- HendrickCars.com to sponsor Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster starting at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte
- DANIEL WILKERSON AND SCAG FORD FUNNY CAR TEAM LOOKING TO TURN THINGS AROUND AT CHARLOTTE FOUR-WIDE
- Dustin Smiley Races to Advanced Product Design $15,000 Wednesday Win at the Spring Fling
- NEOPMA Pro Mod Drivers Ready to Start 2024 Season at MIR’s Door Wars
- JUSTIN ASHLEY AND SCAG TOYOTA TEAM LOOK TO CONTINUE PROMISING START TO NHRA SEASON AT ZMAX DRAGWAY
- FOSTER LOOKING TO TAKE AQUA PROP ALL THE WAY AT CHARLOTTE FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS
- MBE Tech Report
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.
Hardee’s Named Title Sponsor of ADRL Georgia Drags VII at South Georgia Motorsports Park
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.”
“The Car Girl” Joins the show, Frantic Ford Funnycar, Charlie Harmon, All on Speed Scene Live TV!
Tuesday night, Welcome our new host, Alex “The Car Girl” Rogeo to the show. Alex just drove her Dodge Magnum racecar back east, 
installed a full race Hemi motor, and drove it home. She should have some great stories about that road trip!
Plus, We talk to the guys involved with the Frantic Ford Funnycar and Charlie Harmon from the NMCA West, NMCA, and NMRA will be talking to us about the upcoming race at Bakersfield and Pomona.
Tune it to Speed Scene Live TV at 6:00 to 7:00 Pacific time just by going to www.SpeedSceneLive.com You can even watch it on your phone or other mobile device!
Szupka’s double highlights JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals finals
BELLE ROSE, LA – Steve Szupka of Willow Grove, Pa., became the 15th driver to claim a double victory at an NHRA national event 
when he drove to the Comp and Stock Eliminator titles at this weekend’s 10th annual JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals at No Problem Raceway Park.
In Comp, Szupka drove his G/EA roadster to a win against the dragster of Jim Kimbrough. He returned a short time later to collect the Stock Eliminator title when he beat former JEGS SPORTSnationals champion Austin Williams.
Former world champion Anthony Bertozzi, a winner at last weekend’s Amalie NHRA Gatornationals, claimed a second-straight victory in Super Stock. Bertozzi, of Ashland, Va., stopped Gilbert Johnson’s ’96 Oldsmobile in the final round. Bertozzi also won the Top Dragster title at the 2012 JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals.
LEISZLER OIL BRINGS THE VP RETAIL BRAND TO KANSAS
SAN ANTONIO, TX – VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced the addition of Clay Center, Kansas-based Leiszler Oil, Inc. to its roster of 
retail brand partners. In addition to operating 16 Short Stop Convenience stores, the company also provides wholesale distribution of fuels to 14 branded and 13 unbranded retail sites in central and NE Kansas
“We are extremely excited to adopt VP’s retail brand program,” said Alison Leiszler Bridges, President for Leiszler Oil Inc. “Our decision to go with VP gives our customers a professional and attractive image, industry leading credit card processing rates and it provides our team the ability to source unbranded product at the best possible price.”
Hough, Rupert blast to victory at Arizona Nitro Jam
TUCSON, AZ – Last year was a bit of an oddball season for IHRA rookie Kyle Hough.
Hough was good alright, visiting seven finals and winning the 2012 Nitro Jam Fuel Altered championship all in his first season behind the wheel. But, despite his championship producing season, Hough didn’t collect one victory. Not one.
That all changed Saturday night.
With consistency being key to Hough’s championship during his rookie campaign last season, Saturday Hough put it all on the line and let the numbers do the talking as the Las Vegas, Nevada native blasted to his first career Nitro Jam win behind the wheel of the famed “Nanook” machine at the Arizona Nitro Jam presented by CarSafe and Good Vibrations Motorsports at Southwestern International Raceway.
