- 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
VP GEARS UP FOR 2012 SEASON
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – VP Racing Fuels will start its 37th race season with a full arsenal of its popular leaded and unleaded race fuels. Fuels for drag racing, stock car racing, dirt track racing, powersports and open wheel 
competition have positioned VP as the leader in race fuel development as well as the most diversified race fuel brand in motorsports.
“We’ve developed many new fuel products, all of which will debut over the coming weeks,” said Jim Kelly, VP’s Director of Race Fuel Sales. “I’m confident racers and engine builders alike will be very pleased with our newborns, which include a DBI break-in fuel, an ethanol-free Pre-Mix for two strokes, another impressive FIA rally fuel blend, a new FIM motorcycle blend, and a new product that will more than satisfy racers asking us for an E-85 type fuel. Many hours of R&D across the U.S. have produced what we believe will set us apart – again – from the other race fuel companies we compete against.”
“After we announced the launch of VP-branded gas stations across the country a few months back, a few people expressed concern that VP was following other companies that focused on retail to general consumers and we might lose interest in what we’re known for,” Kelly continued. “But that’s not the case at all. Rest assured, at VP it’s still all about MAKIN’ POWER!”
ADRL To Showcase Factory Hot Rods In New Drag Racing Class
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O’FALLON, MO – In the midst of one of the greatest eras of high-performance passenger cars, the American Drag Racing League on Friday unveiled a completely new category of drag racing which will feature the world’s most
powerful production automobiles in head-to-head competition.
The new division, named the SuperCar Showdown, will present an arena for the latest factory-produced, dealership-available models to meet in a true drag racing contest. With no handicap starts or performance restrictions, the quickest and fastest current offerings from every major auto manufacturer will be free to show their true potential. The SuperCar Showdown Series will unite the automakers, the public market and the ADRL to present drag racing at its most meaningful level.
The SuperCar Showdown will debut at the season-opening ADRL Dragpalooza VIII at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston on March 30-31, and will be a part of all 10 2012 ADRL Tour stops, which feature many of the nation’s most prestigious tracks.
With Steve Petty’s help, Coughlin Looking for Career-best Season
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DELAWARE, OH – The NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Series season may not start until March, but that doesn’t mean things aren’t buzzing around Troy Coughlin’s JEGS.com turbo Chevy Camaro.
“It takes a lot of hard work to get ready for the season but you find motivation in the fact every other racer on tour is likely working just as hard as we are,” Coughlin said. “We’ve got some new faces in new places, but the transition is going smoothly and we’re all very excited about the upcoming season.”
The most notably change in the yellow and black’s new attack is crew chief Steve Petty, whom Coughlin says knows a thing or two about making a turbo motor sing.
“There’s very few people better with a turbo engine than Steve,” said Coughlin, a past world champion in Pro Street. “There’s a reason he won four of the last five races. He’s good. But even Steve needs some time to become acquainted with this particular racecar. Every car and engine is a little different. So Steve needs some time to get to know the equipment we’ve got and then let his talent take over.
WHO’S IN THIS ISSUE OF RPM MAGAZINE?
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Feature – Street Smart & Race Ready – ‘Living The Dream’ — The ’40 Willys has been a favorite choice for street machine 
enthusiasts, hot rodders and drag racers for many years. In Scotland though, building any kind of American car is a challenge, let alone a Willys. Gerry Treit did it, and with his race ready street machine he’s living his dream!
NAZCA, 2,500 Years & Still Going Strong – Jack and Chris Brohman bring history along for the ride in their Pro Mod Camaro.
‘It’s ALL Horsepower’ – A new way of thinking to attack this new economic environment– Ohsweken Speedway’s Glenn Styres and Donny Hill have the formula.
Mean Green Mopar Machine – Adam Sailor aka “Guppy” and his ’72 Demon.
Inside Out Rebuilding Project 5.30 – We check in with Eric Gullett on the Rebuilt of Project 5.30.
Dare To Be Different, VERY Different! The Staff Brothers’ 1936 Chevy Pickup.
Project 4 Lug Thug: Cool Under Fire – Building a dependable cooling system.
Jerry Bickel Race Cars Continues Support Of ADRL With 2012 Sponsorship
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O’FALLON, MO – As a chassis builder, Jerry Bickel has made a point to embrace technology and innovation.
The result has been a championship pedigree from Jerry Bickel Race Cars (JBRC), including a multitude of JBRC
-built cars that have garnered world titles in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL).
As a sponsor for the 2012 ADRL Tour, Bickel said it’s an ideal time to continue to be involved with the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league.
“It’s a very exciting time right now and we are committed to helping make it work. We’re going all-in with the ADRL in 2012 and we are really excited for the upcoming season,” Bickel said from his state-of-the-art shop in Moscow Mills, Mo.
Courtney Force, John Force, Brandon Bernstein, Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio, 2011 Show of the Yea
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HOLLYWOOD, FL – John Force Racing’s newest full time driver, Courtney Force, John Force, new driver of the Lucas Oil/MAVTV Top Fuel dragster, Brandon Bernstein, JFR tuner Ron Douglas, and Traxxas President, Mike Jenkins join
Joe Castello along with the NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. To listen now, go to WFORadio.com.
Courtney Force, just announced as the newest full time driver in the John Force Racing stables, stops by WFO Radio to discuss driving the Traxxas Ford Mustang during the 2012 NHRA season. Courtney talks about the lead up to the announcement, her pre season testing at PBIR, and her new sponsor Traxxas.
John Force, takes time out to talk about his new driver, preview her 2012 season, and his team’s success bringing in a new sponsor from outside of drag racing.
Summit SuperSeries racers don’t forget to register for 2012 season
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Norwalk, OH – With the Summit SuperSeries season almost upon us, the IHRA would like to take this time to remind all racers planning to race in the 2012 Summit SuperSeries and compete for the 2012 World Championship that they must
adhere to all SuperSeries rules to be eligible.
Racers planning to compete for the $200,000 year-end championship prize package awarded to the winners of the Top and Modified Summit SuperSeries World Championship must:
Step #1
Join the IHRA Summit SuperSeries which includes IHRA membership benefits, Summit SuperSeries license and request special registration number (commonly called the “X Number”). The second digit of the number will be the letter X and only IHRA can issue this number. This membership will allow you to participate in the Summit Super Series at your home track.
ADRL Adds JRi Shocks To Growing Sponsorship List For 2012 Season
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O’FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is set to introduce another new sponsor for the first time in 2012.
A growing name in the drag racing shock industry, JRi Shocks has been named as an official sponsor for the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league in 2012, the ADRL announced on Tuesday.
Based out of Mooresville, N.C., JRi Shocks will post contingency in six of the ADRL’s classes (Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Extreme 10.5, Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Modified and Top Sportsman) for the winner and runner-up at each ADRL national event.
The 2012 ADRL Tour begins on March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston and visits 10 of the top tracks in the nation.
“Everyone at JRI Shocks is very proud to announce our new relationship with the ADRL,” JRi Shocks Technical Advisor Dave Lovendahl said. “The ADRL has some of the best drag racing in the world and is a professionally-run organization that we are thrilled to be a part of.
TNT Super Series Returns to Grand Bend Nitro Jam Weekend in 2012
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GRAND BEND, ONTARIO (January 9, 2012) After a very successful event in 2011, the popular Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series will return to the IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex in 2012.
Friday July 20th will see a complete TNTSS 10.90 event, from two rounds of qualifying to final eliminations – A warm up for the Nitro Jam weekend.
“We’re very excited to be returning in 2012,” said Ted Barnes, TNTSS Director. “It’s a terrific opportunity that adds value for the sportsman racers making the trip to Grand Bend.”
Last year’s TNTSS event saw 35 racers pull through the water box in round one. But when the dust settled, it was Rob Holden from Parkhill, Ontario taking the win light in the final and adding his name to the elite list of TNTSS event winners.
ADRL Releases 2012 Pre-Registration Information For Pro Junior Dragster
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OFALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is set to announce pre-registration information for Pro Junior Dragster for the upcoming 2012 season.
Pre-registration for the 2012 ADRL Tour will begin at 10 a.m. EST on Jan. 15.
The 2012 ADRL season begins on March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston and includes 10 races at many of the most prestigious tracks and facilities in the United States.
The non-refundable entry fee is $250 per driver, per event and must be pre-paid by cash, check or credit card. Pre-registration will not be confirmed until payment is received and cleared.
