Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Today's Drag Racing News

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Schumacher looking for 8th title in NHRA's Full Throttle Series
Chicago Tribune
Drag racing has its version of NASCAR's Chase for the Cup playoff, called the Countdown to the Championship, and Tony Schumacher and Ron Capps have the early leads in the sport's two elite classes, top fuel and funny cars, respectively. Schumacher, 42 ...
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Battle of the factory drag cars: Turnkey racers prove muscle is still king in ...
Fox News
These limited run vehicles received extensive modification from the factory and were made to order – drag racing legend "Big Daddy" Don Garlits was first in line. In 2011 Mopar ditched its three Hemi V8 options for the Drag Pak and switched to the ...
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There is no zoom in zoo, argues operator
ABC Online
The operator of Monarto Zoo, near Murray Bridge in South Australia, has gone to court to try block development of a drag racing facility on a neighbouring property. The proponent of the new facility, Santel Racing International, received development ...
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Nhra Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series – South Central Division
Drag Racing Online Magazine
David Brounkowski collected his first Top Alcohol Dragster victory in two years in a thrilling final against Mark Taliaferro, and John Lombardo Jr. earned his second win of the season in Top Alcohol Funny Car for this weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag ...
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Second JEGS SPORTSnationals in Ohio this weekend
Drag Racing Online Magazine
There will also be a Jr. Drag Racing League event held on Sunday. As one of the final national events of the 2012 season, the JEGS Northern SPORTSnationals will represent one of the final opportunities for competitors to earn points towards national ...
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Drag Racing Online Magazine
Points following first 2012 NHRA Countdown event
Examiner.com
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series continues the Countdown to the Championship this weekend, Thursday through Sunday, September 20th through 23rd at Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas for the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals. Keep up with the ...
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Examiner.com
Maitland sisters place in drag racing events
Brenham Banner Press
Maitland sisters place in drag racing events. Special to the Banner-Press | Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:16 am. Pictured, front: Arabella Maitland. Back, from left: Jeff and Brianna Maitland.
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DRAG RACING: Griffith, Kiser take titles at Bristol Dragway
TriCities.com
Tim Griffith and Dylan Kiser wrapped up back-to-back season championships in the DER Bracket Racing Series at Bristol Dragway as Griffith earned the Pro category championship for the second year in a row, with Kiser claiming the Junior Dragster ...
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2012 NHRA: Texas Native Torrence Emerges As Top Fuel Title Contender
PaddockTalk
Defending winners of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event are Bob Vandergriff (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Michael Phillips (Pro Stock Motorcycle). The race, which is the second of six playoff races in ...
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