Tag Archives: Infineon Raceway

Brown, Capps double up for DSR; Anderson, Tonglet also score in Sonoma

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Antron Brown raced to his third Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at Infineon Raceway and clinched a berth in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s playoffs. Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and LE … Continue reading →

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Force claims NHRA record 139th No. 1 qualifying position

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

It took more than 25 years but John Force added one more record to his illustrious list of personal achievements by qualifying No. 1 at the 24th annual FRAM/Autolite NHRA Nationals for the 139 No. 1 qualifier of his career. Force … Continue reading →

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Red-hot Stoffer hopes to capitalize on homecoming

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Everybody loves going home, and the drivers of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series are no exception. The hometown favorite’s fan base grows as does their media attention and the pressure to perform. Pro Stock Motorcycle driver Karen Stoffer’s … Continue reading →

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Hagan scheduled for Full Throttle appearance at Sonoma-area Bass Pro Shops

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

Fresh off his final-round appearance at Bandimere Speedway in Denver on Sunday, Funny Car driver Matt Hagan will head into Sonoma for this week’s FRAM/Autolite NHRA Nationals with his sights set on the winner’s circle at Infineon Raceway. Fans will … Continue reading →

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Ellis settling back in, making gains in charge towards Countdown

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Chip Ellis came into the 2011 season of Full Throttle Series drag racing with his heart pumping crazily before he even pulled into the water box for the first round of qualifying in Gainesville aboard the Kuryakyn Racing Buell. The … Continue reading →

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Scrappers Racing to debut Top Fuel team in Sonoma

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Almost 21 months after receiving his Top Fuel license, Mike Salinas will debut his new Scrappers Racing Top Fuel operation at his hometown track, Infineon Raceway, at this weekend’s FRAM/Autolite NHRA Nationals in Sonoma. The operation, assembled in a veil of … 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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Western Swing pivotal for drivers seeking Countdown spots

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

With only five races remaining in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular season, it’s now crunch time for teams in each of the four categories. It’s time for many of the teams on the bubble to take a … Continue reading →

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