http://www.nitromater.com/ en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:52:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nitromater.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.nitromater.com/ http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26292-200-000-billet-supercharger.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:35:24 GMT In this Competition Plus article (http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-racing/news/15476-hoovers-semi-final-indy-pm-finish-was-monumental), Ed Hoover... In this Competition Plus article, Ed Hoover mentions some Pro Mod's having $200K billet superchargers. I had no idea that a supercharger alone could fetch that kind of price. Who makes such a beast? Or is it just a typo?

Either way, Pro Mod is a rich mans game these days. ]]> NHRA Bernie Connors http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26292-200-000-billet-supercharger.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26291-computer-help.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:29:51 GMT I can't open the NHRA site. I get a message stating that there are too many redirects. Can anyone here help me,please? Thanks. ]]> NHRA David Tolley http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26291-computer-help.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26290-us-nationals-photo-blog-mark-j-rebilas.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:15:54 GMT Hey guys, All caught up on rest after a long weekend spent in Indianapolis covering the U.S. Nationals. I took my portrait setup to the race and... Hey guys,

All caught up on rest after a long weekend spent in Indianapolis covering the U.S. Nationals. I took my portrait setup to the race and shot some cool drivers portraits. Here are a few of my favorite shots, be sure to check out my photo blog to see many many more!

Thanks,

Mark J Rebilas









Mark J. Rebilas Blog ]]> NHRA Mark J Rebilas http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26290-us-nationals-photo-blog-mark-j-rebilas.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26281-quaker-city-raceway-info.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:54:29 GMT Being that that track was the one where I got my first drag racing memories, I've been watching it over the years. All I can do is wonder what's going on with that track.

I've been on a kick recently looking up info on old dragstrips that have bit the dust (Minnesota Dragways, Pittsburgh International Dragway), both which have had relatively short life spans. I keep wondering about Quaker City.. which when you look at recent aerials and pictures, looks like it is in the same if not better shape then I remember it being (nearly 15 years ago now).

But although the facility is there... theres not really a good event that I'd want to take the drive from Pittsburgh to Salem to watch. My question is why does that facility not have an event worth going to? It's not an NHRA, IHRA, ADRL, or AHRA strip... its like its just a drag strip without a home.

I used to go there once a year to watch the NHRA div 3 race there - that was worth the drive. How did the track lose its association with the NHRA? Why did they stop the div 3 race? Why hasn't the IHRA, NHRA, AHRA, ADRL gone there to run an event? Is it bad management? Is the facility sub par? Is it a bad location for fan turnout?

I don't get it.. theres nothing going on there yet the facility still stands where those tracks mentioned above that have bit the dust seemed to be jumping when they died. What is the future of this track? Does anyone know? ]]> NHRA Nick Dobda http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26281-quaker-city-raceway-info.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26279-make-mine-vanilla.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:44:16 GMT Will wishes come true when EFI comes to NASCAR? WJ: WHEN NASCAR GOES EFI, PS NOT FAR BEHIND... Will wishes come true when EFI comes to NASCAR?

WJ: WHEN NASCAR GOES EFI, PS NOT FAR BEHIND ]]> NHRA Jack Issi http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26279-make-mine-vanilla.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26277-force-quote-about-breaking.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:14:03 GMT After he broke against Ashley in the finals, JF appeared to say something about the media types bringing the cameras around to verify that he broke... After he broke against Ashley in the finals, JF appeared to say something about the media types bringing the cameras around to verify that he broke so there wouldn't be any $#%$$# Did I hear that wrong or was he a bit perturbed. Of course, he just broke in the finals of the Big Go, but did someone from the media say something that hacked him off?:) ]]> NHRA Paul D Miller http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26277-force-quote-about-breaking.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26276-european-finals-santa-pod.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:50:30 GMT this weekend is the finals of the european championship at santa pod im sure it is going to be amazing ... lots of close championships to be... this weekend is the finals of the european championship at santa pod

im sure it is going to be amazing ... lots of close championships to be decided.

eurodragster is the place to be to follow it.

Event Updates

that link takes you to the entry list, live event coverage from each day

LIVE webcam/commentary

who will be the champs ??? ]]> NHRA Christopher Hobson http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26276-european-finals-santa-pod.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26275-u-s-natls-pics.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:30:13 GMT Another Year in the Books.....

NHRA U.S. Natls. 2010 - Kingnitro's Photos ]]> NHRA Joe Sherwood http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26275-u-s-natls-pics.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26274-tped-2011-sponsor.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:57:34 GMT Did I hear in one of the qualifying shows TPed say that he will have a huge announcement at Charlotte? Was I hearing things? I figured someone would... Did I hear in one of the qualifying shows TPed say that he will have a huge announcement at Charlotte? Was I hearing things? I figured someone would have brought it up on here.
Does anyone have guesses on who the new sponsor is going to be? ]]> NHRA Eric Howell http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26274-tped-2011-sponsor.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26273-help-racing-portfolio-website.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:52:23 GMT I was wondering if any of you have a racing portfolio (or what I am calling a portfolio)? I help out Dean Alexander on his top fuel car here in... I was wondering if any of you have a racing portfolio (or what I am calling a portfolio)? I help out Dean Alexander on his top fuel car here in Central Washington. We both have quite a bit of experience (he has owned his car since 2001, has worked on fuel cars for 20+ years, I worked for JFR from 2001-2006 and now work with Dean). We want to put together a folder, or portfolio, for potential sponsors. I was curious what y'all use, and if you could give us examples. Also, what is the best low cost way of setting up a website? We would like to run the national event @ Seattle next year along with possibly 1 or 2 other events. Any help would be appreciated.

Just some tidbits of info:
Dean's car holds the US et record for an all asphalt track @ Spokane WA of 4.986 seconds in 2006.
Also holds the speed record of 284.67 mph also in 2006 @ Spokane, WA. ]]> NHRA Bross Holland http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26273-help-racing-portfolio-website.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26272-calling-steve-johnson-calling-steve-johnson.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:15:02 GMT Steve if you come on here would you care to share your Police story from Sunday morning? We were dying laughing coming through that particular... Steve if you come on here would you care to share your Police story from Sunday morning?

We were dying laughing coming through that particular gate when the cop was MF'ing you up and down.

(And no everyone.....an arrest was not made) ]]> NHRA Drew Perry http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26272-calling-steve-johnson-calling-steve-johnson.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26271-nhra-us-nationals-post-race-press-conference-audio-w-wfo-radio.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:12:00 GMT For those that may have missed it last night, head over to WFO Radio - Hit The Ignition! (http://wforadio.com) to hear about 1hr 45 mins of... For those that may have missed it last night, head over to WFO Radio - Hit The Ignition! to hear about 1hr 45 mins of post-race coverage in the media center, including full press conference audio with the Pro winners (Ashley, Dixon,Stanfield/Koretsky, Tonglet). Great stuff. Over 8+ hours of USNats broadcasts are in the archives.

Special 'The Attitude Hour' with Bobby Bennett/CompetitionPlus.com, plus Bobby stops by before the press conference last night too and talks a bit.

Check it out. The post-race show will air again on the live stream from 7-8pm ET tonight in place of the usual NHRA Tuesday edition. All the shows (including last nights) + driver interviews can be heard on demand already.

WFO Radio - Hit The Ignition!

Great stuff!

Patrick ]]> NHRA Patrick Drews http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26271-nhra-us-nationals-post-race-press-conference-audio-w-wfo-radio.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26269-miller-head-comments-wfo.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:15:59 GMT listening to WFO live feed last week - Bill Miller and Jim Head were two
of the guests.
The interviewer asked questions regarding the 'show' - how can the
pro cars improve to put forth a better 'show'.

Bill was first to comment and suggested more electronics on a nitro car
to help the 3 systems on car talk to each other better (air/fuel, ignition, clutch)
his arguement was better communication between these systems could
help to lessen oildowns and lessen catostrophic ($$) engine failure.
as one system failed on a run there would be electronics that would shut
down other systems essentially stopping a chain of events that results in
catastrophic engine failure that slows the 'show' and adds to the cost of racing
which in turn makes it more difficult for more independents to participate.

Jim was next and asked the same questions and specifically about Bill's
comments to innovate for better engine management systems.
Jim basically was very happy with the present situation and leery of
introducing more management systems to the present equation; although
he agreed such a system could be implemented if allowed.

don't know enough to comment intelligently.......any thoughts on this?

that hour was great to listen to last week - as the interviewer even said,
"my IQ is going up just listening to you guys"
thank you WFO radio - was glad i caught those great interviews.
wj and alan r. were also on show and equally enjoyed listening to. ]]> NHRA Mike Larson http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26269-miller-head-comments-wfo.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26268-zizzo-racing-thanks-nhra-racers-fans.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:02:21 GMT I would just like everyone to know we at Zizzo Racing are very thankfull for the respect and gratitude we received at the U.S. Nationals over the... I would just like everyone to know we at Zizzo Racing are very thankfull for the respect and gratitude we received at the U.S. Nationals over the weekend. We as a Team put so much effort to try to make this operation work and be successful and with our welcome at U.S. Nationals we are stunned. We just want to race and without help from sponsers or Fans and even Racers we wouldn't be able to do it. We really would like everyone to know we are very thankfull. We can not say thanks enough. The pieces are falling into place and someday we will race full time. But untill then we will give it all we got and do it the best we can with what we have, that is our zizzo team attitude. Thanks again everyone. ]]> NHRA Ryan Ramos http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26268-zizzo-racing-thanks-nhra-racers-fans.html http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26267-shirley-interview.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:41:09 GMT I have been quite critical of the interviews with Shirley for the last couple of years because of her being so negative. I must say the interview she... I have been quite critical of the interviews with Shirley for the last couple of years because of her being so negative. I must say the interview she did on raceday was so refreshing to see her upbeat and positive about the sport. Shirley can be a wonderfull spokesperson for dragracing and she has a great personality when she is upbeat. I really think she could get back into the sport in some manner and have something to offer if she would not be so negative. How about it Shirl??;) ]]> NHRA Paul Wentworth http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/26267-shirley-interview.html