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Dale Creasy, Jr. on the mend

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Funny Car driver Dale Creasy, Jr. has returned to his home in Illinois after spending two weeks in Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, in treatment for severe leg injuries suffered during the Rocky Mountain Nationals. Creasy endured several surgeries to reconstruct his left leg. The Creasy family has incurred a large debt for the … Read more

Tim Wilkerson wins again!

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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 … Read more

Creasy begins recovery process after severe transmission explosion

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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 … Read more

Huge Advance Ticket Sales for Biggest Race on Nitro Jam Schedule

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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 … Read more

Creasy Cruises to First Win in 2008

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Mechanicsville, Md. (June 15, 2008) – Last season Dale Creasy Jr. was a regular visitor to the winner’s circle at IHRA Nitro Jam events. He won six times during the 2007 season in easily cruising to his second consecutive world championship. This season things have not come quite as easily for the Beecher, Ill. resident. … Read more

Jack Wyatt Looks towards Nitro Funny Car Future

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After DNQ at President’s Cup Nationals, Iowa-based racer gets ready for match race at home track Jack Wyatt is nothing if he’s not persistent. After finishing second the last two season in IHRA’s Nitro Funny Car national points standings the Corydon, Iowa resident entered the 2008 season without a firm major sponsor in place and … Read more