TOYOTA SECURES SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT IN ENGLISHTOWN, N.J.

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2012) – NHRA announced today that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. has expanded its participation in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing by becoming the title rights sponsor of the event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. The 43rd annual Toyota NHRA … [Read more...]

Terrible Tom Barnhill and Jim Harnsberger on Racin’ & Rockin’ January 16

  Racin' and Rockin': Terrible Tom Barnhill and Jim Harnsberger on Racin' & Rockin' January 16 by Bill Pratt. Top fuel racers and restorers Terrible Tom & Barb Barnhill will join us to discuss their current top fuel projects (pictured). And 1971 Summernationals Top Fuel runner up Jim … [Read more...]

Burke LeSage Memorial and Celebration

This is Richard Parks and I haven't been sending out the Car Racers Newsletter for some time.  You can pick up the latest news at www.hotrodhotline.com, Guest Columnist/Richard Parks, or at the Society of Land Speed Racing Historians Newsletter at www.landspeedracing.com.  These are free websites … [Read more...]

ADRL To Showcase Production Supercars In Revolutionary New Drag Racing Class

O'FALLON, MO (January 13, 2012) – In the midst of one of the greatest eras of high-performance passenger cars, the American Drag Racing League on Friday unveiled a completely new category of drag racing which will feature the world's most powerful production automobiles in head-to-head … [Read more...]

DON GARLITS 80TH BIRTHDAY "RAT ROAST" FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD DURING O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2012) — Drag racing’s biggest birthday party is about to happen...and it will be BIG!The greatest driver in NHRA history is celebrating his 80th birthday.  And to mark the occasion, a special Don Garlits 80th birthday “Rat Roast” charity event will be held Saturday … [Read more...]

SUPER CHEVY SHOW AND FUN FORD WEEKEND SERIES WELCOME GATEWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK TO 2012 SCHEDULE

ST. LOUIS, (January 13, 2012) – Making a triumphant return with new ownership in 2012, Gateway Motorsports Park will bring back the wildly popular Super Chevy Show and Fun Ford Weekend series events to the Midwest and St. Louis metroplex for its Inaugural Season.Chevrolet and Ford enthusiasts in the … [Read more...]

2012 Track Improvements at Maryland Int’l Raceway

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B.R.A.K.E.S. Fundraising Efforts Expand to Southern California

Put on The B.R.A.K.E.S., a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to teen safe driver training will host its Inaugural Southern California Benefit Dinner February 24, 2012 at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, Calif. The night will include a special program, dinner, cocktails, silent and … [Read more...]

Jerry Bickel Race Cars Continues Support Of ADRL With 2012 Sponsorship

O'FALLON, MO (January 11, 2012) – As a chassis builder, Jerry Bickel has made a point to embrace technology and innovation.The result has been a championship pedigree from Jerry Bickel Race Cars (JBRC), including a multitude of JBRC-built cars that have garnered world titles in the American Drag … [Read more...]

Mega Mopar Action Series to Host Four National Events in 2012

Jan. 12, 2012 – Texas Motorplex will officially launch the inaugural event in the Mega Mopar Action Series on Saturday, May 19. The new series, operated by the same group of national event tracks that manage the Super Chevy Show and Fun Ford Weekend series events, will feature the popular format of … [Read more...]