Comp Elite to Meet in Bowling Green
August 15, 2012 Posted By
To borrow a line from NHRA announcer Leo Taugher, what has 16 wheels and 24 cylinders – first round of racing for the Miller / JEGS Comp Eliminator Shootout presented by Hughes Racing Enterprises. An elite group of the North Central Division’s best Competition Eliminator racers will square off in … [Read more...]
Spotlight: TAFC Driver Kevin Newburgh
August 15, 2012 Posted By
Newburgh almost all the way back from crashby Todd Veney/Pro Sportsman AssociationAfter a devastating crash two years ago at the Route 66 Nationals in Chicago, where he slammed hard into the wall but escaped uninjured, Alcohol Funny Car veteran Kevin Newburgh is finally making his way back into … [Read more...]
Track Records set at Woodburn Hot Rod Nationals
August 14, 2012 Posted By
New track mph records were set in AA/Supercharged and Pro Mod Motorcycle at Woodburn Dragstrip on Saturday at the 24th Annual Buy.Sell.Ride Hot Rod Nationals. Troy Owen set the new standard for AA/Supercharged at 214.18 mph. Tony Clizbe, from Brooks, Alberta, Canada, shattered the Pro Mod … [Read more...]
NHRA NEWS: NHRA TECH DEPARTMENT APPROVES COCKPIT CANOPY FOR TOP FUEL
August 14, 2012 Posted By
GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2012) – NHRA Technical Dept. officials announced today that a cockpit canopy for Top Fuel dragsters has been approved for use starting with this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minn.The cockpit canopy will be manufactured and distributed by Aerodine … [Read more...]
Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals at Grand Bend Motorplex declares new winners in drag racing series
August 14, 2012 Posted By
Sam Andreacchi wins in PMRA, Melanie Simmons gets her first in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and Josie Brooks takes her first PBSS winGRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 13, 2012) There were some new faces in the winners' circle over the weekend after the running of the Stratford Spectacular Hot … [Read more...]
NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, Nightfire Nationals Final Results from Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho
August 14, 2012 Posted By
SOROKIN, KRABILL & MYERS SWEEP NIGHTFIRE TITLESGood friends Adam Sorokin and Kris Krabill collectively swept Heritage titles at the 41st edition of the Pepsi Nightfire Nationals at Firebird Raceway. Driving the Champion Speed Shop Top Fueler, Sorokin charged to a winning 5.83-233.10 for low e.t. of … [Read more...]
NHRA NEWS: HAGAN READY TO BATTLE FOR SPOT IN COUNTDOWN AS NHRA HEADS TO BRAINERD FOR LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS
August 14, 2012 Posted By
BRAINERD, Minn. — At the end of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season, Matt Hagan was on top of the world as the newly crowned NHRA Funny Car world champion, and he was looking forward to a very promising future in the sport. Fast-forward to the 2012 season, and as the NHRA Full … [Read more...]
Melanie Simmons takes Delta Faucet Toyrific Dragster to First Quick 32 Sportsman Series Winner’s Circle
August 14, 2012 Posted By
Grand Bend, Ontario (August 12, 2012) - Orillia, Ontario's Melanie Simmons took her first career Quick 32 Sportsman Series win behind the wheel of her Delta Faucet sponsored Top Dragster at this weekend's Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply & NAPA Auto Parts … [Read more...]
Grand Bend Stratford Spectacular Results
August 13, 2012 Posted By
FINAL ROUND RESULTSStratford SpectacularAug 11-12, 2012TOP ETChampion -- Elizabeth Quesnelle #8X65, Harrison, MI -- 96 DragsterRT .068, ET 7.657, MPH 173.77, D/I 7.65R/U -- John Carter #3283, Arva -- 67 AcadianRT -.003, ET 10.727, MPH 112.93, D/I 9.54STREET ETChampion -- Larry Summerfield #2811, … [Read more...]
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