Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that they have signed a multi-year partnership with ProThings to be the “Official Crew Uniform of the ADRL” for the next three years. Additionally, ProThings will sponsor the “Best Appearing Crew” at all ADRL events.

All ADRL officials will be wearing custom designed uniforms provided by ProThings beginning at the Hardee’s Georgia Drags VII April 13 – 14 at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Perhaps the most exciting component of the partnership however is that ProThings will provide all ADRL world champions in each of their nine professional and sportsman categories with custom leather jackets and outfit them and their entire crew in custom designed uniforms for the following season.

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Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that quick serve restaurant Hardee’s has been named the title sponsor of the ADRL Georgia Drags VII, April 13 – 14 at South Georgia Motorsports Park, in Cecil, Ga.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hardee’s back as the title sponsor of the Georgia Drags,” said ADRL President Kenny Nowling. “The Georgia Drags has been one of our most prestigious and successful events and Hardee’s has been an integral part of that success.”

Free tickets to the ADRL Hardee’s Georgia Drags VII can be found at 28 area participating Hardee’s locations throughout South Georgia and North Florida. A complete list of participating locations can be found at http://www.adrl.us/schedule/event2/.

“When the ADRL announced that they were returning to South Georgia Motorsports Park our stores in that region started getting flooded with fans looking for free tickets” said Hardee’s Vice President of Field Marketing Tim Weigel. “This partnership has been hugely successful for us in the past and we are excited to be back on board as the title sponsor of this great event.”

Lake St. Louis, MO — More than 70 professional ADRL teams are in the pits at North Carolina’s historic Rockingham Dragway. They are testing for this weekend’s return of the American Drag Racing League’s Dragpalooza IX to the track. The opening event of the 2013 ADRL season is Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10.

Drivers such as former NHRA U.S. Nationals Pro Mod Champion Rickie Smith, ADRL and IHRA Pro Stock World Champion John Montecalvo, and ADRL Pro Extreme Champion Jason Scruggs — all now regulars on the ADRL tour — have made test runs readying for Saturday’s first qualifying session.

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Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that “The Voice” Al Tucci will return as the official announcer for all 2013 ADRL Tour events.

“One of the most frequently asked questions by our racers and fans since we reacquired the ADRL has been whether or not Tucci would be back on the microphone,” said ADRL President Kenny Nowling. “My answer has always been a resounding yes. We are in the entertainment business and no one entertains a crowd better than Tucci.”

“The ADRL is the best show in motorsports and I have missed being a part of that,” said Tucci. “We are going to rock the Rock like never before this weekend!”

Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that SCRUGGSFARM.com, the website for Scruggs Farm, Lawn, and Garden Home Improvement Warehouse, will sponsor its all new ADRL Squad 660 track prep team. The team will be led by twin brothers Cale and Cody Crispe. Affectionately known as the “Traction Twins”, Cale and Cody are widely regarded as the best track prep duo in all of drag racing.

“We have had several big announcements since reacquiring the ADRL, but this might just be the most significant,” said ADRL President Kenny Nowling. “The safety of our competitors has always been our number one priority and a properly prepared and maintained racing surface is one of the most important components to keeping our racers safe. In addition to being outstanding and hard working young men, Cale and Cody are the absolute best at preparing and maintaining a drag strip. I know I speak for all of our race teams when I say we are ecstatic to have them back for the 2013 ADRL Tour.”

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Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced that industry giant Jesel will join a growing list of major companies to sponsor the 2013 ADRL Tour presented by Speedtech. Jesel will post $24,000 in contingency during the 2013 season.

“We have a very strong relationship with the ADRL and their racers,” said Jesel’s Rob Remesi. “The excitement at their events is second to none and we are proud to be back on board for 2013.”

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Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that high performance motorcycle drag race company Fast By Gast will sponsor the low qualifier award in the Pro Extreme Motorcycle class for the 2013 ADRL Tour. The low qualifier in Pro Extreme Motorcycle will be awarded $250 courtesy of FBG.

“When it comes to Pro Extreme Motorcycle the ADRL is the place to race,” said FBG Owner Paul Gast. “Everyone we have talked to is super excited about the 2013 ADRL Tour and I for one cannot wait for the season to get started.”

“Paul has been a loyal competitor and sponsor of our Pro Extreme Motorcycle class since its inception,” said ADRL President Kenny Nowling. “Pro Extreme Motorcycle is one of our most popular classes and I know that I speak for everyone involved when I say thank you to Paul and everyone at FBG for their continued support.”

For additional information about Fast By Gast visit their official website, www.fastbygast.com.

Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that famed chassis builder Mike Bos Chassis Craft has been named presenting sponsor for the ADRL’s Top Junior Dragster and Pro Junior Dragster classes as well as the “Official Junior Dragster Chassis of the ADRL”.

“We have several customers who run junior dragsters in the ADRL,” said Mike Bos Chassis Craft Owner Mike Bos. “We also have several Top Dragster customers who are planning on running the ADRL now that they have added that class. Combine that with the addition of a second junior dragster class and this sponsorship is a great fit for us.”

Bos will also be providing two brand new, state-of-the-art cars to the Al-Anabi Racing Junior Dragster team of KJ and Joey Nowling. KJ has competed in a Bos car since 2009 and says this latest creation is something to see.

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Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that they have signed a multi-year, multi-faceted partnership with Huddleston Performance. Huddleston Performance, a leader in the junior dragster industry, will be the title sponsor for the ADRL’s Top Junior Dragster and Pro Junior Dragster classes as well as the “Official Junior Dragster Engine of the ADRL” for the next three years.

“We are extremely excited about this partnership,” said Huddleston Performance Owner Bo Huddleston. “The ADRL has shown a tremendous commitment to the growth of junior dragster racing. They, like us, realize that the future of this great sport depends on the next generation. We are looking forward to a great future together.”

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February 19, 2013— Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced today that White Safety Equipment will post in excess of $24,000 in contingency to ADRL competitors across all nine classes during the upcoming 2013 season.

“With the addition of Top Dragster and a second class for juniors to their already strong list of classes, the ADRL is poised to take a giant step forward in 2013,” said White Safety Equipment Owner Carl White. “We have products for racers in all nine ADRL classes and are looking forward to showcasing our products to those racers.”

Perhaps best known for their state-of-the-art parachutes, White Safety Equipment offers a complete line of drag racing safety equipment including fire suits, gloves, helmets, shoes, seat belts and window nets.

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