IHRA sportsman racing expands again with Division 7

IHRA adds second major division in two yearsNORWALK, Ohio (November 18, 2011) – One year after expanding into the northwest with the newly created Division 6 Border Bandits in the western United States and Canada, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced that it will be … [Read more...]

4th Annual Christmas Eve Dragster Giveaway

We are giving away a front engine dragster for Christmas.Every Christmas Eve for the last 3 years, we have had the pleasure of calling one lucky individual up and letting them know they won a Stage 1 Front Engine Dragster Chassis. Usually the response is "yeah right - who is this?" It brings us … [Read more...]

TEXAS MOTORPLEX ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHEDULE FILLED WITH NATION’S TOP FEATURE RACING, CAR SHOW AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals just one of a dozen feature events slated for 2012 ENNIS, Texas (Nov. 17, 2012) –Texas Motorplex officials unveiled the 2012 event schedule today and it's filled with feature events for all North Texas fans from March through November. Texas Motorplex has been the site … [Read more...]

The PMRA Top Five for 2011 – PMRA Champion Vito Montesano

"They all put in a lot of hard work and it paid off this year."MAPLE, ONTARIO (November 17, 2011) – For Vito Montesano, winning the 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association Marydel Homes Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport and Global Emissions Systems Inc. … [Read more...]

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...]