Tag Archives: National Hot Rod Association

Brown, Hight, Line collect victories in Phoenix

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Antron Brown raced to his first win of the season in Top Fuel Sunday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Int’l Raceway. Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Jason Line (Pro Stock) were also winners at the second of 23 … Continue reading →

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High-profile rookies DeJoria, Force will add zest to Pomona Funny Car competition

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

The cockpit of a 7,000-horsepower nitro-burning Funny Car isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a young woman, but that’s exactly where you’ll see rookies Courtney Force and Alexis DeJoria, two of the most intriguing rookie drivers in NHRA history, … Continue reading →

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NHRA Funny Cars on display in Indy prior to Super Bowl XLVI

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Cars from Don Schumacher Racing and John Force Racing will be prominently displayed at two leading tourism destinations across central Indiana leading up to Super Bowl XLVI. NFL fans who touch down at … Continue reading →

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Vandergriff eyes three-car team for 2012

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

On the heels of his breakthrough first NHRA Top Fuel victory late last season in Dallas, Bob Vandergriff Jr. is moving forward with an impressive initiative that may put as many as three cars on the track this season. Already … Continue reading →

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Hight (4.03), Schumacher (3.76) star in pre-season testing

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Former NHRA Full Throttle world champs Robert Hight in Funny Car and Tony Schumacher in Top Fuel posted the best numbers in a marathon Florida pre-season test session that for some teams spanned five days as teams geared up for … Continue reading →

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New Camaro body approved for NHRA Pro Stock

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

The NHRA Tech Department has approved a body design for the ’12 Camaro SS for use in NHRA competition. The new Camaro bodies were developed and will be constructed by Five Star Race Car Bodies, and they are tentatively scheduled … Continue reading →

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Anderson and company determined, refocused, and hungry for more

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

After Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac GXP driver Greg Anderson earned his fourth world title in 2010, he was hearty in defense for much of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season and fueled with resolve, but in the end, … Continue reading →

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Snap-on extends sponsorship of Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Funny Car

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Snap-on has extended its sponsorship of Cruz Pedregon and the Snap-on Funny Car for an additional three years. The 2012 season will mark Pedregon’s 20th year driving Funny Cars as well as the 20th anniversary of his first world championship. … Continue reading →

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Hight, Neff quickest in Wednesday Indy pre-event testing

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Robert Hight and Mike Neff were the quickest in Funny Car, while Top Fuel pilot Bob Vandergriff Jr. and Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Andrew Hines put up the best time in their respective categories Wednesday during the first of two … Continue reading →

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McGaha to make Pro Stock debut in Indy

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Taking advantage of Elite Motorsports’ Ride and Drive program, 16-year Comp veteran Chris McGaha will be in the driver’s seat of the team’s Pontiac GXP Pro Stocker at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The CNC machinist from … Continue reading →

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