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ADRL Dragstock IX Qualifying at zMAX Dragway

August 4, 2012 by

CONCORD, N.C. -- Friday's results after qualifying for the ADRL Dragstock IX at zMAX Dragway, S\seventh of 10 events in the American Drag Racing League. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Saturday's final eliminations.Pro Extreme -- 1. Jason Scruggs, Chevy Corvette, 3.677, 206.67; 2. Tommy … [Read more...]

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Big John Mazmanian Tribute update

August 4, 2012 by

We've been working over time getting the Big John Mazmanian tribute car ready for Indy. The body is at Dave Sano's having the candy red paint applied and the chassis is ready to be picked up from the powder coater. We still have a long ways to go but we're confident we'll have a competitive car … [Read more...]

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Scruggs Leads Top Qualifiers List For Dragstock IX At ADRL’s Debut At zMAX Dragway

August 3, 2012 by

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2012) – At another new track on the 2012 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) schedule, Pro Extreme driver Jason Scruggs turned in another impressive performance.After winning at the ADRL's debut at Bristol Dragway in April, the two-time world champion is off to a fine start … [Read more...]

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NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM KENT, Wash.

August 3, 2012 by

CAPPS, MASSEY AND JOHNSON LEAD QUALIFYING AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS PRESENTED BY SUPER START BATTERIES AT PACIFIC RACEWAYSKENT, Wash. – Veteran driver Ron Capps raced to the Funny Car qualifying lead at the 25th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals presented by … [Read more...]

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Rocky Reports: Indy Classical AA/GS update

August 3, 2012 by

We will have ten period correct (pre-june '67) AA/GS cars ready to do battle at this years Indy US Nationals.Not only will we have some original cars that raced at Indy, we'll also have some of the original drivers!Heading the list will be Fred Bear in the K.S. Pittman '33 Willys tribute car. The … [Read more...]

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U.S. 131 Motorsports Park celebrates 50 years at Nitro Jam

August 3, 2012 by

 Funny Car's fastest man Peter Gallen a big part of Nitro Jam, U.S. 131 historyMARTIN, Mich. (August 3, 2012) – In the spring of 1962 Martin Dragway opened to the fanfare of the western Michigan motorsports community. Providing a world-class quarter-mile drag racing facility located between Grand … [Read more...]

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NHRA NEWS: PACIFIC RACEWAYS HOSTS INAUGURAL RAINIER CUP AS PREVIEW TO O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS

August 2, 2012 by

KENT, Wash. – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire raced down Pacific Raceways historic quarter mile in celebration of this weekend's 25th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries.  The governor was among many elected officials and media who … [Read more...]

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ADRL Makes Its Debut at zMAX Dragway For Dragstock IX

August 1, 2012 by

O'FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) makes its debut at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. for Dragstock IX on Aug. 3-4. It is the seventh of 10 races on the 2012 ADRL Tour. With new classes, a World Championship format and expanded family fun midway, there is considerable excitement and … [Read more...]

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Melanie Simmons, Katie Ward, and Sydnie Hyde big part of drag racing series

August 1, 2012 by

Women racers to take part in upcoming South Coast Community Weekend at TMP as PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS suit up for fourth race of 2012 CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 31, 2012) -  Drag racing is one of the few forms of motorsport that embraces female competitors, and that is … [Read more...]

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NITRO JAM WRAPS UP SEASON AUGUST 10-11 AT U.S. 131 MOTORSPORTS PARK

July 31, 2012 by

Nitro Jam wraps up season August 10-11 at U.S. 131Championships on the line at CarSafe Northern Nitro JamMARTIN, Mich. (July 31, 2012) – Get ready Michigan; championship nitro racing is back at Martin.  For the second year in a row U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will be the sight of the Nitro Jam season … [Read more...]

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