Quarter Mile Foundation at PRI Trade Show – Where we are

The Quarter Mile Foundation will have a sizeable footprint at the 2011 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, December 1-3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.Working in conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show staff, the Foundation will have a strong … [Read more...]

Fred Ristagno and Mike Buckel on Racin & Rockin November 28!

  Racin' and Rockin': Fred Ristagno and Mike Buckel on Racin & Rockin November 28! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, November 28, as we visit with two of the baddest Mopar doorslammer guys in history, Fred Ristagno and Mike Buckel! Hemi Fred owns and races (!) the legendary Sox & Martin … [Read more...]

ADRL Releases Rulebook For 2012 Racing Season

O'FALLON, MO (November 21, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has released its official rulebook for the 2012 racing season, which goes into effect at the first race of the 2012 ADRL Tour.The eighth ADRL season starts on March 30-31 with Dragpalooza VIII at Royal Purple Raceway in … [Read more...]

2011 Atlanta Dragway spotlight on the Champions

Three of the four regular category 2011 champs, Jeremy Hancock (Super Pro), Chad Brewer (Pro) and Jim Burford (Sportsman), were repeat champions from the 2009 season.Super Pro champion Jeremy Hancock was unable to attend the Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions, as he was on duty for the Hall County … [Read more...]

2011 Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions

Atlanta Dragway's finest enjoyed meeting again for their last event of 2011, the Atlanta Dragway Banquet of Champions, hosted by American Legion Post 127. The Jr Dragster families began the evening by crowning their champions and top performers in each class, followed by dinner and camaraderie. … [Read more...]

Night of Champions held for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS

Champions receive accolades in top Canadian drag racing seriesBURLINGTON, ONTARIO (November 20, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series held their annual Night of Champions at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Center in … [Read more...]

Roger Gustin & Dave Wren on Racin & Rockin November 21!

  Racin' and Rockin': Roger Gustin & Dave Wren on Racin & Rockin November 21! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, November 21, as we are joined by Mr. Super Chevy Show himself, Roger Gustin! Of course, Roger also was one of the top racers in the sport with his jet funny cars and more. Also … [Read more...]

Bennett flying high on and off the track

Racer and pilot putting his life on the line for fans and countryNORWALK, Ohio (November 18, 2011) – There is nothing more important than the mission.That is all you can really think about. Safely getting the cargo from point A to point B, that is the task at hand. To do that you have to put out … [Read more...]

Quarter Mile Foundation receives donation from PWA

Parma Heights, Ohio – At the 2011 SEMA Show, the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) surprised Quarter Mile Foundation Chairman Traci Hrudka with a generous contribution to the Foundation’s PROJECT 1320 effort to compile the history of drag racing and the performance aftermarket.“I guess you … [Read more...]

PROJECT 1320 captures 20 more interviews at the SEMA Show

Increases total interviews completed to 86Parma Heights, Ohio (NOVEMBER 17, 2011) –The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced it has added interviews of 20 performance industry and drag racing legends for the PROJECT 1320 documentary at the 2011 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November … [Read more...]