McClenathan looks for first St. Louis win

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 26, 2010) - Cory McClenathan and the FRAM Top Fuel dragster team have been heating up the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series tracks this season, winning twice in three final rounds so far, and trailing leader Larry Dixon by just one point after six events. The battle … [Read more...]

Triumphs Over Tragedy at ADRL Georgia Drags VI

CECIL, GA (Apr. 25, 2010) — Despite racing with heavy hearts after losing one of their own to a freak early-morning accident, American Drag Racing League (ADRL) competitors still managed to turn in thrilling, record-setting performances for the Apr. 23-24, ADRL Hardee’s Georgia Drags VI at South … [Read more...]

Honda Does it again! I want one..

Honda does it again!  This would sure be an answer to my long range mobility problems!!! I predict that if these make it to the market place, within the first year some good ol' boy will have figured out how to put a small block Chevy on it. LOL. - Jackee … [Read more...]

Doug Morgan and Buddy Forrest ready to do battle in upcoming Quick 32 Sportsman Series

Rochester, New York-based Top Dragster team hopes to continue with success of last yearROCHESTER, NEW YORK (April 24, 2010) – The dragster team of Morgan and Forrest had a successful first year in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and team crew chief Doug Morgan said he … [Read more...]

Sheikh’s Record Run Highlights First-Day Qualifying at ADRL Georgia Drags

CECIL, GA (Apr. 24, 2010) — When Sheikh Khalid Al-Thani of Qatar covered the eighth mile at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP) in just 3.63 seconds at 212.49 miles per hour Apr. 23, he became the quickest and fastest “doorslammer” driver in the world. The record-setting run also secured for him … [Read more...]

Gary Mater plans to be on track for PMRA opener with 1937 Chevy Pro Modified

Team takes on competition with non-traditional twin-turbo setupPETROLIA, ONTARIO (April 23, 2010) – Gary Mater is one racer who likes a challenge.The driver and owner of the 1937 Chevy Coupe Pro Modified said he should be in good shape when the Rumblin’ Thunder Racing Team competes in Pro … [Read more...]

Kenney "The Action Man" Goodell passes

Former Northwest Funny Car standout Kenney Goodell passed away on Tuesday night after experiencing a massive heart attack a week prior at his home in Sherwood, OR. Goodell, 64, will always be remembered for his long line of nitro funny cars and his successful marketing partnerships with Portland … [Read more...]

Carpenter Primed to Build on Career Best Performances in Valdosta

(4-22-2010) CECIL, GA – After rain postponed the completion of last month’s ADRL Universal Technical Institute Dragpalooza VI in Baytown, TX, Pro Nitrous veteran Charles Carpenter is looking to build on the career best performances he posted at Houston Raceway Park.Returning to the very facility … [Read more...]

Silver Dollar Raceway this weekend

This weekend at Silver Dollar Raceway:Friday:  Street Legal Drags.  Race the Strip ~ not the street.  Gates open at 6 PM with track time from 7-11 PM.  Pay $20 to run your car.  Spectator fee is $10.  "Drive it in" to qualify … [Read more...]

NHRA EVENTS AT FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY RESCHEDULED

LUCAS OIL SERIES PORTION OF NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS AND LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES DIVISIONAL EVENT AT FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY ARE RESCHEDULED GLENDORA, Calif. -- NHRA has rescheduled the conclusion of the NHRA Arizona Nationals for most competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to … [Read more...]