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Bob Bode/Stupid Fast Racing

Bob Bode/Stupid Fast Racing-sfr-funny-car-spyder-1.jpg   Bob Bode Funny Car & Stupid Fast Racing Branded Merchandise reach a 24 race
primary sponsorship deal. Starting last fall in Pomona,
CA Finals and running throughout ALL 2012 NHRA events, Bob Bode/Funny Car
will officially be the "STUPID FAST RACING TEAM".
Bob Bode/Stupid Fast Racing Team merchandise sold exclusively trackside at
all NHRA events.

Kenny Bernstein, Reinhart on WFO Radio

HOLLYWOOD, FL. (November 23, 2011) – Kenny Bernstein joins Joe Castello along with the NHRA's Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. To listen now, go to WFORadio.com.


6 -Time NHRA Champion Kenny Bernstein, stops by WFO Radio to discuss the reasoning behind his recent retirement announcement. Kenny talks about his final season, the future for his son Brandon, and what he is looking forward to in his retirement.

The NHRA's Alan Reinhart makes his weekly... [Read More]

Clint Thompson Finishes Second in Division, Eleventh Nationally

Clint Thompson Finishes Second in Division, Eleventh Nationally-thompson_lombardo.jpg   Pomona - The Thompson Racing Team ended the year in pretty good shape, finishing second in the Northwest Division 6 Top Alcohol Funny Car standings and just missed the top ten nationally by finishing eleventh. To have made the top ten, Clint Thompson needed to win the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals.

Unfortunately, Thompson was unable to reach that benchmark. The team began fighting gremlins on and off beginning at the Reynolds, Georgia division race “We had... [Read More]

Racing to The Rescue - Drag Racing and Car Show for Katie Gutierrez in North Texas

Racing to The Rescue - Drag Racing and Car Show for Katie Gutierrez in North Texas-katie.jpg   Denton, Tx. -- On November 19th 2011, local drag racers and Northstar Dragway are joining together to help offset costs for 13 year old Katie Gutierrez-Meeker who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor known in the medical field as Craniopharyngioma. She is currently recovering from her fourth brain surgery.

Pat “Summer” Loar and Nick Duty of Northstar Dragway are the event coordinators.

“Katie is a very strong and positive girl, even with everything she is... [Read More]

» News IHRA

IHRA sportsman racing expands again with Division 7

NORWALK, Ohio (November 18, 2011) – One year after expanding into the northwest with the newly created Division 6 Border Bandits in the western United States and Canada, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced that it will be expanding again, this time in the southwest and western part of the U.S.

While details are still be worked out, including a division name, a complete track list and a finalized schedule, the IHRA is thrilled to continue its expansion west... [Read More]

Bennett flying high on and off the track

Bennett flying high on and off the track-image004.jpg   NORWALK, Ohio (November 18, 2011) – There is nothing more important than the mission.

That is all you can really think about. Safely getting the cargo from point A to point B, that is the task at hand. To do that you have to put out of your mind all that is going on around you. Forget the war. Forget the risks. This cargo HAS to make it to its destination.

The plane fires up. Pretty soon this big hulking target will be thousands of feet in the air on its way... [Read More]

Summit Sportsman Spectacular events expanded to three huge weekends in 2012

Summit Sportsman Spectacular events expanded to three huge weekends in 2012-image005.jpg   NORWALK, Ohio (November 15, 2011) – After a successful debut in 2011, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to announce that the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular program will be expanded to include three huge races to be held across the United States in 2012

The only big money, all sportsman class race to feature all seven national event sportsman categories will feature events at San Antonio Raceway May 25-27, Maryland International Raceway... [Read More]

IHRA to hold $200,000 Summit Sportsman World Finals at Memphis International Raceway

NORWALK, Ohio (November 7, 2011) – With renovations complete and the track ready to go, the International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce the much-anticipated return of championship sportsman drag racing to Memphis International Raceway.

The track, located in beautiful Millington, Tenn., will host three full days of sportsman drag racing at the IHRA World Finals in October of 2012 featuring three distinct races and the crowning of champions in all of IHRA’s sportsman... [Read More]

» News Adrl

ADRL Releases Rulebook For 2012 Racing Season

O’FALLON, MO (November 21, 2011) – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has released its official rulebook for the 2012 racing season, which goes into effect at the first race of the 2012 ADRL Tour.
The eighth ADRL season starts on March 30-31 with Dragpalooza VIII at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston, the first of 10 events on the 2012 ADRL schedule.

The full set of 2012 rules can be downloaded at 2012 Rules... [Read More]

Storybook Season Ends With Castellana Claiming ADRL Pro Nitrous World Championship

Storybook Season Ends With Castellana Claiming ADRL Pro Nitrous World Championship-dsc_9195.jpg   O’FALLON, MO (November 2, 2011) – Just returning to racing would have been good enough for American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Pro Nitrous standout Mike Castellana.

Instead, Castellana got to experience a true storybook season.

Returning to competition after overcoming cancer in late 2010, Castellana provided one of the more remarkable stories in ADRL history, winning four races and earning his first ADRL Pro Nitrous World Championship.

Castellana... [Read More]

ADRL 2011 Driver Of The Year Cary Goforth Claims First Extreme Pro Stock Championship

ADRL 2011 Driver Of The Year Cary Goforth Claims First Extreme Pro Stock Championship-dsc_9322.jpg   ADRL 2011 Driver Of The Year Cary Goforth Claims First Extreme Pro Stock World Championship

O’FALLON, MO (November 1, 2011) – Faced with numerous questions and debuting an entirely new crew, Extreme Pro Stock driver Cary Goforth made a resounding statement to open the 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season with a win at Royal Purple Raceway in March.

Goforth didn’t stop there, either.

The passionate and hard-working Goforth put... [Read More]

Another Strong Finish Leads Millen To A Second Straight ADRL Extreme 10.5 World Champ

Another Strong Finish Leads Millen To A Second Straight ADRL Extreme 10.5 World Champ-dsc_9171.jpg   Another Strong Finish Leads Millen To A Second Straight ADRL Extreme 10.5 World Championship

O’FALLON, MO (October 31, 2011) – During his standout championship career, Dan Millen has been known for strong finishes.

In 2011, Millen may have topped himself with a remarkable finish in the American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL) Extreme 10.5 class.

After recovering from a potentially devastating fire, Millen was unbelievable to finish the season,... [Read More]

» News PMRA

Night of Champions held for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS

Night of Champions held for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS-clip_image002_638.jpg   BURLINGTON, ONTARIO (November 20, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series held their annual Night of Champions at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, Ontario last night.

The event marked the seventh Night of Champions for the PMRA, the third such night for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the first night for the PBSS.

Along with presentations for the top five... [Read More]

ChampionsEdge.ca – Race Car Insurance offers new insurance for PMRA

ChampionsEdge.ca – Race Car Insurance offers new insurance program providing exclusive coverage for drag racing series

MARKHAM, ONTARIO (October 24, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to announce the involvement of ChampionsEdge.ca – Race Car Insurance, a tailor-made insurance policy for competitors in the two drag racing series.

Based through Insureit Group Inc. of Markham, this service will provide... [Read More]

The PMRA Top Five for 2011

The PMRA Top Five for 2011-clip_image002_608.jpg   BRANTFORD, ONTARIO (October 19, 2011) – Placing fifth in the Pro Modified Racing Association Marydel Homes Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport and Global Emissions Systems, Inc. for 2011 was long-time Series competitor Mark Nielsen. He noted that he would have preferred to have finished higher in the standings, but was upbeat about his season.

“Overall I’m pleased we finished in the top five,” noted the Brantford racer. We were hoping... [Read More]

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series Top Five for 2011

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series Top Five for 2011-clip_image002_605.jpg   WARTBURG, ONTARIO (October 18, 2011) – Considering he had never been in a dragster until earlier this year, Billy White did an admirable job in 2011 Quick 32 Sportsman Series competition, piloting his RE/MAX Top Dragster to a fifth place in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts Championship Point Award Series Standings.

As co-owner and team driver of the White and Wild Racing Team, White had the fortune of learning how to drive from team member Scott... [Read More]

» News Promod

West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association racers head to Vegas

West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association racers head to Vegas-lepone-burbage.jpg   West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association racers head to Vegas for the Street Car Super Nationals VII

Las Vegas, NV – The West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association will have a strong supporting crew at this years biggest door car event on the west coast, the 7th annual Street Car Super Nationals event in Las Vegas, November 17-21.

The defending SCSN Pro Street champion and 2011 WCOPMA champion Rod Burbage will be in attendance looking to defend his title and be the... [Read More]

Fourth place finish for Summit Racing Equipment Pro Mod team

Fourth place finish for Summit Racing Equipment Pro Mod team-lassvegas-lang.jpg   Grande Pointe, Manitoba – In only his second season competing full time on the NHRA Pro Mod circuit, Kenny Lang and his Summit Racing Equipment team improved their championship points standing at season’s end to fourth overall, a marked improvement over the sixth place finish they took home in 2010.

The improved overall finish came on the strength of a semi-final showing at the opening event on the 2011 schedule, the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals in March, along with five top... [Read More]

Ed Burnley Wins Nitrous Pro Mod Class and Tim O'Hare Wins Blower/Turbo Pro Mod Class

Ed Burnley Wins Nitrous Pro Mod Class and Tim O'Hare Wins Blower/Turbo Pro Mod Class-mirwinners.jpg   Ed Burnley Wins Nitrous Pro Mod Class and Tim O'Hare Wins Blower/Turbo Pro Mod Class at the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod "1320 Pro Mod Warrior Series" at Maryland International Raceway's Superchargers Showdown this past weekend.


(10-24-2011) Mechanicsville, MD - The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods fourth "Extreme" Event" of the season at MIR October 21st and 22nd was a huge success with huge crowds, great weather and over 33 Pro Mods contesting... [Read More]

Snap-On's "Superchargers Showdown", Featuring a 32 Pro Mod Qualified Field...

Snap-On's "Superchargers Showdown", Featuring a 32 Pro Mod Qualified Field, coming Oct 21st-22nd to Maryland International Raceway.

10-16-2011 Mechanicsville, MD - The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) is ready for one of the largest quarter mile Pro Mod events ever at Maryland International Raceway on Oct. 21-22, 2011 qualifying two 16 cars fields, featuring a 16 car Nitrous Field and a 16 car Blower/Turbo Field.

"We are ready... [Read More]

» News General Racing

Pro Sportsman Association becomes official

Pro Sportsman Association becomes official-psa-logo.jpg   Pro Sportsman Association becomes official

We are pleased to announce that the Pro Sportsman Association is now an official entity. The Pro Sportsman Association has filed as a nonprofit corporation. Much like a group of dairy farmers who form an association to run ads like the ‘got milk?’ commercials, we are seeking to increase our fan base and subsequently race track demand for our classes by improved and increased promotion.

The... [Read More]

Mike Henry Prepares for 6.90 Slammers

Mike Henry Prepares for 6.90 Slammers-mike-henry-gov-pic.jpg   Driver and owner of the D&M Racing Team, Mike Henry is getting ready for 2012 in a major way. Henry who has been competing in the Pro Slammers Door Car Association's 7.00 class will change power plants for next season when the class lowers the index to 6.90. Henry who was the runner up in the 2011 points chase finished the season off with another big win at the Governor's Cup Championships held at Sacramento Raceway. His 1981 Camaro that used to have a 565ci single stage nitrous system... [Read More]

Street Car Super Nationals VII "East vs. West Shootout"- The Scoop!!

Street Car Super Nationals VII "East vs. West Shootout"- The Scoop!!-psburbage2011.jpg   Lucky Sevens are rolling wild in Vegas with the biggest, most out outrageous street car race of the year just around the corner. It’s time for the Street Car Super Nationals VII "East vs. West Shootout", which is set to be held in Las Vegas November 17-20, 2011 presented by Chris Alston’s Chassis Works. In the 7th year and running strong, the SCSN has seen it all from the wildest of rides, hair raising close calls, big time competitive upsets, to the wildest side by side all out drag... [Read More]

Dixon, St. James, Tagliani Presenting at IMIS 2011 Youth Safety Conference

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2011) – Known around the world as the “Racer’s Doctor” for his aggressive treatment of motorsports injuries, Dr. Terry Trammel has assembled an outstanding panel of presenters for the second Youth Safety Conference on Saturday, Dec. 10, part of the third International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) Dec. 8-10, 2011, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.

IMIS is a three-day trade show featuring seminars, conferences and hundreds of... [Read More]




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