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Hunter Begins Two Weeks of Racing in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV – A month has passed since Greg Hunter and the Kenny Gilmour-tuned ExactAir Compliance Systems Top Alcohol 
Dragster last raced down a quarter-mile racetrack. A disappointing first round loss at the season-opening Winternationals is behind them and they’re ready to start fresh at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Series regional event at The Strip at LVMS.
“We’ve had lots of time to go over everything and make sure the car is ready for two weeks of racing in Vegas. There was an unfortunate parts failure that cost us a first round win at Pomona so we made sure that issue was cleared up. We’re really happy with the direction that the new motor combination is going. We’re confident that it’ll run well and help us qualify well and win a few rounds,” claimed Hunter, a sophomore in the TAD class.
Fine Art and Drag Racing
Steven Andersen lived in Europe, graduated with a master’s degree in Fine Art from the University of Minnesota and had a life of 
luxury in New York City. He worked alongside Andy Warhol, signed autographs and even had a book published on his work by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. After leaving New York City, Anderson even had established his own nationally-recognized print shop. But with all that, the 67-year-old Anderson could still never truly forget his very first true passion – drag racing.
More than 45 years after exiting the seat of a Top Fuel car, Andersen couldn’t resist the urge to get back behind the wheel, ultimately leading him to Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School. “I guess it’s just that addiction to the sport. It’s hard to get out and stay out,” Anderson said.
Andersen, who lives in Minneapolis and is a longtime member of the Gopher State Timing Association (GSTA), got back in the sport in 2005, rebuilding cars and dragsters.
But there was the itch to do more and, within a few years, Andersen felt the desire to drive.
PROTHINGS NAMED THE OFFICIAL CREW UNIFORM OF THE ADRL
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.
Grubb Racing Ready for 2013 Quick 32 Sportsman Series
PINE RIVER, ON – One of the strongest-running teams in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts will be back for 
the upcoming 2013 season, but the car will be basically the same as last season.
We will be running the same car with basically the same setup, said Marvin Grubb, owner of the Grubb Racing Top Sportsman 2011 Pontiac GXP team. There won’t be any real changes.
Darrin Grubb will once again drive the GXP, which is a Chris Duncan Racing Cars product and powered by a 706-cubic inch Chevy engine from Par Racing. Behind the big engine is a Hutch’s Transmission Service Powerglide, which propels the car down the quarter-mile in the low seven-second range at speeds approaching 200 mph.
Crew chief on the team is Mike Dennis, with Marvin and Barb Grubb rounding out the effort.
BILL GLIDDEN FEATURES NEW MICKEY THOMPSON 50TH ANNIVERSARY VEHICLE WRAP
STOW, OH – March 27, 2013 – Team M/T member Bill Glidden will showcase an all-new Mickey Thompson vehicle wrap on his 
championship Mustang as he competes in the six event NMCA series.
Competing in Pro Street class, the longtime tire development competitor for Mickey Thompson will take on the turbocharged, supercharged and nitrous powered competitors in Pro Street proudly sporting the 50th anniversary wrap by GregZ Designs.
“Billy is a fierce Team M/T racer who always gives it his best out there,” said Tom Kundrik, Motorsports Manager, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “We’re proud to have him feature this stunning vehicle wrap in celebration of 50 great years, and the significant contribution he has made to our Big Tire Development Program over the years.”
Nitro Jam’s biggest stars hit the track at San Antonio Raceway April 5-6
SAN ANTONIO, TX – When the International Hot Rod Association’s Nitro Jam series made its return to San Antonio Raceway in 2011 
the event was deemed an overwhelming success.
The largest crowd in San Antonio Raceway history was on hand for the return of the IHRA’s unique brand of motorsports entertainment as fans in and around the Alamo City embraced the thrills of the world’s fastest machines. Then, in 2012, the event grew even bigger with another capacity crowd on hand for the largest U.S.-based Nitro Jam of the year.
Now, after two incredibly successful and entertaining seasons, the third annual San Antonio Nitro Jam presented by CarSafe and Good Vibrations Motorsports returns to San Antonio Raceway for what is easily the biggest Nitro Jam of the entire year. The event will feature four nitro classes, including the return of the Kings of the Sport in Top Fuel Dragster, plus nearly half a dozen jets, wheelstanders, fireworks and much more all jammed into one weekend April 5-6 at San Antonio Raceway.
COUGHLIN NAMED FAN-VOTE WINNER IN K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
LAS VEGAS, NV – NHRA Pro Stock fans have spoken, and their choice for the No. 8 starting spot in the K&N Horsepower Challenge for 
he second year in a row is Jeg Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger.
Coughlin will go for his fourth victory in the lucrative bonus event for qualified Pro Stock teams starting with a first-round meeting with event top seed Allen Johnson, driver of the Team Mopar Dodge Avenger. The 29th annual K&N Horsepower Challenge will be conducted during the running of the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals on Saturday, April 6, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event will be televised by ESPN2HD.
Coughlin won the fan vote by a wide margin, receiving roughly one-third of the total votes cast by NHRA fans since voting began in February. Coughlin has scored victories in the K&N Horsepower Challenge in 2009, 2000 and 1999.
“It’s an honor to win the final spot for the K&N Horsepower Challenge,” Coughlin said. “A big thank you to all of our fans and friends that propelled us to this position. We look forward to answering the effort with a big win in Vegas.”
Paolo Giust to debut 1963 Corvette Pro Modified in rookie year
OSGOODE, ON – Paolo Giust said he can’t wait to get behind the wheel of his new race car for the upcoming Pro Modified Racing 
Association season.
I have always wanted to go Pro Modified racing, he said. I love blower cars that offer a lot more power.
Giust has drag raced for several years, including his Top Dragster in Quick 32 Sportsman Series competition, but has longed to get into a speedy Pro Modified. He will make his debut in the class this year with his 1963 Corvette Pro Modified.
Built on an LJ Chassis, the Corvette features a supercharged Brad Anderson (BAE) 526-cubic inch supercharged Hemi from the shops Ajax Engines with a Bruno’s Automotive Products, Inc. Lenco transmission behind it. A Resolution Racing Services fuel system is also part of the package.
Don Schumacher, Danny Griego, Christian Byrd, Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio
HOLLYWOOD, FL – DSR team owner, Don Schumacher, country musician, Danny Griego, and zMAX Dragway GM, Christian Byrd, all 
join Joe Castello, along with the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio Nitro. To listen now, go to http://www.wforadio.com
Don Schumacher, stops by WFO Radio to reflect on his 200th win. Schumacher, owner of DSR and Schumacher Electric, discusses the thrill of victory, the sacrifices made along the way, and his “keys” to success in racing, business, and life, following wins 199 and 200 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Pro Slammers Season Opener
Famosa, CA – The 2013 Pro Slammers Door Car Association season opener held last weekend at the AAA Auto Club Famoso was full of 
excitement and fun. During qualifying the Pro Mod Slammers were trying to make their mark in the class and put a damper on the rest of the field. Scot Oksas from Santa Clarita Ca., stopped the clocks at 258.91mph in 6.033 seconds to earn the #1 spot.
With that pass Scott set a new class mph record with his 2010 twin turbo Mustang. He was followed by Randy Walker in his ‘74 nitrous assisted El Camino after he went 6.23 at 222mph, John Scialpi’s blown ‘57 Chevy was # 3 when he ran a 6.26 @ 222mph, John Durden rolled in #4 with his Daryl Jensen owned ’58 Corvette featuring a blown MBR 526ci Hemi at 6.40, Mike Doushgounian from San Martin, Ca. put his blown MBR Hemi, ’67 Nova into the #5 spot with a 6.56 @ 208 and Lee Smith from Salem, Or. ran a 6.62 at 213 to land himself in the #6 spot with his ‘67 Mustang.
