POMONA, Calif.  – Rookie sensation Courtney Force strengthened her bid for the NHRA Auto Club Road to the Future Award and the Funny car portion of the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship got more interesting Thursday as the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals got under way at … [Read more...]

O'FALLON, MO – The moment and the season Bob Rahaim had always dreamed about came to fruition in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in 2012.When it was over, the Pro Nitrous standout had a collection of special moments, including his first finals appearance, his first ADRL win, his first run in … [Read more...]

Kay collects Mod Championship in borrowed carAfter blowing engine in primary car, Kay uses borrowed car to win SuperSeries titleNORWALK, Ohio (November 8, 2012) – Imagine this.After a dominating year that included a third consecutive points championship at your local track, a win at the Division 2 … [Read more...]

Project 1320 now at 200 interviews...The Quarter Mile Foundation completed a very successful 2012 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 30 to November 2, highlighted by the completion of 22 additional interviews for the Foundation's PROJECT 1320 documentary film. Quarter Mile … [Read more...]

Johnson wins very first Junior World Championship14-year-old Virginia native claims very first Summit SuperSeries Junior titleNORWALK, Ohio (November 7, 2012) – There is nothing more exciting than being the first to do something. Just ask Pearisburg, Virginia's Austin Johnson.When 14-year-old … [Read more...]

POMONA, Calif. – The stage is set for Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle world championships to be decided at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, Nov. 8-11 at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Thanks to winning performances in Las Vegas, Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie … [Read more...]

Mike Thompson wins first championship at age 64Thompson uses experience to trump field at Memphis International RacewayNORWALK, Ohio (November 6, 2012) – Mike Thompson knows a thing or two about winning.At 64 years of age, Thompson has won some big races and managed to do some incredible things in a … [Read more...]

The attached photos are from the 12th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.1. John, Ashley and Courtney Force attended the NHRA FanFest on Fremont Street in Old Las Vegas on Thursday night before the race weekend began.2. Robert Hight and his crew prep for a … [Read more...]

POMONA, Calif. – Once again Tony Schumacher is heading to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona with an opportunity to win a Top Fuel championship.The seven-time world champ has created some magical come-from-behind championship-winning performances over the years at the historic drag strip in Los Angeles’ … [Read more...]

Wesley Washington's lucky weekend nets first titleAfter losing on day one, Washington battles back to take Top Dragster championshipNORWALK, Ohio (November 6, 2012) – When you are as superstitious as Wesley Washington Jr., sometimes even the little things can get in your way.Black cats, broken … [Read more...]