Flatlander Fling

Video footage shot by me at the Flatlander Fling in Kearney, Nebraska. August, 2009. A few clips of the Golden Commandos Plymouth and Hemi Hinker Dodge altered wheelbase rides making exhibition passes. 1966 all over again! - Reed Koeppehttp://www.youtube.com/user/ThePrimerKing … [Read more...]

National Guard ADRL Gearing Up for PRI Show

O’FALLON, MO (Dec. 4, 2009)—The on-track action may be over for the year, but the National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) remains at full speed heading into the 22nd annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show Dec. 10-12, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, … [Read more...]

IHRA’s Florida Opener Provides Maximum Bang for Sportsman Buck

There is nothing quite like racing in southern Florida – especially during the month of January.While most of the country is digging out from under buckets of snow or trying to stay warm amid treacherous temperatures, the people of south Florida enjoy mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine during … [Read more...]

Twig Zeigler Documentary Now Available

Arguably one of the most colorful drag racers ever to come out of thePacific Northwest is Twig Zeigler who found fame racing his PizzaHaven Funny car all over the country in the mid 1970’s. Like mostracers, Zeigler’s life in the fast lane makes for an entertainingstory about the true grit and … [Read more...]

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO FEATURE 43 EVENTS IN SEVEN NHRA DIVISIONS IN 2010

New Event in Tulsa, Okla. Added to South Central DivisionGLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 24, 2009) – NHRA officials released its 2010 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule today, which features 43 events, with a minimum of five races conducted in each of NHRA’s seven divisions.The 2010 schedule also … [Read more...]

NHRA JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE CONFERENCE FINALS HEADING BACK TO BRISTOL, DENVER IN 2010

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2009) – NHRA has announced that the 2010 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern and Western Conference Finals events will return to Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway and Bandimere Speedway in Denver. The Western Conference Finals will take place July 8-10 and the Eastern Conference … [Read more...]

CASTELLANA & BALOOSHI READY FOR BATTLE IN ROUND 2 AT QATAR RACE CLUB

(12-1-09) DOHA, Qatar – Two of Al-Anabi Racing’s in-house world champions, recently crowned ADRL Pro Nitrous champ Khalid Al-Balooshi and former IHRA Pro Modified world champion Mike Castellana, are prepared to once again do battle on the outlaw eighth-mile and look to create a second straight all … [Read more...]

Quick Start for Sheikh in Arabian Drag Racing League Testing

Doha, Qatar (Dec. 1, 2009) When testing got underway for Round 2 of the Arabian Drag Racing League’s 2009-10 schedule, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani wasted no time in serving notice he’s ready to do battle over the eighth mile at the Qatar Race Club.Under the watchful eye of crew … [Read more...]

Compton Featured Panelist at 10th Annual MMF

Forrest Lucas, John Force and Ashley Force Hood are also featured speakersGLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2009) — Several members of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series community, including President Tom Compton, will be featured prominently over the next two days at the 10th annual Motorsports … [Read more...]

SCHUMACHER LEADS SIX NHRA DRIVERS NAMED TO AARWBA ALL-AMERICA TEAMS

Ashley Force Hood, Larry Dixon, Mike Edwards, Robert Hight, and Frank Manzo also selected by the prestigious Motorsports Media Voting Panel to AARWBA All-America TeamsGLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2009) — Two-time Jerry Titus Award winner Tony Schumacher headlines a list of five NHRA drivers named to … [Read more...]