KRAGEN O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS PREVIEW

DEFENDING WORLD CHAMP DIXON FOCUSES ON TOP FUEL REPEAT; LOOKING FOR FIFTH KRAGEN O’REILLY WINTERNATIONALS WINPOMONA, Calif. – As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, NHRA recently released 60 moments that fans will debate throughout the year and ultimately rank in order of their favorite … [Read more...]

Gallen wraps up huge Mardi Gras Nitro Jam weekend with Prostalgia sweep

Litton, Maroney, Evans and Scott fill Sunday victory lanePORT ALLEN, La. (February 20, 2011) – No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without an abundance of beads, decorations, music and plenty of Cajun cuisine and that is exactly what the winners of Sunday’s Nitro Jam finale enjoyed in … [Read more...]

Pro Mod Racer and Promoter Gaylen Smith on Racin & Rockin!

 Racin' and Rockin': Pro Mod Racer and Promoter Gaylen Smith on Racin & Rockin! by Bill Pratt. On Monday night, February 21, join us for a conversation with long time Texas Pro Mod racer and promoter Gaylen Smith! Gaylen has led several organizations that provide dozens of popular pro mod races … [Read more...]

Record crowds on hand to witness huge Mardi Gras Nitro Jam

Lagana breaks through with first State Capitol win; Gallen wins wild onePORT ALLEN, La. (February 19, 2011) – Bobby Lagana didn’t cross the finish line first on Saturday, in fact he didn’t even finish first in his own lane, but he still broke through with his first ever win at State Capitol … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation to raffle engine

Street/Strip engine built by Joe MondelloParma Heights, Ohio (February 18, 2011) – The Quarter Mile Foundation and drag racing legend Joe Mondello and Joe Mondello Engines, in conjunction with the renown World Products, have announced a joint venture to raffle a street/strip big-block Chevy engine … [Read more...]

Smith, Jenkins Among Shootout Winners In Qatar During Round 8

O'FALLON, MO (February 15, 2011) – A record-setting day for Matt Smith and his Pro Extreme team on Thursday ended with a win.Now he's hoping for an even bigger – and much more lucrative – victory on Friday at Qatar Racing Club (QRC).With the Arabian Drag Racing League's "Battle For The Belts" taking … [Read more...]

Toyo Tires to Sponsor Autocross at the Super Chevy Show Season Opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2011) -- The Super Chevy Show presented by GM Performance Division season kick-off at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) will feature the Toyo Tires Autocross, in addition to Car Show, Drag Race, and Swap Meet action. PBIR will be one of six tracks on the series 2011 … [Read more...]

First Round Matchups, Notes For Round Eight In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (February 16, 2011) – The following is a list of the top eight qualifiers in each class for the Arabian Drag Racing League "Battle For The Belts" and how the first-round matchups will stack up.All of the following races will take place on Friday at Qatar Racing Club (QRC).Pro ExtremeNo. … [Read more...]

Round Eight At QRC Offers Biggest Payouts In Doorslammer History

DOHA, QATAR (February 16, 2011) – It's not a stretch to call Friday's Arabian Drag Racing League's "Battle For The Belts" the most lucrative doorslammer race in drag racing history.With the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) sister league awarding $100,000 to the winner in both Pro Extreme and Pro … [Read more...]

NHRA ENTERS SECOND DECADE EXCLUSIVELY ON ESPN2; ANNOUNCES FULL THROTTLE SERIES TELEVISION SCHEDULE FOR 2011 SEASON

NHRA programming available in nearly 100 million homes nationwideGLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2011) — Entering its second decade exclusively on ESPN2, NHRA announced today that the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will once again be showcased on the worldwide leader in sports television in 2011. … [Read more...]