News By Topic: National Hot Rod Association

FMDRS Sunday Results from Gainesville

Feb 26, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, GAINESVILLE, FLA. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2001 HENTGES, SMITH TAKE HOME BIG WINS AT SEASON OPENER GAINESVILLE, Fla. - In the upset of the day, Von Smith, returning to NHRA Drag Racing for the first time in over three year ... Continue reading

FMDRS-Sunday Results from Tucson

Feb 26, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- PACIFIC DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Sunday, February 25, 2001 RAIN HALTS FEDERAL-MOGUL EVENT TUCSON, Ariz.-Final round of elimination's in the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series continued here at Southwestern International Raceway under col ... Continue reading

FMDRS Saturday Results from Gainesville

Feb 25, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, GAINESVILLE, FLA. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2001 PAYNE, HENTGES ON TOP AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY GAINESVILLE, Fla. - NHRA Southeast Division Federal-Mogul Funny Car Champion Jay Payne grabbed the top spot in qualifying for t ... Continue reading

FMDRS from Southwestern International Raceway- Saturday

Feb 25, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- PACIFIC DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Saturday, February 24, 2001 COMPETITION HEATS UP IN ARIZONA DESERT TUCSON, Ariz.-The second day of qualifying and time trials resumed today at the beautiful Southwestern International Raceway. Under gorgeous ... Continue reading

FMDRS Saturday Results from Gainesville

Feb 25, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, GAINESVILLE, FLA. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2001 MANZO JUMPS TO THE TOP OF FUNNY CAR FIELD GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Federal-Mogul Funny Car National Champion Frank Manzo jumped to the top of the field during a late night final ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series--Texas Motorplex--Final Qualifying

Feb 25, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES-SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION TEXAS MOTORPLEX FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2001 BUFF, STIDHAM TAKE HOME ALL THE CASH ON SATURDAY AT THE TEXAS MOTORPLEX ENNIS, Texas. - This morning at the Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series Dash for Cash event at the Texas Motorplex was more like a ... Continue reading

NHRA's 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 44, Dave Schultz

Feb 24, 2001

Dave Schultz, long regarded as one of drag racing's most intense competitors, didn't get to be drag racing's most successful Pro Stock Motorcycle racer by accident. In his 23-year career, which ended with his untimely death from colon cancer on Feb. 11, 2001, he was one of an increasingly rare breed of individuals in m ... Continue reading

NHRA: GR8RIDE becomes official internet technology partner of NHRA

Feb 23, 2001

GLENDORA, Calif. - The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and GR8RIDE, the leading online resource for automotive enthusiasts maximizing the content of Primedia's 29 leading automotive magazines, announced today a comprehensive marketing partnership which establishes GR8RIDE as the official Internet technology partner ... Continue reading

NHRA's 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 45, Scotty Richardson

Feb 21, 2001

Scotty Richardson has never worked the controls of a 320-mph Top Fueler, patiently guiding it down the quarter-mile. He hasn't stared down Pro Stock's Warren Johnson in an intense starting line battle. He also hasn't wrestled a nitro-breathing Funny Car to a thrilling four-second run. However, year after year the soft- ... Continue reading

Warren Johnson Wins in Phoenix

Feb 20, 2001

QUICK RESULTS: Qualified: 3rd Finished: Winner Points: 1st WARREN WINS DUEL IN THE DESERT, SCORES FOURTH STRAIGHT VICTORY FOR JOHNSON FAMILY PHOENIX, Feb. 18, 2001 - Warren Johnson raced to his 82nd career victory today in the CSK Nationals at Firebird International Raceway, but the celebration was tempered by sorrow o ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jeg's Pays Tribute to Dale Earnhardt

Feb 20, 2001

The flags were lowered to half-mast at the headquarters of Jeg's in Delaware, Ohio. The United States, Ohio and Team Jeg's flags are all standing tall in memory and tribute of the untimely death of motorsports legend Dale Earnhardt. "We felt like it was the right thing to do and the least that the Jeg's organization co ... Continue reading

NHRA: Official Statement from NHRA regarding Earnhardt death

Feb 19, 2001

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 18, 2001) - The entire NHRA family is saddened by the unfortunate tragedy that took place this afternoon in Daytona. Dale was an ambassador for all of motorsports and will be truly missed. The NHRA extends it thoughts and prayers to the Earnhardt family and the entire NASCAR community. ... Continue reading

NHRA: Kalitta, Force and W. Johnson All Winners at Firebird

Feb 19, 2001

CHANDLER, Ariz. - John Force scored his 93rd career Funny Car victory Sunday at the 17th annual Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals at Firebird Raceway, the second race of the NHRA's 50th anniversary season. Doug Kalitta and Warren Johnson also were winners of their respective categories at the $1.8 million race, the sec ... Continue reading

NHRA: Jeg Coughlin ends weekend in round two

Feb 19, 2001

A total of 31 Pro Stock drivers and their teams battled over four qualifying sessions to be among the "quick sixteen" and have a chance to leave the winner of NHRA's most competitive professional class. The battle lines were drawn at the conclusion of the fourth and final qualifying session Saturday evening as the sun ... Continue reading

NHRA: Dunn, Skuza and Edwards Earn Number 1 Qualifying Spots at Firebird

Feb 18, 2001

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Mike Dunn earned his 12th career No. 1 qualifying position Saturday at the 17th annual Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals at Firebird Raceway, the second race of the NHRA's 50th Anniversary season. Dean Skuza and Mike Edwards also were No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the $1.8 million ... Continue reading