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- ROBERT HIGHT STEPPING DOWN AS JFR PRESIDENT
- Greg Anderson and VP Racing Break NHRA World Record
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ADRL Honors 2010 World Champions
Courtesy of ADRL
BAYTOWN, TX – A day before the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) kicked off its 2011 season, the world’s 
premier eighth-mile drag racing league honored its 2010 World Champions.
The ADRL held its Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala on Thursday at the Tower Club at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas, recognizing its 2010 champions as well as handing out a trio of special awards on the eve of Friday’s 2011 season-opener, CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports.
ADRL television personality Bret Kepner hosted the event that trumpeted the 2010 “Battle For The Belts” winners and also announced the winners for Driver of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Track of the Year.
Lagana on display as excitement builds for Arizona Nitro Jam debut
Courtesy of IHRA
TUCSON, AZ – Defending Nitro Jam Top Fuel champion Bobby Lagana Jr. and his Lucas Oil Top Fuel team were spotted all across 
Tucson on Thursday to help promote the inaugural Arizona Nitro Jam this Friday and Saturday at Southwestern International Raceway.
Lagana, who unveiled a brand new Lucas Oil sponsorship on Thursday with all new team uniforms and a new wrap which he will debut on Friday at the Arizona Nitro Jam, had his Top Fuel dragster on display at several locations across the city, culminating with a stop at Miller’s Surplus where local television, newspaper and ESPN radio were on hand to talk about the race.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be in Tucson this weekend to put on a show for the Arizona fans. We have a brand new sponsor and we are excited to begin our partnership with Lucas Oil with a good showing this weekend,” Lagana said. “This is a huge event for us and for Nitro Jam and we are glad to be a part of it. I expect a huge turnout and some great racing this Friday and Saturday.”
Spencer Hyde comfortable in Cobalt and ready for upcoming Quick 32 season
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STRATFORD, ON – Quick 32 Sportsman Series racer Spencer Hyde switched his ride from a Top Dragster to a Top Sportsman entry last season, and for 2011 believes he will be ready to take on the competition.
“I feel comfortable now in the Cobalt,” Hyde noted. “Last year was a learning curve, and this year our focus will be on winning some rounds.”
After competing with a Top Dragster in the first year of Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, Hyde got behind the wheel of a 2007 Chevy Cobalt Top Sportsman in 2010, and was a quick study in learning the differences between a rear-engined dragster and the front-engined Cobalt.
“It took a while to get used to,” he said. “The car reacts a lot differently. It’s been a big learning curve, but Carl (Spiering) has coached me and things have gotten much better.”
Johnny Ahten Racing Doubling the Racing Odds in Vegas
Courtesy of Athen Racing
Las Vegas, NV – The racing team of Johnny Ahten and his Family’s Clean Boost / Island Renovations Top Alcohol 
Dragster has been anticipating the next two weekends in Las Vegas since pulling out of Pomona earlier this year.
Ahten’s team has had plenty of time to plan their approach for the next two weekends of racing and are extremely excited to pick up where they left off.
“We ran an off pace 5.39, the long way down the track in Pomona” said Ahten, “after servicing the car, we were all pretty happy that not only is there plenty left in the tune up, but that all of our changes took us in the correct direction and we didn’t suffer any carnage.
Chris Demke and Maddern Racing Prepared for Double Header Rolling Into Vegas
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Las Vegas, NV – As the Pacific Division 7 Lucas Oil Racing Series Events is entering into their second race of the 2011 
Racing Season, this is the fourth event of the year for Chris Demke and the Maddern Racing Top Alcohol Dragster.
With a National Event Win already in hand, the Peen Rite/Clean Boost Team knows the season has only just begun. This season will prove to be their most aggressive racing season to date in hopes of winning the National Championship.
“When we arrived home from Gainesville with a Wally” noted Demke, “we couldn’t wait to see our friends and family. We all gathered at a local restaurant, the Steel Pit, for a big celebration when the ESPN TV coverage came on. It was a really special event for us to share with everyone.
ADRL Offers First Broadcast Of 2011 Season Free Of Charge
Courtesy of ADRL
O’FALLON, MO – One of the best deals in drag racing will get even sweeter this weekend.
The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced on 
Wednesday that its all-access live online broadcasts will be presented free for everyone on the ADRL website, www.ADRL.us, for the first race of the 2011 season, CarSafe Dragpalooza VII presented by LenMar Motorsports.
The kickoff for the 2011 ADRL Tour takes place Friday and Saturday at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas, and the announcement will allow fans from all over the world to experience the ADRL with the most comprehensive and innovative live broadcast in motorsports.
“We are opening up our streaming broadcast to the world and we are very excited to offer this first race free of charge to our fans. We want everyone to be able to experience all of the action live and see every elapsed time without any time lapse,” ADRL Executive Vice President Jeff Fortune said.
BMR Suspension Level 2 Handling Package for 2010-2011 Camaro
Courtesy of BMR
Thonotosassa, FL – Improve overall handling in your 5th Gen Camaro with a Level 2 Handling Performance Package from BMR Suspension. This kit consists of a BMR Sway Bar Kit (SB030), 1” Lowering Springs (SP019), and Total
Suspension Bushing Kit (BK023).
BMR tubular sway bars feature 3 adjustment locations and integrated thrust washers to prevent horizontal movement. BMR springs are constructed from high tensile silicone chromium spring wire and come with a lifetime warranty against spring sag.
The polyurethane bushings are specifically formulated for optimal performance without sacrificing ride quality. The Level 2 Handling Package (HPP019) will minimize bushing deflection, lower the center of gravity, decrease body roll and dramatically increase the cornering capabilities of your 2010 Camaro.
All components also sold separately. Sway Bars available in red powdercoat or black hammertone finishes. Springs and bushings available in red only.
“The Voice” will bring American All Track Racing fans to their feet in 2011
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Written by Natalie Garofalo
CHICAGO, IL — Legendary announcer, Al Tucci (A.K.A. The Voice), announced on Tuesday, that he will be calling all the race action in 2011 for the American All Track Racing Series (AATRS).
Al Tucci tells a story like no other. His charisma is unmatchable, his energy is unduplicated, his style is unmistakable and his one-liners are legendary. Fans are literally on the edge of their seats when Al is on the mic. His knowledge of muscle cars is endless and his unique take on the comings and goings of the water box, has fans waiting for his ever famous call… “Beeeaauuutiful Smoky Burnout”! Fans are brought to their feet and rocking it out in the stands, as he narrates the cars down the track.
Tucci, who’s announcing career spans over 20 years, has attended over 3000 drag races and called over 2000 races across the USA, Canada and Sweden.
Bill Anderson and his Arctic Cat ready to go in new PBSS drag race series
Courtesy of PBSS
SEAFORTH, ON – Bill Anderson has raced in all snowmobile competition venues, and said he is looking forward to 
the upcoming season of the new Pro Bike & Sled Series, www.PBSS.ca, presented by Wiseco Performance Products for drag racing.
“I’ve competed in ice and grass and asphalt drag racing for many years,” he said. “I started on the grass and ice, then moved over to oval track racing, and was quite successful at it.”
Anderson said he then got back into drag racing a sled, but raced on the asphalt when it was just coming into popularity.
“I did some asphalt sled racing about 10 years ago, and got out of it for a while, but everything all fell together with this new series and I’m looking forward to it.”
GoodYear resigns as X275 Contingency Sponsor for 2011
Courtesy of X275
Fredericksburg, VA – X275 is once again proud to announce that GOODYEAR TIRE will be an Official Contingency Sponsor of the series. After a very successful first year with X275 Goodyear has decided to step up once again and
support the racers in X275 with contingency and year end awards for the racers using the GOODYEAR EAGLE SS Drag Radial in the class.
In 2010 Goodyear came on board with a tire that many had tried and found to be competitive with the other brands being used in X275. Not content with leaving the tire alone Goodyear Engineers decided to revise the 2011 Eagle SS Drag Radial based on data gathered in 2010 and racer feedback so we should see a tire that is going to be better than ever.
