MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET

WHAT: 32nd annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, the 12th of 22 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories - Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle - earn points leading to 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. NHRA is … [Read more...]

NHRA PRO STOCK RACER ALLEN JOHNSON HAS FOUND FORUMLA FOR SUCCESS AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

MORRISON, Colo. – Allen Johnson’s streak on Thunder Mountain is at four and counting.That’s four consecutive final rounds, for those who are keeping score.Bandimere Speedway has long been a perplexing puzzle for NHRA’s greatest Pro Stock teams. The high altitude and warm summertime conditions … [Read more...]

WESTERN SWING PIVOTAL FOR DRIVERS SEEKING SPOTS IN FULL THROTTLE SERIES COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

MORRISON, Colo. – With only five races remaining in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular season, it’s now crunch time for teams in each of the four categories. It’s time for many of the teams on the bubble to take a quick inventory of their status to determine the best route for gaining … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Woodburn Dragstrip

WOODBURN LUCAS OIL EVENT POSTPONEDWOODBURN, Ore. – Mother nature got the best of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as the Woodburn Dragstrip Les Schwab Challenge event was postponed because of continued rain on Sunday. The event was moved to Friday, September 16, and will coincide with the … [Read more...]

Next round for the PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS to be held during Grand Bend’s Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals

Large car counts expected in round four of big drag racing weekend CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 18, 2011)  – With three events completed so far this season, the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series head west to the Grand Bend Motorplex for the … [Read more...]

Boychuk splits Funny Car battle at Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals

Lagana seals second Nitro Jam Top Fuel championship with weekend sweepGRAND BEND, Ont. (July 17, 2011) – Call it a draw. Call it a split.But whatever you call it, don't think this battle over just yet.In a battle of two of the fastest nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars in world, Pennsylvania's Peter Gallen … [Read more...]

Rocky Reports: Old Time Drags Funny Car Reunion

The Pirrone and Ellershaw Race Team will be emptying the garage as we bring FIVE of our Hot Rods to the Old Time Drags/Funny Car Reunion Spectacular!!!! For more info. and pics please check out..  http://www.rockypirrone.com/index.php?topic=109.msg449#msg449 … [Read more...]

Hamstra Leads Winners List At ADRL Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII

MARTIN, MI (July 16, 2011) – Jason Hamstra had a win, three finals appearances and the points lead in Pro Extreme during an already brilliant 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season.Now, he can add a victory at his home track in front of a mass of family and friends to an already extensive … [Read more...]

Gallen blasts to new record in front of capacity crowd

Wild evening of racing greets fans Saturday at Mopar Nitro Jam NationalsGRAND BEND, Ont. (July 17, 2011) – Peter Gallen 1, Tim Boychuk 0.In a showdown that was billed as a battle of the fastest between Pennsylvania's Peter Gallen and Alberta's Tim Boychuk, it was all Gallen on Saturday as the driver … [Read more...]

Martin Heads Qualifying List During Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII At U.S. 131 Motorsports Park

Martin, Lowmad Head Qualifying List During Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII At U.S. 131 Motorsports ParkMARTIN, MI (July 15, 2011) – Joey Martin had never raced at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park before Friday.But, like everywhere else he's been in 2011, the Pro Extreme standout made an immediate … [Read more...]