Team Press Releases

O’FALLON, MO (May 2, 2011) – Continuing a close partnership that was first formed in 2009, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to announce that noted clutch manufacturer RAM Clutches has signed on as a Performance Partners sponsor for the 2011 season.

Regarded as the future of clutch technology for its innovative designs, working with the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league has become an ideal relationship for RAM Clutches.

“We are excited to be involved with...

 

Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods “1320 Pro Mod Warriors Series” Returns to Maryland International Raceway’s (MIR) “33rd Annual Mountain Motor Nationals May 13th-14th”

(5-4-2010) BUDDS CREEK, MD – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association season kicks off at MIR for the first of two appearances in 2011 for the world famous “Mountain Motor Nationals May 13th and 14th. This “Extreme Pro Mod Event“ featuring quarter mile drag racing with over 30 Pro Mod entries will consist of two classes...

 

ACTON, ONTARIO (May 2, 2011) – After some seasons racing his snowmobile in sanctioned grass-surfaced drag racing, Brian Roach is preparing his sled for his first year of asphalt competition in the new Pro Bike & Sled Series presented by Wiseco Performance Products.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what happens,” he said. “It should be interesting.”

Roach will be racing in the Pro Sled division, which, along with the companion Po Bike division, will race against each other in their...

 

Houston - Duane Shields and the Shortline Express team went to Houston looking for a win at the O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil after a final round appearance in Charlotte. Royal Purple Raceway has traditionally been one of Shields’ favorite tracks as he has done very well there. “We have won in Houston four times. Either I win or I lose a close race like I did to Chase Copeland last year” Shields said.

Shields once again qualified in the top half of the field with a...

 

Sacramento, Ca – The Don Carter Motorsports team is realizing exactly how tough the competition is in the top ADRL class, Pro Extreme. They have been welcomed by the ADRL staff and fellow competitors, but have yet to qualify for an event. Some team changes have been made to better their operation and they look forward to finishing out the season within the ADRL.

At the next ADRL event on May 6-7, the ADRL Penske Inaugural Northeast Drags at Maple Grove Raceway, fellow friend and long time...

 

Jack Beckman, driver of the Mopar-powered Aaron’s Dream Machine/Valvoline Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car, reached the third round of the 24th annual O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway on Sunday, May 1.

The Mopar-powered veteran was disappointed about not achieving his second win (and second consecutive win) of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season, but nevertheless saw positive results from his semifinal exit.

"Yes, it was a good weekend," said the Don...

 

Mopar® HEMI®-powered Dodge Avenger NHRA Pro Stock driver Vincent Nobile will forever have a special place in his heart for Royal Purple Raceway near Houston, Texas. The 19-year-old rookie captured his first career win at the venue on Sunday, May 1, defeating Rodger Brogdon in the final round of the O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals to become the youngest winner in the 41-year history of the Pro Stock class.

Nobile, competing with Mopar HEMI engines supplied by Allen Johnson’s J&J Racing...

 

For Rodger Brogdon, Steve Kent and the RACERS EDGE Pro Stock team, Sunday’s final round had been a long time coming. While the results weren’t as hoped for, the race weekend showcased just how far this team has come.

After qualifying #2, the team responded with the 3rd quickest lap of the opening round, a 6.333 lap that eliminated Warren Johnson and then returned in round 2 to take out Erica Enders in a battle the 2 local Houston based drivers, again with the 3rd quickest lap of the...

 

BAYTOWN, Texas – A rare first round red-light start Sunday put an unexpectedly early ending to LE Tonglet’s chance of winning the Spring Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle title at Royal Purple Raceway.

The reigning Full Throttle PSM champion’s Nitro Fish Suzuki GSXR left the line 17-thousandths of a second too soon, giving the win to Steve Johnson’s 6.849 at 195.45 mph.

“That happens . . . it’s just part of racing,” said a dejected Tonglet. “This is our hometown race. We didn’t want...