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- Race Wrap | NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals
- Stewart, Hagan Record Final Round Performances at Las Vegas NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in TSR Dodge//SRT Nitro Machines
- KALITTA, TASCA AND COUGHLIN JR WIN LAS-VEGAS 4-WIDE
Don Schumacher Addresses Top Fuel Shroud Controversy; Reinhart on WFO Radio
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HOLLYWOOD, FL – Don Schumacher Racing principle, Don Schumacher gives the DSR perspective regarding the Top Fuel shroud controversy on WFO Radio. Schumacher joins Joe Castello for an in-depth interview. To listen, go to
WFORadio.com.
The NHRA’s Alan Reinhart makes his weekly appearance to preview the event, breakdown the latest news in the sport of drag racing, and answer questions from listeners.
National Dragster, Be a Member winner, Brad Craig stops by to talk about his bracket race win in the Great Northwest.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, the only weekly talk show 100% devoted to NHRA drag racing and featuring the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, is available every Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. In addition, every episode and interview from WFO Radio is available on-demand via WFORadio.com, iTunes, Android, or iPhone/iPad application.
ADRL Honors 2011 World Champions, Special Award Winners At Racer Appreciation And Awards Gala
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ENNIS, TX – On the final day of the 2011 racing season, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) also held its annual Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala.
The memorable event took place Sunday evening at the Champion’s Club at Texas Motorplex, which served as the site of the ADRL’s season-ending LenMar Motorsports World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing Equipment, which also finished on Sunday. The world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league officially recognized its 2011 World Champions – Jason Hamstra (Pro Extreme), Mike Castellana (Pro Nitrous), Dan Millen (Extreme 10.5), Ashley Owens (Pro Extreme Motorcycle), Cary Goforth (Extreme Pro Stock) and Morgan Benfield (Pro Junior Dragster) – to officially conclude a thrilling and record-breaking 2012 ADRL season.
ADRL television personality Brian Olson hosted the event that also trumpeted the 2011 “Battle For The Belts” winners, the World Finals VII event winners and also announced the winners for ADRL Driver of the Year (Cary Goforth), Rookie of the Year (Mahana Al-Naemi), Track of the Year (Virginia Motorsports Park) and Spirit of the Year (T.T. and Angelia Jones).
Million Dollar experience beneficial to JEGS team
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MONTGOMERY, AL – It wasn’t the result either of them were looking for but JEGS Mail Order teammates Jeg Jr and T.J. Coughlin both described the experience of racing in this weekend’s Nitro Fish Million Dollar Drag Race at Montgomery
Motorsports Park as both rewarding and educational.
Both Coughlin’s were brimming with confidence as they entered Saturday’s main event, which paid a whopping $175,000 to the winner, but in the world of high stakes bracket racing, where races are often won and lost by just a few thousandths of a second, the arithmetic did not fall in their favor and they both posted a round two finish. A pair of $20,000 to win companion events held on Thursday and Friday produced similar results while on Sunday, T.J. finally broke through for a very respectable semifinal showing.
“We both drove well and our cars were solid but we were just never able to get in a groove,” said Jeg Jr. “We both managed to win two or three rounds each day but we never got on that roll that you need to go the distance. I had a lot of good close races and I know T.J. did as well.
ADRL World Finals VII Winners Awarded At Texas Motorplex
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ENNIS, TX – After a disappointing start to the 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season, Jason Scruggs sure found a way to end it in tremendous fashion.
On the final drag race of the ADRL season, Scruggs put together a classic performance on Sunday, running a 3.604 at 208.59 miles per hour to knock off Frankie Taylor in the finals of the LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Texas Motorplex.
“We’re just thankful we’ve got a good car right now,” Scruggs said. “When we were down, everybody was helping us and I can’t say enough about all the people who helped us get back on track.”
The highlight-filled race served as a fitting end to a record-breaking 2011 season as well.
ADRL Releases 2012 Schedule, With 10-Race Tour at 10 of Nation’s Top Tracks
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ENNIS, TX – Highlighted by the debut of two renowned tracks and a return to two other premier tracks, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) unveiled its highly anticipated 2012 ADRL Tour schedule on Sunday at its Annual Racer
Appreciation and Awards Gala.
ADRL will make its inaugural appearance at both Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn., and zMAX Dragway on the grounds of Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.
“It’s a perfect fit – one of the ADRL’s biggest events at the world’s greatest drag strip,” said Christian Byrd, general manager of zMAX Dragway. “Hosting the best eighth-mile drag racers in the world for Dragstock IX is a tremendous addition to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Fall Season of Speed and zMAX Dragway’s ever-expanding 2012 schedule.”
The eighth ADRL campaign will also feature returns to Gateway Motorsports Park in St. Louis, and Memphis International Raceway, both of which were previous popular stops for the ADRL.
Ike Maier to finish his season at upcoming NHRA Las Vegas Event
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TOTTENHAM, ON – With several NHRA National events now behind him, Top Fuel driver Ike Maier is hoping to finish his season on a high note.
Driving the Paton Racing Team Top Fuel dragster, Maier acquired his license earlier this year and has competed in five events with the powerful car, which can obtain speeds of 330 mph down the quarter-mile drag strip.
“I’d like to go out with a qualifying run and a round or two,” he noted, adding that he believes the team does better in the hotter climates.
“We seem to do better in the heat,” he said. “But I’m just hoping we are able to qualify and we’ll take it from there.”
Maier will be entering the 11th Annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at Las Vegas October 28-30. This will be the 22nd race in the 23-event 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.
ADRL Crowns Winners In “Battle For The Belts” At World Finals VII
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ENNIS, TX – Richie Stevens Jr. couldn’t have picked a better time to have his best performance of the 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season.
The talented Extreme Pro Stock standout got the most out of his CarSafe and Valspar-sponsored Mustang on Saturday, dramatically winning the single-day “Battle For The Belts” shootout out of the No. 8 and final qualifying position.
As part of the featured event during the weekend’s LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Texas Motorplex, Stevens wrapped up his magical day with a holeshot win against Cary Goforth in the finals, going 4.07 to claim the BFTB.
“This feels awesome. There’s really no other words to describe it,” Stevens said. “To come here as the No. 8 seed and just slip into the field, and then beat a team of that caliber in the finals, it’s just unbelievable. I can’t even begin to say what that’s like.
“When you get that first win along with it, that just make it that much more exciting.”
Other “Battle For The Belts” winners included Todd Tutterow (Pro Extreme), Khalid Al-Balooshi (Pro Nitrous), Dan Millen (Extreme 10.5) and Ashley Owens (Pro Extreme Motorcycle).
“Madman” Taylor Stars In First Qualifying Session Of ADRL World Finals VII
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ENNIS, TX – Frankie Taylor started off the biggest weekend in American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in impressive fashion.
The defending Pro Extreme world champion tied his own ADRL world record during Friday’s qualifying session, running an incredible 3.581 at 211.36 miles per hour to set both ends of the track record during the opening night of the three-day LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Texas Motorplex.
“It felt pretty good. I tried to go 3.57; I wanted to get the record again,” Taylor said. “I thought it went a little faster, but it felt good. I could tell it was hauling the mail.
Roy Hill, Ric Flair headline Express Lane Shootout at Panama Beach Raceway
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FOUNTAIN, FL – Two North Carolina icons are set to square off at Panama Beach Raceway on October 29th, when legendary professional wrestler and honorary race chairman “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair takes on storied drag
race RoyHill in a match race as part of the Express Lane Shootout presented by Coca-Cola.
Featuring two races in one day, the Express Lane Shootout will contest both a Super Pro and Sportsman race. Car entry is free with the purchase of a $20 general admission ticket, and the Super Pro race pays $1500 to win, while the Sportsman winner will pocket $1000.
“Panama City is also the hometown of our car owner, James Finch,” Hill continued. “We’re really excited to have him there, along with the folks from Coca-Cola and Express Lane convenience stores, and of course my old buddy Ric Flair. It’s going to be a great day of racing, so check out the flyer for all of the details and come join us at Panama Beach Raceway next weekend.”
For more information about the Express Lane Shootout and Panama Beach Raceway, visit www.pbrdragracing.com or contact Johnny Jordan by calling (334) 299-0303 or emailing johnnyjordan@alaweb.com.
Daystar Products Puts up Cash for the SCSN VII Thursday Night “Pro Street Showdown”
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Las Vegas, NV – As the Street Car Super Nationals gets more and more popular so does the annual Thursday Night “Pro Street Showdown” For the 3rd consecutive year, Daystar Products (a manufacturer of Lift, Leveling and Performance
Bushing Kits) will be title sponsor for this unique single timed “pass for the cash” battle for all the Pro Street Racers in attendance!! One pass to see who’s the “Big Dawg” and kick start the 2011 Street Car Super Nationals VI.
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