Friday, July 05, 2013

7/05/13 Drag Racing News

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Racing: Top two drag racing classes wide open this weekend at BIR
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Drag racing faithful who follow the Muscle Car Series at Brainerd International Raceway and, in particular, the NAPA Auto Parts Show & Go, know that when speeds flirt with 200 mph and cars are cranking out more than 1,000 horsepower, nothing is certain.
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Kelly goes for third drag racing state title
Monroe News Star
Most sports fans recognize that a time of 4.4 seconds in a 40-yard dash would put a football player in the speedy elite. Kenny Kelly goes 220 yards (1⁄8 of a mile) in about 4.4 seconds. He also tops 150 miles per hour in his dragster, and he will need ...
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2005 Ford GT runs 10.6 @ 132.2 MPH Drag Racing 1/4 Mile
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Reaper aims to bring sense of fun to hot rod racing at Castrol Raceway this ...
Edmonton Journal
And while Brant's car may have a dark name, the Horizon Oil Sands worker is all about bringing the joys of drag racing to the track every time he sits behind the wheel of his 1977 Firebird. Equipped with a slick car wrap, backup girls cheering him on ...
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Rain ends first day of racing
Norwalk Reflector
WHAT: Seventh annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the 13th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle – earn points leading to 2013 ...
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Family steps up
Marion Star
Coughlins donate to OSU: Jeg Coughlin Jr. talks during a rally the JEGS drag racing team held thanking construction workers Tuesday at the new James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The Coughlins donated $10 ...
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Biggest doorcar race in Canada at MRP
Surrey Leader
Drag racing on the quarter-mile sees many forms of race cars, including the outlaws, which will be gracing the Mission track this weekend. About 40 cars are expected from all over the western provinces and six western states racing for more than $50 ...
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Treasure Valley Motor Sports Calendar and Points Standings: Friday, July 5
The Idaho Statesman
FIREBIRD RACEWAY(DRAG RACING). SATURDAY MORNING. What: Drag Racing Test 'n Tune and Open Grudge Day for all racers, plus Junior Dragster point's event. When: Gates open at 10 a.m. and racing runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. SATURDAY NIGHT.
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Johnson: BOSS series again visits Lernerville Speedway
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
The National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello Drag Racing Series visits Summit Motorsports Park Thursday through Sunday in Norwalk, Ohio, making it the closest NHRA event to Pittsburgh and the best opportunity to see the fastest drag racers on the planet.
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