News By Topic: National Hot Rod Association

NHRA: Chief Dupuy joins Joe Amato Racing

Mar 20, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Dupuy joins Joe Amato Racing EXETER, Pa. (March 19) -- Up-and-coming crew chief Wayne Dupuy has joined Joe Amato Racing effective immediately. Dupuy joins Jimmy Walsh and clutch specialist Bob Bauer in the braintrust of the Amato camp, which fields the Bilstein ... Continue reading

After A Bumpy Ride, Martino is ready to cruise in Florida

Mar 14, 2002

(Note: The following is also attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 AFTER A BUMPY RIDE, MARTINO IS READY TO CRUISE IN FLORIDA Jesel Motorsports crew looks for a strong performance at the Mac Tools Gatornationals Farmingdale, N.J., March 15, 2002 - ... Continue reading

NHRA: New-look team has Benza energized

Mar 14, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. New-look team has Benza energized GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 13) – Pro Stock driver Bob Benza will make his 2002 debut this weekend at the 33rd annual Mac Tools Gatornationals with a completely new outlook. Benza has taken what he hopes is the final step tow ... Continue reading

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday results from Firebird

Mar 4, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2002 SHIELDS, GASPARRELLI TAKE HOME WINS AT FIREBIRD PHOENIX, Ariz.- Duane Shields and Steve Gasparrelli took home wins in their respective categories at the season opener for the NHRA Pacific ... Continue reading

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday Results from Firebird

Mar 3, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2002 SHIELDS, AUSTIN LEAD QUALIFYING AT FIREBIRD PHOENIX, Ariz.- In the final rounds of qualifying for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Firebird International Raceway, Top Alcohol Dr ... Continue reading

Racing Champions(TM) Awarded Licenses in Multiple Toy Categories by Dr. Seuss

Feb 26, 2002

GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Racing Champions announced today that it has entered into a multiple-year licensing agreement with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to produce a wide variety of toys based on characters from such world-famous Dr. Seuss books such as The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who!, Green Eggs and Ham, and How ... Continue reading

Results From NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event

Feb 25, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2002 Payne Blasts Past Field at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Opener at Gainesville Raceway; Gallant Also Wins GAINESVILLE, Fla. -In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ... Continue reading

Saturday Results from NHRA Lucas Drag Racing Series Event

Feb 24, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2002 RAIN WASHES OUT SATURDAY QUALIFYING AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY GAINESVILLE, Fla. -The second day of racing at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, being held at Gainesville Raceway, was ... Continue reading

Friday Results :NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Gainesville, Fl a

Feb 22, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2002 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES KICKS-OFF SEASON AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY Gainesville, Fla. - The 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked-off today at Gainesville Raceway with the first ... Continue reading

NHRA Pre-race: Phoenix race is deja vu all over again for Tom Martino

Feb 22, 2002

(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 PHOENIX RACE IS "DÉJÀ VU ALL OVER AGAIN" FOR TOM MARTINO Martino crew sees reminders of their rookie season at the 2002 Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals Farmingdale, N.J., F ... Continue reading

Kurt Chronicles: Phoenix Edition

Feb 20, 2002

For Release: Feb. 19, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco News & Notes for the Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals, Phoenix, Feb. 22-24, 2002 KURT JOHNSON PRIMED FOR PHOENIX SHOOTOUT You can certainly understand Kurt Johnson's separation anxiety. ... Continue reading

Warren Report: Phoenix Edition

Feb 20, 2002

For Release: Feb. 19, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts News & Notes for the Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals, Phoenix, Feb. 22-24, 2002 JOHNSON COUNTS ON EXPERIENCE IN PHOENIX TITLE DEFENSE Motorsports, like politics, makes stra ... Continue reading

NHRA: Phoenix could be last hurrah for Lampus

Feb 19, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Phoenix could be last hurrah for Lampus PHOENIX (Feb. 18) – Top Fuel driver Don Lampus rides a roller coaster of emotions into Firebird International Raceway for this weekend’s 18th annual Checker-Schuck’s-Kragen Nationals. The high of a No. 6 ... Continue reading

NHRA: Phoenix return has Russell revved up

Feb 19, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Phoenix return has Russell revved up PHOENIX (Feb. 18) – Nothing puts a smile on a professional drag racer’s face quicker than a return trip to the place where he registered the best quarter-mile passes of his life. That’s precisely why reignin ... Continue reading

Workhorse Inks Agreement to Sponsor Campgrounds At Texas Motor Speedway

Feb 14, 2002

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--Feb. 13, 2002--In its continuing mission to be the most consumer-focused chassis manufacturer in the RV industry, Workhorse Custom Chassis will have a multi-year presence at the Texas Motor Speedway. At the core of this relationship is Workhorse's sponsorship of all campgrounds with more tha ... Continue reading