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Great news for drag racing! Checkout this article from Cox News Service: Anticipating NASCAR-like growth spurt, sport markets itself to broader audience The National Hot Rod Association appears to be positioning itself for a growth period similar to the one NASCAR enjoyed in recent years as that sport broadened its fan base from mostly automotive … Read more
As one of the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) original seven national events, Raceway Park is a major player in drag racing history. Since the Old Bridge track first hosted an NHRAevent in 1968, the best racers in the sport have left their mark on the quarter mile drag strip. This weekend, when Raceway Park … Read more
Kenny Bernstein, owner of the Monster Energy Funny Car, has confirmed that crew chief Jimmy Walsh has resigned from the team. Rick Cassel will take over the tuning responsibilities, working with Danny DeGennaro, beginning at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown… Read Phil Burgess’ article at NHRA.com
Englishtown, pre-race: On the heels of announcing his departure from the cockpit for the season, Mike Ashley is preparing for his final scheduled race of 2008 in the Lend America Dodge Charger R/T this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Ashley, from Long Island, New York, considers the … Read more
ESPN will provide a special 20-minute repeat airing of final eliminations from Sunday’s weather-plagued Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway near Chicago. The special rebroadcast will air Wednesday, June 11, at 6:40 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD. The 20-minute program, which will follow ESPN2’s NASCAR Now, will provide highlights … Read more
JOLIET — Maybe Tony Pedregon should smash up his car more often. He put his crew to work on an all-nighter that resulted in an unlikely run to the Funny Car crown on Sunday at the Torco Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Pedregon beat Scott Kalitta to the finish line in the final after surviving … Read more
Melanie Troxel qualified fastest at the 11th annual Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago (Joliet). The teams battled the weather, endured rain , wind, and tornado warnings while trying to qualify. Qualifying results and first round pairings: (R.T.) E.T.- MPH 1 Melanie Troxel (.090) 5.050-259.41 16 Gary Densham … Read more
Friday’s Qualifying Session results from the NHRA Powerade 11th annual Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, IL. Ashley Force had the fastest run of the day with a 4.759 second, 329.1 MPH run. Qualifying Round 1 1. Robert Hight AAA of So. Cal Mustang 4.850 293.54 2. Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane … Read more