Sunday, September 04, 2011

Today's Drag Racing News

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Mike Brudenell: Dave Grubnic, Jeff Arend on right track for drag racing success
Detroit Free Press
Dave Grubnic came halfway around the world to finally drive for drag racing legend Connie (The Bounty Hunter) Kalitta, whose shop is located in Ypsilanti. Jeff Arend got his chance to race for Kalitta after tragedy struck the team several years back. ...
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Motor enthusiasts host charity drag race
WALB-TV
By Sharinda Williams - bio | email Members of the Arsonists Motor group hosts a car and bike show as well as a drag racing event called The Last Man Standing. The event is to connect different local motor enthusiasts together for a great cause as well ...
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2011 NHRA: Balooshi Takes Provisional Top Spot In Pro Mod Qualifying At Mac ...
PaddockTalk
CLERMONT, Ind. -- Friday's Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series results after the first one of four rounds of qualifying for the 57th annual Mac Tools US Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, ...
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Tuners to be key at US Nationals when the temps fall
Indianapolis Star
CLERMONT, Ind. -- The hottest ticket in drag racing was all that and more Friday as competitors and fans braved 100-degree temperatures for the first round of qualifying in the 57th Mac Tools US Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway. ...
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Mentor-on-the-Lake fun heats up holiday weekend (with video)
News-Herald.com
Don Herman of Pepper Pike began drag racing in 1968 and still does to this day, he said. He brought his 8-year-old grandson, Sam Adler of Columbus, to the show to further introduce him to the world of cars. Sam said he was having a good time, ...
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Sheriff's car, motorcycle show draws hundreds
Chicago Sun-Times
Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media Lori Turek of St. Charles has been known as Miss Fury since the 1950s when she and her husband enjoyed drag racing and ownership of a 1959 Plymouth Fury. Decked out in a turquoise ensemble to match her 1969 Pontiac ...
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Pro Mod - Tried And tested, Troy Coughlin Unleashes New Car On Indy Field
Autochannel (press release)
3, 2011: Champion drag racer Troy Coughlin used the two-month break in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series calendar to perfect his new twin turbo-charged JEGS.com Pro Mod Camaro and the veteran racer says he's as ready as can be for ...
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TEC Grandstands in Indy named for Muldowney
Radioactive Drag Racing News
"It is truly fitting that we dedicate a section of grandstand at the most historic facilities in drag racing, to one of the most historic and popular figures in NHRA's history." Muldowney was named No. 5 in the Top 50 Drivers in NHRA history in 2001, ...
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