News By Topic: Drag Racing

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

Force goes global; Troxel named "Hostess Diva"

Dec 5, 2005

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport (Media Only) NEWS NUGGETS * Force goes global. He's known for his quick, wide smile and odd-ball wit - the kind that draws fans who dream of sharing just five minutes of his conversation. There's no doubt that 13-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Jo ... 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

Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway to Open in May

Nov 15, 2005

NHRA Officials Award Two New Dates to New Dragway FONTANA, Calif., Nov. 14 -- California Dragway, which has been in existence since 2001 in Lot 1 behind the Speedway's main grandstand, will be relocated to Lots 6 and 8 and will be renamed the Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway. The announcement was made today by ... 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

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

Bazemore makes first-round exit in Pomona

Nov 6, 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 BAZEMORE MAKES FIRST-ROUND EXIT IN POMONA POMONA, Cali ... Continue reading

G Squared Motorsports: Eliminations

Nov 6, 2005

Visit our website at www.g2motorsports.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDERS: CHIP ELLIS and MATT SMITH MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 41ST AN ... Continue reading

Scelzi wins NHRA Funny Car championship

Nov 6, 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 SCELZI WINS NHRA FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP POMONA, Calif. ... Continue reading

Cruz Qualifies Second for Pomona Finale

Nov 6, 2005

41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona Raceway­ Pomona, Calif. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Advance Auto Parts Funny Car Ready For Final Race Day of 2005 POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2004) ­ Cruz Pedregon drove his Advance Auto Parts N ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon Captures the Third Spot

Nov 6, 2005

41st Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona Raceway ­ Pomona, Calif. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pedregon & Q Racing Grabs Third POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2004) ­ After three days of qualifying, Tony Pedregon placed his Q Racing Nitro Funny Car i ... Continue reading