Tag Archives: NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series

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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Worsham joins Kalitta Motorsports as Tequila Patrón Funny Car crew chief

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champion Del Worsham has joined the Kalitta Motorsports team as the crew chief for Alexis DeJoria and the Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry Funny Car team. Having completed his career-long goal of … 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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Neff on a hot streak heading to Bristol

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

For NHRA Funny Car racer Mike Neff, a state of total exhaustion has proven to be a good thing. At the end of each NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event, if Neff’s tired meter is pushing extreme limits, he … Continue reading →

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NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Nitro Exhibition added to Bristol

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

The highly exciting and always-entertaining Nitro Harleys will be featured as an exhibition class at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers. Fans attending the June 17-19 event at Bristol Dragway will be treated to … Continue reading →

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Dan Wilkerson to make 2011 debut in Bristol

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

Dan Wilkerson, son of NHRA star Tim Wilkerson, will return to the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series tour, making his first 2011 appearance at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers in Bristol, with … Continue reading →

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Records, milestone performances on the line at Raceway Park

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

John Force Racing crossed one record off its 2011 to-do list in Kansas, becoming the first NHRA race team to join the 200-victory club. Now the team has its sights set on conquering another longstanding record and will try to … Continue reading →

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Nobile heads home to Raceway Park looking for more success

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

A fast-talking 19-year-old New Yorker has quickly gained a reputation as a fast leaver in NHRA Pro Stock competition in 2011, and as the regular season hits its midpoint, second generation racer Vincent Nobile has already adjusted his goals for … Continue reading →

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Worsham to do burnout on pit road prior to Coca-Cola 600

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

NHRA Top Fuel points leader Del Worsham will be a loud, smoky part of the pre-race festivities prior to Sunday’s 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway when he executes a burnout on pit road. Worsham is … Continue reading →

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Champions to be feted at 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Partnership Dinner

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

When the champions of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series descend on Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola for tonight’s annual NHRA Full Throttle Partnership Dinner, they will be celebrating a lot more than their impressive collection of world titles. In … Continue reading →

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