Sunday, July 10, 2011

Today's Drag Racing News

News
Funny Car leader Neff pulling double duty
Chicago Tribune
Neff, one of drag racing's top crew chiefs who drove for two seasons and was 2008 rookie of the year, was readjusting to his wrench-turning role. That was his passion: He had tuned Gary Scelzi to the 2005 Funny Car championship and last season guided ...
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Chicago Tribune
Vincent Nobile, 19, a real son-day driver
Chicago Sun-Times
"Right now, he's like the Michael Jordan of drag racing," Morgan said. Despite his success, Nobile said he remains a normal teenager. He plans to stay in school and earn his degree in business management, just in case drag racing doesn't work out. ...
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RockNRods will be staged downtown July 15-17
Sioux City Journal
 10 am-4 pm Drag racing on Water Street, Show & Shine, skateboarding demonstrations at Fourth and Pearl streets.  7-11 pm Entertainment: The Kelly Quinn Band and April Wine, Third Street.  8 am-3 pm Swap meet, Third Street area; Scenic Loess ...
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SIR playing catch-up this weekend
StarPhoenix
Drag racing is one such motorsport that only goes when the skies cooperate and, so far this season, the weather has not been in a pleasant mood when SIR has run points series events. To say it's been a frustrating season at times for the track would be ...
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Preparing for the Spectacular
So Md News
"This is what sportsman drag racing is all about and we are proud to give back to those that support us while also welcoming new racers to the IHRA family." Some of the top contenders who will be featured in this weekend's race will be Anthony Bertozzi ...
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Division 4 takes dramatic JEGS Allstars victory
Radioactive Drag Racing News
Following a thrilling day of competition among drag racing's best sportsman racers, the team representing Division 4 claimed the overall team title at the prestigious JEGS Allstars event Saturday at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. Tied with the ...
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Northwest MotorFest
Fox12Idaho
He spends three days under a tent eating, sleeping, and breathing cars -- with complimentary drag racing included on the world famous "Hole Shot" drag strip. According to organizer "Big Jack" Armstrong, follks like Cirelli come because the motorfest is ...
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