- 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
- HART KEEPS IT CLOSE IN TIGHT QUAD AT CHARLOTTE
ADRL Releases Its 2011 Competition Licensing Policy
Courtesy of ADRL
O’FALLON, MO – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has announced its 2011 Competition Licensing Policy, which goes into effect for the first race of the 2011 ADRL Tour.
The season starts on March 25-26 at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas with CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports.
The ADRL has released the following procedures for its Competition Licensing Policy, including guidelines for the 2011 ADRL License Application, which can be downloaded on the ADRL website (www.ADRL.us) after clicking on the “Rules” tab:
Mr. Aruba Winter Nationals raises $4,900 for JEGS Foundation
Courtesy of Jegs
Aruba Winter Nationals in an effort to raise money for the JEGS Foundation Racing For Cancer Research project.Final Results from Gainesville Raceway LODRS Event
Gainesville, FL – Sunday was picture perfect weather for the final day at the Gainesville LODRS event. Over 434 cars would start eliminations in round 1. Flawless runs from all teams made for a quick day. The race ran without incident after seeing several oil downs and a Top Alcohol Dragster tire explosion that lead to a day of frustration for the teams and track crew.
Class winners:
Top Alcohol Dragster – Alvin Moser, Hilltown PA
Top Alcohol Funny Car – Wayner Morris, Lincoln University PA
Comp Elim – Jim Kimbrough, Pace FL
Super Stock – Peter Biondo, Maspeth NY
Stock – Dick Kincaid, Canton OH
Super Comp – Steve Mikus, Ashley MI
Super Gas – Peter Bionda, Maspeth NY
Super Street – Dave Connolly, Elyria, NY
Top Sportsman – Gilmer Hinshaw, Burlington NC
Top Dragster – Jason Hoff, Littlestown PA
10.0 Index – Vic Singer Jr, Summerfield FL
11.0 Index – Brian Radley, Belleview FL
12.0 Index – Jason Rollins, Alchua FL
Finals Pictures – click here
Final Round Results, all Classes – click here
Jesel Joins Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association as a Contingency Sponsor for 2011
Courtesy of NEOPMA
Huntington, NY – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association is pleased to welcome the involvement of Jesel as an associate sponsor for 2011.
“We are thrilled to have another industry leader like Jesel step up and support the NEOPMA and believe it’s a testament to the hard work of everyone on both sides of the partnership,” John Mazzorana says.
“Most importantly, though, I think Jesel’s involvement will greatly benefit our race teams, which always remains our first priority. Jesel is a Northeast based business that fits our demographics, but has a national presence.”
Litton, Maroney, Evans and Scott fill Sunday victory lane at Mardi Gras Nitro Jam
Courtesy of IHRA
PORT ALLEN, LA – No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without an abundance of beads, decorations, 
music and plenty of Cajun cuisine and that is exactly what the winners of Sunday’s Nitro Jam finale enjoyed in victory lane as over a dozen different drivers hoisted a brand new Ironman trophy during an absolutely huge race weekend at the third annual Mardi Gras Nitro Jam at State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge.
And topping that list was the popular “Poverty Stricken” Funny Car team headed by driver Peter Gallen who swept the Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car category over the weekend and vaulted to the top of the Prostalgia championship standings in the process. Gallen pushed his car to the limit both nights of the annual Louisiana event, defeating Mike McIntire both times to perform the only sweep of the weekend.
JACKSON RACING TAFC ZOOMS TO PROVISIONAL POLE IN PHOENIX
Courtesy of Jackson Racing
Chandler, AZ – A new season has begun for the Rick Jackson Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car team with the Santa Clarita, Calif. group producing mid-season performance. 
A solid 5.595 second elapsed time was good enough to capture the provisional pole position after the first day of qualifying during the opening NHRA Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the 2011 season contested at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Ariz.
The Centre Pointe Collision Center Ford Mustang team kicked off their 2011 campaign with a test session yesterday at FIR, giving crew chief Steve Boggs and driver Tony Bartone the opportunity to shake down any off season rust which may have developed since their record shattering 266.00 mile per hour blast recorded in mid-November, 2010.
Record crowds on hand to witness huge Mardi Gras Nitro Jam
Courtesy of IHRA
PORT ALLEN, LA – Bobby Lagana didn’t cross the finish line first on Saturday, in fact he didn’t even finish first in his 
own lane, but he still broke through with his first ever win at State Capitol Raceway in front of a historic crowd at the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam Saturday in Baton Rouge
Lagana, who had won at every track on the Nitro Jam tour except State Capitol Raceway entering this weekend’s event, finally got the proverbial Louisiana monkey off his back Saturday to claim his fourth consecutive victory dating back to last year and his 14th career Ironman in a wild one over Bruce Litton in front of a standing room only crowd.
“To be honest it feels great to finally get a win here. We have been close so many times, but we were finally able to conquer the beast, even if it wasn’t the prettiest win,” Lagana said. “I am also thrilled to see the crowd out here tonight. Everyone, from the IHRA to the great people here at State Capitol, put on such a great show. The crowd was here early and they stayed late.”
Al-Balooshi, Von Smith, Millen Among “Battle For The Belts” Winners At QRC
Courtesy of ADRL
DOHA, QATAR – A remarkable 2010-2011 season in the Arabian Drag Racing League ended in fitting fashion for Pro Nitrous driver Khalid Al-Balooshi.
The talented and colorful driver who dominated all winter at QRC capped off his year with one last incredible performance, going 3.786 at 199.70 miles per hour in the Round Eight finals against Shannon Jenkins on Friday to win the league’s “Battle For The Belts.”
Al-Balooshi’s record-breaking year ended with one more brilliant salvo, too, as the victory earned him $100,000 for the championship. Add the $50,000 he earned for winning the points title and the $20,000 he earned for ending the year with both the E.T. (3.781) and speed (199.88 mph) records, and Al-Balooshi picked up $170,000 in one weekend, making it the most lucrative win in doorslammer history.
Johnny Ahten Racing Pursuing Strong Results For 2011 Season Opener at Firebird Raceway
Courtesy of Ahten Racing
Chandler, Az. — Armed with a new combination, the Santa Clarita, California based Fire Captain, Johnny Ahten, will be piloting his Ahten Family Racing Top Alcohol Dragster Team at the Pacific Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
event in Chandler, Arizona. The Team is more than anxious to kick off their 2011 drag racing season.
“We’ve worked really hard this off season” noted Ahten, “a lot of research and changes have gone into our racing’s performance structure. We’re looking to get some valuable laps this weekend that will take us with fresh data prior to heading back home for the Winternationals.
“All of the teams in attendance this weekend are hoping that the weather here at Firebird remains steady so we can get our Division 7 season opener behind us. As of now, the forecast calls for questionable weather on Saturday and we’re all keeping our fingers crossed that it will move through by Sunday”.
Maddern Racing Ready for 2011 Racing Debut
Courtesy of Maddern Racing
Chandler, Az – With the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series event’s now underway, it’s time for the Pacific Division 7 to have 
their first of six events this weekend at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona.
“We’ve come a long way for the success we had last season” said Demke, “now that we have a great working team and combination, it was time for our sponsors, Clean Boost Performance Oil and Peen Rite to have a stronger presence on the dragster.
“We would like to thank GP Graphics of Whittier, California for all of their effort in rewrapping the car and we are definitely looking forward to getting back out to the track”.
