News By Topic: Drag Racing

California Secretary McPeak Announces State Grants Targeting Illegal Street Racing

Aug 4, 2005

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 3, 2005--Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Secretary Sunne Wright McPeak today announced the first in a series of $5 million in state grants targeting illegal street racing. Today's announcement covers the Sacramento region, which will devote $450,000 among several police agencies inc ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS -- Post-Race Notes: Sonoma

Aug 2, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications (626) 914-4761 POST RACE NOTES: 18th ANNUAL FRAM AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS JULY 29-31, INFINEON RACEWAY, SONOMA, CALIF. TOP FUEL * Doug Kalitta, from Ann Arbor, Mich., earned his 23rd career victory and fourth of the season behind the wheel of his Mac Tools dragster. Kal ... Continue reading

Troxel and Skull Gear/Torco Race Fuels team making strides

Aug 2, 2005

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. Race Dates: July 29-31, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL AND SKULL GEAR/TORCO RACE FUELS TEAM MAKING ST ... Continue reading

NHRA Kurt Johnson Race Wrap Up: Runner-Up Finish in Sonoma Propels KJ Forward in Championship Standings

Aug 1, 2005

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net <mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net> Runner-Up Finish in Sonoma Propels KJ Forward in Championship Standings Event: 18th Annual NHRA California Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, July 31, 2005 Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California ACDelc ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon Infineon Raceway Wrap Up

Aug 1, 2005

18th Annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway - Sonoma, Calif. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Faces Off Against Brother Cruz Q Racing Driver Advances to Second Round SONOMA, Calif. (July 31, 2005) - Q Racing Nitro Funny Car driver Tony Pedregon move ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon Wrap Up From Infineon

Aug 1, 2005

18th Annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway&#8211; Sonoma, Calif. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Infineon Wrap Up SONOMA, Calif. (July 31, 2005) -- Advance Auto Parts driver Cruz Pedregon fell in the first round of eliminations during to ... Continue reading

Bazemore powers into second straight semi in Sonoma

Aug 1, 2005

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. Race Dates: July 29-31, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE POWERS INTO SECOND SEMIFINAL IN A ROW IN SON ... Continue reading

Capps goes to semis in Sonoma

Aug 1, 2005

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. Race Dates: July 29-31, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS GOES TO SEMIS IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (July 31 ... Continue reading

Sunday Results from Infineon Raceway

Aug 1, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 KALITTA, SCELZI, ANDERSON AND HINES EARN VICTORIES AT FRAM AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. - Doug Kalitta regained the Top Fuel points lead Sunday by winning the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts, at Infineon Raceway. Gary Scel ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon Sonoma Qualifying Wrap Up

Jul 31, 2005

18th Annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway - Sonoma, Calif. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Makes The Cut At Sonoma Advance Auto Parts Driver Will Face Brother Tony in First Round SONOMA, Calif. (July 30, 2005) - Cruz Pedregon and the Ad ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon Captures Third No. 1 Qualifier of 2005

Jul 31, 2005

18th Annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway - Sonoma, Calif. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Stays On Top at Infineon Third No. 1 Qualifier of 2005 SONOMA, Calif. (July 30, 2005) - Tony Pedregon, driver of the Q Racing Nitro Funny Car, wrapped his ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Saturday Update: WJ Will Start Fifth in Sonoma

Jul 31, 2005

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net <mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net> WJ Will Start Fifth in Sonoma Event: 18th Annual California Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, July 30, 2005 Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA After reestablishing the Infineon Raceway elapsed time trac ... Continue reading

Capps is 10th in Sonoma qualifying

Jul 31, 2005

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. Race Dates: July 29-31, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS IS 10TH IN SONOMA QUALIFYING SONOMA, Calif. (Ju ... Continue reading

Saturday Results from NHRA POWERade Series Infineon Raceway

Jul 30, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 JOHNSON, SCHUMACHER, PEDREGON AND HINES EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT FRAM AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS SONOMA, Calif. - Kurt Johnson continued to be the hottest Pro Stock driver in the NHRA POWERade Series by taking the No. 1 qualifying position Saturd ... Continue reading

Carrier Boyz Racing: McClenathan ends qualifying No. 6

Jul 30, 2005

CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 18TH ANNUAL NHRA FRAM AUTOLITE NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY - SONOMA, CALIF. JULY 29-31, 2005 Qualifying: Session 1 Fr ... Continue reading