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Ashley Force led an action-packed first day of Professional racing at 11th annual Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago. The second-year Funny Car driver wowed the crowd by posting a 4.750 e.t. and the fastest speed of the season at 329.10 mph in an effort that could make … Read more
Ashley Force and John Force are household names on the NHRA circuit. But it was “Gale Force” who was the biggest of the name players during qualifying rounds Friday at the Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 Nationals. But it was “Gale Force” who was the biggest of the name players during qualifying rounds Friday at … Read more
During the weekend of June 14-15 2008, The Science of Racing – in conjunction with BAE Systems – will be hosting a Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) Appreciation Day at the IHRA’s Torco Racing Fuels President’s Cup Nationals. Science of Racing will honor wounded warriors, their caregivers, and WRAMC medical staff at the event. … Read more
There were many, including this corner, who thought John Force had reached the end of the line last September when he crashed in Ennis, Tex., and suffered serious injuries. We were amazed when the 59-year-old Force climbed back into his Castrol Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Winternationals and started competing once again in the … Read more
Air temperature, altitude and dew point all play factors in preparation for NHRA POWERade Series teams. Some feel prepared for the summer stretch, including Funny Car’s Cruz Pedregon, who announced a switch to a Toyota Solara body before Topeka. He’s confident that his Advance Auto Parts team will adapt to the new body and make … Read more
Pepsi has teamed up with IHRA and Maryland International Raceway to offer race fans the chance to save big at the President’s Cup Nationals June 13-15 at MIR. Fans who bring a Pepsi can to the gate will receive a $15.00 discount on a Friday or Sunday general admission ticket….Read more at IHRA
NHRA Funny Car rookie Bob Tasca III is fired up for today’s eliminations in the NHRA Summer Nationals after a career-best No. 2 qualifying effort. “We had one of the, if not the most consistent, qualifying car of the weekend,” Tasca said in a team release. “I’m just thrilled with Chris (Cunningham, crew chief) and … Read more
“Winning at least takes some pressure off,” said Troxel, who took over driving the Gotham City Racing Dodge from owner Mike Ashley. “We’ve been on track the last three or four races, and it’s nice to have some results to show for it.” Her Funny Car victory in Bristol was a reversal of form this … Read more