OTS: North Star Dragway, September 2009

Drag Racing Results: OTS: North Star Dragway, September 2009 by Shelly Frost. Jim Brinkerhoff took the crown when the Outlaw Top Sportsman series returned to North Texas to race at North Star Dragway in Denton.  … [Read more...]

Saturday’s JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals

Daniels Takes NHRA Mopar Hemi ChallengeHEBRON, Ohio (September 26, 2009) – Saturday’s racing activities at the 5th annual NHRA JEGS Northern SPORTSnationals have been cancelled due to persistent rain showers. Scheduled to run was the Stock and Super Stock class eliminations, including the popular … [Read more...]

New race fans – "Drag racing is far out!"

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 20, 2009) - The Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA) and Quick 32 Sportsman Series teams made some new friends at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario on the weekend.Several individuals from Community Living Haldimand had an opportunity to see, hear, and … [Read more...]

IHRA President’s Cup Nationals – Saturday Notebook

BUNNY’S BACKFor anyone who thinks that drag racing is just two cars going in a straight line really fast, you couldn’t be any further from the truth.There is so much more to the sport than just the action seen on the track. Just ask the living legend known the world over simply as Bunny.For Bunny … [Read more...]

NHRA Northeast Division Summit Racing Series Finals, Friday

NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES DIVISION FINALS CONTINUE AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAYREADING, Pa. (Sept. 25, 2009) – The best bracket racers in NHRA’s Northeast division are battling it out at Maple Grove Raceway in the Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals. More than 700 racers in four categories, … [Read more...]

Tommy Gray crowned Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association Blower Points Champion for 2009

9-24-2009 Baltimore, MD – Undertaker Team started 2009 with allot to prove. No major sponsorship and the possibility of selling the complete operation loomed near. Tommy, a long time member of the NEOPMA decided he would stick with the unique series format that was close to home and a one day event … [Read more...]

IHRA President’s Cup – Friday Notebook

FAITH DRIVES TOP FUEL CHAMPIONWhen it comes to winning races, signing autographs and living the life of a celebrity, Top Fuel driver Bruce Litton is just fine with the attention he receives on the weekends.After all, with a lucrative sponsor in Lucas Oil and a job that allows him to drive over 300 … [Read more...]

National Guard ADRL Impresses Veteran Drag Racing Promoter

 O’FALLON, MO (Sep. 25, 2009) — In the world of big-league drag racing, to say Steve Earwood, 61, has “been there, done that” almost trivializes the man’s career. He began in 1970 as manager of the famed Gainesville Raceway in Florida and stints as an NHRA and major-venue public relations specialist … [Read more...]

Blasi Racing repeats as Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association Nitrous Points Champion for 2009

9-24-2009 Independence Township, NJ – Like any other sport, drag racing on 1320 feet of concrete and asphalt in the NEOPMA is a challenge, but perseverance, teamwork and consistency gets you championships. Blasi Racing is a testament to this. They have now repeated their feat of 2008, and are now … [Read more...]

May Force Have An Interest In NASCAR?

Source: www.nationalspeedsportnews.comHARRISBURG, N.C. — As the NHRA visits nearby zMax Dragway, NSSN has learned that Funny Car driver and team owner John Force has been contacted by at least one Sprint Cup team for a “rescue.” … [Read more...]