- 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
ADRL World Finals VII Winners Awarded At Texas Motorplex
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ENNIS, TX – After a disappointing start to the 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season, Jason Scruggs sure found a way to end it in tremendous fashion.
On the final drag race of the ADRL season, Scruggs put together a classic performance on Sunday, running a 3.604 at 208.59 miles per hour to knock off Frankie Taylor in the finals of the LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Texas Motorplex.
“We’re just thankful we’ve got a good car right now,” Scruggs said. “When we were down, everybody was helping us and I can’t say enough about all the people who helped us get back on track.”
The highlight-filled race served as a fitting end to a record-breaking 2011 season as well.
ADRL Releases 2012 Schedule, With 10-Race Tour at 10 of Nation’s Top Tracks
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ENNIS, TX – Highlighted by the debut of two renowned tracks and a return to two other premier tracks, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) unveiled its highly anticipated 2012 ADRL Tour schedule on Sunday at its Annual Racer
Appreciation and Awards Gala.
ADRL will make its inaugural appearance at both Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn., and zMAX Dragway on the grounds of Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.
“It’s a perfect fit – one of the ADRL’s biggest events at the world’s greatest drag strip,” said Christian Byrd, general manager of zMAX Dragway. “Hosting the best eighth-mile drag racers in the world for Dragstock IX is a tremendous addition to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Fall Season of Speed and zMAX Dragway’s ever-expanding 2012 schedule.”
The eighth ADRL campaign will also feature returns to Gateway Motorsports Park in St. Louis, and Memphis International Raceway, both of which were previous popular stops for the ADRL.
Ike Maier to finish his season at upcoming NHRA Las Vegas Event
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TOTTENHAM, ON – With several NHRA National events now behind him, Top Fuel driver Ike Maier is hoping to finish his season on a high note.
Driving the Paton Racing Team Top Fuel dragster, Maier acquired his license earlier this year and has competed in five events with the powerful car, which can obtain speeds of 330 mph down the quarter-mile drag strip.
“I’d like to go out with a qualifying run and a round or two,” he noted, adding that he believes the team does better in the hotter climates.
“We seem to do better in the heat,” he said. “But I’m just hoping we are able to qualify and we’ll take it from there.”
Maier will be entering the 11th Annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at Las Vegas October 28-30. This will be the 22nd race in the 23-event 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.
ADRL Crowns Winners In “Battle For The Belts” At World Finals VII
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ENNIS, TX – Richie Stevens Jr. couldn’t have picked a better time to have his best performance of the 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season.
The talented Extreme Pro Stock standout got the most out of his CarSafe and Valspar-sponsored Mustang on Saturday, dramatically winning the single-day “Battle For The Belts” shootout out of the No. 8 and final qualifying position.
As part of the featured event during the weekend’s LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Texas Motorplex, Stevens wrapped up his magical day with a holeshot win against Cary Goforth in the finals, going 4.07 to claim the BFTB.
“This feels awesome. There’s really no other words to describe it,” Stevens said. “To come here as the No. 8 seed and just slip into the field, and then beat a team of that caliber in the finals, it’s just unbelievable. I can’t even begin to say what that’s like.
“When you get that first win along with it, that just make it that much more exciting.”
Other “Battle For The Belts” winners included Todd Tutterow (Pro Extreme), Khalid Al-Balooshi (Pro Nitrous), Dan Millen (Extreme 10.5) and Ashley Owens (Pro Extreme Motorcycle).
“Madman” Taylor Stars In First Qualifying Session Of ADRL World Finals VII
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ENNIS, TX – Frankie Taylor started off the biggest weekend in American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in impressive fashion.
The defending Pro Extreme world champion tied his own ADRL world record during Friday’s qualifying session, running an incredible 3.581 at 211.36 miles per hour to set both ends of the track record during the opening night of the three-day LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VII presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Texas Motorplex.
“It felt pretty good. I tried to go 3.57; I wanted to get the record again,” Taylor said. “I thought it went a little faster, but it felt good. I could tell it was hauling the mail.
Roy Hill, Ric Flair headline Express Lane Shootout at Panama Beach Raceway
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FOUNTAIN, FL – Two North Carolina icons are set to square off at Panama Beach Raceway on October 29th, when legendary professional wrestler and honorary race chairman “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair takes on storied drag
race RoyHill in a match race as part of the Express Lane Shootout presented by Coca-Cola.
Featuring two races in one day, the Express Lane Shootout will contest both a Super Pro and Sportsman race. Car entry is free with the purchase of a $20 general admission ticket, and the Super Pro race pays $1500 to win, while the Sportsman winner will pocket $1000.
“Panama City is also the hometown of our car owner, James Finch,” Hill continued. “We’re really excited to have him there, along with the folks from Coca-Cola and Express Lane convenience stores, and of course my old buddy Ric Flair. It’s going to be a great day of racing, so check out the flyer for all of the details and come join us at Panama Beach Raceway next weekend.”
For more information about the Express Lane Shootout and Panama Beach Raceway, visit www.pbrdragracing.com or contact Johnny Jordan by calling (334) 299-0303 or emailing johnnyjordan@alaweb.com.
Daystar Products Puts up Cash for the SCSN VII Thursday Night “Pro Street Showdown”
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Las Vegas, NV – As the Street Car Super Nationals gets more and more popular so does the annual Thursday Night “Pro Street Showdown” For the 3rd consecutive year, Daystar Products (a manufacturer of Lift, Leveling and Performance
Bushing Kits) will be title sponsor for this unique single timed “pass for the cash” battle for all the Pro Street Racers in attendance!! One pass to see who’s the “Big Dawg” and kick start the 2011 Street Car Super Nationals VI.
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Janis Team Headed For “Big D”
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Photo By Roger Richards
Elma, NY– Dallas is the final stop on the 2011 ADRL tour and Pro Mod and Pro Extreme driver Mike Janis is looking to wrap the 2011 ADRL season up with a win… or two.
Janis, who competes in two ADRL professional classes, is looking to add to his single win this season. Janis won this inaugural ADRL Pro Modified event earlier this season in Virginia. The Janis team will enter their Andy McCoy built 70’ Duster in the Pro Extreme class and their Aeroquip backed Mustang in the Pro Modified class for the LenMar Nationals.
The LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VII takes place on Oct. 21-23 at Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas. It is the final race of the 2011 season in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL), and the final race to earn points for a 2011 world championship.
The PMRA Top Five for 2011 – Mark Nielsen – Number Five
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BRANTFORD, ON – Placing fifth in the Pro Modified Racing Association Marydel Homes Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport and Global Emissions Systems, Inc. for 2011 was long-time Series
competitor Mark Nielsen. He noted that he would have preferred to have finished higher in the standings, but was upbeat about his season.
“Overall I’m pleased we finished in the top five,” noted the Brantford racer. We were hoping for better results, be more consistent, and be able to make some quicker runs.”
Nielsen qualified his Nielsen Motorsports 1968 Camaro Pro Modified at each PMRA race in the season, but suffered with mechanical woes during the year. His best showings were a pair of semi-final rounds in event two and event five for 2011.
Powering the Camaro in the G-Force Race Cars product is an ERD (Engine Research & Development) 526-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi backed with a Lenco three-speed transmission. A PSI supercharger sits atop the engine, which is fueled through an ERD fuel system. Randy Gronlund, Richard Ruysseveldt, Dave Ross, Natalia Kalivodova and Rachel Ross crewed for the team this season, whom he thanked for their efforts.
Hernandez and B1 looking for One-Two Combination in Dallas
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ENNIS, TX – B1 Racing Pro Extreme driver Josh Hernandez, the winningest Pro Mod driver in history, is anxious to add two more wins to his heavyweight resume this weekend in the ADRL Battle for the Belts and the LenMar Motorsports
ADRL World Finals VII at Texas Motorplex. In the past two seasons, Hernandez has been to the championship round in the Battle for the Belts, both times taking runner-up honors. This time, the Texas native is planning to close the season with a one-two knockout punch.
“It’s two races for one this weekend, and our goal as a team is to finish the season strong and show them what B1 Racing is all about,” Hernandez said. “We brought on the new Corvette late in the season, and without the chance to fully test, we struggled a little to get her into shape. Now we’re running great thanks to all of the hard work the whole team has put in.”
At the last race, Hernandez had his best finish of the year, taking runner-up honors and jumping into contention in the BFTB. Because he is in eighth place, Hernandez will face off against No. 7 finisher, hard-running Jason Scruggs in the first round.
