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(2/11/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
Robert Hight in Funny Car and Jason Line in Pro Stock took over the top qualifying
positions on the final day of qualifying at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries
while Morgan Lucas held on to his event-long qualifying lead in Top Fuel.
Results
Each day of the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start
Batteries, NHRA.com will provide a regularly updated photo blog of news and happenings at the event with images and reports
from trackside at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Last update: 4:20 p.m. Racing has ended for the day.
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(2/10/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Bob Tasca III took over the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday at the O’Reilly
Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries, and Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock)
held onto their Thursday leads at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Friday recap
Each day of the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start
Batteries, NHRA.com will provide a regularly updated photo blog of news and happenings at the event with images and reports
from trackside at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Final update: 3:45 p.m.
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Courteousy of ESPN.com
( http://espn.go.com/racing/):
Full Throttle In 2012
From Funny Car rookies Courtney Force and Alexis DeJoria to Top Fuel newcomer Khalid alBalooshi, the 2012 NHRA season isn't
lacking in intriguing storylines. Terry Blount »
Smokin' Start
Jack Beckman roared to the provisional No. 1 qualifying spot in Funny Car in the NHRA opener Thursday at Pomona. But how
did rookie Courtney Force hold up in her nitro debut? Story »
Courteousy of NHRA.com
(http://nhra.com/):
Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) are
the low qualifiers after the first day of qualifying at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super
Start Batteries, the opening event of the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Thursday recap
Courteousy of The Stock Car Gazette
Racin' Today
First Passes Of 2012 Are In Books
(2/9/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
All systems are go for the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals
presented by Super Start Batteries, the kickoff to the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, with perfect weather forecast
for Feb. 9-12 and track conditions in prime shape at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Full Story
Each day of the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start
Batteries, NHRA.com will provide a regularly updated photo blog of news and happenings at the event with images and reports
from trackside at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Last updated: 3 p.m.
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NHRA announced one of the most lucrative sweepstakes in its history. The grand prize
in the 2012 NHRA Nitro Generation Sweepstakes is the ultimate toy combination: a '12 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 and a '12
Harley- Davidson Seventy-Two motorcycle. Combined, the grand prize has a value of nearly $60,000.
Full Story
Last year at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, Morgan Lucas beat then-teammate
Shawn Langdon for the first trophy of the season. This year, Lucas returns to Pomona with a new partner in crime – second-generation
Top Fuel driver Brandon Bernstein – and a renewed fury for success.
Full Story
An era of parity — brought on, in part, by the six-year-old Countdown to the Championship — has settled into
Top Fuel and Funny Car.
MORE: NHRA division previews by class
Courteousy of The Stock Car Gazette
Racin' Today
(2/8/12)
Courteousy of CNN / SI.com
" A Force To Be Reckoned With "
Tim Tuttle: Courtney Force is just the latest in a long line of Forces on the track
Courteousy of NHRA.com
(http://nhra.com/):
Lucas Oil Products has signed a historic extension of its long-running relationship
with NHRA, a relationship that has grown to become one of the most important and all-encompassing sponsor relationships in
NHRA. The extension was officially signed at NHRA’s headquarters.
Full Story
NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher had a lot of time to reflect on the 2011 season
that left his U.S. Army dragster team winless for the first time since 2001. Schumacher will try to reverse the trend with
a winning performance at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries.
Full Story
American Racing, maker of performance and off-road wheels, has extended its partnership
with two-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car champ Tony Pedregon through 2013. American Racing will be the primary sponsor for
Pedregon at four NHRA national events and associate sponsor at all remaining races.
Full Story
(2/7/12)
Courteousy of ESPN.com
(http://espn.go.com/racing/):
Safety First
Seven-time Top Fuel champ Tony Schumacher is on a mission: He is championing a move for enclosed canopies -- a safety advancement
that just could revolutionize the NHRA. Terry Blount »
Courteousy of NHRA.com
(http://nhra.com/):
Only a few individual seats remain for the Don Garlits Rat Roast, a special charity
event to honor the greatest driver in NHRA history and celebrate his 80th birthday, Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Sheraton Fairplex
in Pomona following the day's racing at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries.
Full Story
NHRA officials have announced details of the NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout in Top Fuel
and Funny Car, races within a race that will be conducted at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis,
with Top Fuel showcased Saturday, Sept. 1, and Funny Car Sunday, Sept. 2.
Full Story
Pro Stock's Allen Johnson has had an eventful off-season, and after testing in Las
Vegas, the decade-long Dodge campaigner is targeting the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals as the beginning of a successful
defense of his position as the No. 1 Mopar driver in the pits.
Full Story
With the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries
set to launch the season at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the DRAGSTER Insider column takes a look back at the famed track's
history and its many faces over the years.
DRAGSTER Insider
(2/6/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
Courtney Force and Alexis DeJoria, two of the most intriguing rookies in NHRA history,
will be in competition at the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season-opening O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals
presented by Super Start Batteries, Feb. 9-12 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Full Story
Funny Car driver Robert Hight will mingle with Southern California race fans during
a pre-race appearance on behalf of NHRA series sponsor Full Throttle Energy Drink Wednesday, Feb. 8, prior to the season-opening
O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries.
Full Story
(2/5/12)
Courteousy of IHRA.com
(2/4/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
(http://www.nhra.com/):
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will again be showcased on ESPN, the worldwide
leader in sports television, in 2012. The 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series television schedule features Sunday night
prime-time slots on ESPN2 or ESPN for nearly every event.
Full Story
Whether in the Pacific Rim, Africa, Latin America, Canada, Europe or the Middle East,
watching the fastest, most powerful motorsport on the planet, NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing, is as easy as turning to one
of NHRA’s three international broadcast partners.
Full Story
(2/3/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
(http://nhra.com/):
All systems are go for the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals
presented by Super Start Batteries, the kickoff to the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, with perfect weather forecast
for Feb. 9-12 and track conditions in prime shape at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Full Story
The last time he was at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Funny Car pilot Cruz Pedregon
came close to winning his third championship. With a return to the venerable facility just around the bend for the O'Reilly
Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, his confidence is high.
Full Story
Shae Gray, driver of the Big O Tires/Service Central Pontiac Pro Stocker has joined
the list of top-name drivers on the NHRA.com Driver Blogs roster. Nearly 20 drivers are now sharing their behind-the-scenes
views with NHRA fans.
Gray blog
Courteousy of The Stock Car Gazette
Racin' Today
Testing Of DSR’s Top Fuel Canopy Is Under Way
(2/2/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
(http://nhra.com/) :
Dollar General, the nation’s largest small-box discount retailer, will become
the title-rights sponsor of the annual NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event in Topeka. The Dollar General NHRA Summernationals
will be held May 18-20 at Heartland Park Topeka.
Full Story
Top Fuel pilot Tony Schumacher, Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon, and Pro Stock driver
Jeg Coughlin Jr. took part in a national teleconference to discuss the season ahead and help promote the O'Reilly Auto Parts
NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries.
Full Story
Even with the race just a week away, NHRA Full Throttle racers continue to sign up
for the 2012 season-opening O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries. Full fields
will be showcased in all three classes for the event, which runs Feb. 9-12 in Pomona.
Entry list
Courteousy of The Stock Car Gazette
Racin' Today
Force May Turn To Top Fuel, Another Daughter
(2/1/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
(http://nhra.com/):
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.
Full Story
Mark Lyle, longtime starter in NHRA’s Division 6 and a certified team member
of the NHRA Safety Safari presented by AAA, has been named the official NHRA chief starter, one of the most storied positions
in all of NHRA Drag Racing.
Full Story Courteousy of The Stock Car Gazette
Racin' Today
(1/31/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Cory McClenathan, a four-time championship runner-up, will partner again with veteran
Australian car owner Santo Rapisarda for the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season and a shot at making the Countdown
to the Championship playoffs.
Full Story
(1/30/12)
Courteousy of ESPN.com
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/) :
Summit Racing Equipment has expanded its involvement with NHRA and will become the
title sponsor of the Summit Racing NHRA King of the Track program, a special event that is offered to all NHRA member tracks
as a special event for their bracket racers.
Full Story
The O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries
will mark Courtney Force’s Professional debut in the Traxxas Funny Car. Fortunately for her, she has the experience
of big sister Ashley Force Hood, just five years removed from her rookie season, to rely on.
Full Story
Racing Electronics, the worldwide leader in providing radio communications products
to the motorsports industry, has renewed its official sponsorship as the official radio communications provider of NHRA.
Full Story
(1/29/12)
Courteousy of IHRA.com
(1/27/12 )
Courteousy of IHRA.com
Mr. Douglas William McCraw, Jr., age 52 of 2375 Gaston Webbs Road in...
Read More
(1/26/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series launches Feb. 9-12 in Pomona with
the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries with new drivers, new sponsors, new
teams, and new rivalries that will make the annual season opener a can’t-miss event.
Full Story
(1/25/12 )
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
NHRA introduced two of the most intriguing rookie drivers in the history of the sport,
first-year Funny Car drivers Alexis DeJoria and Courtney Force, to the national motorsports media in a press conference during
the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Full Story
Popular NHRA Funny Car competitor Tim Wilkerson was among those who tested last weekend
in Florida, but the going wasn't easy. Although his numbers didn't make the headlines, that wasn't part of the plan, and he
was pleased with the progress made despite battling illness throughout the session.
Full Story
(1/24/12 )
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
NHRA has signed a multiyear agreement that designates Traxxas as the Official Radio-Controlled
Performance Products of the NHRA and includes new Top Fuel and Funny Car specialty race-within-a-race programs sponsored by
Traxxas.
Full Story
Jeg Coughlin Jr. admitted to being a little edgy at the start of his preseason test
session in South Florida, but a pair of solid runs with his new JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger has the former world champ eager
for the season opener in Pomona.
Full Story
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, including rides for J.R. Todd and possibly three-time champ Larry Dixon.
Full Story
(1/23/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
FRAM Group has renewed its official sponsorship agreement with NHRA. As part of the
multi-tiered contract, FRAM automotive filters has extended its designation as the Official Filter of NHRA, while sister brand
Prestone will continue its status as the Official Antifreeze/Coolant of NHRA.
Full Story
(1/22/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Robert Hight in Funny Car and Tony Schumacher in Top Fuel posted the best numbers
in a Florida pre-season test session as teams geared up for the NHRA Full Throttle season-opening O’Reilly Auto Parts
NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries in Pomona, Feb 9-12.
Full Story
(1/21/12)
Courteousy of IHRA.com
(1/20/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/) :
There was a collective sigh of relief throughout Greg Stanfield’s engine-building
shop Thursday when Kenny Koretsky and JD Coffman officially announced plans to continue supporting Stanfield in his bid for
the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock championship.
Full Story
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Michael Ray, who is racing with Matt Smith this season,
has joined the list of Full Throttle racers on the NHRA.com Driver Blog lineup. Who's Michael Ray? He tells you all about
himself in his first entry.
Ray blog
(1/19/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/) :
The thrilling excitement and heart-pounding action of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag
Racing Series returns to historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona for the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals
presented by Super Start Batteries Feb. 9-12.
Full Story
(1/18/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
NHRA will continue the hard-card program in 2012 for all past national-event-winning
drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock Truck, and Top Eliminator dating back to 1955.
Full Story
Spencer Massey remembers a little more than a year ago when he walked into the sprawling
Don Schumacher Racing headquarters. He was a little in awe of the shop, home of the biggest team in NHRA Full Throttle Drag
Racing. Today, he hangs out with teammates as if he's known them for years.
Full Story
NHRA and JEM Sportswear have announced that premier retailers Nordstrom and J.C.
Penney will be stocking the hugely popular NHRA Originals vintage T-shirts for boys and that they are expanding the line,
unveiling seven more NHRA Originals T-shirt designs.
Full Story
(1/17/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The NHRA Tech Department has approved a body design for the 2012 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 to make their debut at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals March 8-11.
Full Story
(1/16/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. has expanded its participation in NHRA Full Throttle Drag
Racing by becoming the title-rights sponsor of the event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown. The 43rd annual
Toyota NHRA SuperNationals will be held May 31-June 3.
Full Story
Aaron's has extended its partnership with Don Schumacher Racing through the 2012
season and will be the primary sponsor for NHRA Funny Car champion Matt Hagan's Dodge Charger R/T. Aaron's also will be the
primary sponsor for Antron Brown's Top Fuel dragster for four events.
Full Story
(1/14/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Don Garlits' 80th birthday will be feted with a “Rat Roast” charity event
Saturday evening, Feb. 11, during the weekend of the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented
by Super Start Batteries, Feb. 9-12 in Pomona.
Full Story
Amalie Oil Co. has announced that it has increased its investment and added a one-year
extension on its contract with NHRA Top Fuel driver Terry McMillen. The new agreement will keep McMIllen and Amalie partnered
through the 2013 NHRA season.
Full Story
(1/13/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Tap It Brewing Co. will be the primary sponsor on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car for
the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season. Todd Lesenko will be behind the wheel when the season kicks off at
Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Feb. 9-12.
Full Story
Courteousy of IHRA.com
( http://www.ihra.com/): 
 With the recent expansion of the International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA)... Read More
 Always among the most popular events on the IHRA schedule each year are the... Read More
 Always looking to continue the growth of drag racing through the involvement of... Read More
(1/12/12 )
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/) :
As the 61st season of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing readies, the focus shifts from
honoring NHRA legends to the Nitro Generation, the generations of fans, drivers, and teams that have shared their passion
for NHRA with their families and friends.
Full Story
B.R.A.K.E.S., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to teen safe driver training,
will host its inaugural Southern California Benefit Dinner Feb. 24 at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by
the Automobile Club of Southern California in Pomona.
Full Story
(1/11/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The Automotive Distribution Network has announced that it will sponsor NHRA Top Fuel
competitor Clay Millican and his dragster through its Parts Plus brand for the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.
Full Story
(1/10/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Courtney Force, daughter of 15-time NHRA champion John Force, will make her debut
in a Ford Mustang sponsored by Traxxas, the world leader in ready-to-run radio-controlled vehicles. John Force Racing also
made several other team-related announcements at its press conference Tuesday.
Full Story
Although Greg Anderson didn't defend his 2010 NHRA Pro Stock title, teammate Jason
Line ultimately secured his second championship and another big trophy for the Ken Black team. For Anderson, the bottom line
is that the team got it done, and now it's yearning for more.
Full Story
(1/9/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/) :
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series champs Matt Hagan and Del Worsham were named
to the American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) All-America Race Team at AARWBA'S annual awards
dinner in Indianapolis Sunday evening.
Full Story
(1/6/12 )
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Josh Comstock, president, CEO, and chairman of C&J Energy Services, primary sponsor
of Bob Vandergriff Racing’s NHRA Top Fuel team, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange Friday. C&J
Energy Services began its involvement with Vandergriff during the 2009 season.
Full Story
HipLink Software, a technology leader in platform software for enterprise notification
used in incident response and emergency notification, will become the primary sponsor for Henkelman Motorsports, which will
field an A/Fuel Dragster in 2012 in preparation for a transition to Top Fuel in 2013.
Full Story
NHRA Top Fuel racer Doug Herbert will be inducted into the North Carolina Drag Racing
Hall of Fame in Greensboro, N.C., Jan. 13, joining other legendary racers, including Ronnie Sox, Rickie Smith, and Roy Hill.
Full Story
(1/5/12 )
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
Brandon Bernstein has been selected to drive the MavTV/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster
for Morgan Lucas Racing in 2012 and beyond. Bernstein's dragster, the same one driven by Shawn Langdon the last three years,
will be tuned by longtime MLR crewmembers Joe Barlam and John DeFilippis.
Full Story
Following the successful licensing of new driver Khalid alBalooshi, Al-Anabi Racing
team manager Alan Johnson continued his preparation for the 2012 season by setting his final driver/crew chief tandems for
the upcoming NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series campaign.
Full Story
NHRA has announced the first official doubleheader NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
event in history, scheduled for Thursday and Friday Feb. 23-24 and Saturday and Sunday Feb. 25-26, the week following the
NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Int'l Raceway in Phoenix.
Full Story
(1/4/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/) :
In his latest NHRA.com Driver Blog, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Funny Car star Bob Tasca
III recaps Christmas at the Tasca house and talks about getting ready to unwrap some pretty cool presents of his own as t
e new season begins.
Tasca blog
Global iPrint, a premier printing and distribution company, has signed a three-year
agreement to become the Official Print Sponsor of NHRA. As the preferred printer, Global iPrint will provide a wide array
of services to the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body.
Full Story
(1/3/12 )
Courteousy of ESPN.com
(1/2/12)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America has released the list of drag racing finalists
who are candidates to be inducted in 2012. Six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Warren Johnson heads the list, which also includes
Raymond Beadle, John Buttera, Jack Chrisman, Dave McClelland, and Ed Pink.
Full Story
(12/31/11)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/) :
NHRA celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2011 by saluting its heroes and its history,
but there was a whole lot of other news-making going on through the 12 months, from race wins to broken records, new sponsorships
and new teams. Here's a month-by-month headline recap of the 2011 season.
Full Story
(12/30/11)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/) :
The final votes have been tallied in NHRA's annual Fan Choice Awards, and the Al-Anabi
Racing Top Fuel team has been voted the Team of the Year by NHRA's fanbase. Thanks for voting in the 2011 NHRA Fan Choice
Awards!
Full Story
(12/29/11)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The final votes have been tallied in NHRA's annual Fan Choice Awards, and 2011 NHRA
Full Throttle Top Fuel champ Del Worsham was voted the Driver of the Year by NHRA's fanbase. Tomorrow: Team of the Year results.
Full Story
(12/28/11)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The final votes have been tallied in NHRA's annual Fan Choice Awards, and Bob Vandergriff
Jr.'s first career Top Fuel victory was voted the Upset of the Year by NHRA's fanbase. Tomorrow: Driver of the Year results.
Full Story
(12/27/11)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The final votes have been tallied in NHRA's annual Fan Choice Awards, and Matt Hagan
making the first three-second Funny Car pass was voted the Moment of the Year by NHRA's fanbase. Tomorrow: Upset of the Year
results.
Full Story
(12/26/11)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The final votes have been tallied in NHRA's annual Fan Choice Awards, and Del Worsham
winning his first season championship and then retiring from driving was voted the Story of the Year by NHRA's fanbase. Tomorrow:
Moment of the Year results.
Full Story
(12/24/11)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://nhra.com/):
The off-season – so longed-for by many in exhausted moments during the frenzied
crush of a year winding down – has left a typically hyper-enthused Jack Beckman with a little too much time to ponder
the year behind and the season ahead.
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Born on date 11/14/08
Now for the reason for creating this site
This site was created by me because of frustations with other internet service providers, and is for
the use of anyone who's interested in anything about NASCAR.
However,over time I hope to add other auto racing news,from other auto racing series
/ venues ,in the hopes of having something here for everyone to enjoy.
Now for a little bit about me ,
I'm Joe,from New Jersey. I've lived in the Garden State for most of my life. It's also where
I've been fighting,to get a major NASCAR track built somewhere in the NYC/NJ area for many years now.
I am also "foot soldier" / bill collector for the electric company.So I do work days. Therefore
the best time to check for any updates is after 8 pm,on weeknights. But just about any time on weekends !!!
My favorite current driver : KASEY KAHNE
I'm also a fan of :Martin Truex Jr. ( Hey ! He's a "Jersey Guy" !!! I was rooting for him since
I first saw him racing .and winning,as a 17 year old,in the modified division at Wall Stadium ( now known as Wall Speedway
) !!!
My favorite all time driver : "Awesome Bill From Dawsonville" ... BILL ELLIOTT !!!
Needless to say .My favorite car owner is fellow "Jersey Guy"...Ray Evernham
My favorite NASCAR Track : Dover
My favorite local tracks : Wall Speedway (paved),and New Egypt Speedway (dirt)
My favorite actors/actresses : Tom Hanks, John Wayne,Kiefer Sutherland ,Catherine Zeta-Jones,Rene
Zellweiger
My Favorite movies : Star Wars ( all 6 of them),
Lord of the Rings (ALL OF THEM),
Gone With the Wind,
Fort Apache,
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon,
The Longest Day,
Saving Private Ryan.
Zorro (especially the Antonio Banderas ones !)
Batman ( the ones with Michael Keaton,and Christian Bale ! The rest of them...blech ! Sorry Adam
West ! I used to like the old "campy" BATMAN tv shows. But then I grew up !)
Favorite TV shows :
MASH !!!
Cheers,
Seinfeld,
Bones
House
V
24 !!! (Always,and forever !!!)
Fringe !!!
Law and Order : SVU
Favorite new shows for 2011 / 2012
Terra Nova
Touch
ALCATRAZ
Person of Interest
Favorite all time master sleuth :
Sherlock Holmes !
(as portrayed by Jeremy Brett !)
Favorite Comedy Routine :
"Who's on First ? "
Needless to say my favorite comedy team is ....
Abbott & Costello !!!
My other interests other than NASCAR :
My family
The New York Yankees ( I was BORN a Yankee fan !!!)
The New York Giants
The New Jersey Nets
The New York Knicks
The Hawthorne Caballeros "all age" & Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Golden Knights Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni Drun & Bugle Corps
The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps (formerly of Garfield NJ.Now they currently are based in Allentown,Pa.)
Do I give you the impression that I also love Drum & Bugle Corps? I could go on with the many
corps that I really enjoy !
I was a snare drummer in high school !
I truly hope that you enjoy visiting my site. I also hope that you will come back often,and that
you tell your friends & family about it.
P.S.
As I type this ( Nov.25,2006). My current 1/24 scale NASCAR diecast car collection is @ 175 + cars
!!!
Personal note from me. ( AKA Site disclaimer...or something like that ! )
If you see something here that you would like to use on your website / newsletter /
whatever. Please feel free to do so.
HOWEVER !!!
I do ask that you give credit where credit is due ( as I do here). Please indicate
something (somewhere / somehow ),that you got it from this website.
Thank You,
Joe
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