NHRA NEWS: FIVE DRIVERS CLINCH FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP BERTHS AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

BRAINERD, Minn. – Following the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, five more drivers clinched Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoff berths. There are now 23 drivers who will be competing for a title in their respective categories.Top Fuel racer Doug Kalitta and … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: CAPPS DEFEATS J. FORCE, TAKES OVER POINTS LEAD; LUCAS, ENDERS AND KRAWIEC ALSO VICTORIOUS AT BRAINERD

BRAINERD, Minn. – Ron Capps raced to the Funny Car victory Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and moved into the Full Throttle Series points lead for the first time this season with one race remaining before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro … [Read more...]

Tim Glover: Atlanta Dragway National Dragster Challenge

RACERS BRING THEIR "A-GAME" FOR NATIONAL DRAGSTER CHALLENGE TITLE(Commerce, GA – August 18) Racers from several surrounding states joined Atlanta Dragway regulars to compete for a coveted "Wally" trophy at the 2012 edition of the NHRA National Dragster Challenge, and everyone gave their best efforts … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER, BECKMAN, ENDERS AND ARANA SR. WILL LEAD THE PACK HEADING INTO THE LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS FINAL ELIMINATIONS

BRAINERD, Minn. – Tony Schumacher raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel competition Saturday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Sr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also will lead their respective categories into Sunday’s 11 a.m. … [Read more...]

Melanie Simmons wins her first Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag race event

Toyrific Racing Top Dragster driver captures gold at Grand Bend, Dan Aitken Jr leads series points raceGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 14, 2012) – There was good cause for celebration in the Toyrific Racing team camp as driver Melanie Simmons drove her Top Dragster to victory during the … [Read more...]

Dan Flanigan wins his first Top Sportsman race in Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag racing at Grand Bend event

I've never gone 195 mph. That was a career best for meCourtesy of: NOCO MotorsportsGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 14, 2012) – We had a great weekend. I'm still excited about it.Dan Flanigan has reason to be excited. The Buffalo, New York racer won the Top Sportsman race in the Quick 32 Sportsman … [Read more...]

NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER, WILKERSON, ENDERS AND ARANA SR. LEAD QUALIFYING AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

BRAINERD, Minn. –  Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Sr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were qualifying leaders at the NHRA Full Throttle … [Read more...]

ADRL Loses Fan Favorite And Pro Extreme Motorcycle Standout Japel Heard

O'FALLON, MO (Aug. 16, 2012) – The American Drag Racing League regretfully announced on Friday that longtime Pro Extreme Motorcycle rider Japel Heard, 42, has died.Heard, of Snellville, Ga., was the owner of The Fashion Industry, an exclusive high-fashion men's apparel boutique located in the … [Read more...]

Sam Andreacchi wins PMRA race at Grand Bend’s Stratford Spectacular

Camaro Pro Modified team successful with new car while Bruce Boland continues to lead 2012 points raceGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 14, 2012) – Driving the Wolf Racing and Andreacchi Motorsports Pro Modified, Sam Andreacchi and team captured their first win of the 2012 Pro Modified Racing … [Read more...]

IHRA SUMMIT TEAM FINALS KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND

IHRA Summit Team Finals kick off this weekendRoad to the Summit SuperSeries World Championship begins in EdmontonNORWALK, Ohio (August 16, 2012) – After a thrilling season of racing at IHRA tracks all across North America, the highly-anticipated Summit Team Finals presented by AMSOIL and Moser … [Read more...]