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NHRA

NHRA finally downs NASCAR at Bobsled Challenge LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Jan. 4) -- Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas won the NHRA vs. NASCAR portion of the fourth annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge Sunday with the best time of the weekend down Mount Van Hoevenberg -- a stunning 47.78 second run in one of Team USA's competition Bo-Dyn bobsleds. Final-round foe Todd Bodine, who dominated the timed portion of the event earlier in the day, flipped over near the end of his final run to give Lucas the win. "We finally got the win ... Read More \| Comments	Lucas leads Team NHRA in Lake Placid, Coughlin close behind LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Jan. 3) -- Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas looked exceptionally racy on the U.S. Olympic Bobsled course on Mount Van Hoevenberg Saturday, sledding to the No. 3 qualifying position at the fourth annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge charity race to lead the four-man group representing NHRA Championship Drag Racing. Making six runs from the Turn 3 starting position, Lucas posted a 52.40 in his Lucas Oil bobsled in the final session of the day, which event organizers ... Read More \| Comments
Steven reed fires to top of championship table despite spectacular crash Queensland based professional Drag Racer Steven Reed escaped major injury in a fiery crash at his home track of Willowbank Raceway during the Nightfire New Year Series event last night (Saturday 3rd January). Steven had been performing well in the Top Alcohol bracket making the Final and taking the National Championship series lead in the process in his 3500 horsepower Premier One backed Funny Car. However not everything went his way when pushing for the event ... Read More \| Comments	Coughlin cruises to Day 1 lead at charity bobsled race LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Jan. 2) -- The first day of practice for the fourth annual Whelan Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge ended with 2008 Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. on top of the timing sheet. Coughlin drove his brand-new JEGS.com bobsled down legendary Mount Van Hoevenberg in 48.99 seconds from the No. 4 (practice) start gate to lead a group of 12 professional racers from NASCAR and NHRA. "We had a chance to walk the course with cleats on our feet and I had that 'What ... Read More \| Comments

IHRA

Michael Dakin Eyes 2009 IHRA Top Fuel Return Ohio-based racer excited to get back out on the circuit In 2005 Michael Dakin brought his A-Fuel dragster to the IHRA World Finals, looking to break into the qualifying field despite long odds. He was unable to do so, but his trip to “The Rock” left a very good impression on him. Now, four years later, he will return to IHRA competition. Dakin will campaign a 2009 Murf McKinney Top Fuel entry at select ’09 IHRA Nitro Jam events, bringing former Frank ... Read More \| Comments	After successful 2008, McMillen plans more races in 2009 ELKHART, Ind. (December 15, 2008) -- After completing the best season of his drag racing career, Terry McMillen, driver of the Amalie Oil Top Fuel Dragster, is making plans for an even bigger 2009 season. McMillen made five final round appearances with two wins in IHRA competition in route to a third place finish in championship points. He also competed and qualified in two NHRA events, including the 13th spot in the fastest field in NHRA 1,000 foot history during the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA ... Read More \| Comments
Frank Gugliotta to drive third IHRA Pro Stock entry for Elite Motorsports Richard Freeman and J.R. Carr at Elite Motorsports Bring Frank Gugliotta on Board to form Three-Car Pro Stock “Superteam” for ’09 IHRA Season Norwalk, Ohio (December 14, 2008) – The two-car team of Richard Freeman and J.R. Carr has entered into a multi-year agreement with veteran Pro Stock shoe Frank Gugliotta to bring him on board as the third Pro Stock driver for Elite Motorsports. Freeman, Carr and Gugliotta will all campaign identical RJ Race Cars 2009 Pontiac GXP’s ... Read More \| Comments	VP Racing Fuels to Sign on as Official Race Fuel of IHRA Drag Racing at PRI Show Friday, Dec. 12 Will also be the presenting sponsor of IHRA’s seven-event Sportsman Nationals schedule VP Racing Fuels has agreed to enter into a multi-year agreement with the International Hot Rod Association to serve as the Official Race Fuel of the sanctioning body. In addition VP will be the presenting sponsor of IHRA’s seven-event Sportsman Nationals schedule in 2009. The “Official Race Fuel” agreement extends through the 2011 season. The ... Read More \| Comments

ADRL

ADRL Gala Honors 2008 Champions Glidden named Driver of the Year; Taylor wins Jim Oddy Award O’FALLON, MO (Dec. 18, 2008)—The National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) celebrated recently crowned ADRL world champions Jason Scruggs (Pro Extreme), Billy Harper (Pro Nitrous), Billy Glidden (Extreme 10.5) and Billy Vose (Pro Extreme Motorcycle) December 13, at the ADRL’s 2008 Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala in the Regency Ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Orlando. Glidden was ... Read More \| Comments	National Guard ADRL Unveils 2009 Schedule Expansion to 10 races, four new venues highlight new season ORLANDO, Fla. – The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced today its 2009 schedule which features an expansion to 10 races, including new stops in Florida, Virginia, Ohio and Illinois for the country's premier eighth-mile drag racing series. 2009 marks the National Guard ADRL tour's fifth anniversary season, which is commemorated in the series' new logo designed by renowned artist Larry ... Read More \| Comments
Outlaw and ‘the hitman’ join forces LAGUNA HILLS, California – Outlaw Clothing Company, the premier heads up drag racing apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, announced today that the company will sponsor ADRL superstar Mike “Hitman” Hill and create a signature-series apparel line through the Outlaw brand. Outlaw will also be Hill’s exclusive apparel sponsor. “Mike Hill is the real deal,” said Wes Buck, Outlaw Founder. “He is one of the most followed and respected racer in the history of 10.5-tire racing and has ... Read More \| Comments	Flowmaster ADRL Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala O’FALLON, MO - Coming off its most successful and exciting racing season ever, the Flowmaster American Drag Racing League (ADRL) presented by the National Guard is ready to celebrate Dec. 13, with its 2008 Racer Appreciation and Awards Gala in the Regency Ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Orlando, Florida. “We’re really looking forward to recognizing our 2008 world champions and presenting some well-deserved special awards, too,” series president Kenny Nowling said. “The ... Read More \| Comments

PMRA

Popular 10.5 Super Street Outlaws team joins PMRA Pro Modified series Ajax-based Custodio racing to run new nitrous-powered Camaro in 2009 AJAX, ONTARIO (December 23, 2008) – The Pro Modified Racing Association is pleased to announce that well-known 10.5 Super Street Outlaws racer Luis Custodio will be racing with the PMRA for the upcoming 2009 season. “We’re jumping in,” said Custodio, who has raced since the early 1980s, and has been campaigning a 1969 Camaro in the popular 10.5 Super Street Outlaws class for the past ... Read More \| Comments	PMRA pleased to announce return of Competition Tire Canada Goodyear Racing Tire distributor to provide contingency awards for 2009 season NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO (December 22, 2008) – For the fourth year the Pro Modified Racing Association is pleased to announce that Competition Tire Canada will again be posting Goodyear Racing Tire contingency awards at each series event for the upcoming 2009 season. “With a solid background in providing a popular drag racing series, we are please to once again be a part of ... Read More \| Comments	Top drivers honored at Fourth Annual PMRA Champions Banquet Boland, Brown, Boniferro, and Roth take home PMRA Pro Modified tributes NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (November 15, 2008) - Highlighting the Fourth Annual Pro Modified Racing Association Champions Banquet, hosted by the Master of Ceremonies Chris Biro in Niagara Falls, Ontario, were the acceptance speeches from the top four drivers of the 2008 PMRA Tour. Receiving top honors was Bruce Boland of Hamilton, Ontario. Driving his B&B Racing 1963 Corvette. Boland won ... Read More \| Comments

Promod

JEGS Pro Mod racer's daughter featured in calendar fundraiser

ATLANTA -- Eddie and Christine Ware's daughter Katelyn has become an integral part of a vitally important fundraising effort for the world-renowned Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sibley Heart Center. Born with five different congenital heart defects that required two open-heart surgeries to repair, Katelyn is featured in the Cooper Heart Project calendar, the sales of which will directly benefit the Sibley Heart Center.

Ware had a great season on the JEGS ProMod Challenge in ...

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