NHRA R2 Friday Qualifying from Winternationals

DIXON JOINS DEFENDING CHAMPIONS HIGHT, EDWARDS ON PROVISIONAL POLE POMONA, Calif. – Larry Dixon joined Robert Hight and Mike Edwards as the provisional pole-sitters after the second of three days of qualifying at the season-opening Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by … [Read more...]

WFO RADIO LIVE FROM 50TH ANNUAL WINTERNATIONALS

Fri., Feb. 12 - Sat., Feb. 13***Show Name: WFO Radio with Joe Castello*** Host: Joe Castello*** Broadcast Location: Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Media Center; Pomona, CA*** Website: www.wforadio.com *** Show Times:Friday, Feb. 12: noon - 2 p.m. PT (3 - 5 p.m. ET)Saturday, Feb. 13: 10 a.m. - noon (1 … [Read more...]

Addict AA/Fueler to display at Pomona

Hello everybody.  I am writing to let you know that we are taking the "ADDICT" to the WinterNationals. We will be there Saturday as this was a last minute deal as NHRA wants to do a tribute to Rocky Childs on Sunday during the cacklefest. He is not going to be with us there as he has been in the … [Read more...]

NAPA Auto Parts to continue as Quick 32 Sportsman Series title sponsor

Auto parts giant returns to drag race series with multi-year sponsorshipLISTOWEL, ONTARIO (February 12, 2010) – The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to announce the primary sponsor involvement of NAPA Auto Parts in this popular six-race drag racing series.NAPA Auto Parts was the title … [Read more...]

Derek Hawker team ready to debut Corvette for PMRA season

New Pro Modified team steps up from Sportsman ranksCORBYVILLE, ONTARIO (February 11, 2010) – After running just one year in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, Derek Hawker decided to upgrade and increase his racing effort, with the Pro Modified Racing Association.His explanation was simple:“I want … [Read more...]

NHRA R1 Qualifying from Winternationals

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS HIGHT, EDWARDS OPEN 2010 WITH PROVISIONAL POLESMcClenathan is provisional pace-setter in Top FuelPOMONA, Calif. – Defending champions Robert Hight and Mike Edwards picked up right where they left off with pace-setting runs on the first day of qualifying at the season-opening … [Read more...]

Bunny Burkett Returns to York

York, PA - February 11, 2010Former World Champion Funny Car driver Carol "Bunny" Burkett will be attending the 9th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion with her car, to be presented July 9th-10th at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, PA.Known as the First Lady … [Read more...]

MOTOROLA NHRA LIVE TIMING NOW AVAILABLE ON NHRA.COM

             GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2010) —Live timing from NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events is coming to NHRA.com.             Beginning Thursday, Feb. 11, with the start of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA … [Read more...]

NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SEREIS BROADCAST TO A WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE

NHRA continues relationships with ESPN International, American Forces Network and TSN for 2010            GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2010) – Whether you are in the Pacific Rim, Africa, Latin America, Canada, Europe or the Middle East, watching the fastest, most powerful motorsports on the … [Read more...]

Can Anyone Slow Down the ‘Trinidad Rocket’?

Sheldon Bissessar takes Top Dragster by stormNORWALK, Ohio (February 11, 2010) – Sheldon Bissessar has always had the drive to be the fastest.From his early days racing at an airstrip in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago to his current gig as the world's fastest sportsman in the IHRA Top … [Read more...]