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PEDREGON, LUCAS, ANDERSON AND ARANA SCORE VICTORIES AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

By   |  August 17, 2009
Tony Pedregon raced to his third Funny Car victory of the season Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
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LUCAS, NEFF, EDWARDS AND ARANA EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING HONORS AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

By   |  August 16, 2009
Morgan Lucas raced to his second No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday in a rain-shortened day at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
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MCCLENATHAN, TASCA, EDWARDS AND STOFFER RACE TO QUALIFYING LEAD AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

By   |  August 16, 2009
Cory McClenathan raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
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Christodoulou Makes up Championship Ground on the Streets of Trois-Rivieres, Canada

Anonymous  |  August 15, 2009
Making his first appearance on a temporary street circuit Adam Christodoulou experienced a weekend full of ups and downs yet still managed to make up ground on points l

One wild weekend for Maier

By Larry Crum  |  August 14, 2009
What a weekend for Ontario native Ike Maier. A regular competitor on the PMRA tour, Maier came out of nowhere during last month’s IHRA Northern Nationals presented by Dart, making it all the way to the finals at U.S.

K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE RETURNS WITH BIG BONUS BUCKS FOR NHRA'S TOP PRO STOCK COMPETITORS

By   |  August 14, 2009
GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2009) - NHRA announced today it has reached an agreement with K&N Engineering, Inc., to renew its sponsorship of the popular K&N Horsepower Challenge, a lucrative bonus event for Pro Stock competitors.
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Crunch time for defending world champ

By Larry Crum  |  August 13, 2009
While most drivers already have their finger placed squarely on the panic button, or at least darn close to it, that isn’t really the case for Pete Berner.

CAITLIN SHAW RACES TO CO-HOST POSITION WITH RACE 2 WIN RADIO

Anonymous  |  August 13, 2009
Race 2 Win Radio and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Caitlin Shaw formed a partnership to allow Shaw experience as a co-host on the weekly show. Shaw will be working with host Jeff Holtzclaw

NHRA LEGEND BERNSTEIN INDUCTED INTO MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME OF AMERICA CLASS OF 2009

By   |  August 13, 2009
NHRA legend Kenny Bernstein was one of seven icons from the world of motorsports inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America this evening during the organization’s annual induction ceremony at the Fillmore Theatre.

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS: NHRA’S PRESTIGIOUS CELEBRATION OF SPEED AND HIGH PERFORMANCE RACES INTO 55th YEAR IN INDY

By   |  August 12, 2009
As NHRA celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, the world’s most prestigious drag race is set to provide its traditional offering of the very best in speed and high performan
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HISTORY IN BRAINERD COULD TURN THE TIDE FOR LEGENDARY FORCE:

Anonymous  |  August 11, 2009
It’s one of the most impressive records in all of motorsports: 22 consecutive seasons with at least one win—the most in NHRA history. The closest driver to that mark, Pro Stock’s

LINE SEEKING WIN IN HOME STATE OF MINNESOTA, MOVE TO POINTS LEAD IN FULL THROTTLE CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT

Anonymous  |  August 10, 2009
BRAINERD, Minn. – Jason Line has checked off many items from his racing bucket list over the years – including a sportsman world championship title in NHRA Stock Eliminator for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals by call

L.A.’S WESTSIDE NEW HOME FOR NHRA FULL THROTTLE AWARDS CEREMONY

By   |  August 10, 2009
GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2009) – The 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
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California kid comes into his own

By Larry Crum  |  August 7, 2009
Everyone has heard the comparisons made between rookie Del Cox Jr. and former world champion Spencer Massey.

World Records toppled as Cox, Lang and Gugliotta pick up Ironman trophies

By Larry Crum  |  August 3, 2009
Martin, Michigan’s beautiful U.S. 131 Motorsports Park has always been known for great racing and record runs, but perhaps at no point in the track’s long his

Thrift has 22,500 reasons to be thankful

By Larry Crum  |  August 1, 2009
After months and months of anticipation leading up to Saturday’s Moser Axle-Mania Sportsman Shootout this weekend at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, Bruce Thrift (Waycro

Litton (Top Fuel), Lang (Pro Mod) and Gugliotta (Pro Stock) top charts during ‘Night of Fire’

By Larry Crum  |  August 1, 2009
Thrift wins Axle-Mania Shootout, takes home $ 22,500 Top Fuel -- 1. Bruce Litton, 4.674 seconds, 319.52 mph vs. 8. Tim Boychuk, 4.840, 302.96; 2. Pat Dakin, 4.714, 295.3

Hoover returns to site of record payout with new goal in mind

By Larry Crum  |  July 28, 2009
For a driver who has won just about everything there is in IHRA competition over the past 20 years, it is interesting to find that the moment that stands out most in E

IHRA offers stimulus package for Michigan race fans

By Larry Crum  |  July 27, 2009
Big businesses aren’t the only ones who deserve a bailout and the IHRA is keenly aware that its racing family could use a little assistance as well. In an effor

Moser Engineering Axle Mania Sportsman Showdown a big part of Northern Nationals

By Larry Crum  |  July 27, 2009
TOP SPORTSMAN – 2 1.1. Britt Cummings 448 2.2. Jacob Elrod 436 3.3. Luke Bogacki 404 4.4. Greg Slack 395 As the top four 8.90 racers des

GREAT LAKES PRO SERIES READIES FOR SECOND ANNUAL STOCK MOTO ENDURANCE RACE

Anonymous  |  July 27, 2009
ANDERSON, IN (July 21, 2009) - Created in 2008 as an added bonus race to the Krahl Construction Great Lakes Pro Series (GLPS) program, the second annual Stock Moto Endurance Race will take place August 1 at the New Castle Motorsports Park

DEMPSEY ON POLE FOR STAR MAZDA RACE 2 AT AUTOBAHN

By Star Mazda  |  July 25, 2009
Autobahn Country Club / Joliet, IL (July 25, 2009) – At the end of a long, long day, Irish racer Peter Dempsey is still all smiles and confident energy, and with

DEMPSEY WINS FROM THE POLE AT AUTOBAHN

By Star Mazda  |  July 25, 2009
Autobahn Country Club / Joliet, IL (July 25, 2009) – Peter 'The Irish Steamroller' Dempsey has re-confirmed his nickname with a dominant win from the pole in the Ha

Dart Machinery named presenting sponsor for Northern Nationals

By Larry Crum  |  July 24, 2009
IHRA has announced that Dart Machinery of Troy, Mich. has been named the presenting sponsor for the upcoming IHRA Northern Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park July 31-

Nitro fans get their kicks at U.S. 131

By Larry Crum  |  July 24, 2009
Need a little more nitro in your life? Then check out the IHRA Northern Nationals July 31-August 2 at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. Already one of th

CAITLIN SHAW TO DEBUT WITH RED HORSE RACING AT AAA INSURANCE 200

Anonymous  |  July 15, 2009
Red Horse Racing and driver Caitlin Shaw will join forces for Shaw's debut NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at O'Reilly Raceway Park. MOORESVILLE, N.C. - After tes

Jacques Villeneuve To Team With Andrew Ranger And Jon Bouvrette

By   |  July 10, 2009
Saint-Eustache, July 9, 2009: Alan Labrosse, owner of Autodrome St-Eustache and promoter of the Tide 250, is pleased to announce that racecar superstar Jacques Villeneuve

Two-Time GIR Winner Sorenson Going For Three at Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 Presented by Ventrilo

By   |  July 10, 2009
MADISON, Ill. July 9, 2009: Reed Sorenson has two NASCAR Nationwide Series wins at Gateway International Raceway and will look to become the first three-time winner next

Hinch Set for Hometown Happening

By   |  July 10, 2009
Toronto, July 09, 2009: They say there's no place like home and James Hinchcliffe wouldn't disagree with the famed statement. This weekend sees the 22-year-old return to

Dover International Speedway prepares to host its 80th NASCAR weekend

By   |  July 10, 2009
DOVER, July 9, 2009: Dover International Speedway celebrates its 41st season of racing in 2009, highlighted by the return of the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup" during