News By Topic: National Hot Rod Association

NHRA Newsmakers: Jan. 5, 2006

Jan 6, 2006

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT! * BRANDON BERNSTEIN. In the Bud vs. Miller Lite vs. NHRA Media College Football Bowl challenge, the 2005-06 crown goes to Budweiser Racing's Brandon Bernstein, who somehow had the foresight to pick Wisconsin - a 10-point underdog! - to ups ... Continue reading

KB Racing: Bio and Q and A with Anderson

Jan 3, 2006

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *Greg Anderson prepares for 2006 season /Q and A with Anderson/* Greg Anderson, three-time NHRA P ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWSMAKERS: Dec. 29, 2005

Dec 30, 2005

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT! * Miller Lite vs. Budweiser vs. NHRA Media: Football Bowl picks. This time of the year all eyes are on college football. True fans live for bowl season - and even the most novice couch-campers pick their favorites come December. ... Continue reading

New '06 Matco Tools Iron Eagle Funny Car design released

Dec 28, 2005

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net NEW 2006 MATCO TOOLS IRON EAGLE DODGE FUNNY CAR DESIGN RELEASED STOW, Ohio (Dec. 27, 2005) - Matco Tools, in cooperation with Action Performance Companies, Inc ... Continue reading

KB Racing: Hillary Will featured in January issue of Car and Driver

Dec 22, 2005

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *DECEMBER 21, 2005 * *KB RACING* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *KB RACING-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER* *HILLARY WILL -- DRIVER* *JIM OBERHOFER - CREW CHIEF* *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *Hillary Will featured ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWSMAKERS: Dec. 19, 2005

Dec 19, 2005

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport (Media Only) NEWS NUGGETS * A JOLLY OLD ELF: John Force, 13-time NHRA POWERade world champion and winner of a record 119 races, put countless smiles on the faces of Southern California children as host of a recent holiday car show which benefited the ... Continue reading

NHRA Kurt & Warren Johnson Testing Update: Johnsons Set Record Pace in Valdosta Test Session

Dec 16, 2005

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Johnsons Set Record Pace in Valdosta Test Session ACDelco & GM Performance Parts teams unofficially shatter both ends of current NHRA record in off-season test Sugar Hill, Ga., December 15, 2005 - The primary goal for any NHRA racing te ... Continue reading

One More Step Toward The End of Corporate Motorsports: Michelin to Quit F-1

Dec 14, 2005

Michelin has on several occasions expressed the conditions of its involvement in Formula One: Michelin considers Formula One to be a highly technical motorsport in which the tyre is a very influential component in the scope of the performance of the vehicle. The teams' freedom to choose their own tyres is essential. Th ... Continue reading

Shoe Named Champion of Champions

Dec 5, 2005

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) TONY SCHUMACHER NAMED CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Moorpark, Calif. - (December 5, 2005) Ringers Gloves would like to congratulate Tony Schumacher and his ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: Phoenix Custom Apparel renews deal with NHRA

Dec 2, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 PHOENIX CUSTOM APPAREL EXTENDS ASSOCIATION WITH NHRA AS OFFICIAL UNIFORM SUPPLIER GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2005) - Phoenix Custom Apparel has renewed its multi-year agreement with NHRA to continue its association as the Official Uniform of NHRA, it was ... Continue reading

Mindy's Minute - NHRA Report

Nov 10, 2005

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) MINDY’S MINUTE Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up – NHRA Report Moorpark, Calif. - (November 9, 2005) The 2005 NHRA POWERa ... Continue reading

What a Year, What a Funny Car Race

Nov 9, 2005

MOTORSPORTS MEDIA: Thank you for you coverage of NHRA in 2005. We are looking forward to opening the 2006 season back here in Pomona in three short months, at the CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals Feb. 9-12, but before we move on we've got a little housekeeping to take care of. The curtain has come down on the 2005 s ... Continue reading

Capps takes second in NHRA Funny Car championship

Nov 7, 2005

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Nov. 3-6, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS TAKES SECOND IN NHRA FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP POMO ... Continue reading

NHRA Kurt Johnson Pomona Wrap Up: KJ is Too Good in the Pomona Semifinals

Nov 7, 2005

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ is Too Good in the Pomona Semifinals Event: 41st Annual Auto Club of Southern California Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, November 6, 2005 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA After qualifying third for the Auto Club of Southern Califo ... Continue reading

Stevens closes the book on 2005 NHRA Pro Stock season with quarterfinal finish

Nov 7, 2005

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Nov. 3-6, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS CLOSES THE BOOK ON 2005 NHRA PRO STOCK SEASON ... Continue reading