Drag Photo Review: 2011 California Hot Rod Reunion Photos - Dragsters by Pete Gemar. Pete Gemar is back with more great pictures from the 2011 California Hot Rod Reunion at Bakersfield, California -- this time it's 96 shots of dragsters!
Monday, October 31, 2011
2011 California Hot Rod Reunion Photos - Dragsters
Drag Photo Review: 2011 California Hot Rod Reunion Photos - Dragsters by Pete Gemar. Pete Gemar is back with more great pictures from the 2011 California Hot Rod Reunion at Bakersfield, California -- this time it's 96 shots of dragsters!
NHRA AND SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF TITLE RIGHTS SPONSORSHIPS IN LAS VEGAS AND ATLANTA
GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2011) —NHRA officials announced today that Summit Racing Equipment, based in Tallmadge, Ohio, has extended its title rights sponsorships of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events in Las Vegas and Atlanta.
The 13th annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals is scheduled for March 30 – April 1, 2012 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, while the 32nd annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals will take place at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga., May 4-6, 2012.
FAN VOTE ON NHRA.COM WILL ONCE AGAIN DETERMINE FULL THROTTLE HARD WORKING CREW AWARD WINNERS
GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2011) – While the champions of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series soon will be decided on the track, the winners of the NHRA Full Throttle Hard Working Crew Award of the Year will once again be determined through an online fan vote on NHRA.com.
Fan voting for the NHRA Full Throttle Hard Working Crew Award on NHRA.com begins Monday, Oct. 31st, following the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, and concludes Monday, Nov. 14th, after the season-ending Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Today's Drag Racing News
| Drag racing icons were Hot Wheels pioneers Las Vegas Review - Journal Prudhomme and fellow drag racing legend Tom McEwen are grand marshals of today's Big O Tires Nationals. » Buy this photo Had it not been for Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen -- and that "SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Jason Line wins Pro Stock title ESPN AP LAS VEGAS -- Jason Line won his second Pro Stock championship Sunday when he advanced to the semifinals of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "At this point in my life, I'll appreciate this one ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| HKS dominates Manila Bulletin In both grip and drift categories and even in drag racing. In the Lateral Drift Series, Team FERN-C's Audel Sison aka Dr. Drift, driving his Nissan Silvia named "Jawbone," captured the 2011 Overall Lateral Drift Champion with a fantastic performance ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Big O Tires NHRA Nationals results Tucson Citizen The race is the 21st of 22 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Top Fuel: Del Worsham, 3.823 seconds, 318.77 mph def. Spencer Massey, 3.834 seconds, 323.74 mph. Funny Car: Ron Capps, Dodge Charger, 4.109, 311.34 def. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Hamstra Goes Wire-To-Wire In 2011 To Claim First ADRL Pro Extreme World Championship
That potential was out in full force in 2011, as Hamstra was the wire-to-wire leader during the calendar year, claiming his first world championship in the ADRL's quickest and fastest class.
"This was the year you had always dreamed you would have. I always wanted to come out to a national series and put the No. 1 on the car the next season," Hamstra said. "I would say it was pretty much a dream season for me and my family. It couldn't have played out a whole lot better."
The dream season started in impressive fashion and the Demotte, Ind., native never looked back, putting together a season full of consistent runs.
It led to two wins, two finals appearances and four semifinals appearances, advancing to the semifinals in all but one race of a standout and memorable season.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SUNDAY RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS
PRUETT RACES TO WIN AS NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING SEASON ENDS IN LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS – Leah Pruett raced to her second consecutive win as the 2011 NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Season came to an end Sunday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
Pruett powered her ProCare Rx ’10 Mustang to a 5.910-second run at 253.04 mph, past Danny Rowe to pick up her second win of the season in her first full season in the category.
LAS VEGAS – Leah Pruett raced to her second consecutive win as the 2011 NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Season came to an end Sunday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
Pruett powered her ProCare Rx ’10 Mustang to a 5.910-second run at 253.04 mph, past Danny Rowe to pick up her second win of the season in her first full season in the category.
Muldowney's Breakthrough First Title by a Female is Greatest Moment No. 6
That leaves a prestigious list of the Top 5 Greatest Moments that will vie for the fans’ choice as The Greatest Moment in NHRA’s 60-Year History
GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2011) – Shirley Muldowney was, by all accounts, one of the toughest drivers – male or female – to ever stage a car at an NHRA drag race. She was, too, a quick study.
Just one year after recording the first win by a woman in a Top Fuel dragster – a moment that was identified by NHRA fans as the No. 10 Greatest Moment in NHRA’s 60-year history – Muldowney ripped her way through the Top Fuel competition in 1977 to become the first woman in the history of the NHRA Full Throttle Series to win a world championship.
NHRA FULL THROTTLE SUNDAY RESULTS FROM BIG O TIRES NHRA NATIONALS (LAS VEGAS)
LINE CLINCHES PRO STOCK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP; WORSHAM, CAPPS, EDWARDS, KRAWIEC WINNERS IN LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS – Jason Line clinched his second NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock world championship as racing came to an end Sunday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Del Worsham, Ron Capps, Mike Edwards and Eddie Krawiec raced to wins in their respective categories at the penultimate race of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season.
LAS VEGAS – Jason Line clinched his second NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock world championship as racing came to an end Sunday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Del Worsham, Ron Capps, Mike Edwards and Eddie Krawiec raced to wins in their respective categories at the penultimate race of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season.
Today's Drag Racing News
| American Drag Racing League has Maple Grove on 2012 schedule bctv.org The American Drag Racing League, which debuted its popular eighth-mile series at Maple Grove Raceway this past spring, will be returning to Southeastern Pennsylvania in 2012. Northeast Drags II will be running at Maple Grove on May 4-5. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Worsham puts unproven car in No. 1 spot in Vegas Radioactive Drag Racing News In an unusual move for NHRA drag racing, title contender Del Worsham and Al-Anabi Racing pulled out a brand new racecar for the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals, the next-to-last race of the season. "For the record, I'm not driving Larry Dixon's car (from ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Robert Hight leads Top Fuel field at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Washington Post Brandon Bernstein, Jason Line and Hector Arana also topped their categories in the second-to-last event of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season. Hight, who entered the event fifth in the season standings, took the provisional top spot on the first ... See all stories on this topic » |
Saturday, October 29, 2011
NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SATURDAY RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS
BALOOSHI WINS NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LAS VEGAS – Khalid Balooshi won the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing world championship Saturday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
Balooshi clinched his first world championship and the $50,000 champion’s prize when he powered his Speedtech ’68 Camaro to a 5.956-seconds at 240.59 mph past Mike Janis in the first round of eliminations.
LAS VEGAS – Khalid Balooshi won the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing world championship Saturday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
Balooshi clinched his first world championship and the $50,000 champion’s prize when he powered his Speedtech ’68 Camaro to a 5.956-seconds at 240.59 mph past Mike Janis in the first round of eliminations.
NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES RESULTS SATURDAY FROM LAS VEGAS
WORSHAM RACES TO TOP SPOT IN TOP FUEL; CAPPS, EDWARDS, ARANA JR. ALSO NO. 1 IN LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS – Del Worsham raced to the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Ron Capps, Mike Edwards and Hector Arana Jr. were also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the penultimate race of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season.
LAS VEGAS – Del Worsham raced to the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Ron Capps, Mike Edwards and Hector Arana Jr. were also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the penultimate race of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season.
Today's Drag Racing News
| NHRA: Jason Line ready to claim a win in Las Vegas Motorsport.com Mooresville, NC, October 27, 2011 – As the NHRA's Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Las Vegas for its penultimate race of the 2011 season, Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line finds himself in a unique position. Holding a 188-point lead in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Massey in rush to make up lost ground in NHRA race Las Vegas Review - Journal In drag racing, there are no such mulligans. If a driver isn't fast enough to earn one of 16 spots in championship eliminations, then Sunday becomes a day of watching -- or traveling -- instead of racing. Spencer Massey's Top Fuel team experienced such ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Owens' Dream Season Concludes with ADRL Championship in Pro Extreme Motorcycle WhoWon.com In 2010, Ashley Owens put together one of the most dominating years in American Drag Racing League (ADRL) history. A year later, the spoils were even sweeter for the Pro Extreme Motorcycle standout. Owens accomplished nearly everything possible during ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| You can't park a great driver Hamilton Spectator The Stock classes in drag racing are based on a car's performance, A/Stock as the quickest and each subsequent letter designation a little slower down the track. The V/Stock class is about as slow as possible in regular competition. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 2011 NHRA: Al-Anabi Racing Goes Pink For This Weekend's Las Vegas NHRA Event PaddockTalk In the United States, the Brownsburg, Ind.-based operation is a two-car NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series team fielding entries in Top Fuel competition that is managed by Alan Johnson Racing. At the forefront of this team is His Highness Sheik ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Friday, October 28, 2011
NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING FRIDAY QUALIFYING FROM LAS VEGAS
PRUETT TAKES PROVISIONAL TOP SPOT IN PRO MOD QUALIFYING AT BIG O TIRES NHRA NATIONALS
LAS VEGAS – Leah Pruett raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position Friday in the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Pruett, who picked up her first win of the season at the previous race in Charlotte, drove her ProCare Rx ’10 Mustang to a 5.855-second pass at 252.24 mph to take the provisional top spot. If it stands, it would be her first No. 1 qualifier in the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Pruett’s teammate Melanie Troxel sits in the provisional second spot after two rounds of qualifying, putting both R2B2 Racing cars at the top of the provisional field.
FULL THROTTLE SERIES FRIDAY QUALIFYING FROM THE BIG O TIRES NHRA NATIONALS
HIGHT TAKES PROVISIONAL TOP SPOT IN FUNNY CAR; BERNSTEIN, LINE, ARANA ALSO NO. 1 IN LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS – Robert Hight raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car Friday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Brandon Bernstein, Jason Line and Hector Arana were also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the penultimate race of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season.
The PMRA Top Five for 2011 - The Pro Modified Team of Roth Racing with driver Jeff Roth - Number Four
KITCHENER, ONTARIO (October 28, 2011) – Long-time Pro Modified Racing Association competitor Roth Racing worked with a new combination in 2011, and placed fourth 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 team head and owner Jim Roth, the year was successful with the 1941 Willys-bodied Pro Mod.
"All in all we had a pretty good year," he noted. "We were shooting for and worked hard to get into the fives, and we came close. But we're getting a handle on it now. There is no end to what you can learn with these cars."
Driven by Jim's son Jeff Roth, the Alan Johnson 526-cubic inch Atchison Racing Supercharged engine in the Willys received a new PSI Superchargers screw blower for 2011, and the team of crew chief Dave Bankes along with Larry Summerfield, Marc McCrae, and the Roths worked to get the right set-up with the Lowdown Hot Rods-chassied car.
The team qualified for all six PMRA races in 2011, highlighted with a best showing in event four at Grand Bend with a final round appearance against eventual winner Eric Latino of Whitby, Ontario. While Roth's 231.28-mph was faster than Latino's 230.72, Latino recorded a 6.066-second final while Roth came in at 6.109.
The Willys' best for 2011 was a 6.06 clocking, and speeds were usually in the 235-240-mph range, but the team did run a 242.28.
Roth added that the level of racing has been stepped up significantly since the team entered the PMRA five seasons ago.
"The level of competitiveness has increased greatly," he said. "It's getting harder and harder."
Roth wanted to not only thank his crew for their efforts in 2011, but the team's sponsors that include Oak Grove Cheese, NGK Spark Plugs and Outer Limits Transportation. He also wanted to note the support of Marc McCrae and Dragstar with the Fire Core 50 ignition wire system in the Willys, and John Shane of Shelborne Fuels, who supplied fuels for the team in 2011 and welcomes him back for the 2012 season.
The Annual "Night of Champions" Championship Point Award Series Banquet for the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) will be held at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre in Burlington, Ontario on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Today's Drag Racing News
| Drag racing season crosses finish line VillageSoup Belfast By Staff | Oct 27, 2011 Winterport — Despite ups and downs with weather in October, Winterport Dragway saw plenty of action as the racing season recently came to a close. The weekend of Oct. 8 brought summer-like weather, and an event-filled schedule. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NHRA: Larry Morgan prepped for Las Vegas Motorsport.com LAS VEGAS (Oct. 24) – As the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season winds down, Lucas Oil Ford driver Larry Morgan already has his eyes in 2012. Morgan hopes to unveil a new Ford Mustang at this weekend's Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Popular ADRL Series Makes Thunder Valley Debut in 2012 WhoWon.com Officials with the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) and Bristol Dragway announced that the popular series will make its debut appearance at Thunder Valley in 2012. Bristol's inaugural event, the ADRL Spring Drags III, will take place on April 20-21 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Civics race for Breakers glory Caymanian Compass The Cayman Islands Drag Racing Association is expected to push ahead with its drag race this Sunday, 30 October. Titled 'Monster Dash,' the event is expected to take place from 3pm at the Breakers Speedway 1/8 mile track. At the heart of the race is a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees Include National Legends WhoWon.com In 1985 he won the Maritime Snowmobile Drag Racing Championship with the fastest machine in the Maritimes. Albert started Stockcar racing in 1967 at Freetown. He still helps his grandson with his Drag car. Edward Hanley Jr. aka Junior Hanley does not ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| The Pro Bike & Sled Series Top Five for 2011: Pro Sled Rider James Miller ... WhoWon.com Presented by Wiseco Performance Products, 2011 was the first season for the new drag racing series which is comprised of motorcycle (Pro Bike) and snowmobile (Pro Sled) competitors. Miller said he did have some mechanical issues with his Yamaha Nytro ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Thank you Eddie, Jodi and the Flattrack.com My family and I have been in racing all of my life, from Top Fuel sand drag racing, sprint car racing, NHRA sportsman class competition, to Go-Kart racing at the IKF level. We are new to the Flat Track seen with our sons Colt #5 in the 80cc class and ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Owens’ Dream Season Concludes With ADRL Championship In Pro Extreme Motorcycle
O'FALLON, MO (October 27, 2011) – In 2010, Ashley Owens put together one of the most dominating years in American Drag Racing League (ADRL) history.
A year later, the spoils were even sweeter for the Pro Extreme Motorcycle standout.
Owens accomplished nearly everything possible during a truly magnificent 2011 season, ending it with not only a "Battle For The Belts" shootout win but his first ADRL world championship.
"We were just happy with how the whole year turned out," Owens said. "I can't say enough about Paul and everyone at Fast by Gast. The bike has just been flawless and it's been a great year for us. I'm just happy with everything."
The soft-spoken Alabama native has always let his performance doing the talking and his magnificent riding reverberated throughout the class and the ADRL in 2011.
Owens racked up four victories and two additional finals berth, recording the most points of any ADRL competitor and winning the points championship by the biggest margin in any class.
The Fast by Gast rider would be the first to shrug off all of the high praise, instead focusing on the brilliant team surrounding him.
"We've just enjoyed while we're on top because it can turn around in one race," Owens said.
"We've just enjoyed it while we can and our thing is just not being satisfied. We're always trying new things and trying to go faster."
Leading that charge is bike owner Paul Gast, who runs Fast by Gast and has consistently given Owens unbelievable bikes.
The newest debuted at the first race of the 2011 season and Owens went 4.02 at more than 180 miles per hour in Houston, setting the E.T. and speed records.
Things only got better from there and Owens gave plenty of credit to Gast's endless work to give him the perfect bike.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Today's Drag Racing News
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| Motor racing: Inaugural Colombo Drag Race on November 5 Sunday Times.lk Drag racing is a speeding up contest from a standing start between two vehicles over a measured distance and in Colombo the organizers have decided on 375m. These contests are started by means of an electronic device commonly called a 'christmas tree' ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Odds & Ends: Drag racing, bridge theft, furnace disguise, pizzas to drink Weekly Alibi (blog) By Devin D. O'Leary Dateline: Switzerland—Swiss police say motorcyclist Boris Maier, 38, was caught by an automated traffic camera going 67 mph in a 50 mph zone—which doesn't sound all that fast, until you realize that Maier wasn't even on a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| NHRA: Tony Schumacher and Antron Brown set to battle at Las Vegas Motorsport.com LAS VEGAS, Nev., October 25, 2011 - US Army NHRA Racing Top Fuel drivers Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher and Antron Brown will continue their pursuit of the 2011 Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championship here this weekend in the Big O Tires NHRA ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| LOUIS BREWSTER on MOTORSPORTS: Politics getting in the way Los Angeles Daily News Now he's fighting for his first NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series championship in Funny Car. Beckman, who once was an instructor at the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School at Pomona Raceway, is atop the points standings with two national events ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NHRA: Ron Capps brings a new car to Las Vegas Motorsport.com With two races remaining in the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season, the California native wants to finish the year on a high note. "We're probably not going to win the championship, but you want to end the season strong for your sponsors ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway goes pink this weekend to promote breast ... RacingWest.com At least three NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Dragster teams and two Pro Stock Motorcycle riders are promoting breast cancer awareness at this weekend's race. With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ending on Monday, the Al-Anabi ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| News | Strip | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Meet drag racing ... McEwen and Prudhomme will meet race fans and sign autographs in the NHRA tent in the pit area. www.lvms.com/strip/media/news/598349.html |
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
AUTOCROSS IS A BIG PART OF PHOENIX SUPER CHEVY SHOW
Firebird Raceway to Host Season Finale October 28-30, 2011
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Oct. 24, 2011) – Total Cost Involved, Wilwood Disc Brakes and Currie Enterprises will continue to be heavily involved in the Super Chevy Show series presented by GM Performance Division as they sponsor the autocross event this weekend at Phoenix Firebird Raceway near Phoenix. This event will be the fourth Super Chevy Show to feature autocross, and the final show for the 2011 season tour.
Autocross is a single car, timed course competition where drivers use mainly skill in the handling of the car instead of speed to maneuver a vehicle around a road course lined by traffic cones.
The autocross festivities are open to amateur and professional participants in a Chevy-bodied or Chevy-powered vehicle. There will be several categories for autocross participants of different levels to enter including a ladies category, novice and pro class.
Winners will receive plaques for each category at the end of both Saturday and Sunday.
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Oct. 24, 2011) – Total Cost Involved, Wilwood Disc Brakes and Currie Enterprises will continue to be heavily involved in the Super Chevy Show series presented by GM Performance Division as they sponsor the autocross event this weekend at Phoenix Firebird Raceway near Phoenix. This event will be the fourth Super Chevy Show to feature autocross, and the final show for the 2011 season tour.
Autocross is a single car, timed course competition where drivers use mainly skill in the handling of the car instead of speed to maneuver a vehicle around a road course lined by traffic cones.
The autocross festivities are open to amateur and professional participants in a Chevy-bodied or Chevy-powered vehicle. There will be several categories for autocross participants of different levels to enter including a ladies category, novice and pro class.
Winners will receive plaques for each category at the end of both Saturday and Sunday.
NHRA GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD DRAG RACING BIG O TIRES PREVIEW (LAS VEGAS)
BIG O TIRES NHRA NATIONALS
WHAT: 11th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals, the final of 10 events in the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. The race will also showcase the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
WHERE: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas. Track is located approximately 15 miles north of downtown Las Vegas off Interstate 15.
COURSE: Championship drag strip; Track elevation is 2,100 feet above sea level; Track direction is southwest to northeast.
WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 27-30.
WHAT: 11th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals, the final of 10 events in the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. The race will also showcase the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
WHERE: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas. Track is located approximately 15 miles north of downtown Las Vegas off Interstate 15.
COURSE: Championship drag strip; Track elevation is 2,100 feet above sea level; Track direction is southwest to northeast.
WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 27-30.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series Top Five for 2011 - The Top Sportsman team of Grubb Racing with driver Darrin Grubb - Number Four
The Top Sportsman team of Grubb Racing
with driver Darrin Grubb – Number Four
PINE RIVER, ONTARIO (October 25, 2011) – Consistency and a solid effort allowed Grubb Racing to finish fourth in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts Championship Point Award Series Standings for 2011.
"This has been a great year. We are very happy," said team driver Darrin Grubb, who pilots the team's 2004 Chevy Cavalier in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Top Sportsman division. "We were fortunate, as everything worked as advertised."
The Cavalier received a new engine for 2011, a 706-cubic inch Par Racing engine, which ran well right from the start of the six-race season. The Chris Duncan Race Cars product also houses a Powerglide transmission courtesy of Hutch's Transmissions, and a fuel system from Rupert's Racing Products.
The team is headed up by Darrin's brother Marvin Grubb. Mike Dennis is the team's crew chief, and Barb Grubb is also an integral part of the team.
The car qualified for each event this year, always in the top-ten of the 16-car Top Sportsman field. There were a couple of first-round losses, a second-round loss, and two quarter-final rounds, but it all came together at event two of the year when Grubb won not only the Top Sportsman final eliminator, he captured the event win over the Top Dragster of Michael Hinbest of Orangeville, Ontario.
"Consistency is very important to us," Grubb noted over their success. "We like to go fast but not go too fast."
Sponsorship includes Marvin's Automotive Service Ltd., Pennzoil, Hutch's Transmission Service, Ideal Supply, Chris Duncan Race Cars, Foris Signs and Par Racing Engines.
Grubb also said the level or racing has become intense over the past two seasons.
"You have to be perfect every time," he said about the competition. "Everyone has stepped up their game plans. The fields are getting quick. Seems that it wasn't that long ago that Pro Stocks were running what we are now."
Racing for 15 years now, Grubb said the Quick 32 Sportsman Series is ideal for the team's racing endeavors.
"This has been an awesome series," he said. "We are happy to be a part of it."
The Annual "Night of Champions" Championship Point Award Series Banquet for the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) will be held at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre in Burlington, Ontario on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
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