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Litton repeats as Mardi Gras champion

By Larry Crum  |  March 7, 2010

For the second straight year Mardi Gras Nitro Jam provided sold out crowds and thrilling on-track action as State Capitol Raceway hosted two straight nights of packed stands and Mardi Gras fun capped off by the crowning of champions Sunday afternoon.

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PRIMETIME, "RIGHT ON PACE"

Anonymous  |  February 26, 2010

on March 17-20 2010. The test also marked the first outing for the new LMPC class prototypes. With Oreca staff on hand, the new cars showed very well with a good pace tha

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STAR MAZDA PARTNERS WITH PERFORMANCE FRICTION TO EXPAND 'ROAD TO INDY' PROGRAM WITH INDY LIGHTS TEST FOR SERIES CHAMPION

By Star Mazda  |  February 11, 2010

The Indy Racing League 'Road to Indy' program is designed to bridge the gap between the premier open-wheel racing divisions and the entry level open-wheel series by c

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Derek Daly Launches New Show; Mario Andretti is First Guest!

By RFR Production Team  |  February 11, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS (February 11, 2010) – Former F1 / IndyCar driver and longtime media personality Derek Daly will join the RaceFanRadio weekly line-up with his new s

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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO CALL ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD HOME IN 2010

By NHRA Communications  |  February 4, 2010

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will once again be televised in 16 one-hour shows on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD, with coverage from select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events.

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Palm Beach International hosts sold out Nitro Jam

By Larry Crum  |  January 30, 2010

Top Fuel Dragster -- Bobby Lagana Jr., 6.339 seconds, 136.52 mph def. Del Cox Jr., 10.158 seconds, 80.78 mph. Pro Fuel Dragster -- Bill Evans, 5.498, 263.26 def. Mich

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It's a Hit: New Nitro Jam format draws largest Friday crowd in IHRA history

By Larry Crum  |  January 30, 2010

FRIDAY'S PALM BEACH NITRO JAM RESULTS Pro Fuel Dragster Day 1 -- Bill Evans, Spitzer, 5.469, 267.43 def. Jeff Hamelink, Dragster, 5.538, 238.64. WEST PALM BEACH, Fl

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SPEED Latin America to Re-Broadcast Eight Star Mazda Championship

By Star Mazda  |  January 29, 2010

P-Uno Motorsports TV, partnering the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear in broadcasting the series to South American fans has announced that SPEED Latin A

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NHRA EXTENDS K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE CONTRACT

By NHRA Communications  |  January 28, 2010

.” Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA has 80,000 members and 140 member tracks nationwide. As the primary sanctioning body for

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Former Top Fuel champ Spencer Massey returns to IHRA at Palm Beach International

By Larry Crum  |  January 28, 2010

With two of the last three IHRA Top Fuel World Champions already on hand for the inaugural Palm Beach Nitro Jam this weekend at PBIR a third champion – 2008 Top Fuel champ Spencer Massey – decided to join the mix

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Nitro Jam to debut Fan Fest this weekend at PBIR

By Larry Crum  |  January 27, 2010

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 27, 2010) – Get ready nitro fans for an experience unlike any other.

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FOUR-LANE RACING TO BE SHOWCASED IN FULL THROTTLE SERIES DURING INAUGURAL NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS AT ZMAX DRAGWAY

By NHRA Communications  |  January 22, 2010

For the first time in NHRA national event history, qualifying and eliminations for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle at an NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event will be conducted four-wide instead of two, NHRA officials announced today.

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STAR MAZDA CHAMPIONSHIP THE HOTTEST OPEN-WHEEL DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH MORE THAN TWENTY CARS EXPECTED FOR SERIES TEST T

By Star Mazda  |  January 21, 2010

Sebring, FL (January 21, 2010) – The Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear, now in its 20th year, proves again it is the hottest open-wheel driver develop

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Nitro Jam ushers in a new era in drag racing

By Larry Crum  |  January 18, 2010

NORWALK, Ohio (January 18, 2010) –Hours spent sitting in the sun, constant interruptions and unreliable racing are all symptoms of a day spent at most professional drag racing events

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NHRA ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF NHRA WORLDWIDE NETWORK

By NHRA Communications  |  January 16, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2009) – NHRA announced today the creation of NHRA Worldwide Network, a program that will enable drag racing facilities around the world to conduct events under the NHRA banner

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NHRA OPENS UP MEMBER TRACKS TO U.S. LEGEND CARS COMPETITION

By NHRA Communications  |  January 14, 2010

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2010) – NHRA officials, along with INEX, the international sanctioning body of Legend Cars manufactured by U.S. Legend Cars International

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NHRA Teams Laud Palm Beach track as Nitro Jam draws near

By Larry Crum  |  January 14, 2010

Just two weeks out from the season opening Palm Beach Nitro Jam several NHRA teams rented the facility for private testing and so far the results have spoken for themse

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Looking Back and Moving Forward: A look back at the 2009 IHRA season and what lies ahead in the New Year

By Larry Crum  |  December 30, 2009

With 2009 down to its final days and the New Year just around the bend, the IHRA is looking back at yet another thrilling season of quarter-mile drag racing action while

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IHRA returns to its roots as sportsman racing takes center stage

By Larry Crum  |  December 24, 2009

Quick 8 racing returns to Nitro Jam IHRA is pleased to announce that Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will be featured during the professional elimination rounds at all Ni

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Excitement building for history making Nitro Jam at Palm Beach

By Larry Crum  |  December 18, 2009

With the first Nitro Jam of the New Year approaching in a hurry members of the IHRA are hard at work preparing for what could be one of the biggest events in Internationa

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KYMCO USA NAMED OFFICIAL SCOOTER AND ATV OF NHRA

By NHRA Communications  |  December 10, 2009

KYMCO's roots in the motorsports industry go back to its founding in 1963 as the Kwang Yang Motor Company, Ltd., with headquarters in Taiwan. Long a leader in quality, f

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NHRA HOT ROD HERITAGE RACING SERIES ANNOUNCES 2010 SEASON WITH ADDITION OF NEW EVENT IN BOISE, IDAHO

By NHRA Communications  |  December 10, 2009

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2009) – NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series officials announced today the 2010 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing schedule, which includes an

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Pro Fuel class eyeing record season in 2010

By Larry Crum  |  December 9, 2009

As anticipation builds towards the debut of the brand new Nitro Jam season, so does the anticipation felt among many of the competitors preparing to make their Nitro Jam

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IHRA season opener provides maximum bang for sportsman buck

By Larry Crum  |  December 3, 2009

There is nothing quite like racing in southern Florida – especially during the month of January. While most of the country is digging out from under buckets of sn

Hottest tickets in drag racing on sale Friday

By Larry Crum  |  November 25, 2009

Tickets as low as $25 for inaugural Palm Beach Nitro Jam After a decade long absence from the Sunshine State one of drag racing’s most popular brands w

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20 YEARS OF HELPING DRIVERS CLIMB THE LADDER – THE 2010 STAR MAZDA CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY GOODYEAR SCHEDULE FEATURES ROADS,

By Star Mazda  |  November 23, 2009

Pacoima, CA (Nov. 23, 2009) – The Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear today takes on a more prominent and influential role in the training and career de

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Tournament of Champions rescheduled for Rockingham Nitro Jam weekend

By Larry Crum  |  November 18, 2009

IHRA has announced that the Tournament of Champions sportsman runoff has been rescheduled for the Rockingham Nitro Jam event April 30-May 2 at Rockingham Dragway. Weath

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SCHUMACHER, HIGHT, EDWARDS AND ARANA CROWNED NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONS

By NHRA Communications  |  November 17, 2009

CENTURY CITY, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2009) – Tony Schumacher, the first Top Fuel driver in NHRA history to win six consecutive Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world cham

Tournament of Champions a true assortment of sportsman stars

By Larry Crum  |  November 12, 2009

When it comes to the IHRA’s Tournament of Champions one thing is certain – it truly is an assortment of the best sportsman drivers from across North America.

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Mackey Marketing Group forms marketing affiliation with OgdenGerard, LLC. Introducing next generation of ho

By Brian Mackey  |  November 11, 2009

Marietta, GA November 10, 2009: Veteran motorsport marketing firm Mackey Marketing Group, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a marketing services partnership with Florida-based OgdenGerard,LLC, exclusive dealers for Venue™