Tag Archives: Atlanta Dragway

Summit Racing Equipment extend sponsorship of NHRA Summit Racing Series

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Summit Racing Equipment has signed a multiyear agreement to extend its title sponsorship of the popular NHRA Summit Racing Series. “We can’t thank Summit Racing Equipment enough for its commitment to and support of the NHRA Summit Racing Series,” said … Continue reading →

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Burgess eyes first win of Get Screened America Pro Mod season

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

How to win a Wally? That’s a question that many drag racers who have competed in NHRA have asked themselves plenty of times. Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series driver and team owner Roger Burgess is no different. … Continue reading →

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Beckman pleased with consistent race car as series returns to Atlanta

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Jack Beckman’s on-track performance this season has stirred a lot of talk around the NHRA pit area. ESPN’s television announcers are talking, the NHRA track announcers are talking, other drivers are talking, and even the fans are talking about the … Continue reading →

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Grubnic, Massey set for Full Throttle appearances in Atlanta

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Before David Grubnic and Spencer Massey strap into their respective Top Fuel dragsters to vie for the title in the 31st annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce this weekend, the popular drivers are planning … Continue reading →

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Worsham celebrates 20th anniversary of first win

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Twenty years is a long time. In the span of two decades, children can be born and raised and sent off to college. An entire career can be experienced. Technology can – and will – change drastically. And in the … Continue reading →

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Close finishes expected to continue in Pro Stock in Atlanta

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

The recent final-round thriller between rookie Vincent Nobile and Rodger Brogdon in Houston continued to support the claim that the extremely close side-by-side racing in NHRA’s 200-mph Pro Stock category is as good as it gets in motorsports. From the … Continue reading →

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Defending champ Hines cruising with momentum to Atlanta Dragway

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Two races into the 16-event Pro Stock Motorcycle Full Throttle Series season, the Vance & Hines Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson team is living up to its reputation as successful horsepower hunters. Eddie Krawiec, the 2008 world champion, and three-time season titlist … Continue reading →

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Hagan to drive Autolite Funny Car in Atlanta

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Matt Hagan, last season’s runner-up for the NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car championship, will debut the Autolite/DieHard Funny Car, featuring a unique paint scheme, during qualifying May 13 for the 31st annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta … Continue reading →

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Edwards knows when to make it count

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Mike Edwards found the magic combination two years ago and applied it effectively, particularly in the back half of the season when he successfully and relentlessly charged toward his first Pro Stock world championship. It’s still early in this year’s … Continue reading →

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NHRA legend Johnson will headline Atlanta’s 60th-themed activities

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

With Summit Racing’s Jason Line winning back-to-back races to open the year, and 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch making a big splash in Gainesville, the Pro Stock class has been the talk of the early part of the … Continue reading →

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