- Hagan Captures 50th NHRA Career Win in TSR Direct Connection Dodge//SRT Funny Car at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte
- Ashley, Hagan, Anderson and Herrera take Wins at Charlotte Four-Wide
- TOUGH FINAL ROUND PUTS DAMPER ON WEEKEND FOR JOHN FORCE IN CHARLOTTE NHRA 4-WIDE NATIONALS
- BO BUTNER WINS JHG MOUNTAIN MOTOR PRO STOCK SEASON OPENER
- AARON STANFIELD RUNNER-UP AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS AT ZMAX DRAGWAY
- JUSTIN ASHLEY WINS NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS AT ZMAX DRAGWAY
- Tony Schumacher Out Early After Jam-Packed Four-Wide Weekend in Charlotte
Pro Mod Slammers Getting Ready!
Courtesy of Pro Slammers
San Francisco, CA – This weekend the Scrappers Racing Slammers Series will be competing at Sacramento Raceway’s 
“Door Car Shootout”. This special 2 day event will feature some of the best drivers on the west coast as they competefor the 2012 Pro Slammers championship. The Pro Mods are the feature class and we look forward to seeing guys like Bret Williamson, Monty Berney, Marc Meadors and Gomez Family Racing with their 1963 blown Corvette.
At the first event Sean Renteria was the first 5 second Slammer with their “Renteria Bros. Racing” 1965 4 door Valiant and Goodguys Racing driver, Marc Meadors took home the first win.
This event will also showcase the 7.60 and 6.90 Slammers which will surely put on a great show for the fans. The Pro Slammers are dedicated to providing nothing but the best in when it comes to door slammer action and that’s what makes them so great.
The WCOPMA kicks off their 2012 season this weekend in Salt Lake City
Courtesy of WCOPMA
Salt Lake City, UT – After a long off season the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association will start racing this weekend at 
Rocky Mountain Raceway’s in Utah. This will be the first time the WCOPMA has raced at Rocky Mountain Raceways and we couldn’t think of a better place to kick off our 2012 season.
The Jet Car Spring Nationals event will be action packed with seven Jet Cars, eight WCOPMA racers (which include Rod Burbage, Dan Nickelson, Mike Maggio, Joe Lepone Jr., Tom Johanns, Mark Lovell, Perry Thyr and Dan Myers), Jack Harris/Steve Macklyn’s “Nitro Thunder” Nostalgia Fuel Funny Car and Rob Passey’s MSP Top Fuel Dragster.
There will also be many bracket classes including Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, IHRA Box, IHRA No Box, Motorcycle/Snowmobile and Top JR. & Quick JR. dragsters.
PSCA Classes to Participate in Super Chevy Show at Bandimere
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LAS VEGAS, NV – Pacific Street Car Association racers are being given another opportunity to race thanks to Bandimere Speedway and the Super Chevy Show near Denver Aug. 17-18.
“The Super Chevy Show has a long history at Bandimere Speedway and we are excited to build on the momentum of the 
event by hosting the PSCA and two of its premier classes of competition,” said John Bandimere III, the speedway’s executive vice president and general manager. “Hot Street and Outlaw 10.5 will showcase heads-up, 1/4 mile competition that is sure to be and exciting addition to an already entertaining event.”
The non-points event will work as a test run on the viability of bringing a full PSCA/Street Car Super Nationals event to the area in 2013. The purse for the two PSCA classes will be announced at a later date.
US 131 Motorsports Park Next Stop for PMRA, Quick 32 and PBSS
Courtesy of PMRA, Quick 32 and PBSS
CAYUGA, ON – The next event for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series presented by Wiseco Performance Products will be the Summer
Showdown at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin Michigan.
This will be the second event for all three drag racing series this year, and the first time at the storied track in southwestern Michigan between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
“We’re very excited to be going to Martin,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations of all three series. “We look forward to racing at this great facility.”
Constructed in 1962 as Martin Dragway, US 131 Motorsports Park will celebrate its 50th year of operation this season. It has been the host to many major racing events, including IHRA and ADRL national events. After a $14 million makeover in 2002, this facility is second to none for racers and fans alike.
Hunter Racing North of the Border
Courtesy of NVW Motorsports Promotions
MISSION, BC – Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Greg Hunter and veteran team owner Kenny Gilmour head to a race in their home country on the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series tour this weekend. The NHRA B.C. Nationals mark the third
race for the new driver-owner combination. Hunter says their car is ready to fly north of the border.
“The guys feel that we’re really close to having the tune-up that will take us to the next level. We found a couple problems after Vegas and fixed them, so the car should run well in Mission,” said the former Top Alcohol Funny Car pilot.
Hunter is hoping to take the ExactAir Compliance Systems blown alcohol dragster just one more round than he did at the Las Vegas national event. His consistent, quick reaction times and solid race car put him into the second round, falling to A/Fueler Garrett Bateman. To go one more round at a regional event would mean his first final round appearance.
Maddern Racing Looks to Bright Side of Second Round Exit
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Topeka, KS – There is always a bright side. At the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka, Chris Demke and the Maddern Racing Team lost in the second round of eliminations to Randy Meyer. On the bright
side, oh wait, this is Drag Racing, there is no bright side to losing. Scratch that opening statement. On the dark and gloomy side, losing stinks, and bright sides are tough to find.
Qualifying in Topeka was a mixed bag. First round saw a less than optimistic 5.410/263.10. In Friday’s second qualifying session, the Maddern Racing Team posted their best-ever elapsed time at Heartland Park with a 5.388/264.60. Not quite a bright side, but a bit closer to one. After Friday’s qualifying, the team was in the number three slot. Saturday’s qualifying rounds saw the car get a little friendly with the centerline and the resulting 5.391/263.41 dropped them to the number nine spot.
Rough Start to 2012 for Hill and Nitro Fever
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NORWALK, OH – A/Fuel Dragster driver Dave Hill entered the Cavalcade of Stars NHRA regional event without a baseline tune-up for 2012. The Indiana-based Nitro Fever Racing car made three consecutive passes down the track
atSummitMotorsportsPark, but none of them were enough to propel them into the eight-car Top Alcohol Dragster field.
“We’re still trying to fit some new parts into our tune-up. The car ran well towards the end of the run, but it’s just not getting off the line as quick as we need it to. We had three clean passes all weekend, so we do have a good baseline to work from,” said Hill.
Hill and the Nitro Fever team had the pleasure of racing in front of an estimated crowd of over 40,000 fans. Dave was a part of autograph sessions on Friday and Saturday, where he and other drivers signed hero cards for over 500 fans.
“It was incredible, racing in front of all of thoseOhiofans. I’m always so inspired by the families and kids who come out to see the racing. It makes me want to race that much more, so I really enjoy coming toNorwalk,” said the machine specialist.
Crew chief Ben Ameling and the crew will get together and prepare their nitro-burning dragster for the next outing inChicago. The first race of the year gave them a good base to go off.
BMR Suspension 1.2” Lowering Springs for 2010-2012 V6 Camaro
Courtesy of WFO
Thonotosassa, FL – Improve the handling and cosmetic appeal of your 5th generation V6 Camaro with a set of Lowering Springs from BMR Suspension. The front springs lower the vehicle by 1.2” and have a spring rate of 200 pounds per inch.
The rear springs lower the vehicle by 1.2” and have a spring rate of 430 pounds per inch. Springs are constructed from high tensile silicone chromium spring wire.
A set of BMR Lowering Springs (SP052) will lower the center of gravity and dramatically increase the cornering capabilities of your Camaro without sacrificing ride quality. Front springs (SP053) and rear springs (SP054) also sold separately. Fits V6 cars only. Installation time of 3-4 hours. Available in a red powdercoat finish.
To preview all of BMR’s high-performance suspension parts, please visit www.bmrsuspension.com, email sales@bmrsuspension.com, or contact them at BMR Suspension, 12581 US Highway 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, 813-986-9302, Fax: 813-986-8055.
David Grubnic, Jack Beckman, Allen Johnson, Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio
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HOLLYWOOD, FL – Dollar General NHRA Summernationals winners, David Grubnic, Jack Beckman, and Allen Johnson all join Joe Castello, along with the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. To listen now, go to 
http://www.wforadio.com/
Jack Beckman,driver of the Valvoline Dodge Funny Car, stops by WFO Radio to talk about his first victory of 2012, dealing with the recent team switch at DSR, and getting his team’s performance ready for the Countdown.
Top Fuel winner, David Grubnic, breaks down his final round victory over Spencer Massey, winning for NHRA, living legend Connie Kalitta, and his team’s wild celebration on the starting line following the win.
WCOPMA signs Brad Anderson Enterprises for the 2012 Season
Courtesy of WCOPMA
ONTARIO, CA – With just three days until the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association kicks off their 2012 season at Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah, a deal was signed with Brad Anderson Enterprises to sponsor the leading pro mod group on the West Coast this upcoming season!
“The majority of our racers choose Brad Anderson engines to power their cars down the track. Brad Anderson Enterprises is a huge supplier for many of the biggest names in drag racing and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them on board with our club for this season,” WCOPMA president Rod Burbage said.
Starting this weekend in Salt Lake City we will be representing BAE proudly as an association sponsor and continue to do so all season long when we travel to Idaho, Canada, California, Colorado and Arizona.
