Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Today's Drag Racing News

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No spring brake for hard-charging Kurt Busch at Gatornationals
Florida Times-Union
Kurt Busch is taking advantage of an off week in the Sprint Cup schedule to try his hand again at drag racing at the NHRA Gatornationals. By Don Coble GAINESVILLE — Like college students and snowbirds, Kurt Busch came to Florida this week for spring ...
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Drag Racing Resumes Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Dodge ...
WhoWon.com
by John Bisci LAS VEGAS -- Drag racing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will resume on Friday, March 11 with the annual season-opener for Dodge Midnight Mayhem. Midnight Mayhem is The Strip at LVMS' safe alternative to illegal street racing. ...
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Motorsport backers keep up noise
ABC Online
It could be used for events including drag racing, speedway, circuit and drift racing. Adelaide Motorplex official Anna Micheel said the Motor Sport Minister had indicated the prospect of more talks. "Mr Foley has only been in the ministry for such a ...
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ABC Online
Tom Compton gives interview in National Dragster
Drag Racing Online Magazine
It's a chance for the American Big 3 to rekindle the rivalry that was a part of drag racing back in the early years. It's a bracket race for 2006 or newer Dodge Challengers, Ford Mustangs and Chevy Camaros only. If there are a minimum of 12 entries (at ...
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Rain cans Masterton drags
Wairarapa Times Age
Petrol heads from as far as Gore and Auckland were gutted at the weekend when drag racing at Hood Aerodrome was cancelled because of rain. Masterton was hosting the NZDRA Points Score Round, the second round in a national series that drew New Zealand's ...
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Troxel Unveils New Sponsor as She Prepares for First Double-Duty Race of '11
WhoWon.com
It won't be an illusion -- drag racing superstar Melanie Troxel will pretty much be everywhere during this weekend's 42nd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The only female racer in the nitro ranks, Troxel will be behind ...
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Texas Motorsports Hall inductees announced
ESPN (blog)
By Richard Durrett John Force, a legend in drag racing, headlines the inductees in the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame. Force, a 15-time Funny Car champion, is the fourth NHRA racer to be inducted and will be honored with the rest of the class on ...
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Countdown To March Mayhem Continues
PaddockTalk
"Pro Street drag racing is all about street car enthusiasts and car lovers alike, having the chance to watch some of AustraliaĆ¢€™s fastest Pro Street cars battle it out furiously for prize money and bragging rights," said Wilson. ...
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