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Robertson Eaton Backed TA/FC Headed to Matco Tools “Summer Showdown” at Cordova Dragway

Harrison TWP, MI –  In their last outing at the Division three event in Jolliet, Ill. the Eaton TA/FC team of Todd Robertson was able to Jody Wilson TAFCcrack the tough eight car field but went out early to former TAD World Champion Jay Payne in round one.

“Jay Payne is an impressive racer. He’s won a ton of races in the Top Alcohol ranks. We knew we were a long shot against him but, we gave it our best shot. We’ve got no excuses and we don’t need any. We are on a steep learning curve and we keep inching our way up each time out,” said Crew Chief, Dennis Kolomyjec.

This weekend the Eaton Funny Car team is headed to Cordova, IL for the fourth of six NHRA North Central Regional events.

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X-DRL Points Chase starting to take shape after 4 Events

Kerrville, TX  – For the time being Dean Goforth is ready to party like it’s 1984.

Dean Goforth - Xtreme Pro StockA race after winning his first event in the X-DRL, Goforth took his new Jerry Haas Race Cars Camaro to a runner-up spot in St. Louis, continuing his strong early-season momentum.

Most importantly, Goforth also took over the points lead in X-treme Pro Stock, putting him in the points lead for the first time since 1984.

It’s a gargantuan feat for Goforth, who has shown remarkable ability behind the wheel this season.

He lost to Todd Hoerner in the final at X-treme Gateway Showdown, but he still left with the points lead and had nothing but positives to say about finishing as the runner-up and the surface at Gateway Motorsports Park.

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Championship pictures taking shape throughout Summit Pro-Am Tour

MEMPHIS, TN – Memphis International Raceway lived up to its reputation as one of the most sought-after racing destinations in the Mark Milescountry over the weekend as the famous track hosted a pair of IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour Wild Card races with great results over Father’s Day weekend.

Three drivers claimed double wins during the special two-race Wild Card format highlighted by Leslie Dugas who swept the Top Sportsman category, Wes Neely who doubled up in Stock Eliminator and Mark Miles who took home two wins and a runner-up finish in two different categories.

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Troy Coughlin Jr. set for the ‘Big Go’ of bracket racing in Indy

DELAWARE, OH – Troy Coughlin Jr. has loaded up his JEGS.com dragster and is headed west to Lucas Oil Raceway for this weekend’s Troy Coughlin Jr- IndyJEGS U.S. Open in Indianapolis.

The JEGS U.S. Open annually attracts some of the biggest names in bracket racing and this year’s edition appears to be no exception as more than 300 cars are on the entry list.

Nicknamed “The Big Go of Bracket Racing” in deference to the sport’s longest-running national event that’s been held at the same venue in Indy for six decades, the JEGS U.S. Open is the brainchild of noted bracket racer Mike Fuqua.

The first race was held nine years ago at Tri-State Dragway in Hamilton, Ohio, and was then moved to Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky., before finding it’s current home in Indy.

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Bauer Racing wins Best Appearing Award at NHRA Div. 1 LODRS; Heads North for Quick 32 Series at TMP

Elma, NY – Winning a “Best Appearing” award at an NHRA event is a big deal to racers but, it means a little more to a guy like Top Bauer Racing - Lebanon Valley Best Appearing AwardSportsman racer, Bob Bauer. Almost a week after being voted the best appearing car at the NHRA division one event in Lebanon Valley, NY Bauer was still beaming. Just before he awarded Morgan Mandwaring her second $75.00 K100/Bauer Racing number one qualifier award of the season at Bauer’s home track, Elegant Builder’s Raceway Park; he commented on the award.

“When the official told me I was the winner, I was put back a bit because of how some of the other cars looked. I’m very happy for the exposure my sponsor will receive from the award and for the recognition my team receives. We ALWAYS keep our stuff clean and neat. So, being noticed for it really means something to us,” said Bauer.

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IHRA Canadian program growing with addition of Estevan Drag Racing Association

NORWALK, OH– The International Hot Rod Association is excited to announce that the Estevan Drag Racing Association, located in Estevan Drag Racing AssociationEstevan, Saskatchewan in Canada, will be joining the IHRA family of member tracks beginning in 2014 when the track is scheduled to open for business.

Led by Greg Hoffart, the head of track development, along with president Dave Krahn, vice-president Shaun Johnson and project secretary Jim Forrest, the Estevan Drag Racing Association officially broke ground two months ago and is on track to open its doors to Canadian racers sometime in 2014. The track will become the eighth Canadian track to join the IHRA member track family and the first in the province of Saskatchewan.

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John Force, Steve Torrence, Rodger Brogdon, Joe Lombardo, Bob Tasca III, and Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio

HOLLYWOOD, FL – Ford Thunder Valley Nationals Winners Edition. John Force, Steve Torrence, and Rodger Brogdon, as well as, New WFO RadioEngland Dragway GM Joe Lombardo and Bob Tasca III all join Joe Castello, along with the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio Nitro. To listen now, go to http://www.wforadio.com

15-Time NHRA Mello Yello Champion, John Force, stops by WFO Radio to discuss his Father’s Day victory at Bristol Dragway. Force talks about defeating his daughter, Courtney, in a close first round race, a “secret” Father’s Day message he received from his wife, and the challenges of competing in the NHRA Funny Car Eliminator.

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Strong Speed Numbers for Ahten in Famoso Testing

McFarland, CA – Johnny Ahten loaded up the new Ahten Racing truck and trailer and headed to the historic Auto Club Famoso Johnny Athen - Photo courtesy of Costabile ProdutionsRaceway last weekend for some testing and to put on a show for the Saturday Night Nitro event. What the Island Renovations/CleanBoost-801Racing/Fireman’s Brew team left with was even better. Two runs with trap speeds of 266+ mph proved they are moving in the right direction, and they captured some exciting video in the process.

“Since this was not a regular race, we decided to outfit the Stump Puller with a few video cameras,” said Ahten. “A few turned into four, which lead to some great video. My video guy, Chuck Costabile of Costabile Productions, was able to sync them all together and create a four camera angle video that highlighted our 5.53@266.8 run. We have made some changes to the combination and it really showed, added Ahten.

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