LMS Dragway Plans Unveiled

Calling it the “Bellagio of drag strips,” Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Chairman and CEO O. Bruton Smith unveiled plans for a quarter-mile dragway at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Thursday during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour. ...

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NHRA: Lowe’s Motor Speedway Added to 2008 POWERade Series Schedule

The Sept. 11-14 national event in this year's 2008 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series schedule will be held in Charlotte, N.C., at a new state-of-the-art facility, The Dragway @ Lowe's Motor Speedway, which is being built by Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI). The event is the first addition to the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series since 2000 and expands the season to 24 events.

“Bringing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing to Charlotte,...

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Ban of leaded fuels killer blow to drag racing in Canada

The Government of Canada is going to kill drag racing in this country, industry experts predict.

The pending decision to implement a total and permanent ban on the use of leaded fuels for competition purposes, effective Jan. 1, 2009, will force tracks such as Grand Bend Motorplex and St. Thomas Dragway to close, say their owners.

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Force intent on returning to NHRA

Funny Car king John Force, always a local favorite when the NHRA tour hits Bristol Dragway, is apparently intent on returning to the sport where he has captured a possibly untouchable 14 world championships with a record 125 victories...

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Martin adds events to 2008 schedule

MARTIN -- The Northern Nationals has been the featured event each summer at the Martin Dragway for many years. But that doesn't mean there isn't room on the schedule for another marquee race.

Officials at the Knoll Gas Motorsports Park at U.S. 131 have released their 2008 schedule, and popular events including the International Hot Rod Association Northern Nationals, the Funny Car Nationals and the Thunder Nationals will return next season.

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Bristol Dragway’s 2008 Schedule Features Several New Events

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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. ...

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Bristol Dragway’s 2008 Schedule Features Several New Events

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With the addition of a number of thrilling new events and the return of many popular favorites, Bristol Dragway's action-packed schedule will keep the strip rocking in 2008 from March through September.

Those 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. ...

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Immokalee Will Kick Off 2008 Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Schedule

Stops at Darlington and Carolina Dragway also on tap for Heat Wave participantsThe 2008 racing season for Division 2 Heat Wave will begin at Ralph...

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