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Former astronaut catches NHRA buzz ESPN The NHRA term "holeshot" aside, it's not a stretch at all to say that drag racing and space travel are kindred spirits. "Absolutely …," says Jeff Bordner, the site manager for the Windshear wind tunnel facility located not far from zMax Dragway. See all stories on this topic » ESPN

Torrence, Capps, Line opening-day leaders at NHRA Four Wide Nationals NHRA.com A resurgent Ron Capps overcame the disappointment of not qualifying for the last NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event in Las Vegas two weeks ago to race to the qualifying lead in the Funny Car category on the first day of qualifying for the NHRA ... See all stories on this topic » NHRA.com

Smokin' Wheels roars to life: Drag racing takes center stage on opening night ... Pacific Daily News A black Dodge Viper performs a burnout as the 2012 Shell V-Power Smokin' Wheels Racing Weekend kicked off last night at the Guam International Raceway in Yigo. / Vlad Navasca/For Pacific Daily News The 2012 Shell V-Power Smokin' Wheels Racing Weekend ... See all stories on this topic »

DTM Driver Susie Wolff Gets Williams F1 Test Drive Motor Authority More While women racers are a non-issue in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing - and even in the IZOD IndyCar... Read More While women racers are a non-issue in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing - and even in the IZOD IndyCar Series, which has Katherine Legge ... See all stories on this topic »

Traxxas hits ignition on 1/8-scale RC Funny Cars for JFR NHRA.com NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing fans around the country have been awaiting a John Force Racing RC Funny Car model since the new, unique, and energetic partnership between Traxxas and John Force Racing was announced in early January of this year. See all stories on this topic » NHRA.com

Don't confuse sport of drag racing with illegal street racing Canton Repository By Anonymous Street racing is a dangerous and illegal activity that is frowned upon by serious drag racers and organized drag racing leagues. The National Hot Rod Association was established in 1951 to give automotive enthusiasts a safe way to race ... See all stories on this topic »

Irwindale to host drag racing later in April Racer The NHRA's street-legal drag racing has just been given the green light and is back on schedule in Irwindale after many weeks away. The hot eighth-mile drag strip at Irwindale is all set to starting to lighting up the night again on Thursday, April 26. See all stories on this topic »

Al-Anabi set for unique event Gulf Times With four Top Fuel dragsters on the track side-by-side, a total of 32000 horse power makes what could be the greatest drag racing spectacle in the world. This weekend's event in Charlotte, North Carolina is the fourth of 23 races making up the 2012 ... See all stories on this topic »

Auto racing heats up in The Express-Times region The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com For fans of drag racing, the historic Island Dragway in Great Meadows, NJ, gets its racing season started tonight. In Big Diamond's 40-lap season opener last Sunday, four Express-Times area modified drivers finished the feature in the top five. See all stories on this topic » The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com

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:::Drag Racing Online::: Agent 1320 - 4/11/2012 SoCal drag racing returns to Irwindale. While track owner Nu-Way Industries, Inc. has not chosen an official operator for the Irwindale Speedway property yet, ... www.dragracingonline.com/agent1320/.../1320-xiv_4-3.html