Indy Memorabilia Show on Track for 2009

Don't forget the Quarter Mile Memories drag racing memorabilia show being held for the benefit of Doug Herbert's BRAKES Foundation. It will be held on Sunday September 6 at the Clarion Waterfront Hotel during the NHRA Nationals. Hours are 3:00 P.M. til Midnight. Admission is by donation and ALL … [Read more...]

Gary Irving on pole for Grand Bend PMRA Challenge

GRAND BEND, ONTARIO (September 5, 2009) – Gary Irving of Toronto, Ontario set low time with a 6.054-second, 223.16-mph pass in the Al Hinds 2004 Corvette at the Fourth Annual PMRA Challenge at Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, Ontario.Jeff Roth of Baden, Ontario ran a 6.264-second pass good … [Read more...]

NHRA NORTHWEST DIVISION SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS UNDERWAY AT WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP

WOODBURN, Ore. (Sept. 4, 2009) – The best bracket racers from across NHRA's Northwest division have come together this weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip for the division's Summit Racing Series Finals.  Top points earning drivers in four categories, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Motorcycle/Snowmobile, … [Read more...]

Sam Andreacchi returns to PMRA racing at upcoming Grand Bend race

Chevy Nova driver part of Thunder by the Beach eventTORONTO, ONTARIO (September 4, 2009) – It’s been a while, but regular Pro Modified Racing Association competitor Sam Andreacchi is ready to return to racing.“I’m doing good, I’m doing okay,” said Andreacchi who will return to the PMRA after some … [Read more...]

Vintage NHRA Footage Re-Mastered for Release on DVD

NHRA’S RICH VIDEO LIBRARY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR FIRST TIME IN EASY-TO-VIEW DVD FORMATSeries of 15 titles will be released one-per-month beginning todayGLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2009) — Nothing stirs a sports fan’s emotions quite like the sight of vintage video – the way it used … [Read more...]

ESPN2 Airing 10 Hours of NHRA U.S. Nationals Coverage from Indianapolis

ESPN2 Airing 10 Hours of NHRA U.S. Nationals Coverage from Indianapolis The biggest event of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season will have more than 10 hours of coverage on ESPN2 this weekend with the running of the 55th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park … [Read more...]

Speedtech Battle for the Belts to Determine National Guard ADRL World Champions

O’FALLON, MO (Sep. 2, 2009) — With just one last chance at gaining points toward finishing in the top eight and qualifying for the post-season 2009 Speedtech Battle for the Belts, every point gained—or missed—Sep. 11-12, at Flowmaster Dragstock VI in Rockingham, NC, could define the outcome for … [Read more...]

History, tradition and great racing meet at New England Dragway

When it comes to history, tradition and great racing, nothing matches the spectacle that is the Amalie Motor Oil North American Nationals presented by Dodge at New England Dragway.For the 12th consecutive year the IHRA Nitro Jam tour will be back at the historical Epping track with championships to … [Read more...]

Nightfire Nationals on WDIFL

2009 Boise Nightfire Nationals - Top Fuel & Funny Car - 4 pages, 850 photosFinally got all the photos in, fixed and posted. Enjoy. … [Read more...]

LANDMARK TOP FUEL, FUNNY CAR EXHIBITION PLANNED FOR NHRA CAROLINAS NATIONALS AS 28,000 HORSEPOWER WILL BE UNLEASHED

CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2009) – For the first time in NHRA history, modern Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars will race four-lanes, four-wide, unleashing a powerful assault of 28,000 horsepower on spectacular zMAX Dragway, NHRA officials announced today.In what is sure to be a must-see demonstration … [Read more...]