Tag Archives: Houston

Kent’s Pistonator Pro Stocker will carry Charter colors

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Steve Kent’s Pistonator Pontiac Pro Stocker will showcase the colors of longtime associate sponsor Charter Communications for the remainder of the season beginning at this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Steve Kent Racing and Charter Communications … Continue reading →

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Tonglet to ride Autolite bike in Sonoma

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion LE Tonglet will ride onto the track for the 24th annual FRAM/Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway aboard a unique Autolite Suzuki GSX-R. The orange graphics, designed just for the race, will complement those of … 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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Reigning world champs Force, Tonglet among first-day leaders in Houston

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Three weeks after being inducted into the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame, John Force gave fans in the Lone Star State a great performance Friday by racing to the No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car Friday at the O’Reilly Auto … Continue reading →

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Humphrey earns first No. 1; Schumacher, Force, Tonglet also top Houston qualifying

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

John Force moved to within one of NHRA Pro Stock great Warren Johnson’s all-time No. 1 qualifying record by racing to his third consecutive top qualifying performance of the season Saturday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented … Continue reading →

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Gray nestled back into Funny Car cockpit, ready for Houston launch

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Johnny Gray has a serious passion for the power of a nitro Funny Car, and the diverse driver turned in the Pro Stock firesuit that he had donned the previous three seasons for the necessary battlewear to pilot the high-horsepower … Continue reading →

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Retired NHRA legend Muldowney still a major draw for Houston race

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney loves entertaining the fans. This weekend at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Royal Purple Raceway, she’ll get another chance. In celebration of NHRA’s 60th anniversary, the three-time Top Fuel … Continue reading →

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Capps confirms crew chief changes for Houston

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

The NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger Funny Car driven by Ron Capps will have a crew chief by committee at its controls during the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Houston, the fifth stop in the … Continue reading →

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Houston event nearing sellout as Texans prepare for royal treatment

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Due to an overwhelming presale for next weekend’s 24th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil, April 29-May 1, NHRA and Royal Purple Raceway officials are strongly urging race fans who have yet to purchase their tickets … Continue reading →

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Hagan looking to Houston race with hope for a return to splendor

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

The two most recent events haven’t exactly been home runs for DieHard Charger Funny Car pilot Matt Hagan, but returning to the site of his first Funny Car victory as the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Houston … Continue reading →

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