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DELAWARE, Ohio (July 2) -- The JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt that Jeg Coughlin Jr. drove to the last two world championships in the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will be the centerpiece of the American Electric Power Independence Day Parade, which begins at 6 p.m., Friday, July 3, and runs through downtown Columbus, Ohio.
The AEP Parade is part of the 29th annual Red, White & BOOM! celebration, a day-long celebration that culminates at 10 p.m. with a Fireworks... [Read More]
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DELAWARE, Ohio (July 1) -- NHRA Pro Stock driver Jeg Coughlin Jr. easily outpaced the four drag racers on the Second Quarter Driver of the Year balloting. Although Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves was the overall winner with 119 points on the graduated scoring system, Coughlin came in a respectable sixth place with 15 points. Top Fuel driver Larry Dixon and Funny Car pro Tony Pedregon tied for 11th with six points each, while Mike Edwards was 15th with five points.
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Sacramento, Calif. - Kenny Buzdas is known for being a very quick and consistent reacting driver. However, as the old saying goes, “if you live by the sword, you can die by it as well.” Truer words were never spoken in description of the self-induced schooling Buzdas and the J. Ray concrete sponsored team received this past weekend during the 33rd Annual Nitro Night of Fire, at Sacramento Raceway in Sacramento, CA
On the first run down the temperamental Sacramento... [Read More]
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Norwalk, Ohio- In the sport of NHRA Drag Racing, a victory or loss can often come down to who has the most consistent race-car during eliminations. The performance of every part on a very expensive machine can also impact success. This past weekend at the Summit Equipment Nationals held at Summit Raceway Park in Norwalk, Ohio, the Rick Jackson Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car team experienced both sides of this equation.
The Santa Clarita, Calif. based group entered... [Read More]
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» IHRA News
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LONG HAUL
From the Nitro Nationals at Rocky Mountain Raceways to the Rocky Mountain Nationals at Castrol Raceway, IHRA’s west coast swing continues this weekend as drivers from all over the globe converge on Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the seventh annual River Cree Resort and Casino Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Paradise RV.
While the IHRA it typically considered more of an east coast racing organization, the past two weeks have... [Read More]
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The PM Motorsports team have been hard at work getting their Tim McAmis built 1968 Pro Mod Camaro ready after their semi-final finish last weekend at the West Coast Pro Mod Association event in Mission, BC.
This Weekend the team will be competing in the IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton, Alberta. Only a short three hour drive from the team's headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Delehay and team make sure to include the Rocky Mountain Nationals in their... [Read More]
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In anticipation of this weekend’s River Cree Resort and Casino Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Paradise RV, one of the largest drag races in North America, Castrol Raceway and the IHRA teamed up for a party fit for royalty Thursday evening at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
“This is one of the biggest races of the year and we wanted to celebrate that fact by throwing a huge party for the Edmonton race fans and for the media,”... [Read More]
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While 2009 has so far been plagued with financial woes and a variety of problems for sporting events across the globe, for the International Hot Rod Association, the start to the 2009 season has ironically been one of its most competitive beginnings in the nearly 40 year history of the sanctioning body.
For only the second time in IHRA history there have been no repeat winners through the first four races of the season as a dozen different drivers have claimed wins... [Read More]
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» ADRL News
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TOPEKA, Kansas - Despite two unfortunate rain-shortened events in both Memphis, Tennessee and Martin, Michigan, the American Drag Racing League rolls into Topeka, Kansas this weekend for the 3rd annual running of the ADRL Hardee’s Independence Drags with four of the Al-Anabi Racing Pro Nitrous hot rods slated to jump into the fray.
Heartland Park will undoubtedly provide a fantastic racing surface for the essentially unlimited doorslammers, but the intense heat... [Read More]
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O’FALLON, MO – True to form in going its own way, the National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is already confirming the first race date for its 2010 national event tour.
“Why wait when you have good news? Everyone had such a good time a few weeks ago that we want to make sure they mark their calendars now for May 28-29, 2010, and our return to Memphis Motorsports Park (MMP) with the Quarter-Max Memphis Drags III,” National Guard ADRL President and CEO... [Read More]
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O’FALLON, MO – The National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced today several rule clarifications related to the use of superchargers in its Pro Extreme and Extreme 10.5 classes.
- Use of any size centrifugal, roots-type or screw-type supercharger allowed.
- Maximum overdrive for a roots-type supercharger is 1.70 (70 percent over).
- Maximum overdrive for a PSI screw-type supercharger is 2.28 (128 percent over).
- Maximum... [Read More]
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Elma, NY –Horsepower, torque, and adrenaline is what has driven Mike Janis to become one of the top racers, engine builders and tuners in the world. While some level of fame does come from being the best at what you do that’s not what’s important to the Aeroquip sponsored Janis.
“When we first decided to do this professionally we just hoped to get into the field. Once we knew we could do that on a regular basis our focus turned to winning events. Now, as the... [Read More]
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» PMRA News
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Stratford dragster team ready for Quick 32 Sportsman Series round three
STRATFORD, ONTARIO (July 3, 2009) – Most families in drag racing have been long involved in the sport, with several generations continuing the tradition.
But the Hyde family, although relatively new to drag racing, has taken a passion to the racing with gusto since they were introduced to the sport at St. Thomas Dragway by well known and respected racer Mike Hishon in... [Read More]
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Quick 32 Sportsman Series to race with Pro Modifieds for
July 11-12 weekend race
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 1, 2009) – After a three-year absence, the Pro Modified Racing Association will return to the fable St. Thomas Dragway for the Diamond Days presented by Roffelsen Jewellers event July 11-12.
Joining the PMRA Pro Modifieds at the Sparta, Ontario-area track will be the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts for the... [Read More]
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Buffalo, NY dragster driver wins overall, Grubb takes Top Sportsman side at the Grand Bend Motorplex
GRAND BEND, ONTARIO (June 28, 2009) – Once again the Top Dragsters took the top prize, this time in the second round of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts at the Grand Bend Motorplex, in Grand Bend, Ontario.
Jim Rubino won the event in his Mike Bos R.E.D dragster, besting not only the Top Dragster contingent of the... [Read More]
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Dragster driver ready for round two in NAPA Quick 32 Sportsman Series Tour
SHAKESPEARE, ONTARIO (June 25, 2009) – There’s going to be a few changes to the car, but Quick 32 Sportsman Series opener winner T.J. Schippling has made a lot of passes down the Grand Bend Motorplex quarter-mile, and is looking forward to competing in the first Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts event to be held at the Grand Bend Motorplex.
“I’m... [Read More]
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» Promod News
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The thought of supercharged Promods gives off a warm feeling for Santa Rosa Beach, FL racer Tim Tindle. The thought of a supercharged Bulldozer is an even warmer thought for the two time 2009 National Event winner.
Tim Tindle will return to the seat of his Promod GT500E Bulldozer Mustang at this weekend’s RPM Magazine 10th Anniversary Bash, Emerald Coast Dragway, Holt, Fl.
”It has been a while since we last ran this hotrod,” Tindle said. “We have... [Read More]
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Bluebaugh Racing’s Team Magna Fuel is in full swing with plans to step up on the competition in the second half of the season. Crew Chief Deborah Woodard said, we have been working on details to squeeze every bit of potential out of the Magna Fuel Monte Carlo and now we are taking a really big step. We have acquired a 780 cubic inch engine with four stages of nitrous.
The team is currently in process of fitting the new engine in the Magna Fuel Monte Carlo with the... [Read More]
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KERNERSVILLE, NC (June 25, 2009) Doug Winters and the Winters Racing
Team will take their Chicago Pneumatic ’57 Chevy Nitro Extreme to the new zMAX Dragway located in Charlotte, NC this weekend. They will be competing in the Nitro Coupes class during this Inaugural event for Super Chevy Show at zMax Dragway. This marks the return to the Carolinas for the Super Chevy Show in almost 10 years.
With Winters Racing only located 80 miles from zMax Dragway, this... [Read More]
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