F.J. Smith to be honored into Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame

Former racer and founder of Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series conducts races during PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman eventsCAYUGA, ONTARIO (March 18, 2010) – One of Canada’s top drag racers is to be inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in April.Noted racer and car builder F.J. (Fred) … [Read more...]

Houston Raceway Park supports move back to quarter-mile drag racing

HOUSTON (March 17) -- The general manager of Houston Raceway Park, Seth Angel, is hearing a clear message from his customers -- "Give us back the quarter mile!""The quarter-mile distance is a big part of the sport of drag racing," Angel said. "We're gearing up for the 23rd annual O’Reilly NHRA … [Read more...]

Spike Sterling’s outrageous “Rush” Oddy powered, Spitzer Chassis, blown ’33 Willy’s coupe Pro Mod joins the NEOPM for 2010

(3-17-2010) Wintersville, OH – Spike Sterling, owner of the Rush ’33 Willy’s Pro Mod, with his “Orange County Choppers” mustache and pony tail, presents a very cool, marketable image that fits great with the NEOPM and their “Extreme” themes. Driver Bobby Martin started on a match race circuit, and … [Read more...]

Domingue makes splash in Pro Fuel debut

 Evans continues to loot and plunder in 'Black Pearl'NORWALK, Ohio (March 17, 2010) – Heading into the second race of the 2010 Nitro Jam season earlier this month at State Capitol Raceway no driver was on more of a roll than Pro Fuel star Bill Evans.Having dominated the field at the season opening … [Read more...]

Project Track Champion to be part of PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series season opener at Cayuga’s TMP

Individuals with disabilities experience real racing action at first PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman event of 2010 CAYUGA, ONTARIO (March 17, 2010) – Individuals with disabilities will have an opportunity to ride in a race car on a track for some true racing excitement.Organized and presented by … [Read more...]

PHILLIPS SAYS HE WOULD LOVE TO DOUBLE-DIP ONCE AGAIN AT JEGS NHRA CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS

BELLE ROSE, La. – When Tommy Phillips held two Wallys in the winner’s circle last year at the JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals, he knew at the time that he had just had a very, very good day.A veteran racer, Phillips knows how tough it is to earn a single trophy in one category in the … [Read more...]

Paradise RV of Canada backs 2010 AHRA Canadian Jr. Drag Racing series and Sportsmen Tour

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (March 16, 2010) - Giving youth a safe place to race while learning responsibility and growing a healthy passion are just a few of the benefits of Jr. Drag Racing, and Paradise RV of Alberta, Canada has joined with the AHRA to support these goals by becoming a major sponsor of … [Read more...]

DT Motorsports takes delivery of their newly painted Pro Mod and readies for their 2nd season competing with the NEOPMA

(3-16-2010) Laverock, PA – Derrick Townes took delivery of his newly painted 68’ Camaro from Performance Autocrafters this week.  This Vanishing Point built pro mod raced 2009 with the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association and after a full year under his belt he is ready to take it up a notch and … [Read more...]

First Summit ET Series event scheduled at Atlanta Dragway rained out

(Commerce, GA – March 13)  Inclement weather prevented Atlanta Dragway personnel from hosting the Fast Friday and Summit ET Series events scheduled for the weekend. Track manager Ray Wilkings posted a notice to that effect on the site Friday afternoon, stating, “The Year One Fast Friday … [Read more...]

Drag Racers Reunion Radio Mon March 15th 7PM EST/ 7PM PST Bob Banning Dodge, Jim & Allison Lee

Monday March 15th 7PM EST East Coast and NOW 7PM PST West CoastNitro Monday, Bob Banning Dodge Funny Car Team, Top Fuel Jim & Alison Lee, along with our own Jim Amos, Bee On Video Nostalgia Notebook.http://dragracersreunion.ning.com/Sam Auxier, Jr., will be your host every Monday evening, bringing … [Read more...]