in the air tense. For a couple of moments it wasn’t known whether or not longtime Nitro Harley competitor Jay Turner was hurt, or worse.The sold out crowd at State Capitol … [Read more...]

Steve Legare getting geared up for upcoming PMRA season

Updates to nitrous-fed Camaro will put team in midst of Pro Modified actionTROIS-RIVIÈRES, QUEBEC (February 28, 2011) – After a season getting his feet wet in Pro Modified Racing Association  action, Steve Legare plans on making his mark in the upcoming PMRA drag racing season."For the 2011 season … [Read more...]

Top Fuel and Funny Car Superstar Ron Colson on Racin & Rockin!

  Racin' and Rockin': Top Fuel and Funny Car Superstar Ron Colson on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, February 28, for a conversation with one of the top funny car racers in the sport's history: Ron Colson! Most famous as the driver of the legendary Chi Town Hustler … [Read more...]

FULL THROTTLE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM POMONA

LUCAS, HIGHT AND LINE WIN KRAGEN O'REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALSPOMONA, Calif. – Morgan Lucas defeated Shawn Langdon in a matchup of former high school classmates in the Top Fuel final Sunday at the season-opening Kragen O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Valvoline at … [Read more...]

HARD-THROWING MLB PITCHER RANDY JOHNSON EXPERIENCES NHRA DRAG RACING FROM BEHIND THE LENS

POMONA, Calif. -- A World Series winning pitcher with an intimidating fastball had the opportunity to try out his favorite hobby today alongside the world’s fastest race cars at the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Valvoline. Randy Johnson, who retired from the major … [Read more...]

Full Throttle Series Saturday Results

DIXON BREAKS SCHUMACHER’S NATOINAL RECORD THAT HAD STOOD SINCE OCT. 2008Cruz Pedregon, Erica Enders also collect No. 1 qualifiers at the first race of NHRA’s 60th anniversary seasonPOMONA, Calif. – Southern California native Larry Dixon closed out a blistering day of qualifying with a … [Read more...]