Tonight on WFORadio.com: CompetitionPlus.com "War Stories" by Doner, Musi plus Tommy Johnson Jr.

HOLLYWOOD, FL (January 19, 2010) - Bill Doner and Pat Musi, the finalists in the CompetitionPlus.com War Stories Showdown will tell their tales of drag racing yore tonight at 7 p.m. ET on WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with Joe Castello.  In addition to the War Stories, NHRA Top Fuel driver Tommy Johnson … [Read more...]

LONGTIME NHRA BOARD MEMBER AND FIRST NATIONAL DRAGSTER EDITOR DICK WELLS DIES AT 75

Dick Wells, the first editor of National DRAGSTER and a longtime member of the NHRA Board of Directors, died late Monday night from complications after heart surgery last November. He was 75. A member of both the NHRA board of directors and the NHRA Wally Parks Museum board of directors, SEMA … [Read more...]

Most Dominant Woman in Racing Coming to Firebird this February

When it Comes to Dominant Women in Racing, Ashley Force Hood Ranks Second to None!Second-Generation Drag Racing Superstar Part of Star-Studded Field competing this February in 2010 NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International RacewayGILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY - Jan. 19, 2010 - To the casual … [Read more...]

Top Teams Ready for Assault on Florida Strip

Palm Beach to feature several Nitro Jam firsts NORWALK, Ohio (January 19, 2010) – While some 16 race teams will be making their International Hot Rod Association debut at Palm Beach Nitro Jam next weekend, a few veteran teams are preparing for their shot at making history and setting records at the … [Read more...]

Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association “name the series” contest for 2010 ends with a winner: “1320 Pro Mod Warriors”

01-18-2010 Huntington, NY – Drag racing fans, the contest is over and a winner is chosen. “1320 Pro Mod Warriors, Two Lanes of Thunder” submitted by Donna Micallef of Bay Shore, NY wins prizes that include a hospitality suite at one of the 2010 NEOPMA races at MIR in Mechanicsville, MD, a club … [Read more...]

Nitro Jam Ushers in a New Era in Drag Racing

IHRA presents fan friendly series designed for familiesNORWALK, Ohio (January 18, 2010) –Hours spent sitting in the sun, constant interruptions and unreliable racing are all symptoms of a day spent at most professional drag racing events.Not anymore.When the first cars fire up in just a few weeks at … [Read more...]

Jim Ryan passes (Downing & Ryan Super Stock Fords)

I am sorry to tell you that I learned yesterday that Jim Ryan passed away Sunday morning due to kidney failure from his heart attack. Jim suffered a massive heart attack last Sunday, and had been on life support since, according to his wife Toni.  RIP Jim.  Jim was in the process of restoring his 66 … [Read more...]

TwoToGo Now Has 200 Twins

We finally made 200 Twin Engine Dragsters at Two to Go.com! Check out http://www.twotogo.homestead.com/200.html (and we have leads on numbers 201 and 202). - Twomotor … [Read more...]

NHRA ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF NHRA WORLDWIDE NETWORK

Track Affiliate Program to Provide Benefits; Usage of NHRA MarksFirst Affiliate in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab EmiratesINDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2009) – NHRA announced today the creation of NHRA Worldwide Network, a program that will enable drag racing facilities around the world to conduct events … [Read more...]

Top Teams Laud Palm Beach International Raceway as Nitro Jam Draws Near

NORWALK, Ohio (January 14, 2010) – If recent testing by several teams at Palm Beach International Raceway is any indication of what people can expect when the stars of the International Hot Rod Association's Nitro Jam series take to the track later this month – look out.For months race teams have … [Read more...]