News By Topic: Race Car Drivers

Bazemore posts four consistent laps to qualify No. 6 in Pomona

Feb 12, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE POSTS FOUR CONSISTENT LAPS TO QUALIFY NO. 6 I ... Continue reading

Scelzi tears up Pomona with track record speed, qualifies No. 3

Feb 12, 2006

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI TEARS UP POMONA WITH TRACK RECORD SPEED; QUALIF ... Continue reading

RB Racing LLC: Greg Anderson ends qualifying No. 1

Feb 12, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net QUALIFYING: Thursday, Session 1: 15.955 seconds at 52.63 mph (#23) Friday, session 2: 6.665* seconds ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Hillary Will now No. 2

Feb 11, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hilarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net In first profession ... Continue reading

Orlando Focus Results

Feb 11, 2006

USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: February 10, 2006 - Orlando, Florida - Orlando Speed World Speedway - "Tangerine Midget Tournament" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Craig Haack, 8, Haack-14.161; 2. Michael Sboro, 24, Sboro-14.221; 3. Ricky Ehrgott, 9, Ehrgott-14.248; 4. Ryan Smith, 55, S & S-14.333; 5. ... Continue reading

Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose

Feb 10, 2006

IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading

Famed Actor & Passionate Racer Joins Vision Racing

Feb 10, 2006

Star of 'Grey's Anatomy' Accepts New Role as Co-Owner of Indycar Series Team INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9 -- Known for his scene-stealing turns in such '80s nostalgia classics such as "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Loverboy," Patrick Dempsey continues to please America with his explosive charisma and versatile talent. Now, armed wit ... Continue reading

Start Your Engines! Jagermeister Teams Up With Naylor Racing and the NHRA!

Feb 9, 2006

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Feb 8 -- Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc., the importer of Jagermeister Liqueur, is pleased to announce its primary sponsorship of Naylor Racing, one of the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) pro stock teams. Jagermeister, the country's best-selling imported liqueur, will be the first major disti ... Continue reading

Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing Season

Feb 9, 2006

For Immediate Release Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing Season TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 8, 2006) - Showing their continued commitment to the SCCA Club Racing program and its participants, many major manufacturers and suppliers have unveiled their support plans for 2006, including more than $1 million in pote ... Continue reading

Johnny Leonard Returns To Daytona With Unfinished Business

Feb 9, 2006

Johnny Leonard Returns To Daytona With Unfinished Business DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (February 8, 2006) - - Cape Coral, Florida native Johnny Leonard heads into the 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Series opener at Daytona International Speedway this weekend looking to finish what he started in 2005 before being wiped out in a vicious accide ... Continue reading

Elizabeth Arden Partners with International Speedway to Launch the Daytona 500(R) Fragrance for Men

Feb 8, 2006

~ Unique Relationship Joins Two Industry Leaders to Create First Sporting-Event Branded Fragrance ~ NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Elizabeth Arden, Inc. ("Elizabeth Arden") and International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced the launch of the Daytona 500(R) fragrance for men. The companies entere ... Continue reading

Henkel Sponsors Carl Edwards in 2006 NASCAR Busch Series

Feb 8, 2006

GULPH MILLS, Penn., Feb. 7 -- Henkel of America, Inc. announced today that it has signed a sponsorship agreement with Roush Racing and driver Carl Edwards in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2006. Several Henkel brands will participate in the sponsorship of Edwards' number 60 car, including Dial(R), Renuzit(R), Dep(R) Sport, ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Pomona Pre Race: WJ Looks to Celebrate His 50th Pomona Race with A Winternationals Win

Feb 7, 2006

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Looks to Celebrate His 50th Pomona Race with A Winternationals Win GM Performance Parts GTO team looks for strong start to 2006 NHRA season Sugar Hill, Ga., February 6, 2006 - In his 32 years in the NHRA's Pro Stock category, ... Continue reading

Federico Racing at 2006 Daytona Speed Weeks with Goodyear

Feb 6, 2006

February 6, 2006 Wilmette, IL For immediate release Federico Racing at 2006 Daytona Speed Weeks with Goodyear Championship Off-Road Racing competitor Steven Federico and his #24 CORR Pro-Lite P.F. Chang?s Goodyear Toyota Tacoma will be on display at Daytona International Speedway, February 15-19. The race truck will be ... Continue reading

Top NHRA Drivers Take Part in Charity Karting Event in Sonoma

Feb 6, 2006

NOTE TO EDITORS: JPEG IMAGES AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM 2005 EVENT Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Charity Event Gives Fans Chance to Race Against Top NHRA Drivers on Infineon Raceway's Kart Track SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - NHRA POWERade Drag Racing stars Ron Capps, Cory McClenathan and Gary Scelzi will ba ... Continue reading