Shultz returns to Europe
Legendary US Crew Chief Bill Shultz is to renew his acquaintance with Europe's Carbon By Design Top Fuel Dragster team. Bill is joining the CBD team as second Crew Chief alongside Alan Jackson and will be overseeing the FIA European Championship challenge of Jöran Persåker's Team Nasty Toys Top Fueller, one of three cars fielded by CBD. Team owner Knut Söderquist told Eurodragster.com all about Bill's return and also about the possibility of a fourth car to be driven by Cory Lee.
Monday, February 28, 2005
2005 NHRA Phoenix Final Results
Defending NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher raced to victory Sunday at the Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix. John Force and Allen Johnson also were winners at the $1.8 million race, the second of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Defending NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher raced to victory Sunday at the Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix. John Force and Allen Johnson also were winners at the $1.8 million race, the second of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Supercharged Oulaws BLOWN CARS and Superstars
This entertaining Ozzie circuit features a wide variety of blown drag cars.
This entertaining Ozzie circuit features a wide variety of blown drag cars.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
2005 NHRA Phoenix Final Qualifying Results
Defending NHRA POWERade world champion Tony Schumacher raced to his second consecutive No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday at the Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals near Phoenix. Tony Pedregon and Richie Stevens also will lead their categories into Sunday's 11 a.m. eliminations at the $1.8 million race, the second of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Defending NHRA POWERade world champion Tony Schumacher raced to his second consecutive No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday at the Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals near Phoenix. Tony Pedregon and Richie Stevens also will lead their categories into Sunday's 11 a.m. eliminations at the $1.8 million race, the second of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Life in pits no drag for Hamilton
Chris Hamilton's infatuation with motor racing began at his father's knee, as a 4-year-old sitting in the stands of the old Riverside International Raceway.
Chris Hamilton's infatuation with motor racing began at his father's knee, as a 4-year-old sitting in the stands of the old Riverside International Raceway.
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Enders in the History Books Now
Pro Stock rookie Erica Enders became just the fourth woman in NHRA history to qualify for a 16-car elimination round at Firebird International Raceway.
Pro Stock rookie Erica Enders became just the fourth woman in NHRA history to qualify for a 16-car elimination round at Firebird International Raceway.
Two-Time Drag Racing Champion Tours Nimitz
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Top Fuel racing's most successful active driver "finally" toured USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with his family Feb. 14.
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Top Fuel racing's most successful active driver "finally" toured USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with his family Feb. 14.
Drag racing series begins tomorrow
Now in its third season, the NDRC Drag Racing Championship Series will contest 7 events in 2005, according to a release from the National Drag Racing Circuit, Jamaica.
Now in its third season, the NDRC Drag Racing Championship Series will contest 7 events in 2005, according to a release from the National Drag Racing Circuit, Jamaica.
Gallant, Payne lead qualifying at Gainesville
In qualifying today at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, former Top Alcohol Dragster national champion Arthur Gallant took the No. 1 position while in Top Alcohol Funny Car defending division champ Jay Payne leads the pack.
In qualifying today at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, former Top Alcohol Dragster national champion Arthur Gallant took the No. 1 position while in Top Alcohol Funny Car defending division champ Jay Payne leads the pack.
2005 NHRA Phoenix Friday Qualifying Results
Tony Pedregon raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday at the Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix. Doug Kalitta and Richie Stevens also were qualifying leaders in their respective pro categories for the $1.8 million race, the second of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Tony Pedregon raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday at the Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix. Doug Kalitta and Richie Stevens also were qualifying leaders in their respective pro categories for the $1.8 million race, the second of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Doug Herbert Gets First 4.49 Run of Career
Doug Herbert turned in the best run of his career and the best Top Fuel run of the second session Friday night at the 2005 CSK Nationals at Firebird International Raceway.
Doug Herbert turned in the best run of his career and the best Top Fuel run of the second session Friday night at the 2005 CSK Nationals at Firebird International Raceway.
Friday’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing action at Gainesville Raceway a wash out
Rain forced the cancellation of the initial rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway Friday. NHRA and track officials had hoped to get some racing in once the rain stopped around 3 p.m. but cooling temperatures made it difficult to get the track dried.
Rain forced the cancellation of the initial rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway Friday. NHRA and track officials had hoped to get some racing in once the rain stopped around 3 p.m. but cooling temperatures made it difficult to get the track dried.
Dependable in clutch
By the time you finish reading this sentence, a drag racer's run is nearly complete. It's hard to imagine being in a vehicle capable of screaming a quarter mile in 4.741 seconds at a top speed of 328.22 mph. But those are the kinds of numbers that dwell in the mind of Chandler's Johnny West.
By the time you finish reading this sentence, a drag racer's run is nearly complete. It's hard to imagine being in a vehicle capable of screaming a quarter mile in 4.741 seconds at a top speed of 328.22 mph. But those are the kinds of numbers that dwell in the mind of Chandler's Johnny West.
National drag race a big hit
The first leg of the National Drag Race Championship was a big hit last night as more than 5,000 spectators enjoyed top-class action at the Bahrain International Circuit.
The first leg of the National Drag Race Championship was a big hit last night as more than 5,000 spectators enjoyed top-class action at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Friday, February 25, 2005
New NASCAR Rules Debut at California
In Sunday's Auto Club 500, the unrestricted engines will produce considerably more power, but the spoilers will be cut to 4 1/2 inches and there also will also be a new generation tire to contend with. Both changes, to be implemented everywhere except Daytona and Talladega, are intended to slow the cars in the turns by giving them less downforce, thereby making passing easier and improving competition.
In Sunday's Auto Club 500, the unrestricted engines will produce considerably more power, but the spoilers will be cut to 4 1/2 inches and there also will also be a new generation tire to contend with. Both changes, to be implemented everywhere except Daytona and Talladega, are intended to slow the cars in the turns by giving them less downforce, thereby making passing easier and improving competition.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Opponents catch up to Anderson in series opener
Greg Anderson's worst fears were realized at the NHRA's season opener in Pomona, Calif.
Greg Anderson's worst fears were realized at the NHRA's season opener in Pomona, Calif.
NHRA lands at Firebird
Round 1 is over. Up next for the fastest-traveling road show in motorsports is the Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals, Friday through Sunday at Firebird International Raceway. By then, maybe normalcy will return to the NHRA, which started its 2005 season three weeks ago at Pomona, Calif., in an event filled with a string of startling finishes.
Round 1 is over. Up next for the fastest-traveling road show in motorsports is the Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals, Friday through Sunday at Firebird International Raceway. By then, maybe normalcy will return to the NHRA, which started its 2005 season three weeks ago at Pomona, Calif., in an event filled with a string of startling finishes.
Toyota Supra dragster set for debut in Malta
With the new season now about to start, drag racing enthusiasts and vehicle owners are applying their last polishes and tune-ups ahead of their first runs at the Hal-Far Raceway this weekend. Gary Curmi is one of them. Better known in local motor sport circles as 'il-Mibrum', he is doing his utmost to complete an ambitious job on his brand new Toyota Supra powered dragster.
With the new season now about to start, drag racing enthusiasts and vehicle owners are applying their last polishes and tune-ups ahead of their first runs at the Hal-Far Raceway this weekend. Gary Curmi is one of them. Better known in local motor sport circles as 'il-Mibrum', he is doing his utmost to complete an ambitious job on his brand new Toyota Supra powered dragster.
Infineon Raceway announces 2005 Drag Racing schedule
The NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series will highlight a record number of drag-racing events at Infineon Raceway for the 2005 Big O Tires Racing Season, raceway officials announced.
The NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series will highlight a record number of drag-racing events at Infineon Raceway for the 2005 Big O Tires Racing Season, raceway officials announced.
DENSO Announces 2005 Motor Sport Sponsorships
DENSO Corporation today announced its motor sports sponsorship plan for the 2005 season, including many drag racing teams. DENSO has been sponsoring motor sports since 1971.
DENSO Corporation today announced its motor sports sponsorship plan for the 2005 season, including many drag racing teams. DENSO has been sponsoring motor sports since 1971.
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