27
Jul
Ashley Force was the fastest qualifier for the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Sonoma, California this weekend. Running the shortened race distance of 1,000 feet, Force ran a 4.096 second E.T. at 301.60 MPH, giving her the first top qualifier in her career. Force is currently tied for fourth with Cruz Pedregon in the Championship [...]
22
Jul
KENT, Wash. — Springfield driver Tim Wilkerson finished in 11th place Sunday in the Funny Car division at the National Hot Rod Association Schuck’s Auto Supply Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Points leader Wilkerson was eliminated in the first round of Sunday’s eliminations by Robert Hight, who’s No. 2 in the point standings. Hight’s time was [...]
22
Jul
Tony Bartone, who had collected 28 victories in the alcohol classes before joining the Professional ranks, scored his first career Pro victory in his 119th start in the Funny Car class, holding on to win a thrilling final-round battle with Ron Capps to highlight the 21st annual Schuck’s Auto Supply NHRA Nationals, the middle leg [...]
13
Jul
Points leader Tim Wilkerson wins again at the 29th running of the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver, Colorado. Wilkerson defeated defeated Jack Beckman in the final by running a 4.398 second E.T. at 262.23 MPH, besting Beckman’s 4.661 E.T. at 205.41 MPH. Wilkerson significantly extended his points lead with his fourth [...]
9
Jul
Funny Car driver Dale Creasy Jr. remains in Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, where he has been since Sunday. He’s beginning his recovery from injuries sustained at the IHRA CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals. Creasy suffered leg injuries when his transmission exploded during a run at Rocky Mountain Nationals. Its [...]
9
Jul
Matt Hagan wins again and another Funny Car driver is injured and out for the rest of the season. EDMONTON, Ab. (July 7, 2008) – Matt Hagan knocked off Grant Downing to claim the Nitro Funny Car title at the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton, but his visit to [...]
1
Jul
While high fuel costs may be reducing the number of competitors, the IHRA is reporting record ticket sales for their first Canadian of the year, the CARS RV & Sport & Marine Rocky Mountain Nationals Presented by Torco Racing Fuels race in Edmonton, Alberta. The Canadian fans that pack Castrol Raceway in Edmonton for the [...]
1
Jul
In case you missed watching the the 2nd annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, ESPN2 will re-air the race on July 4th from 3:00:00 AM – 5:00:00 AM ET. The outpouring of support for Scott Kalitta’s family was amazing. From the memorial decals on the cars and the black stripe across the [...]