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Pro Mod world champ Coughlin hoping for upswing in E-town

ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – Troy Coughlin’s title defense in the NHRA’s Pro Mod category has been marked by great highs and frustrating Troy Coughlin ProMod 2013lows through the first three races of the year. A dominating victory in Charlotte that reminded everyone of his season-ending charge to the 2012 championship, has been bookended by two unlikely first-round losses, a dilemma not lost on the veteran racer.

“Pro Mod is so tough because there are three different types of power-adders that you can use,” Coughlin said. “I think the NHRA has done a great job of balancing the cars and that’s why we’re seeing such close racing.

“In the first three races, we’ve had two different turbo cars and one blower car in the winner’s circle. If you look at the No. 1 qualifiers, it’s been a blower car, then a nitrous car in the second race and a turbocharged car in the third. It’s clear to see that we’re closer than we’ve been in years because elapsed times among all three engine types have been extremely close.”

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Seventh Edition of Mopar® ‘Top Eliminator’ Program Debuts with New Details

Auburn Hills, MI – Mopar fans get your rides ready. The Mopar “Top Eliminator” program is back and is bringing new elements to the Moparcompetition. The program, which is in its seventh season, recognizes the best of the best — the most skilled Mopar enthusiasts and their restyled, accessorized and performance enhanced Chrysler Group LLC vehicles.

The long-running program shines a light on passionate and dedicated Mopar enthusiasts who display unmatched skill in modifying or preserving a classic or modern-day Mopar vehicle. Two winners will be chosen from Mopar “Top Eliminator” competitions being held at “Mopars in the Park” and the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. These two victors will be honored by having their vehicles showcased in the Mopar display area at renowned Woodward Dream Cruise in suburban Detroit on Aug. 17 rather than the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas as it was in previous years.

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Robert Hight, Peter Biondo, Lewis Bloom, Lynsey Wilson, and Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio

HOLLYWOOD, FL – Toyota NHRA Summernationals preview with John Force Racing’s Robert Hight, 6-Time Lucas Oil Champion, Peter WFO RadioBiondo, ESPN Stat Guy, Lewis Bloom all join Joe Castello, along with Bristol Dragway Communications Manager, Lynsey Wilson and the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio Nitro. To listen now, go to http://www.wforadio.com

John Force Racing President and Funny Car driver, Robert Hight, talks about returning to the legendary Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ. Hight discusses his recent runner-up in Kansas and performing better at this critical part of the NHRA schedule.

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K100 and Bauer Racing Present Junior Dragster Bonus at Elegant Builders Raceway Park

Elma, NY – Top Sportsman racer, Bob Bauer, and his sponsor, K100 Fuel Treatment, have partnered to present Western New York Junior Dragster Racers with a Top Qualifier Bonus for the 2013 season.

K100 Fuel Treatment sponsored Top Sportsman racer, Bob Bauer came up the idea for the award to help support a program that he feels deeply about.

“My son, Robert, won the Juniors Track Championship at Lancaster the last two years, but he will be moving up to a full sized dragster this year. My wife, Michelle, and I supported Robert for years with the Junior Program and we know how much goes into the program. It’s a great learning experience for the kids; not just with racing but with responsibility. Both the kids and the parents make sacrifices in order to race and being able to give back in a small way is something I feel very proud to be able to do. I even happier that I can do this with my sponsor K100,” said Bob Bauer.

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Team DSR Readies for the Toyota Summernationals

BROWNSBURG, IN – Team reports from DSR

DSR– Antron Brown will be the same popular hometown racer that he’s always been when he arrives at the track where he grew up watching his father and uncle race.

What will be different when Brown, 37, enters the gates of Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., is that he will do so as the reigning NHRA Top Fuel world champion.

“I went home after we won it in November and saw all of my family, but this will be the first time I get to see a lot of friends and people who have followed by career,” said Brown, who lives near Indianapolis with his wife, Billie Jo, and their three children.

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COURTNEY FORCE JOINS INDY 500 FESTIVITIES

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Courtney Force, driver of the Traxxas Ford Mustang Funny Car, attended Carb Day and experienced the Courtney Force - Indy 500festivities leading up to the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 this past weekend. The 24-year-old wanted to show her support for the series and represent NHRA as one of the sport’s only females.

Force enjoyed another “off-weekend” at yet another race track touring the paddock and making a couple stops in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media center before watching final practice for the Indy car teams.

“It was great having one off weekend, but I couldn’t keep myself away from the race track. I was able to watch final practice for the Indy 500, meet a lot of really cool people involved in Indy Car, talk to some fans at the Automobile Club of Southern California display and tour the paddock,” said Force.

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Trackless Vehicles Limited Steps Up Support for NDRA Series in 2013

Courtland, ON The National Drag Racing Association (NDRA) is proud to have Trackless Vehicles Limited of Courtland, ON in their sponsor family.

Trackless Vehicles owner and President, Doug Cadman is no stranger to drag racing. Doug has been racing since 1975. A few years ago, he purchased and restored the legendary Chi-Town Hustler, then built an exact duplicate of it to race. The original fan favourite, 1973 Dodge Charger of days past is kept pristine in the Cadman Drag Racing Collection in Courtland Ontario. The new 3,000 hp tribute car thrills spectators whenever Cadman lines the nostalgia nitro funny car up at Fast Entertainment Inc. presented exhibitions.

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Speed Scene Live Tonight

Wild night on Speed Scene Live TV tonight! Live in studio, Ken from Turtle racing talking about his Ironman style of off road racing, but Speed Scenethat’s not all. We also have the Geezer Gassers popping in to talk about their upcoming Bowling Green race, The 90 nationals are coming, sponsored by NitroPlate coatings and we get the dirt on that, and Barona has a big Match Race coming to the track. Match Race Madness! Steve Sherman gives us the lowdown about the race.

NMCA West coverage from Pomona including final rounds and winner circle interviews.

Wow, how will we ever fit all this in one hour of nonstop action? Good question, tune in and see tuesday night just by clicking on www.SpeedSceneLive.com

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Page, Manzo Win Maple Grove Regional

Written by Todd Veney/Pro Sportsman Association

At the Eastern Regional at Maple Grove Raceway, chassis builder Dan Page collected his second career Top Alcohol Dragster victory Maple Grove TAFC finaland Frank Manzo earned what surprisingly was his first win all year in Top Alcohol Funny Car.

Page, driving Art Gallant’s A/Fueler, took the Top Alcohol Dragster final easily when defending champ Bill Reichert, who had won this event four times in the past five years, went up in smoke not far off the line. With a strong 5.34, Page, who had run low e.t. of eliminations (5.32) in the semi’s, scored for the first time since July 2011.

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PSCA, Rocky Mountain Summer Series Adds 3rd Date in Albuquerque

LAS VEGAS – With less than a week to go before the kickoff of the MagnaFuel Rocky Mountain Summer Series at the legendary Bandimere Speedway near Denver, the Pacific Street Car Association has announced a third RMSS date. The final event of the three-race series is to be held at Albuquerque (New Mexico) Dragway Sept. 27-28. This season is the 50th anniversary season at the track and will feature the PSCA Outlaw 10.5, Xtreeme Drag Radial/True Ten Five, and Outlaw 8.5 classes.

“Small-tire racing is as popular as ever these days and the PSCA does it better than anyone out west!” said Robert Costa, Albuquerque Dragway owner/president. “This will be the track’s first experience with an event like this and we’re going to give our fans a real show.”

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