Herbert taps Poynter as crew chief for Snap-on Top Fueler
Top Fuel owner and driver Doug Herbert has named Kevin Poynter crew chief of the Snap-on Tools dragster.Read full story
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Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin Lead Drag Racing Nominees for 2007 Aarwba Auto Racing All-America Team
NHRA POWERade Series world champions Tony Schumacher, Tony Pedregon and Jeg Coughlin headline the Drag Racing nominees for the 2007 American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association Auto Racing …Read full story
After successful surgeries, Force resumes race down comeback trail
Rolling down the comeback trail I received these cellphone pics yesterday from John Force Racing marketing coordinator Chad Light, showing the bossman working out in physical therapy as he continues to rehab from his Sept. 23 injury. Force is working out at Yorba Linda Physical Therapy and is being attended to by Robert Ortmayer. Chad … Read more
Wilkerson optimistic about 2008
The State Journal-Register Springfield drag racer Tim Wilkerson recently wrapped up his NHRA POWERade season at Pomona, Calif., in 15th place in the Funny Car point standings. Read full story
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Awards Banquet Airs Sunday
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series fans will be able to watch the crowning of the four class champions for 2007 as ESPN2 televises highlights from the recent series awards banquet. Read full story
Good fortune puts Schumacher back in POWERade champ’s role
Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher knows that there’s a segment of the drag racing world that thinks he might be the luckiest guy on the planet after escaping Pomona with the 2007 POWERade title. Read full story
Injured NHRA star John Force ponders new safety measures to protect legs (Lexington Herald-Leader)
John Force is thankful for the changes to his NHRA Funny Car dragster that protected his head and neck in a spectacular crash last week at the Texas Motorplex. But the 14-time champion is determined to promote the development of a protective tub that might help eliminate leg and foot injuries like those he received … Read more
Countdown to craziness: Near the end, NHRA is a free-for-all
That a driver in seventh place can generate buzz about winning it all confirms that the NHRA has created more excitement with its inaugural Countdown to the Championship. While drivers praise the concept for that, they curse the unintentional drama it has spawned because of the resulting stress. Just ask the 15 drivers vying for … Read more