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TASTE OF VICTORY AT GAINESVILLE FUELS LUCAS’ HUNGER FOR MORE TOP FUEL SUCCESS AT LAS VEGAS

March 28, 2012 by

LAS VEGAS – Like a red-hot Blackjack player who is making solid bets and not getting too greedy, NHRA Top Fuel racer Morgan Lucas says his focus these days is all about building on momentum.After posting back-to-back 10th place points finishes the past two seasons, Lucas came into the 2012 season … [Read more...]

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KRISTEN WENTZELL JOINS NHRA AS DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS

March 27, 2012 by

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 26, 2012) – NHRA announced today that Kristen Wentzell, a veteran in media planning, advertising and promotions with more than a decade of experience, has joined the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body as director of advertising and promotions.As director of … [Read more...]

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John Force Racing prepares for Vegas

March 27, 2012 by

All of the following photos are from the Gatornationals at Gainesville, Fla.1.       Courtney Force signing autographs for fans in her Traxxas pit area2.       Courtney Force with gas mask on sitting in her Traxxas Ford Mustang during a warm-up3.       Matchup between John Force and Robert Hight in … [Read more...]

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STREAKING HIGHT READY TO LET IT ALL RIDE IN LAS VEGAS

March 27, 2012 by

LAS VEGAS – When one finds himself on a hot streak, certain travel destinations are more favorable than others. That’s why NHRA Funny Car driver Robert Hight is excited about an upcoming trip to Las Vegas.For Hight, this trip to Sin City is all business.Hight will roll into The Strip at Las Vegas … [Read more...]

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Clark Wins Texas Automatic Outlaws Race at Texas Raceway

March 27, 2012 by

 Drag Racing Results: Clark Wins Texas Automatic Outlaws Race at Texas Raceway by Toyse Woody. The Texas Automatic Outlaws had their first race of the year at Texas Raceway. The racers had to fight chilly conditions all night with Eric Clark coming out on top. … [Read more...]

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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from The Strip At Las Vegas Motor Speedway

March 26, 2012 by

WHITLEY SCORES FIRST WIN OF YOUNG CAREERLAS VEGAS (March 26, 2012) – In just her fourth start in a Top Alcohol Funny Car, rookie Annie Whitely got her first win, upsetting heavily favored Tony Bartone in the Las Vegas regional final, 5.67 seconds to 5.78. Whiteley's husband Jim and Chris Demke … [Read more...]

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SAN ANTONIO NITRO JAM MARCH 30-31

March 26, 2012 by

San Antonio Nitro Jam Fact SheetSecond race of 2012 Nitro Jam season gets underway March 30-31 at SARSAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 26, 2012) – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam series returns to San Antonio Raceway in San Antonio, Texas on March 30-31 for the San Antonio Nitro … [Read more...]

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ADRL And Tyrant Productions To Offer Free Live Broadcast, Extensive Coverage Of All 2012 Events

March 26, 2012 by

O'FALLON, MO (March 22, 2012) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) will be presented free and live online at www.ADRL.us from start to finish during its highly-anticipated 2012 season.Working with Tyrant Productions for the 2012 ADRL Tour, the world's premier eighth-mile drag racing league … [Read more...]

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Amy Glover: 3/24/2012 Summit ET Series Event at Atlanta Dragway

March 26, 2012 by

SPRING SHOWERS HALVED FIRST EVENT(Commerce, GA – March 24) Racers came out of hibernation for the first weekend of spring and the first race of the 2012 Summit ET series at Atlanta Dragway. What started as a perfect day made for a great turnout, but the event was cut short with spring showers in the … [Read more...]

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Dale Creasy Jr. & Junior Kaiser on Racin’ & Rockin’ March 26!

March 26, 2012 by

 Racin' and Rockin': Dale Creasy Jr. & Junior Kaiser on Racin' & Rockin' March 26! by Bill Pratt. Join us on Monday, March 26, as we are joined by DALE CREASY JR., the second generation funny car star who against all odds fights the mega dollar teams with his gutsy fuel funny car team! And high … [Read more...]

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