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Extreme Pro Stock Driver Bert Jackson In Fatal Racing Accident

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ROCKINGHAM, NC – Bert Jackson, 51, was fatally injured driving an Extreme Pro Stock 2007 Pontiac GTO during the third qualifying session of the American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL) Dragstock VIII at Rockingham Dragway on Friday evening.

Jackson, of Glen Allen, Va., was pronounced dead shortly afterward by a medical examiner at nearby First Health Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham.

During his third qualifying session, Jackson hit the right wall, the left wall and then barrel-rolled. According to trackside observers, his car first hit the right guardwall, then careened across the track and hit the left guardwall before starting a series of barrel rolls.

Jackson was the driver of a car owned by Enoch Love of Richmond, Va.

The entire ADRL community is deeply saddened by Friday’s incident and offers its most sincere condolences and prayers to Jackson’s family, teammates and friends. Jackson was a passionate competitor, an incredibly kind-hearted human being and touched the lives of many during his drag racing career.

A memorial observance will be held Saturday morning at Rockingham Dragway.

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Buddy Perkinson Set To Drive Dingman Racing’s “Canned Heat” Extreme Pro Stock Car

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O’FALLON, MO – Buddy Perkinson attended Dragstock VII at Rockingham Dragway in 2010 as a fan.  This time, he’ll be going as a driver.

The 19-year-old budding star has been named the new driver for the Dingman Racing Extreme Pro Stock team and he will make his American Drag Racing League (ADRL) debut in the “Canned Heat” XPS car at Dragstock VIII on Sept. 9-10 in Rockingham, N.C.

“I went to the race there last year and I couldn’t find anywhere to sit, there was so many people there,” said Perkinson, who qualified for two NHRA Pro Stock races this season.

“I’m really excited for this opportunity and I can’t thank (team owner) Billy Dingman enough. They have an excellent program and I can’t wait to run these big 822 cubic-inch Hutter Racing Engines.”

Perkinson came highly-recommend from Roy Hill, and team owner Billy Dingman quickly named him as the driver of the car for the final three races of the 2011 ADRL season.

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Drag Racing with the American Red Cross

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Richmond, VA – CarSafe Motorsports has announced a partnership with the Richmond, Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross. Join fans August 13 -14 at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg, VA for the Speedtech U.S. Drags IV. This event marks the sixth of nine national events this year for the American Drag Racing League (ADRL).

CarSafe, a St Louis, MO based company offers extended service agreements on vehicles after original factory warranties expire. CarSafe utilizes motorsports as a way to connect with its customers. By teaming up with the American Red Cross, CarSafe has been able to tie in the love for motorsports and raise donations for the Virginian community. 

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JOHN DEFLORIAN TO RACE BLACK DIAMOND MOTORSPORTS 2012 CAMARO IN ADRL XPS

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Fenton, MO – Long acknowledged as one of the most popular drivers in drag racing competition, John DeFlorian is making the move to the highly competitive Extreme Pro Stock Eliminator in the American Drag Racing League. After decades of remaining competitive in a variety of race cars despite often meager funding, DeFlorian has announced his association with one of the ADRL’s most innovative racing teams.

For the 2012 season, DeFlorian will campaign a radical new Extreme Pro Stock entry in conjunction with the Black Diamond Motorsportsoperation of current ADRL Extreme Pro Stock star Kevin Bealko. John will debut one of the first “new generation” 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Extreme Pro Stockers and will battle side-by-side with teammate Bealko’s already-proven 2011 Pontiac GXP.

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Team “O” Motorsports Taps Connolly As Driver For XPS Car In Martin

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O’FALLON. MO – Looking to make a major impact in the American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL) Extreme Pro Stock class, Team “O” Motorsports is going with a major name in the Pro Stock world.

The Texas-based team announced on Wednesday that it has named Pro Stock standout Dave Connolly as the driver of its Extreme Pro Stock car for this weekend’s Ford Drive One Summer Drags VII, which takes place Friday and Saturday at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich.

“We are completely thrilled to announce that Dave Connolly will be in the driver’s seat of the Capstone Fuel, Ranger Glass Pontiac GXP XPS car at the ADRL’s Martin, Mich. event,” Team “O” Motorsports Marketing Representative Gary Lidiak said.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for Dave and our team, and we can’t wait to race this weekend in Michigan.”

With wins at 14 different NHRA tracks and 22 Pro Stock victories to his credit, the talented Connolly is one of the most successful young drivers in drag racing today.

His first national event win came in 2004 and his five straight victories in 2007 in the NHRA’s Pro Stock class was the second-longest consecutive win streak in PS history, making him one of only four drivers in the class to post five straight wins.

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Gahm Working Hard To Get Back In XPS Mix

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Photos by Roger Richards

O’FALLON, MO – With his Mustang not working the way he wanted, Brian Gahm decided to take matters into his own hands.  As he proved at Maple Grove Raceway, that’s still a highly-effective option.

Running on his back-up motor for the last two events, Gahm finally started to see the results he wanted at the Penske Truck Leasing Inaugural Northeast Drags.

Much of it was his own doing, as he used holeshots to knock off Pete Berner and Tony Gillig, advancing to the finals after two first-round exits in 2011.

“We really struggled the first two races, so the whole team needed that,” Gahm said. “(Maple Grove) was good for us. Our guys have really been busting their butts and they needed to get their chins picked up.

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Jon Kaase Racing Engines Debut’s Kaase Tuning Challenge at Maple Grove

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O’FALLON, MO – Jon Kaase Racing Engines is helping to bring even more excitement to Extreme Pro Stock qualifying sessions at each American Drag Racing League (ADRL) event.

The world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced on Wednesday that Jon Kaase Racing Engines will be the sponsor of the Kaase Tuning Challenge in Extreme Pro Stock, which will pay out a $500 bonus to the crew chief and team who has the lowest combined E.T. of all four qualifying sessions.

“I think the guys in the class will like this a lot,” Jon Kaase Racing Engines Owner Jon Kaase said. “It’s really a crew chief’s award in a way. To be the quickest car over four runs, you can’t make any poor runs.

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Martin Leads Pro Extreme after Day 1 of Safety-Kleen Spring Drags II

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JUPITER, FL – Joey Martin is even quicker than he realized.  The Pro Extreme driver predicted his crowd favorite Lowmad would run between a 3.648 and a 3.659 in the staging lanes leading up to his third qualifying pass during Friday’s American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Safety-Kleen Spring Drags II at Palm Beach International Raceway.

But Martin went even quicker, going an incredible 3.642 at 205.35 miles per hour to stay in the top qualifying spot after one exciting day of action.

“I guess the track is a little better than I anticipated,” Martin joked.

“It just feels good to roll up in here and run as good as we do.”

Martin stole the show in Pro Extreme under the PBIR lights on Friday, but several others helped make it a memorable qualifying night in the ADRL’s first visit to Florida.

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ADRL Bumps the Payouts and Switches to a Traditional Points System To Determine Champions

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O’FALLON, MO – In a landmark move for the American Drag Racing League (ADRL), the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league is adopting a conventional points series to determine its World Champions.

It can now also be considered the richest doorslammer drag racing series in history.

The ADRL announced on Thursday its plans for a traditional points series, which will also be accompanied by an incredible $356,000 points fund.

The World Championship will go to the competitor recording the most points throughout the 10-race series in each class (Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Extreme 10.5, Pro Extreme Motorcycle and Extreme Pro Stock).

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“ADRL Drag Racing Live” Features Special Announcement, PN’s Halsey, XPS’ Gahm

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O’FALLON, MO – 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, www.ADRL.us and also on www.blogtalkradio.com/adrldragracinglive. 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 news and happenings in the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league, and it is the only weekly show that is 100 percent devoted to the ADRL.

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