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National Guard ADRL Teams Focus on Speedtech Battle for the Belts Points Chase

August 18, 2009 by

O’FALLON, MO (Aug. 18, 2009) — When the 2009 National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Tour opened at Houston in March, practically every team present dreamed of championship glory after surviving a grueling points chase and prevailing in the National Guard ADRL’s unique, end-of-season … [Read more...]

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NHRA EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY

August 18, 2009 by

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2009) – NHRA announced today it has extended its long-term relationship with Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa., ensuring that a full complement of NHRA Drag Racing series programs, including the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, will be conducted at the historic … [Read more...]

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Goodguys Racing ’69 Camaro Wins Sacramento’s Famous "Fox Hunt"

August 18, 2009 by

Sacramento, Calif. - Marc Meadors and the Goodguys Racing team scored their second win of the season Saturday night, taking the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod class at Sacramento Raceway’s famed “Fox Hunt”. When the final score was settled late Saturday night, Meadors had defeated all comers in what … [Read more...]

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NHRA AND McDONALD’S TEAM UP FOR MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PROMOTION

August 18, 2009 by

GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2009) – Fans of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series in the state of Indiana will have the opportunity to participate in a special discount offer for admission to the 55th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Sept. 2-7 at O’Reilly Raceway Park at … [Read more...]

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TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS PREVIEW PACKAGE

August 18, 2009 by

COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF PICTURE LOOMS HEAVY FOR MANY DRIVERS AT TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS MOHNTON, Pa. – Late season drama is nothing new for NHRA Funny Car drivers Robert Hight and Cruz Pedregon – both of whom have had their share of tussles for world championship superiority over … [Read more...]

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Bruce Boland on a roll, wins third PMRA event for 2009

August 17, 2009 by

Bruce Boland on a roll, wins third PMRA event for 2009 In other racing at the Grand Bend Motorplex, Michael Kalin takes Quick 32 Sportsman Series title during Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply & NAPA Auto Parts GRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 16, 2009) – … [Read more...]

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Bruce Boland leads PMRA Pro Modifieds at Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals

August 16, 2009 by

Bruce Boland leads PMRA Pro Modifieds at Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals Champion takes number one spot at Grand Bend in Pro Modified Racing Association Tour GRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 15, 2009) – After three rounds of qualifying, Bruce Boland of Hamilton, Ontario set low time … [Read more...]

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First Pics: 2009 Marion County Funny Cars

August 15, 2009 by

Bob is on hand at Marion County International Raceway and sent these initial shots from the 2009 Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals. More shots coming after the big event! … [Read more...]

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Fuel Altered Files, Part 7

August 15, 2009 by

Fuel Altered Files, Part 7Part 7 of the Fuel Altered Files covers the Horchar Brother's Super Thief, Dave Hough's Super Nanook, Rod Hynes, Dave Gruzen, Dave Hix, Rick Howell, the Jackson Bros. High Heaven, Mike Hilsabeck's Arizona Thunder, Kerry Johnson's Country Hemi, and Carl Johnson's Why Not … [Read more...]

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Dragmaster Cutaway Drawing

August 14, 2009 by

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's a cool cutaway drawing Dode Martin sent me for the restoration of my Dragmaster. It was drawn by the most talented Steve Swaja. Take care gang and check min soon! Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal...Jeff--Posted By Jeff DeGrandis to Dragmaster … [Read more...]

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