Drag Racing Stories: Goodbye Kenney by Phil Elliott. Flyin' Phil offers up a touching and interesting memorial of the racing career of the recently departed Northwest Funny Car star, Kenney Goodell. … [Read more...]
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho
May 3, 2010 Posted By
LOCAL RACERS LEAD WINNERS AT FIREBIRD BOISE, Idaho (May 3, 2010) – Four local racers took home big wins this past weekend at the 40th Anniversary Napa Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford at Firebird Raceway with Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, and Dan Lafferty, Wendell, … [Read more...]
VON SMITH VICTORIOUS AT NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS
May 3, 2010 Posted By
(5-3-10) MADISON, Illinois – Von Smith, driver of the Barwa Racing Pro Modified ’68 Camaro, captured his first victory of the season on Sunday in the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway.Smith, a six-time finalist in NHRA Pro Modified competition, defeated Dennis … [Read more...]
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from Atco Raceway, Atco N.J.
May 3, 2010 Posted By
Szupka And Proctor Get The Win At AtcoATCO, N.J. (May 3, 2010) - Steve Szupka, Willow Groove, Pa., and Ronnie Proctor, Harpers Ferry, W.V., took home the wins in Comp Eliminator and Top Sportsman respectively in the final results from Atco Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.The win … [Read more...]
The Champion is back for 2010 Pro Modified Racing Association season
May 2, 2010 Posted By
Bruce Boland to drive new Corvette Pro Modified in upcoming PMRA TourHAMILTON, ONTARIO (May 3, 2010) – The car may have a different body, but underneath the new 1963 Corvette Sting Ray shell and chassis the B&B Racing entry is pretty much as it was for 2009.And that suits Bruce Boland just fine, … [Read more...]
Stivers makes first-round exit in St. Louis
May 2, 2010 Posted By
MADISON, Ill. (May 2, 2010) - After taking the No. 8 qualifying position in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series contest at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, Rick Stivers, driver of the Trane-sponsored 2006 Dodge Stratus Pro Mod, struggled with the track in the first round … [Read more...]
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Reach Semi-Finals in St. Louis
May 2, 2010 Posted By
Madison, IL, May 2, 2010 – Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team headed in St. Louis confident in their Shelby Mustang Funny Car. After strong and consistent test sessions in Las Vegas, the team was ready to win rounds in St. Louis. Tasca’s best qualifying effort was on … [Read more...]
Treble finishes in quarterfinals in St. Louis
May 2, 2010 Posted By
MADISON, Ill. (May 2, 2010) - Craig Treble rode the Valvoline Motorcycle Oils Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle to a quarterfinal finish today at the 14th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway, located just over the bridge from St. Louis.He and crew chief Steve Tartaglia came … [Read more...]
Hagan falls in St. Louis opening round
May 2, 2010 Posted By
MADISON, Ill. (May 2, 2010) - After a tough qualifying effort at this weekend's 14th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway, in which he fought to qualify No. 12, and without lane choice, Matt Hagan fell in the opening round to Del Worsham.Driving the DieHard Dodge Charger … [Read more...]
Capps goes to semis in St. Louis
May 2, 2010 Posted By
MADISON, Ill. (May 2, 2010) - Ron Capps continued his solid run at Gateway International Raceway today at the 14th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals. He didn't score his fourth national event victory here, but he still leaves as the winningest Funny Car driver at Gateway (three wins). He reached the … [Read more...]
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