Car Chief Wendland To Leave John Force Racing
Nov 8, 2008
Car chief Wendland to leave John Force Racing INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 8) -- Fourteen-time Funny Car champion John Force will lose car chief Rob Wendland at the end of the 2008 POWERade season. Wendland and his wife Kathy, the daughter of Funny Car racer John Lawson, are expecting a baby boy in December and the time demands ... Continue reading
Racer Scott Kalitta Succumbs to Injuries Suffered in Qualifying Incident
Jun 21, 2008
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J., (June 21, 2008) - Scott Kalitta, a two-time former NHRA Top Fuel champion and one of just 14 drivers to have won in both of NHRA's nitro categories, died June 21, 2008, as the result of injuries suffered in a qualifying accident at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., during the run ... Continue reading
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca recommends the Lone Oak Lodge.
May 7, 2008
Family-Owned hotel gears-up for race fans. Monterey, CA 05/06/08 --- The management of the Lone Oak Lodge today announced that Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has selected the longtime family operated motor lodge as a âRecommended Hotel.â Lone Oak Lodge owner Richard Quaglia says heâs very happy with the track ... Continue reading
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing
Apr 13, 2008
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 13) -- NASCAR superstar and Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana have teamed with NHRA drag racing veteran Bob Vandergriff Jr. to explore the option of fielding a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA competition. The propos ... Continue reading
PRRACEwire (PRRw) and Kate Harker Announce Management and Marketing/Sponsorship Agreement
Mar 29, 2008
Austin, TX â 3/28/2008 â PRRACEwire (PRRw) and Kate Harker, professional NHRA Top Alcohol driver, have announced a new business relationship based on the management, development and promotion for Ms. Harkerâs various professional racing programs. âKate is a first-rate talent, and weâre looking ... Continue reading
Pro Stock star Enders unveils brand-new approach to fund her race team
Mar 27, 2008
Pro Stock star Enders unveils brand-new approach to fund her race team HOUSTON (March 26) -- Pro Stock driver Erica Enders has taken control of her racing future by assuming the responsibilities of vice president of marketing of Master Formula Xtreme Polishes, Waxes, Cleaners, and Sealers. The agreement will allow the ... Continue reading
Steve Fossett LSR Declares Driver Short-List
Mar 2, 2008
The Steve Fossett World Land Speed Racing Team today announced a preliminary short list of eight driver candidates for its jet-powered race car that will attempt to establish a new Absolute Supersonic Land Speed Record in excess of 800MPH.</p> <pre> Candidates are from motorsports and aviation and include: Vicki Cruse ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2007
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systemsâ¢, sponsor of the world record setting KillaCycle, today announced that the official world record holder in the electric quarter-mile drag again broke its previous world record. The KillaCycle is the first electric vehicle of any kind to break the eight-second barrier with two runs of ... Continue reading
NHRA (LAS VEGAS) - Mike Ashley's Luck Runs Out Early in Vegas
Oct 29, 2007
FINAL REPORT - Las Vegas MIKE ASHLEY'S GOTHAM CITY RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For high-resolution photos and interviews, please contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 Ashley's Luck Runs Out Early in Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 28, 2007) - W ... Continue reading
NHRA (RICHMOND) - Troxel Runner-ups in Richmond
Oct 8, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 â Office (704) 281-5678 â Cell Torco.com TROXEL RUNNER-UPS IN RICHMOND Posts Fastest Speed of Meet â 327.59 MPH PETERSBURG, Va. (Oct. 7) â Melanie Troxel and the Vietnam Veterans POW/MIA Top Fuel dragster team came oh-so close in snagging all t ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2007
Carroll Shelby, Bob Bondurant, Phil Remington and other racing heroes will headline the Shelby American Collection's 11th annual celebration at its museum in Boulder on December 1, 2007. The annual holiday party honors the race history of Carroll Shelby, his legendary 1960s Shelby American Team and the automobiles they ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (DETROIT) - Explore Grand Auto Racing Collection at Henry Ford Museum
Aug 25, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich.--When the Motor City hosts the Grand Prix this Labor Day weekend, nearby Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan is the perfect place to whet your appetite for all things racing. With an automotive racing collection that is among the very best in the country, Henry Ford Museum is home to automobiles spa ... Continue reading
NHRA (KENT) - Beckman wins again!
Jul 23, 2007
"Fast" Jack Beckman won his second straight NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car national event today, his third career, and the first at the Schuck's Auto Supply NHRA Nationals at Pacific Raceways. And he did it against the 14-time Funny Car champion John Force. Beckman, driving the Mail Terminal Services Dodge ... Continue reading
NHRA (ST LOUIS) - Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Gateway Int'l Raceway
Jul 15, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION GATEWAY INT'L RACEWAY, ST. LOUIS Saturday, July 14, 2007 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 ELIMINATIONS SET FOR SUNDAY AT GATEWAY INT'L RACEWAY'S LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES ST. LOUIS - Final qualifying ran late into the night on ... Continue reading
NHRA - Troxel Defeated in First Round
Jul 8, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 â Office (704) 281-5678 â Cell Torco.com TROXEL DEFEATED IN FIRST ROUND BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 8) â The Vietnam Veterans POW/MIA dragster team driven by accomplished three-time Top Fuel winner, Melanie Troxel was defeated in the first round of elimina ... Continue reading
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