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...]

Hight: We deserve this title

National Speed Sport NewsCLOSING IN: After an 11th hour save got him in the Countdown, Robert Hight has climbed to third in Funny Car points, 28 points behind class leader Tony Pedregon, with his win in Sunday's NHRA Carolinas Nationals at zMAX Dragway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo) … [Read more...]

Marriott Flawless at Fall Nationals

Drag Racing Results: Marriott Flawless at Fall Nationals by Chris Graves. Veteran racer Bobby Marriott made a strong case for a third Outlaw Fuel Altereds Association championship with a dominating performance and a win at Evadale, Texas. … [Read more...]

Rod Pearce Sets Three Records in Sacramento

Sept 22, 2009 Rod Pearce, a lone nitrous contender in an all blown field, set three new track records this past weekend in Sacramento, September 19th 2009. Pearce and crew attended the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association’s (WCOPMA) 40th Annual Governors Cup event with plans of simply testing their … [Read more...]

Cox goes for four-peat this weekend

 BUDDS CREEK, MD - Call it luck, call it a driver taking out his frustration, call it the sum of a crafty tuner and dedicated owner coming together with a talented driver – call it whatever you want – but the reality is that Del Cox Jr. is having one heck of a season.Cox, who just got his Top Fuel … [Read more...]

Drivers Going Four Wide Steal Show At zMAX

Source: www.nationalspeedsportnews.comSHOW STOPPER: (From left) Del Worsham, Tim Wilkerson, Mike Neff and John Force compete in a four-wide Funny Car exhibition run during Sunday’s Carolinas Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo) … [Read more...]

Nostalgia Pro Stock to Debut at Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals

Nostalgia Pro Stock, an exciting new vintage drag racing class will make its debut at the Goodguys 2nd Nostalgia Nationals October 16, 17 & 18 at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The class will also be featured at the Goodguys Friday Night Drags, October 30th at the new ZMAX … [Read more...]

Frank Manzo Logs National Event Win No. 85 in Charlotte

Drag Racing News: Frank Manzo Logs National Event Win No. 85 in Charlotte by NHRA. NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car ace Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., notched another win this weekend at the Carolinas NHRA Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C. Manzo was among the six sportsman category racers to … [Read more...]