NHRA NEWS: NEFF TOP QUALIFIER AT BIG O TIRES NHRA NATIONALS; SCHUMACHER, JOHNSON, KRAWIEC ALSO QUALIFYING LEADERS

LAS VEGAS -- Mike Neff raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday at the 12th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were qualifying leaders at the NHRA Full … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO MOD DRAG RACING SERIES PRESENTED BY PROCARE RX RESULTS FRIDAY FROM LAS VEGAS

WALSH NO. 1 QUALIFIER AFTER TWO ROUNDS OF QUALIFYING AT 12th ANNUAL BIG O TIRES NHRA NATIONALSLAS VEGAS - Don Walsh raced to the No. 1 position after two rounds of qualifying in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx portion of the 12th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals.Walsh … [Read more...]

ADRL Honors 2012 Special Award Winners At Racer Appreciation And Awards Gala

O'FALLON, MO - Following a memorable 2012 season, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced its Special Awards winners at its annual Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala.Eric McKinney was named the 2012 ADRL Driver of the Year after winning seven events and an ADRL world championship in Pro … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO MOD POINTS CONTENDERS BETTING ON A CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS — After nine events crisscrossing the country in nine states, the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx season championship will come down to just four rounds of eliminations at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 25-28. Topping … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: PRO STOCK AND PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES HEAT UP IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS – As the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle teams prepare for the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 25-28, world championship titles are on the line in both classes at the next to last playoff race in the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: TRIO OF NHRA FUNNY CAR DRIVERS HEAD TO LAS VEGAS WITH FIRST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE WITHIN THEIR GRASP

LAS VEGAS – One of the most intriguing battles for an NHRA world championship title this season is unfolding in the Funny Car division. Three drivers head to the penultimate race of the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a first world … [Read more...]

JFR photos for Las Vegas pre-race

The attached photos are from the 28th annual Auto Plus NHRA Nationals. All images are available in high res upon request.Courtney Force goes up against fellow Ford driver Tim Wilkerson during qualifying. Force drove a pink Traxxas Ford Mustang in honor of breast cancer awareness month.2. Mike Neff … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: TOP FUEL CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE HEATS UP AS NHRA TEAMS PREPARE FOR THE BIG O TIRES NHRA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS – As the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series nears the conclusion of the 2012 season, the battle atop the points standings in Top Fuel is heating up as teams head to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 12th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals, Oct. 26-28.       Matco Tools pilot … [Read more...]

Orlando Speed World closes

November 10, 2012 will be our last race of the 2012 season for the SSSSA. It also will be the last race before OSW closes its doors after 36 years as the premier Drag Strip in Florida. Be a part of history, be a part of the last race. Gates open at 9am. Qualifying and eliminations to follow. … [Read more...]

ADRL Honors 2012 World Champions At Racer Appreciation And Awards Gala

ENNIS, TEXAS (October 21, 2012) -- The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) concluded its 2012 season with its annual Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala at the Champion's Club at the Texas Motorplex on Sunday, one day after it completed the World Finals VIII presented by CarSafe.World champions in … [Read more...]