Team Press Releases

Gainesville, Fl. -- It was a last minute decision for Maddern Racing to travel over 3000 miles to contest this weekend’s 42nd annual running of the Tire Kingdom’s NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Florida. It was a unanimous decision. This race marks a very special place in history for crew member, Adam Rhoades, where his father won his 1st National Event back in 1971 driving the Freight Train entry in Top Gas Eliminator. “We have never ran the Gatornationals” said Demke, “when Adam mentioned to us how cool it would be to go in honor of his dad, we all agreed that it should and would be done. “We have a good, consistent car and a brand new partnership with Hoosier Tires, so we are hoping to celebrate a win in...

Sun Valley, Ca. -- Chris Demke and Maddern Racing have reached an agreement and are joining forces with Hoosier Tires during the 2011 Racing Season. Hoosier’s are the racing tire “Designed for Champions.” “We are very excited about this new opportunity” notes Demke, “we’ve been running Hoosier Tires for many seasons, and for them to choose us to partner with is quite an honor, to say the least. “We really like that fact that these tires are manufactured in the United States. Their compound, along with our engine combination, continues to help us run consistently every time we are at the track. “On behalf of our Clean Boost / Peen Rite Maddern Racing Team, we would like to thank Mr. Lubbers, Director of Racing at Hoosier...

(3-10-2011) GAINESVILLE, Florida – After a recuperative offseason and pair of successful test sessions, Danny Rowe and the Sterling Bridge Pro Modified Team are ready to rock and roll at the NHRA’s annual East Coast opener – the 42nd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 10 events on the 2011 Get Screened America NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series tour, the Gatornationals has served as a yearly performance barometer of the Pro Mod category, and Danny Rowe hopes to be the driver who sets the bar. “More than anything, we’re excited to go drag racing,” says Rowe, checking in from the airport en route to Gainesville Raceway. “We’ve been testing, putting in the time, trying to adapt to the new rules for 2011, and come out...

Katie Ward to drive second team Top Dragster in Series ORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO (March 9, 2011) – When the Hinbest Racing Team takes to the track this year in Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition, it will be with a two-car drag racing effort. Team driver Michael Hinbest will continue to race behind the wheel of his Top Dragster, but the team will be complimented with the addition of a second Top Dragster entry, driven by Katie Ward. “We plan on running both cars in the whole series,” noted Hinbest, who placed 10th in the Championship Point Award Series last season. “Katie enjoys being in a male-dominated sport, and is not easy to intimidate.” Hinbest’s Top Dragster will receive new cylinder...

Americus, Georgia, March 8, 2011 – In a move befitting the NHRA’s 60th anniversary season, a race team that is a cornerstone of the Pro Stock Motorcycle category will be returning to competition as the Star Racing team and team owners George and Jackie Bryce confirmed that they would be participating in this weekend’s Tire Kingdom Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida, ending a two-year absence from the Full Throttle Drag Racing circuit. Also making a comeback will be Star’s trademark paint scheme made famous by three-time champion John Myers featuring a large yellow star on a red bike, which was last seen on an NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle in 1996. Finally, although the Star Racing S&S powered Buell will still be tuned by...

O’FALLON, MO (March 9, 2011) – Pro Nitrous driver Jim Halsey and Extreme Pro Stock competitor Brian Gahm will the be featured guests on the ADRL’s weekly online show, “ADRL Drag Racing Live,” presented by Summit Racing Equipment. The ADRL also has a special announcement scheduled for the program. The entertaining 90-minute broadcast airs live every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on the ADRL website, ADRL.us :: American Drag Racing League and also on ADRL Drag Racing Live | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio. Every archived show is available on-demand on the ADRL website as well. “ADRL Drag Racing Live” is hosted by ADRL Television personality Bret Kepner and ADRL Director of Media and Communications Josh Hachat. They break down the latest...

The 2nd stop on the NHRA 60th anniversary tour happens this weekend in Gainesville Florida and Rodger Brogdon, Steve Kent and the Racers Edge / Attitude Apparel team can’t wait to get there. With abbreviated qualifying at the season opening race and no chance to recover from an opening session miscalculation everyone on the team is ready to get back on track and showcase the performance that they know the Racers Edge / Attitude Apparel Pontiac is capable of. Brogdon and crew ran career best numbers at last year’s event and if the weather prognosticators are anywhere near accurate in their weekend forecast the probability is strong that career best numbers could be seen again. Qualifying last year in the #5 spot the team was...

Mooresville, N.C., March 9, 2011 – Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line arrives at this weekend’s Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals as the leader in the Full Throttle championship standings based on his dramatic win at the season-opening race in Pomona two weeks ago. However, even though his name is the one listed, Line wants it made clear that it was a total team effort that secured his 22nd national event victory, and that it will be this same network that he will rely on to score his third consecutive win at Gainesville Raceway. “Although it was far from the ideal scenario, our win in Pomona showed the strength and dedication of this Summit Racing team,” said Line. “In qualifying we had to deal with crazy weather, which...

Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association Communicating in Style with Performance2way Racing Communications, onboard again as the Official Radio Provider of NEOPMA in 2011. 03-09-2011 Huntington, NY - Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) officials will again be communicating in the pits with two way radios after an agreement with Frankford, Delaware based Performance2Way Racing Communications, again the official 2-Way Radio provider for the growing quarter mile pro mod drag racing series. To show their appreciation to Association Members, Performance2Way is offering a 10% discount on all 2 man or more radio systems to all NEOPMA teams! Visit http://www.performance2way.com for more info. "Performance2Way Racing...