Return of TF and FC Shootouts (3 Viewers)

[Paul]

Good deal!

NHRA Story » Traxxas becomes official NHRA sponsor; backs return of Top Fuel, Funny Car specialty race programs

 

[Buns]

Very good deal!

Glad to see Traxxas step up in a big way and pour so much money into the sport. Between sponsoring Courtney's car, bringing back shootout races, and the increased exposure on TV, they're really placing an emphasis on drag racing.

Thanks, Traxxas!

 

[NitroRichFire]

This is great news!!!!!!!!

 

[Gutter Brain]

Great news. Very cool. Thank you, Traxxas.

 

[Jet]

The Big Traxxas Shootout for the US Nationals would be outstanding.

Many thanks to the Traxxas folks for not just sponsoring in our sport but investing in its future!

 

[Speed1288]

Best news I've heard today!

 

[mick]

great news....this is the perfect opportunity to introduce 'major' events.

 

[NYNitro86]

I think E-town should get one again. I've only been to the 2001 Pro Stock Challenge.

 

[HEMI6point1]

This is awesome. Big thanks to Traxxas for stepping up in a big way.

 

[Nunz]

This is a very exciting announcement, one that has some real teeth to it. Great to see these guys coming into the sport in such a big way.

 

[Rajunz]

This is awesome news for the sport. It would be cool if they released a replica of Courtney's funny car soon.

 

[Rat]

This is awesome news for the sport. It would be cool if they released a replica of Courtney's funny car soon.

It used to be the die-casts came out around indy for the current season's driver car, now it safer to say you'll have to wait till 2013 to get it as most diecasts are never produced that fast anymore.

Thank you Traxxas. The teams needed this.

 

[jackass]

Very serious group here... good for the TRAXXAS and the Nitro teams...


hope the "Offical r/c car company" doesnt lock out other companys...

 

[vegasnitro]

Kinda intersting that the release didn't mention which race/races would get the bonus races.

Otherwise, fantastic news for Force, fans and NHRA!

 

[SundayNiagara]

Run 'em both at Indy and restore the prestige to the biggest bleeping drag race in the world.

 

[Buns]

Most people are speculating that it'll happen at Indy and why not? It's the Big Go!

 

[Toejam]

Very serious group here... good for the TRAXXAS and the Nitro teams...


hope the "Offical r/c car company" doesnt lock out other companys...

When was the last time an R/C company wanted to be involved?

 

[DrRocket]

When was the last time an R/C company wanted to be involved?

Bill Schifsky from Minnesota here was sponsored by Cox for a while in the early '70s.

 

[scooter]

Run 'em both at Indy and restore the prestige to the biggest bleeping drag race in the world.

They need to at least have the FC race at Indy,then make Indy double points race,and then bring back the daily dragster.I know that would be asking alot,but Indy would be the must attend event It once was.

 

[jackass]

When was the last time an R/C company wanted to be involved?

Actuly... several already have bene.. just not to this scale... Several teams get items from r/c companys that are used on the cars.... plus other things... Jack Wyatt has had an deal with AE .. Associated electronics since 2009... while they probably cant match the money TRAXXAS is putting in... it would be good for Jack if they stepped up some to get him out racing some more....

Pic of their logo on his car on his Facebook page....