News By Topic: National Hot Rod Association

Action Performance Companies Move to New York Stock Exchange

Feb 11, 2002

PHOENIX--Feb. 11, 2002--Action Performance Companies, Inc. , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion, and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today announced it will transfer its stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) effective February 20, 2002, and will trade under its new ticker sym ... Continue reading

Front-Wheel-Drive Drag Racing: Sunfire Shines in New Sport Compact Circuit

Feb 8, 2002

FOR RELEASE: January 30, 2002 Front-Wheel-Drive Drag Racing: Sunfire Shines in New Sport Compact Circuit DETROIT, Jan. 29, 2002 – The most successful manufacturer in the history of National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock is taking on a new challenge: the world of front-wheel-drive drag racing. After dominat ... Continue reading

Turbocharged Ecotec: PerformanceUnder Pressure

Feb 8, 2002

FOR RELEASE: January 30, 2002 Turbocharged Ecotec: PerformanceUnder Pressure DETROIT – General Motors’ new Ecotec-powered front-wheel-drive drag cars will undoubtedly dazzle spectators with their raw power and lightening-fast acceleration, but the foundation for their high level of performance is rooted in ... Continue reading

NHRA: Lampus set for tenuous start in MADD rail

Feb 6, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Lampus set for tenuous start in MADD rail POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 5) – Don Lampus is nervous about the season-opening 42nd annual K&N Filters Winternationals. Not because it’ll be his first time in his 325-mph Top Fuel dragster since early November. ... Continue reading

NHRA: Career-best day has Team Amato excited

Jan 22, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Career-best day has Team Amato excited PHOENIX (Jan. 21) – It was a titanic day of testing for Top Fuel driver Darrell Russell at Firebird International Raceway as he piloted Joe Amato’s Bilstein Engine Flush dragster through two career-best runs. Ru ... Continue reading

NHRA: Opening squirts please Russell and Co.

Jan 21, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Opening squirts please Russell and Co. PHOENIX (Jan. 18) – Reigning Rookie of the Year driver Darrell Russell took his first steps as a sophomore Top Fuel professional today during the National Time Trails testing session at Firebird International Raceway. ... Continue reading

NHRA: Thomas closes in on ideal set-up

Jan 21, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Thomas closes in on ideal set-up BRADENTON, Fla. (Jan. 19) – For the second time in as many weeks, NHRA Pro Stock driver Mike Thomas has improved on his personal-best elapsed time and top speed in the quarter-mile during an impromptu test session in Southe ... Continue reading

NHRA: Amato inks Bilstein Engine Flush as title sponsor

Jan 21, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Amato inks Bilstein Engine Flush as title sponsor EXETER, Pa. (Jan. 19) -- Legendary drag racer-turned-team owner Joe Amato has announced a major sponsorship agreement with Bilstein Engine Flush that calls for the company to assume primary positioning on his Top ... Continue reading

NHRA: Russell picking up speed in Phoenix

Jan 21, 2002

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Russell picking up speed in Phoenix PHOENIX (Jan. 20) – Reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year driver Darrell Russell finished the annual preseason National Time Trails at Phoenix’s Firebird International Raceway with an impressive halftrack jaunt that end ... Continue reading

MADD Teams Up With Lampus Racing to Reach NHRA Drag Racing Fans

Jan 16, 2002

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Lampus Racing have announced plans for a unique partnership to spread drunk driving and underage drinking prevention messages for the upcoming National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season. With corporate funding, the program -- the first time a NHRA racer ... Continue reading

NHRA: Benza tabs Wagner as crew chief

Dec 24, 2001

For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Benza tabs Wagner as crew chief BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (Dec. 23) -- One of the up-and-coming tuning stars in the Pro Stock ranks, 28-year-old crew chief Billy Wagner, resigned his position with Larry Morgan Racing to take a job with fellow New Yorker Bob Benza. ... Continue reading

New NHRA Dodge Status R/T Funny Car Photo

Dec 17, 2001

<<Funny Car Body Sneak Preview.doc>> <<Mvc-FCStratusside.jpg>> For Immediate Release For more information, please contact: David Harris, CMI/Cotter Group (704) 455-4291 - office/(704) 756-9301 - mobile DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com <mailto:DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com> Mopar Releases First Photo of New NHRA Funny Car De ... Continue reading

IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP SETS 2002 SCHEDULE

Dec 11, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP SETS 2002 SCHEDULE NEW NHRA SEASON STARTS IN FEBRUARY Irwindale, Calif. - - Irwindale's new NHRA Street Legal Dragstrip will accelerate in to full swing in the 2002 season with regularly scheduled racing events on three Sundays and its very popular "test and tune" sessions on t ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Redirects Sponsorship of NHRA Sportsman Series

Nov 27, 2001

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 27 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation will launch a 2002 initiative to increase direct support of National Hot Rod Association sportsman competitors through multiple contingency purses and an expanded low-qualifier award program. As part of this new strategic involvement in NHRA competition, the compa ... Continue reading

Warren Report: NHRA Season Review

Nov 19, 2001

For Release: Nov. 18, 2001 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Goodwrench Service Plus 2001 Season Review THE PROFESSOR'S GUIDE TO AN EXTREME SEASON Extreme or not extreme? That is the question. Warren Johnson, the stern Professor of Pro Stock, posed that ... Continue reading