NHRA NEWS: CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE TO SPONSOR PRESTIGIOUS U.S. NATIONALSAT HISTORIC LUCAS OIL RACEWAY

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 2, 2013) – NHRA announced today that General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) and its Chevrolet Performance brand has signed a multi-year deal to become title rights sponsor of the largest and most prestigious event on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit, the Chevrolet … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: OHIO RETURN COULD BE GOOD NEWS FOR TOP FUEL STAR LARRY DIXONAT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio – Accustomed to competing for world championships, progress means something a little different for Top Fuel standout Larry Dixon in 2013.As part of the new, Australian-based Rapisarda Top Fuel team, the three-time world champion is experiencing all of the growing pains associated with … [Read more...]

7/02/13 Drag Racing News

News Drag racing: Coughlin races to second pro stock win of season Columbus Dispatch Drag racing: Coughlin races to second pro stock win of season. Related Items. Ray Stein wants to know what's on your mind. Auto Racing Headlines. Quaker State 400 results · Auto racing | Sprint Cup: Late … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Bowling Green Hot Rod Reunion!

The Bowling Green National Hot Rod Reunion has become a staple on our race schedule over the past decade. Each year the Pirrone & Ellershaw Race Team makes the 16 hour trip to Kentucky to not only compete but to enjoy all the reunion has to offer. This year, we packed up four hot rods to … [Read more...]

JAM-IN JUNE FRANTIC FORD NEWSLETTER

HOT OFF THE PRESS .... JAM-IN JUNE FRANTIC NEWSLETTER ... with where to go for more FRANTIC FUN in JULY. FRANTIC NEWS June 2013(2).pdf … [Read more...]

Dixon, Rapisarda Autosport Int’l Continues Learning Process With New Equipment at NHRA Route 66 Nationals

Tricky Conditions on Sunday have 3-Time Joliet Champion Up in Smoke JOLIET, Ill. (July 1, 2013) – Larry Dixon had some concerns with the all night qualifying runs at the Route 66 Raceway this past weekend. The three-time NHRA Route 66 Nationals Top Fuel champion felt the great night conditions … [Read more...]

GARY COURTIER RACES TO NEOPMA PRO MOD SERIES VICTORY AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY’S RUMBLE AT THE GROVE

(7-2-2013) Mohnton, PA – Gary Courtier and Team had their 68' Courtier Home Improvement, Milt Decker tuned Jerry Bickel  Pro Mod Camaro ready for action and proved it with an impressive hole shot win at the "Rumble at the Grove" at Maple Grove Raceway this past weekend. Gary's reaction times were … [Read more...]

IHRA Mopar Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals Preview

Canada's biggest drag race returns to Edmonton July 5-7Edmonton's Tim Boychuk going for fourth straight Funny Car winEDMONTON, Alberta (July 1, 2013) – The 2013 IHRA Nitro Jam series returns to Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta July 5-7 for the MOPAR Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals presented … [Read more...]

CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT MAKES FUNNY CAR ROOKIE CHAD HEAD ONE TO WATCH AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio – When it comes to his own performance through the first part of his rookie season, Funny Car driver Chad Head isn’t afraid to be honest. Led by a team that includes father Jim Head, a legendary Top Fuel and Funny Car driver, tuner and innovator, operating as the crew chief, a … [Read more...]

POPULAR TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT TICKET PACKAGE RETURNS FOR NHRA U.S. NATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 1, 2013) — NHRA and Traxxas have teamed up to once again offer fans a special Traxxas Nitro Shootout ticket package for the 59th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 28-Sept. 2. The NHRA U.S. Nationals is the world’s most prestigious drag race … [Read more...]