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Schweigert Breaks Track Record, Rolls To Rd 1 PXM Victory In Qatar
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DOHA, QATAR – Terry Schweigert was so close so many times in 2010, finishing as a runner-up in four different Pro Extreme Motorcycle races in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL). After Friday, Schweigert likes this side of the
winner’s circle much better.
In Round One of the Arabian Drag Racing League at Qatar Race Club, Schweigert was impressive, breaking into the win column by running a 4.14 in the finals to soak in the spoils of his first championship moment in either the ADRL or the Arabian Series. “This is just incredible. What an awesome experience,” said Schweigert, who finished second in points in the ADRL in 2010. “This is just unbelievable. It hasn’t really sunk in yet.
“We’re just sitting in our room with the trophy on our mantle. This trip is already worth it.” Seven races remain in the Arabian series that runs through February, but Schweigert is already beaming after just one week. The same can be said for Pro Extreme standout Joshua Hernandez, who won his debut race in Qatar as part of the Bahrain Racing team.
Safety-Kleen Spreads ‘Green Message’ As ADRL’s Official Environmental Service Provider
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O’FALLON, MO – Drag racing and environmental responsibility will have close ties in 2011, as the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on Friday that its relationship with Safety-Kleen has been extended through the 2011 ADRL Tour. As part of the innovative agreement, Safety-Kleen will appear at ADRL tracks during the 2011 racing schedule and will provide environmental services while working with the tracks and teams to implement a variety of green initiatives aimed at reducing drag racing’s environmental impact.
Safety-Kleen will also be the official Environmental Service Provider for the ADRL as it continues to bolster its relationship with the 1/8-mile drag racing series. “The ADRL is at the top of our list again for 2011 motorsports sponsorships,” Safety-Kleen Director or Marketing Drew Patey said. “The ADRL’s complimentary ticket model has helped us spread the green message to our clients and drag race fans around the country and the plans for 2011 have us more excited than ever.”
Mickey Thompson Continues As Official Tire Of The ADRL
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O’FALLON, MO – As a sign of their continued strong and growing relationship the American Drag Racing League 
(ADRL) is proud to announce that Mickey Thompson Tires will remain as the official tire of the ADRL for the 2011 season.
Mickey Thompson will also continue to offer its comprehensive contingency program to five professional classes (Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Extreme 10.5, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme Pro Stock) for the 2011 ADRL Tour.
“The ADRL is a great partner and very loyal and we truly enjoy working with everyone there,” Mickey Thompson Motorsports Manager Carl Robinson said. “We find it to be a very good match for our brand.” Robinson believes the relationship will only grow in 2011 as both the Mickey Thompson tire and wheel product continues to receive rave reviews in all ADRL classes.
Tutterow Seizes Lead In Pro Extreme After First Day At Qatar Race Club
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DOHA, QATAR – Todd Tutterow’s duties last year in the Arabian Drag Racing League only included tuning a car.
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is first foray into driving in Qatar is quickly off to a fine start. The 2009 Pro Extreme World Champion in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is the leader after two rounds of qualifying on Thursday during Round 1 of the eight-race series in the Arabian Drag Racing League at Qatar Race Club.
In a loaded field, Tutterow took an early lead in Pro Extreme, going 3.74, which comes on the heels of going as quick as 3.68 in what was a productive test session. “I’m staying pretty busy, but things have been good,” said Tutterow, who is also tuning the car of PX driver Bader Ali. “We’ve been doing a lot of testing and hopefully it works out (well).” Due to weather and a crash in Pro Nitrous, only two qualifying sessions were completed on Thursday in all classes. Racers will get a third session on Friday before eliminations begin for Round 1.
ADRL Announces New Date For 2010 Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala
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O’FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to announce that the new date for its 2010 Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala is Thursday, March 24 at the spacious Tower Club at Royal Purple Raceway (formerly Houston Raceway Park).
The casual dress event will take place from 7-10 p.m. in the Tower Club the night before the ADRL kicks off its 2011 racing season with the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Dragpalooza VIII presented by Safety-Kleen, which takes place March 25-26 in Baytown, Texas. The awards gala will serve as a fitting end to what was a memorable and record-breaking 2010 ADRL season just as the 2011 campaign prepares to begin.
The new location and date also allows for more cost-effective and convenient location for the ADRL’s talented competitors, teams and sponsors. Tickets are $30 and everyone must purchase a ticket to attend. Tables of 10 are also available for those who are interested.
Updates Underway at Stanley & Weiss for the 2011 ADRL Season
By Camp Stanley: Post Date: 11/21/2010
Hagerstown, MD – We are well on the way with all of our planned updates and changes to the ADRL Pro Extreme Camaro known as “Appalachia on Steroids”. The best thing we can say about this would be the fact that we sure are glad the 2010
season is over!!! All those that follow the trials and tribulations of our team know that we have just come off of the year from Hades!
If you can think of something dumb happening believe you me, it happened to us this year! Dumb, stupid stuff with the car. Dumb, stupid stuff with poor ole Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Dumb stupid stuff with our trailer. AND don’t even ask me about tires!!! The only good thing going for us in the tire department was our beloved Mickey Thompsons on the race car. They did their job very well all year, thank you very much. But the 2010 season has been completed and through all these dilemmas we persevered. The checkbooks got real thin at the end but we made it through. We are very proud of our TENTH place ranking in the ADRL Pro Extreme class we secured at years end. To finish this high out of EIGHTY-FIVE cars in the baddest class of doorslammers on the planet says lots about our determination and perseverance in our eyes. AND we don’t even have a hemi!
‘Little Guy’ Vial Embarking on Mid-East Adventure
Story by Ian Tocher
GLOUCESTER, VA — Ellis Vial, a self-described “little guy” from Gloucester, Virginia, is ready for the fight of his life as he prepares for a Nov. 22 departure to Doha, Qatar, where he and his supercharged and nitrous-injected 1968 
Firebird will take on some of the very best eighth-mile drag racers in the world in the 2010-11 Arabian Drag Racing League season.
As a part-time participant in the affiliated American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL’s) top-level Pro Extreme class, Vial is no stranger to the competition, having recorded a career-best 3.85-second run at 199.97 mph earlier this year at Norwalk, Ohio. The records for the class, however, are 3.59 seconds and 211.69 mph, belonging respectively to reigning ADRL Pro Extreme world champion Frankie Taylor and his teammate Wes Johnston, both of whom will be in Qatar, too.
They will be joined by the likes of last year’s champ, Todd Tutterow, this year’s runner-up to Taylor, Joshua Hernandez, former NHRA Top Fuel pilot J.R. Todd and the benefactor to both ADRLs, Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani (KH), the defending Arabian series champion and a race winner in the Stateside series.
ADRL Co-Founder Kenny Nowling Steps down as President and CEO
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O’FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) and its ownership group, Al-Anabi Companies, announced today that ADRL Co-Founder Kenny Nowling will step down as President and CEO effective immediately to take an expanded role in the company’s international development. As the newly appointed Director of
International Development, Nowling will be focusing his skills on building the ADRL’s Middle Eastern operations into the same success achieved here in the U.S.
Nowling’s wife Jessica, who has served as the company’s Executive Vice President of Operations for the past five years, will also step down and join Nowling in developing the ADRL internationally. “First and foremost, Jessica and I want to thank all of the loyal ADRL racers, marketing partners, track partners and fans who have and will continue to support the ADRL,” an emotional Nowling said. “This was, without a doubt, the toughest decision either of us has ever made. However, we are both extremely confident that the individuals who have worked alongside us for the past several years will continue to build upon the success of the ADRL and carry it well into the future.”
Barwa Racing’s Smith Sets Sights On Title In New Pro Extreme Camaro
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O’FALLON, MO – Von Smith is fresh off of one championship. But the talented Pro Modified driver already has his sights sets on another championship, this time on overseas soil.
Smith, crew chief and the Barwa Racing team is set to compete for a championship in the Pro Extreme class of the Arabian Drag Racing League, which starts on Dec. 2-3 in the country of Qatar. The quest will be done in a new 1968 Pro Extreme Camaro that is sure to turn heads. It was recently finished by Tim McAmis Race Cars and the sparkling finished product will debut in Qatar.
This title chase comes just a week after Smith and his team celebrated a Get Screened America NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series title. Just for a moment, Smith reflected on a spectacular season that included consistent runs in the 5-second range at more than 240 miles per hour. “I have to give credit where it’s due, and from start to finish this Barwa Racing team has given me an incredible race car,” Smith said. “We had a few trials and tribulations to deal with throughout the season, but this team’s commitment never waivered.
ADRL World Champions Millen and Taylor to Appear on this Weeks “Big Head and Bret Show”
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O’FALLON, MO – Two more American Drag Racing League (ADRL) World Champions will be the featured guests on 
the latest edition of the ADRL’s weekly online “Big Head and Bret Show.” Pro Extreme driver Frankie Taylor and Extreme 10.5 driver Dan Millen will both appear on the 60-minute show, which will air live at 9 p.m. EST on Thursday.
The “Big Head and Bret Radio Show” features two entertaining and energetic personalities in ADRL President and CEO Kenny Nowling (Big Head) and ADRL TV Personality Bret Kepner (Bret). The enjoyable show streams live every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on the ADRL website, www.ADRL.us, and at www.blogtalkradio.com. Every archived show is also available on-demand on the ADRL website immediately after each episode finishes.
After interviewing Extreme Pro Stock champion John Montecalvo and Pro Extreme Motorcycle champion Kim Morrell on last week’s show, the hosts will talk to Taylor and Millen about the significance of winning the Speedtech “Battle For The Belts” at the LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VI last month at Texas Motorplex. Pro Nitrous World Champion Burton Auxier is scheduled to be on the Nov. 18 show to round out the appearances of the ADRL World Champions on the popular online program.
