NHRA: New Track Awaits U.S. Nationals Racers
Aug 28, 2001
August 28, 2001 It's enough pressure for racers that this weekend's (Aug. 31-Sept. 3) 47th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals is the most important event of the NHRA Winston Drag Racing season. The top professional categories have five, instead of the usual four, qualifying runs because of the high number of entries. Adde ... Continue reading
NHRA: Upturn has Thomas thinking ‘Big’ again
Aug 28, 2001
August 28, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS – Riding a swell of recent successes, Finish Line Racing Engines Pro Stock driver Mike Thomas enters this weekend’s 47th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals intent on once again tasting victory champagne in Indianapolis Raceway Park’s hallowed Victory Circle. Thomas is a two-t ... Continue reading
NHRA's 500th national event gearing up for historic weekend at US Nationals
Aug 28, 2001
August 28, 2001 CLERMONT, Ind. - The fact that the NHRA is in the midst of its 'Golden Anniversary' is enough reason for celebration. Being able to hold the most prestigious drag race in the world in the motorsport-rich city of Indianapolis is always an added bonus. Include the fact that the upcoming Mac Tools U.S. Nat ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bernstein wants defending Winston Champ title for 2002
Aug 28, 2001
August 28, 2001 CLERMONT, Ind. - Kenny Bernstein has already established himself as one of the all-time elite NHRA competitors over a celebrated career that spans five decades and will conclude at the end of the 2002 season. He has accumulated five Winston crowns and is the only driver ever to win a title in both Top F ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bruce Allen hopes to keep victory circle parade going
Aug 28, 2001
August 28, 2001 CLERMONT, Ind. - Bruce Allen's season has been a series of promising highlights and forgettable moments. And then there was the unforgettable moment: He turned in four solid rounds of elimination racing and ended an eight-yer winless drought at the Colonel's Truck Accessories Nationals in Brainerd, Minn ... Continue reading
NHRA: 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits to compete at US Nationals
Aug 28, 2001
August 28, 2001 CLERMONT, Ind. -- One of the greatest drivers in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, officially announced he will participate in the 47th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, at Indianapolis Raceway Park, the most prestigious drag racing event in the world. At the controls ... Continue reading
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 14, Eddie Hill
Aug 28, 2001
August 28, 2001 Whether on water or land, two wheels or four, Eddie Hill's driving skill, mechanical ingenuity, and mannered personality combined to make the Texan one of motorsports' most popular competitors. From the first time he won with a home-built Model T-framed dragster powered by an Oldsmobile V-8 in 1956 to t ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Beech Bend serves as unofficial warmup for US Nationals
Aug 27, 2001
August 27, 2001 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Competition at Beech Bend Raceway Park served as the unofficial warm-up to the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis, Aug. 29-Sep. 3. 596 cars from 32 states, representing six of NHRA's seven regional divisions participated at this weekend's events. ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Manzo and Bozzelli roll to victories at Cecil County
Aug 27, 2001
August 27, 2001 Rising SUN, Md.- In the final results from Cecil County Dragway, Federal-Mogul Dragster driver Cliff Bozzelli and Federal-Mogul Funny Car pilot Frank Manzo took home top honors. Bozzelli of Absecon, N.J., took on Billy Gibson of Chaptico, Md., in the final and laid down a blistering 5.658-second, 249.44 ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Randy is 'Bayne' of McCornack's title hopes
Aug 27, 2001
August 27, 2001 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Both number one qualifiers, were upset in the final round of eliminations, as Federal-Mogul Dragster Randy Bayne, and Federal-Mogul Funny Car driver Chuck Cheeseman earned wins at Beech Bend Raceway Park. Bayne, of Elwood, Ind., earned his first victory of the season with a 5.887 se ... Continue reading
RACING: Longtime Motorsports Writer Bill Lorenzen Passes Away
Aug 24, 2001
August 24, 2001 BENICIA, Calif. - Longtime motorsports journalist Bill Lorenzen died from complications stemming from heart surgery on Aug. 7. He was 69-years-old. Lorenzen was a member of the Motorsports Press Association (MSPA) for more than 20 years and served as vice president of automotive writers. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg's Trucks are looking to continue success at Indy
Aug 23, 2001
August 23, 2001 The Pro Stock Truck class has been racing at the U.S. Nationals as a professional class since 1998. Since that time Team Jeg's has one win ('99 Mike Coughlin), a runner-up ('00 John Coughlin), one semifinal round appearance ('98 Mike Coughlin) and a No. 1 qualifying position ('00 Mike Coughlin) at the U ... Continue reading
NHRA: Troy Coughlin is ready for more at Indy
Aug 23, 2001
August 23, 2001 Troy Coughlin was the first member of the Coughlin family to win the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals. He accomplished this feat in Super Gas at the '91 U.S. Nationals driving a high powered Oldsmobile Cutlass. "I have the trophy in my office and I look at it every day. It was a day that I will always lo ... Continue reading
NHRA: 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits to compete at US Nationals
Aug 23, 2001
August 23, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. -- One of the greatest drivers in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, officially announced he will participate in the 47th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, at Indianapolis Raceway Park, the most prestigious drag racing event in the world. At the control ... Continue reading
NHRA: Dragster and Funny Car major attractions in Henry Ford Museum
Aug 23, 2001
August 23, 2001 To salute the 50th anniversary of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Henry Ford Museum currently has a dramatic display that includes a competitive Top Fuel dragster and Funny Car. The drag racing machines are a part of an exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company in ra ... Continue reading
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