The Quick 32 Sportsman Series Top Five for 2011 – The Top Sportsman team of Chaos Racing with driver Phil Sampson – Number One and Champions for 2011

GRANTON, ONTARIO (November 16, 2011) – The Chaos Racing Team was hoping to finish in the top five in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts Championship Point Award Series Standings for 2011, but the Top Sportsman entry ran well all year to with the championship."This has … [Read more...]

SHIELDS LEADS FINAL CHAMPIONS FOR NHRA LUCAS OIL SERIES

GLENDORA, Calif. – Duane Shields led the final list of racers for the 2011 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series World Champions capturing the Top Alcohol Dragster Championship on Sunday during final eliminations at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals. The Boulder City, Nev., … [Read more...]

NHRA Summit National Champions Crowned

GLENDORA, Calif. – The NHRA Summit Racing Series crowned their four National Champions this past weekend at Auto Club Dragway at Pomona during the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals. Brandon Schmall and Mark Horton led the winners as Schmall, Lino Lakes, Minn., took home the trophy … [Read more...]

2011 UK National Finals Report & Photos

  Drag Racing Results: 2011 UK National Finals Report & Photos by Dick Parnham. Dick Parnham with results and photos of the British Pro Mods that headed the bill in this final Round of the MSA British Drag Racing Championship. … [Read more...]

STATEMENT FROM NHRA PRESIDENT TOM COMPTON REGARDING KENNY BERNSTEIN’S RETIREMENT

“Kenny Bernstein and his entire operation have thrilled fans for more than 30 years and for that NHRA is forever grateful,” said Tom Compton, president, NHRA.  “His place in NHRA history is undisputed and his accomplishments both on the track and in the board room are second to none.  “He paved the … [Read more...]

IHRA EXPANDS SUMMIT SPORTSMAN SPECTACULAR PROGRAM IN 2012

Summit Sportsman Spectacular events expanded to three huge weekends in 2012NORWALK, Ohio (November 15, 2011) – After a successful debut in 2011, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to announce that the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular program will be expanded … [Read more...]

WORSHAM, HAGAN, LINE AND KRAWIEC CROWNED 2011 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONS AT NHRA AWARDS CEREMONY IN HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2011) – A pair of first-time world-championship winners, Del Worsham and Matt Hagan, headlined those drivers crowned Monday evening during the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Grand Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Center.Two other … [Read more...]

NHRA FULL THROTTLE WORLD CHAMPIONS BIOS

Full Throttle Top Fuel World ChampionName: DEL WORSHAMDate of birth: Feb. 11, 1970    Hometown: Whittier, Calif.      Residence: Chino Hills, Calif.2011 car: Al-Anabi Racing dragster2011 wins: 8 – Gainesville, Charlotte 1, Houston, Norwalk, Chicago, Seattle, Las Vegas 2, Pomona 22011 Runner-up … [Read more...]

Transcript from Today’s Teleconference call with NHRA Full Throttle Series world champions Worsham, Hagan and Krawiec

An interview with:DEL WORSHAMEDDIE KRAWIECMATT HAGANTHE MODERATOR: We'd like to welcome the media out to this teleconference call for the Full Throttle NHRA Drag Racing Series World Champions. Joining us today will be Top Fuel world champion Del Worsham, Funny Car world champion, Matt Hagan, and Pro … [Read more...]

TICKETS ON SALE FOR O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2011) – Tickets for the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries, the season-opening event of the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, are available for purchase starting today.NHRA’s tradition-rich season-opening event … [Read more...]