ADRL Bans Use of Titanium Wheel Studs; Issues Other Rules Clarifications and Reminders

O’FALLON, MO (Mar. 1, 2010) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced today that titanium wheel studs are prohibited in all professional classes, effective immediately, and the rule will be checked for compliance beginning Mar. 19-20, at the season-opening Universal Technical Institute … [Read more...]

DRAGS, DOLLARS & SENSE: IT’S ALL ABOUT MAINTAINING THE RELATIONSHIP

DRAGS, DOLLARS & SENSE: IT’S ALL ABOUT MAINTAINING THE RELATIONSHIPCountless racers – and the NHRA organization itself – should learn this nitro-powerful lesson from Melanie Troxel. … [Read more...]

MURPHY SEEKS ELUSIVE 5th MARCH MEET WIN

March 02, 2010: In its 51 year history only two drivers have won the prestigious March Meet four times. The first is drag racing legend Don "Big Daddy" Garlits and the other is Jim Murphy. Garlits' career is over and his four victories are etched in stone - not so with Murphy.On March 5th - 7th … [Read more...]

Champion Speed Shop and Van Dyke Motorsports say Twice Nitro for 2010

South San Francisco, California USA - More nitromethane through the pipes is always a good thing. Just ask the Champion Speed Shop, who will field not one but two supercharged front engine top fuel dragsters for the 2010 drag racing season. The South San Francisco crew will run with an all-new Van … [Read more...]

Get Screened America Pro Mod Series’ ESPN2HD TV Schedule Announced

10-race inaugural season to be televised on ESPN2 and ESPN2HDGLENDORA, Calif. (March. 2, 2010) — The inaugural NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, which begins at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14, will be featured on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD.ESPN2 and ESPN2HD will televise … [Read more...]

Hinds Motorsports back with lots of updates for 2010 PMRA tour

Waterloo, Ontario-based Corvette Pro Modified team has new power, new lookWATERLOO, ONTARIO (March 1, 2010) - Al Hinds Motorsports is very excited to announce its return to Pro Modified Racing Association competition for the 2010 season with major backing from Wakefield Canada, under the Castrol … [Read more...]

ATI Black Magic mini funny car to run in 2010

On a slightly larger but still small-scale note comes this photo from Randy Bruette at ATI, who has recently finished restoring the ATI Black Magic Funny Car. No, I'm not talking about the Al Segrini/ R.C. Sherman/ D.A. Santucci-driven flopper, but rather this fine little piece, a minicar built by … [Read more...]

Motorsports Hall of Fame 2010 Inductees

      Motorsports Hall of Fame of America announces 2010 InducteesDETROIT, MI – Racing luminaries Dale Armstrong, Joie Chitwood, Alan Kulwicki, Jeremy McGrath, Ken Squier, Jerry Titus and Rich Vogler will be inducted into the … [Read more...]

Diehl Returns After Fiery Accident

 Prostalgia racers help get 'Bullet Bob' car ready for Baton RougeNORWALK, Ohio (March 1, 2010) – When Bob Floch's legendary "Bullet Bob" Corvette coasted to a stop at the top end after suffering a catastrophic parts failure and bursting into flames at the Nitro Jam season opener at Palm Beach … [Read more...]

Drag Racers Reunion Radio Mon March 1st 7PM EST Ed Terry, Phil Bonner, Dicky Estevez

Join Sam Auxier, Jr., Every Monday Night at 7PM EST Right here on Drag Racers Reunion Radio http://dragracersreunion.ning.com/Monday March 1st 7PM EST: Ed Terry, Phil Bonner and Dicky Estevez, along With Our Own Jim Amos, Bee on Video Nostalgia Note Book.Every Monday evening, I will bring you every … [Read more...]