News By Topic: Race Car Drivers

Unlikely early finish for Coughlin (NHRA)

Nov 12, 2006

Unlikely early finish for Coughlin POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 12) -- Defending event champion Jeg Coughlin's attempt at a second straight trophy at the Auto Club NHRA Finals ended abruptly in the first round of Sunday's competition when Coughlin's Slammers Ultimate Milk/Jegs.com Chevrolet Cobalt violently shook its tires at ... Continue reading

Enders in quickest Pro Stock field in Pomona history

Nov 12, 2006

Enders in quickest Pro Stock field in Pomona history POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 11) -- Popular Pro Stock phenomenon Erica Enders battled her way into the quickest Pro Stock field ever assembled at the famed Auto Club Raceway in Pomona Calif., capturing the 14th starting position of the 42nd annual Auto Club of Southern Calif ... Continue reading

Baca stares down familiar foe in Round 1

Nov 12, 2006

Baca stares down familiar foe in Round 1 POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 11) -- Two events ago in Richmond, Va., Mach 1 Air Services Top Fuel racer David Baca upset three-time series champion and No. 1 qualifier Tony Schumacher in the opening round of eliminations to serious put a damper on Schumacher's title defense. It was a sh ... Continue reading

Kenseth Wins from the Pole at Phoenix

Nov 12, 2006

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Arizona Travel 200 Qualifying, Page 1 November 11, 2006 Phoenix International Raceway Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Ford Fusion, won his fourth pole of the season - and the 12th of his Busch Series career - in qualifying for this afternoon's 200-mile race at Phoenix International Racew ... Continue reading

Sacramento's Fensler Wins Legends Title in Sonoma

Nov 12, 2006

Sacramento's Fensler Takes Title at Legends Road Course Finals in Sonoma Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts May 18-20 Wine Country Classic vintage car races June 2-3 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series June 22-24 Infineon Cougar Mountain Classic July 5-8 FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals July 27-29 CAL-STEAM/KOHLE ... Continue reading

Saturday Phoenix Sprint Results

Nov 12, 2006

USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: November 11, 2006 - Pnoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway - 39th Checker Auto Parts/Budweiser "Western World Championships" "C" MAIN: (20 laps) 1. Brad Sweet (#3J Yeley), 2. Don Droud Jr. (#44 Pace), 3. Dustin Morgan (#11D Walker/Guiducci), 4. ... Continue reading

G&R Racing Staged for Balanced Attack at the SCORE Baja 1000

Nov 11, 2006

For Immediate Release G&R Racing Staged for Balanced Attack at the SCORE Baja 1000 Mesa, Arizona (November 9, 2006) - SCORE rookie sensation, Garron Cadiente, set a blistering pace this year in his first full off road racing season. Earlier this year, he tasted victory amongst the giants of off road racing when he was ... Continue reading

SSP Announces Point Fund Awards for Saturday Night Divisions; Turkey 200 This Saturday

Nov 11, 2006

Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007 Championship Point Funds Announced for Super Sportsman, Late Models and Street Stocks at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (November 9, 2006) - The 2007 season for the Super Sportsman, Late Models and Street Stocks will prove to be one of the most exciting ever as ano ... Continue reading

Ford Phoenix Truck Race

Nov 11, 2006

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Casino Arizona 150 (Truck), Page 1 November 10, 2006 Phoenix International Raceway MARK MARTIN-6-Scotts Ford F-150 (Finished 2nd) - "Well, Johnny earned it. They showed they were really fast on new tires in qualifying by smoking everybody. He earned it. He came from the back of the pack, an ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: FRIDAY RESULTS FROM POMONA

Nov 11, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 SCHUMACHER, WORSHAM, LINE AND HINES LEAD QUALIFYING AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS Spectacular Worsham crash closes second day qualifying at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona POMONA, Calif. -- Tony Schumacher led Top Fuel qualifying Friday at the Auto Club NHRA Fin ... Continue reading

Coughlin shrugs off heat, advances to top half spot (NHRA)

Nov 10, 2006

Coughlin shrugs off heat, advances to top half spot POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 10) -- A sun-splashed Friday in Southern California made it tough on the racers attempting to qualify for the 42nd annual Auto Club NHRA Finals. But defending race champion Jeg Coughlin seemed unfazed, running an improved 7.714 at 206.23 mph in hi ... Continue reading

Phoenix Thursday Sprint Results

Nov 10, 2006

USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: November 9, 2006 - Phoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway - 39th Checker Auto Parts/Budweiser "Western World Championships" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jerry Coons Jr., 69, Dynamics-18.443; 2. Levi Jones, 21, Stewart-18.461; 3. Shane Cottle, 10E, Edison-18.526; 4. Josh Wis ... Continue reading

Rafa Matos to Make A1GP Debut in Beijing

Nov 9, 2006

Raphael Matos to Make A1GP Debut with A1 Team Brasil in Beijing Young, Brazilian Open Wheel Standout Tests Daytona Prototype, Will Race A1GP BEIJING, November 8, 2006 - Raphael Matos, Rafa as he is best known, will make his A1GP World Cup of Motorsports debut this weekend in the A1GP Beijing, China. The young, Brazilia ... Continue reading

Road Racing Ace Lally Steers Towards Stock Cars

Nov 9, 2006

Road Racing Ace Lally Steers Towards Stock Cars CONCORD, North Carolina (November 8, 2006) - - When Andy Lally straps himself in the No. 1 Ford Taurus this Thursday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, he’ll take one of the biggest leaps in his young and talented racing career by making his transitio ... Continue reading

Haskovec Benefit Day Nets $95,000 at Infineon Raceway

Nov 9, 2006

JPEG Images Available Upon Request Benefit Track Day Generates $95,000 for Injured AMA Rider Vincent Haskovec SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The motorcycle community came together on Tuesday at Infineon Raceway for injured AMA rider Vincent Haskovec, and the results were staggering. The event, which was highlight ... Continue reading