- NHRA RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR ACTION-PACKED GERBER COLLISION & GLASS NHRA ROUTE 66 NATIONALS
- DRAG AND DRIVE EXHIBITION WITH ALEX TAYLOR AND TOM BAILEY RETURNS TO NHRA NATIONAL EVENT AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY
- Record Setters and Race Winners Head to Virginia for PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown
- Race Wrap | NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals
- 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
Browne Thrills NITRO Nationals Crown with New World Record
Courtesy Of Mickey Thompson
STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels congratulates Keith Browne for a stunning performance in the Jim McClure Nitro Nationals presented by The Carolina Harley-Davidson® Dealers Association, Oct. 8-9, at
Rockingham Dragway. http://www.rockinghamdragway.com/
In the qualifying round, Browne thrilled the crowd in his turbocharged Pro Gas Harley-Davidson 45-degree, V-Twin on Mickey Thompson motorcycle tire size 2.50/2.75-18 (part #3210) on the front, and Mickey Thompson Motorcycle Drag tire size 28.0/10.5-15S (part #3055S) on the rear, setting a new AHDRA world speed record of 199.32 miles per hour, and an incredible ET of 6.925 seconds.
“This was the first time that we have used the Mickey Thompson tire on the rear of our bike, and we can testify without a doubt that this tire was the singular reason we were able to achieve the speeds and elapsed times that we did,” stated Keith Browne of Browne Racing. “We have never before been able to achieve times in the sixes, and we will never use anything else but Mickey’s from now on. We want to extend our sincere thanks to our friend Don Plesser of PR Factory Store and Carl Robinson at Mickey Thompson for getting us the tire that has taken us to a new level.”
The turbocharged Harley-Davidson motorcycle used by Browne was fully funded and custom built including custom body, fabrication, paint and more by the Browne family; Keith’s father, recently retired long-time racer and AHDRA record-setter Ken Browne, and Keith’s older brother Pete, supported by Keith’s mom, Linda. For more information, visit http://www.browneracing.com/.
Roush Yates Engines and Freescale Semiconductor to Partner
Courtesy Rousch Yates
MOORESVILLE, N.C. and AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 17, 2011) – Roush Yates Engines and Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) today announced a new partnership grounded in a shared vision for the expanding role of technology in
motorsports.
This partnership brings together two industry leaders in automotive and motorsports. Freescale, as one of the world’s largest providers of automotive electronics, provides the processing power behind NASCAR’s 2012 Sprint Cup Series switch to fuel injection and is the Official Automotive Semiconductor of NASCAR. Roush Yates is recognized as one of the premier engine manufacturers, and both of these companies have a long history in automotive and motorsports innovation.
Wright, Donati, Cantusci, Combs, Ryan, Furr and Johnson claim IHRA World Championships at VMP
Courtesy of IHRA
DINWIDDIE, VA – In today’s world of spender takes all, it is a breath of fresh air to see championships decided on the track in head-to-head competition.
And that is exactly what transpired at the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals presented by RacingJunk.com at Virginia Motorsports Park as nine drivers from all different backgrounds were awarded world championships at the International Hot Rod Association’s season finale Sunday in Dinwiddie.
Glenn Wright (Top Sportsman), J.B. Donati (Top Dragster), Gianni Cantusci (Super Stock), Phil Combs (Stock), Barry Ryan (Quick Rod), Steve Furr (Super Rod) and Chip Johnson (Hot Rod) all walked away winners of the Summit Tournament of Champions and J.P. Schuster (Box) and Matt Hawk (No Box) added wins in the Summit SuperSeries to earn the title of world champion – the first for all but two drivers.
Hawk, Schuster win Summit SuperSeries titles
Courtesy of IHRA
DINWIDDIE, VA – The joy behind the Summit SuperSeries is that anyone, anywhere can win it.
Drivers from all across the United States, Canada and even a few additional nations have the opportunity to race for a track championship and hopefully ,with a little luck and a lot of skill, make it all the way from their local track to the big stage at the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals presented by RacingJunk.com at Virginia Motorsports Park to compete for a world championship.
And that is exactly the tale told by Matt Hawk and J.P. Schuster.
Both drivers won at their local tracks, both earned their way to the Summit SuperSeries World Championships in Virginia and both, after a long and tumultuous weekend, came out on top by winning the championship in their respective divisions as Hawk claimed the No Box title and Schuster the Box crown Sunday at VMP.
Snap-On’s “Superchargers Showdown” coming to Maryland International Raceway.
Courtesy of NEOPMA
Mechanicsville, MD – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) is ready for one of the largest quarter mile 
Pro Mod events ever at Maryland International Raceway on Oct. 21-22, 2011 qualifying two 16 cars fields, featuring a 16 car Nitrous Field and a 16 car Blower/Turbo Field.
“We are ready to make NEOPMA history at this year’s Superchargers Showdown by qualifying 32 wild Pro Mods. This is one of only a few races in the entire nation where you can see a 32 car field on the full quarter mile. With awesome track and atmospheric conditions in late October and a 32 car Pro Mod field it will truly be an extraordinary weekend!” states Royce Miller of MIR.
Some of the Drivers comments on the upcoming Superchargers Showdown:
Matt Deitsch…I am looking forward to kicking everyone’s butt. Fred Scriba…We fixed our problems, look out we’re ready. Gary Courtier… Now with Milt Decker on my team my fellow club members have to start worrying about the Courtier Team.
Bertozzi hits lottery with strong Saturday showing
Courtesy of IHRA
DINWIDDIE, VA – In the late 90s there was no drag racer more feared than Anthony Bertozzi.
Hailing from Ashland, Va., a date with Bertozzi on the race track usually resulted in a loss for the driver in the other
lane as Bertozzi accumulated 16 championships and over 60 national event victories over his storied career.
And it appears he isn’t quite done just yet.
Bertozzi and his race team absolutely dominated Saturday’s Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular as Bertozzi Racing visited three final rounds including wins in Super Stock himself and Quick Rod with racer Tommy Cable and finishing runner-up in Top Dragster to give the Bertozzi camp quite a payday during the second day of the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals presented by RacingJunk.com at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Bertozzi also won the Summit Sportsman Spectacular race at Maryland International Raceway in Super Stock back in July, giving him a clean sweep in his most accomplished class.
DANNY THOMPSON TO SPEAK AT PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT PLANS TO ACHIEVE NEW LAND SPEED RECORD IN MICKEY THOMPSON’S CHALLENGER
Courtesy of Mickey Thompson
STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to host Danny Thompson for a very special press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 4:15 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. at the 2011 SEMA Show, booth 43013.
Danny Thompson, Mickey Thompson’s son and an accomplished racer and innovator in his own right, will present the details of his plans to complete the restoration of his fathers’ Challenger 2.5, building the fastest piston-powered car in the world. Thompson plans to exceed the existing internal combustion wheel-driven land speed record of 417.020 mph with a goal of more than 420 mph by the summer of 2012.
The Challenger 2 was Mickey Thompson’s innovative design to achieve his dream of building the fastest piston-powered car in the world. The fully restored vehicle in the form of the Challenger 2.5 using custom-designed Mickey Thompson tires represents Danny Thompson’s unfailing dedication to fulfill his father’s dream, honor his father’s memory and make motorsports history.
Coughlin moves to No. 1 in the BTE Power Rankings
Courtesy Of Jegs
Wilmington, OH – Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s double win at last weekend’s Tenn-Tuck Triple Crown at Beech Bend Raceway Park 
has lifted him to first place in the BTE Power Rankings on Luke Bogacki’s ThisIsBracketRacing.com. Coughlin has earned 82 points in 2011, one more than second-place Jody Lang and 10 more than Tommy Phillips, who is third.
“I’ve followed the BTE Power Rankings in the past and it’s been neat to see the champions crowned,” Jeg Jr said. “Honestly, I didn’t think of our spot in the BTE Power Rankings this year because of our limited schedule, but we have had some great race finishes that have accumulated some big points.
“It will be fun to see how this closes out as the season draws to the end.”
Points in the unique ranking system are mostly based on dollars earned at approved bracket races around the country. Roughly speaking, each $1,000 earned translates to one point. Coughlin has earned points at nine different events this year, including a whopping $25,000 at the Great American Race at No Problem Raceway earlier this summer. His take last weekend added 15 points to his total.
MANZO, FULLER, REINHART, ON WFORADIO
Courtesy of WFO
HOLLYWOOD, FL – 15-time Lucas Oil Series Champion Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Frank “Ace” Manzo and Top Fuel 
driver “Hot Rod” Fuller join Joe Castello along with the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. To listen now, go to WFORadio.com.
Frank “Ace” Manzo stops by WFO Radio for the first time to discuss locking up his 15th title, his legendary career, driving for Al-Anabi, and his potential future as a nitro tuner.
Top Fuel driver, “Hot Rod” Fuller stopped by WFO Radio to preview this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals, give his views on the championship Countdown, and discuss his plans for 2012.
Team “O” Motorsports To Bring “Race For The Heroes,” Supporting The Wounded Warrior Project, To World Finals
Courtsy of ADRL
O’FALLON, MO – Team “O” Motorsports has a special tribute planned and will be racing for a worthy cause at the American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL) LenMar Motorsports World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing
Equipment.
Working with Capstone Fuel Management, the Texas-based Team “O” Motorsports is bringing the “Race For The Heroes,” supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, to the ADRL’s season-ending race, which takes place on Oct. 21-23 at Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas.
Leading up to the event, Team “O” will be making several appearances in the Dallas area to promote the fundraising effort that supports the nationally recognized Wounded Warrior Project.
