Hossler’s Fortunes Finally Reversed After Winning Round Five In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (January 14, 2011) – After qualifying in the top spot for the second straight race in the Arabian Drag Racing League, Alex Hossler was eager to finish the job this time. That it took some good luck in the finals was of no concern to the Pro Extreme standout who had suffered his share of … [Read more...]

Super Chevy Show Series Revs into 2011 with GM Performance Division as the Presenting Sponsor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 14, 2011) -- The Super Chevy Show will start its fourth decade of touring across North America later this spring, and will do so with GM Performance Division as the presenting sponsor. SCSW, LLC., the series ownership group made up of national event track operators, acquired … [Read more...]

Al-Balooshi’s Record Run Highlights Round Five Qualifying In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (January 13, 2011) – Khalid Al-Balooshi found another way to outdo himself on Thursday.Less than a week after the talented Pro Nitrous driver recovered from a fire to his car to win the fourth race of the eight-race Arabian Drag Racing League series, Al-Balooshi raised the bar during … [Read more...]

U.S. 19 DRAGWAY BACK ON BOARD AS NHRA MEMBER TRACK; HOLLY SPRINGS DRAGWAY ALSO JOINS SOUTHEAST DIVISION

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2011) – NHRA announced today the return of U.S. 19 Dragway in Albany, Ga., and the addition of Holly Springs Dragway in Holly Springs, Miss., to the list of NHRA sanctioned dragstrips.U.S. 19 Dragway rejoins the NHRA family of tracks after a brief hiatus following the 2008 … [Read more...]

TORONTO MOTORSPORTS PARK NAMED TO NHRA MEMBER TRACK LIST

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2011) – NHRA announced today the addition of Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, Canada as the newest addition to its roster of member tracks, beginning with the 2011 racing season. Toronto Motorsports Park follows New England Dragway in Epping, N.H. as the latest … [Read more...]

Top Sportsman and Top Dragster back in the spotlight

IHRA’s two fastest sportsman classes featured during Nitro Jam pro roundsNORWALK, Ohio (January 13, 2011) – They are the quickest and fastest sportsman cars on the planet, and once again they are going to be a feature attraction at all Nitro Jam events in 2011.Known as Top Sportsman and Top … [Read more...]

Al-Balooshi Still Aiming High After Getting Second Win In Qatar

DOHA, QATAR (January 13, 2011) – Khalid Al-Balooshi had an excited tone in his voice last week after picking up his second win in four races in the Arabian Drag Racing League.But it was also obvious that Al-Balooshi and his Speedtech team aren't nearly content heading into Thursday's Round Five at … [Read more...]

Insane Nitro Harley racing returns to Nitro Jam in 2011

Bikes return fulltime for first time since 2002NORWALK, Ohio (January 13, 2011) – Crazy, psychotic, suicidal – all are words that have been used to describe the insane riders of the nitro powered motorcycle class known as Nitro Harley.But while those terms all seem to fit perfectly anyone who … [Read more...]

Matt Smith Excelling In Two Classes In Qatar, Prepping For Double-Duty In ADRL

DOHA, QATAR (January 12, 2011) – Matt Smith has long believed he was capable of being a standout driver in a car and not just on a motorcycle.As he's quickly proven in the Arabian Drag Racing League, the Al-Anabi Racing talent is also able to do both at the same time.Smith, the son of legendary … [Read more...]

Jenkins Still Searching For Consistency After Semifinal Loss in Round Four At QRC

DOHA, QATAR (January 11, 2011) – During the two-week break from racing in the Arabian Drag Racing League, Shannon Jenkins spent most of his time in front of his laptop studying graph after graph, in search of the problems that had plagued his Al-Anabi Racing's Camaro during the first three races in … [Read more...]