McFarlin ‘horse sense’ Results in Rodeo Success
Chuck McFarlin of Farragut, a former Von Smith drag racing team mechanic whose service helped produce two world championships in IHRA Alcohol Funny Car, was ready to pass on his success.
But horse sense eventually prevailed.
“That’s what I was wanting, I wanted to build a junior dragster for the girls,” Chuck said about standout rodeo performing daughters, Heather, 15, and Haley, 11.
Tags: drag racing, Funny Car, IHRA, racingBristol Dragway’s 2008 Schedule Features Several New Events
December 20, 2007 by Robert
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Bristol Dragway's 2008 Schedule Features Several New EventsTricitiesSports.com, TN - Dec 17, 2007Those in attendance will be treated to high-speed action in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, as well as many exhibition and Sportsman classes. ...
Tags: dragway, Funny Car, Top FuelFormer Funny Car racer RC Sherman dies
December 20, 2007 by Robert
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From NHRA.com
Former Funny Car racer Ray "R.C." Sherman, who piloted a long line of entries including the Black Magic and Raybestos machines, died Dec. 18 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was 64.
Sherman and the ATI Black Magic teams were prolific match race contenders in the mid-1970s and were known for having a quick car that seldom broke, thanks to Bill Barrett's tune-up that relied on smaller engines and superchargers than the national event heavies yet was capable of competitive times. The team won several NHRA National Opens, IHRA national events, and many match races....
Tags: Funny Car, IHRA, NHRA, raceChicago Pneumatic 2007 season review
December 20, 2007 by Robert
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Brownsburg, Ind. - (December 19, 2007) The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season concluded last month in Pomona, Calif., at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Supporting Chicago Pneumatic racers faired pretty well on the 2007 season, with one of them taking home a world championship.
Tags: Brown, King, NHRA, Pomona, raceBob Yoak and Frank Gugliotta Reunite for 2008 Season
After a five year break from IHRA Pro Stock racing Bob Yoak, president of Bob Yoak Ford Inc. from St. Mary’s, West Virginia, will be returning to Pro Stock competition for the...
Tags: Ford, IHRA, racingBobby Lagana Jr. Joins Forces with Evan Knoll
Veteran Top Fuel pilot will take seat of Knoll’s Seelye Wright rail in 2008
Evan Knoll knows passion for drag racing. The Michigan-based fuel and natural gas magnate, owner of Knoll Gas, Torco Racing Fuels and a number of other broad-based companies headquartered in Decatur, Mich., has sponsored a number of drag racing teams and drivers over the years…
Tags: drag racing, Force, IHRA, Knoll Gas, racing, Top Fuel, TorcoTelevision Exposure puts the “International” in International Hot Rod Association
Knoll Gas Nitro Jam can be seen in close to 50 countries across the globe IHRA and the Knoll Gas Nitro Jam have grown in popularity over the last few years. Now the...
Tags: IHRA, Knoll Gas, Nitro2008 Knoll Gas Nitro Jam Tickets on Sale Today
Now you will be able to get your Knoll Gas Nitro Jam national event tickets earlier than ever…and save some money in the process. Tickets for most of the Knoll Gas Nitro Jam series will be...
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