Auto Racing | Indy "Bump Day" supplies drama May 18, 2009
Originally published Monday, May 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM. John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay provided much of the drama Sunday, saving their best efforts for the final 10 minutes at the end of four. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing results May 17, 2009
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Today's top pairings at Bristol (Tenn. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Quite the Hall of Fame four-some May 17, 2009
He has led nine teams to title in top fuel championships in the NHRA.. Randy Ventura will induct Martinez, Bryn Smith inducts Johnson and Doak Moore will induct both Johansen and Pratt. (Santa Maria Times)
Infineon tries to keep wheels rolling in down economy May 16, 2009
-- FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals - July 24-26. -- Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma - Aug. 21-23. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sports calendar May 15, 2009
NHRA: Thunder Valley Nationals qualifying ... NHRA: Thunder Valley Nationals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
New emergency texting available to race patrons May 14, 2009
OVAL RACIN' AGAIN: NHRA's Funny Car points leader Ron Capps has accepted an invitation to race again in Tony Stewart's fifth annual Prelude to the Dream late model sports car race at Eldora Speedway ... "This event ... is one of the few times in a race driver's life where you have to check your ego at the door when you walk into that place, because it is awe-inspiring,'' said Capps, who has won three of the first seven NHRA events of 2009. "When you're driving an 8,000 horsepower Funny Car,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Scoreboard: Thursday, May 14 May 14, 2009
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Where: Bristol, Tenn. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Good times flow for Kahne, who settles in as Bud pitchman May 13, 2009
A longtime sports marketing leader, Anheuser-Busch has scaled back some high-profile programs eliminating its 30-year sponsorship of Kenny Bernstein's NHRA drag-racing team and removing a prominent sign at Wrigley Field while embracing a more grass-roots approach. McHugh says Budweiser's advertising campaigns have focused on "explaining to entry-level drinkers of 21-25 what the brand stands for" with an emphasis on quality. (USA Today -- Sports)
Capps headlines show May 10, 2009
The Central Coast native has the week off from his regular job driving Don Schumacher s NAPA Car Parts Funny Car on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) circuit ... Capps ride will have the same look as his NHRA Funny Car, carrying the NAPA Auto Parts logos that, over the years, have become familiar to drag racing fans ... He moved on to racing motorcycles before making the move up to the NHRA.. (Lompoc Record, CA)
The dirt on Ron Capps May 10, 2009
He had the week off from his day job racing Don Schumacher s NAPA Car Parts Funny Car on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) circuit ... Week 3 of the Speedway season was on open week on the NHRA circuit so Capps came up from his current home in Carlsbad and ran in the DIRTcar Western All-Stars Late Model Series, driving a Late Model fielded by Zack Forster of Bakersfield. (Santa Maria Times)
Motorsports calendar for the week of May 4, 2009 May 4, 2009
NHRA May 17, Thunder Valley Nationals, from Bristol, Tenn ... PIR 503-823-RACE Monday, Motocorsa Motorcycles Friday-Sunday, SCCA Races Friday-Saturday, NHRA Late Night Drags ... (SC) 12:00 a.m. NHRA Drag O'Reilly Midwest Nationals -- final Eliminations, from Madison, Ill. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports lineup May 3, 2009
(T) NHRA, Midwest Nationals, final eliminations, ESPN2. 7 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TV Sports Schedule May 2, 2009
AUTO RACING 6 p.m. ESPN2 NHRA, qualifying for Midwest Nationals, at Madison, Ill. (same-day tape) 7 p.m. FOX NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Russ Friedman 400, at Richmond, Va. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
On the air TV and radio May 2, 2009
6 p.m. NHRA, qualifying for Midwest Nationals (same-day tape), ESPN2 ... 7 p.m. NHRA, Midwest Nationals, final eliminations (same-day tape), ESPN2. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Morning leadoff May 2, 2009
ESPN2 - NHRA, qualifying for Midwest Nationals, at Madison, Ill. (same-day tape). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ferraris galore May 1, 2009
Following NASCAR will be the FRAM Autolite NHRA National drags, July 24 to 26, followed by the NHRA Division 7 drag races, presented by Korbel, July 31 to Aug. 2. And then on Aug. 21 to 23, the most sophisticated and fastest cars to race in America will compete in the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tulare raceway lands reborn Pacific Coast Nationals May 1, 2009
NHRA Funny Car leader Ron Capps made an appearance in Western Late Models driving a car owned by Carlos Vieira of Merced and finished sixth, one spot behind Vieira. Kyle Gottula of Modesto won the 50-lap main, with Trevor Schlundt of Clovis second, Jacob Gomes of Manteca third and Rick Thompson of Clovis fourth. (Fresno Bee)
This weekend on TV, radio May 1, 2009
SATURDAYAUTO RACING 6 p.m. - NHRA: Midwest Nationals qual ... 7 p.m. - NHRA: Midwest Nationals (final elim. (Boston Globe)
Fairfield's Inglebright in the breakdown lane Apr 30, 2009
NHRA driver Ron Capps made a cameo appearance in the 50-lap Late Model Race for Autism feature race. The Funny Car points leader finished sixth at the 1/3-mile oval. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
How about a drag strip for Columbus? Apr 28, 2009
They could even get it NHRA certified and there would be LOTS of money rolling in and entertainment then ... NHRA lists 13 official drag strips in California, yet the California DMV records 6,000+ drag racing guilty pleas a year ... The NHRA lists 26 official drag strips in Texas, yet one third of high school students surveyed admit to street racing. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Auto racing notebook: Pit strategy helps Franchitti win at Long Beach Apr 20, 2009
Coughlin in NHRA final. Jeg Coughlin Jr. of Delaware will race Mike Edwards today for the pro stock title in the Summit Racing NHRA Summer Nationals in Commerce, Ga. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lucas wins at NHRA Summer Nationals Apr 20, 2009
- After multiple rain delays, Morgan Lucas beat Spencer Massey in the Top Fuel final Sunday in the Summit Racing NHRA Summer Nationals at Atlanta Dragway ... Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won their divisions in the NHRA Full Throttle Series event. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lucas' long wait complete Apr 20, 2009
com COMMERCE - Morgan Lucas had already waited five years and 106 races for his first NHRA Top Fuel win. The extra five hours of rain delays on elimination Sunday of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals was just another drop in the bucket ... Ashley Force Hood finished second to Jack Beckman in Sunday's Funny Car finals at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Commerce's Atlanta Dragway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gay wins Verizon Heritage with record-setting performance Apr 20, 2009
Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro. put on a record-setting show at the Heritage. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Gay sets Verizon scoring record Apr 20, 2009
Morgan Lucas beat Spencer Massey in the Top Fuel final in the Summit Racing NHRA Summer Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won their divisions. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Racing husband pulls over to let his wife pass Apr 19, 2009
Karen Stoffer practices her gear-shifting skills before a race Saturday during the NHRA Southern Nationals at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce ... At today's finals at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals, the team will run as the fourth seed against Angie McBride after Saturday's qualifying sessions ... "You see a lot of families and multi-generational drivers in the NHRA," Karen said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Massey takes Top Fuel lead Apr 19, 2009
NHRA Southern Nationals ... COMMERCE - NHRA rookie Spencer Massey has taken his first No. 1 spot in Top Fuel qualifying, becoming the only driver to supplant one of the overnight leaders at the Summit Racing Southern Nationals. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Commerce remains memorable for Hood Apr 18, 2009
After all, it s where she won her first ever NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series funny car event ... Last year s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals will go down in Force family lore as one for the ages ... Hood enters this year s event coming off a win at the O Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals in Houston and a strong-but-disappointing showing at the SummitRacing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NHRA: Schumacher adapting to new chief Apr 17, 2009
com COMMERCE - Tony Schumacher has more career wins, championships and finals appearances than any other driver in the history of NHRA Top Fuel drag racing ... COMMERCE - Tony Schumacher has more career wins, championships and finals appearances than any other driver in the history of NHRA Top Fuel drag racing ... Suddenly, Schumacher was without the man who helped guide him to five of his record six NHRA championships. (Athens Banner-Herald)
TV and Reno Line Apr 17, 2009
Saturday AUTO RACING NHRA, qualifying for Southern Nationals(ESPN2) 3 p.m.IndyCar, qualifying for Grand Prix of Long Beach*(VERSUS) 3 p.m.Sprint Cup, Subway Fresh Fit 500*(FOX) 5 p.m.Formula One, Grand Prix of China*(SPEED) 11:30 p.m.BASEBALL Baylor-Oklahoma St.*(CSBA) 11 a.m.Indians-Yankees or TBA*(FOX) 12:30 p.m.White Sox-Rays*(WGN) 4 p.m.BASKETBALLPistons-Cavaliers*(ABC) noonMavericks-Spurs*(ESPN) 5 p.m.Preps: Jordan Brand Classic*(ESPN2) 5 p.m.Rockets-Trail Blazers*(ESPN) 7:30... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto Racing This Weekend Apr 17, 2009
Tulsa World: Auto Racing: This Weekend. Subway Fresh Fit 500. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing points leaders Apr 14, 2009
HeraldNet - Snohomish County's online news source. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009 3:25 am. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
GIR's Batycki remains race fan Apr 13, 2009
The track showcases several major races this season, including the 13th annual O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals, set for May 1-3. Yet Batycki is more than a GIR guy bringing familiar drivers to his favorite spot. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Focus on: Auto racing this week Apr 9, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Where: Lebanon, Tenn. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Top the Cops a hit at Infineon Raceway Apr 9, 2009
91 mph, more like a quick run down the freeway than the nitro-fueled action of NHRA. Still, it gave Tomasin the rush he was looking for. "He got me, but it was awesome. It was fun, and that's what it's all about," Tomasin said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: Christiansen, Minico baseball dominate GBW opener Apr 8, 2009
Jerome resident Dick Vander Meer finally ran into an opponent that could outpace him at the NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas on Saturday. Vander Meer ran his rear-engine dragster at 176 mph, completing the quarter-mile in 9. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: T.F. baseball sweeps Highland Apr 5, 2009
Dick Vander Meer won again Saturday in the second round of the Super Comp Division at the NHRA Nationals on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Jerome driver recorded a 9. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Tech Part of Strong Field in Puerto Rico Tip-Off Apr 1, 2009
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The wheel deal Mar 30, 2009
He's still drag racing at age 73 and has passed along the bug to his son, Alan Bradshaw, an Odessa chiropractor who has raced at the highest level of NHRA in the top fuel division. The elder Bradshaw has a stock answer when somebody asks him when he's going to quit: "I tell them I'm going to keep going as long as there's one guy out there I can outrun.". (Odessa American, TX)
Button fastens up opener Mar 30, 2009
HOOD WINS SECOND RACE: Ashley Force Hood raced to her second career victory on a record-setting day at the O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals, beating her former drag racing instructor in the finals at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas. Force Hood, 26, the daughter of 14-time NHRA champion John Force, beat Jack Beckman in the finals to vault from 10th to third in the Funny Car standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rain forces truck race to Monday Mar 29, 2009
NHRA: In Baytown, Texas, Antron Brown took the top spot in Top Fuel qualifying in the O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (motorcycle) also took the provisional No. 1 positions in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event. (The Augusta Chronicle)
It's Manny's World!! - LA Dodgers Slugger Manny Ramirez on the Cover of ESPN The Magazine's 2009 MLB Preview Issue Mar 28, 2009
THE GRAVITY OF SPEED. NHRA Funny Car legend knows the dangers of his sport. But even after witnessing the June 2008 fatal crash of his friend Scott Kalitta, and experiencing his own near-death accidentso why does he let his daughter do it too. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A race to the finish Mar 26, 2009
The speedway unveiled plans in February 2008 for the quarter-mile drag strip, which was set to open in time for the inaugural NHRA Carolinas Nationals on Sept. 11-14. The new facility would host round 19 of a 24-race NHRA series ... But he says it was an honor for the sanctioning body to ask LMS officials if they d like to host NHRA races. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Auto racing: Cup veteran Burton has wide world view Mar 26, 2009
com - The Times Herald Record. Thursday, March 26, 2009. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Local drag racers to appear on TV Mar 21, 2009
When the Anderikas decided to move to the NHRA national ranks, they were dealt an initial setback when John suffered a heart attack at a race in Richmond, Va. in May 2007. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stewart, Schumacher get glimpse of Army life Mar 20, 2009
Stewart - who co-owns the No. 39 Sprint Cup car co-sponsored by the Army - and NHRA driver Tony Schumacher spent a few hours with soldiers, getting a taste of Army life that hardly resembled the battles Stewart would wage with green plastic Army men in his parent's garden growing up ... He took the wheel - of course - and decided to chase members of Schumacher's NHRA team across a simulated desert training center, a chase that included a game of chicken. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Local Sports Briefs: March 20 Mar 20, 2009
Brown is a former National Hot Rod Racing Association national event winner, NHRA divisional series winner and Division 7 all-star representative and local drag racing champion. Rob Kershaw, the 2008 Senior Sprint Car champion from Oak Park, will lead the pack along with former champion Ron Bach of Ventura. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kahne expects to continue Budweiser relationship Mar 19, 2009
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne expects to continue his partnership with Anheuser-Busch even though the beer distributor is ending its sponsorship with the NHRA.. The St. Louis-based division of Anheuser-Busch InBev said this week it is ending its 30-year relationship with Kenny Bernstein Racing's NHRA team, and Budweiser will no longer be the official beer of that series ... Kahne said Wednesday he spoke with Bernstein, who won six NHRA championships, about Budweiser's decision to... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Briefs | Cycling: Lance Armstrong loses clumps of hair for drug test Mar 19, 2009
Budweiser expected to stay with Kahne: NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne, an Enumclaw native, said he expects to continue his partnership with Anheuser-Busch even though the beer distributor is ending its sponsorship with the NHRA.. NBA. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tiger finds touch in Tavistock Cup Mar 17, 2009
AUTO RACING: Brewery drops NHRA. Anheuser-Busch InBev NV announced it's ending its endorsement of the National Hot Rod Association at the end of the season, as well as its 30-year sponsorship of the Kenny Bernstein Racing team. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports in brief Mar 17, 2009
Anheuser-Busch drops NHRA sponsorship ... The St. Louis-based division of Anheuser-Busch InBev also announced that it will end its 30-year relationship with Kenny Bernstein Racing's NHRA team. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports Briefs: NFL players pick new leader for union Mar 17, 2009
Bob Tasca raced to his first career Funny Car victory Sunday at the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals. Larry Dixon, Jason Line and Hector Arana also were winners at the NHRA event at historic Gainesville Raceway ... Tasca, in his second-year in NHRA, earned his first No. 1 qualifying position on Saturday and ran strong all weekend. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports Digest Mar 16, 2009
Tasca earns first NHRA victory. CONTINUED 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Briefs | Iditarod: Lance Mackey leads mushers to coast Mar 16, 2009
Win for Tasca: Bob Tasca raced to his first career Funny Car victory at the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the NHRA event at historic Gainesville Raceway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
IPFW falls to BYU in Long Beach Invitational Mar 15, 2009
Larry Dixon earned his second consecutive No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel at the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. The rock band 3 Doors Down will be the headline act at the annual Indianapolis 500 carburetion day concert May 22. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
K's down Port Huron to tighten standings Mar 14, 2009
Bob Tasca led Funny Car qualifying in the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. powering his Ford Mustang to a 4. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports Calendar Mar 14, 2009
NHRA, ACDelco Gatornationals Finals. ESPN. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mickelson leading by two at CA Championship Mar 14, 2009
Bob Tasca led Funny Car qualifying in the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals in Gainsville, Fla ... Larry Dixon, Mike Edwards and Matt Smith also led their divisions in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TV SportsWatch Mar 14, 2009
ESPN2 NHRA, qualifying for Gatornationals, at Gainesville, Fla ... ESPN NHRA, Gatornationals, final eliminations, at Gainesville, Fla. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ford Racing boss making best of bearish economy Mar 13, 2009
" Unlike GM and Chrysler, its traditional competitors from Detroit, Ford has not had to ask the government for financial help. Wolfe credits Ford CEO Alan Mulally for keeping the company and the motorsports program viable by coming up with a conservative approach over the past several years to future sales and the amount of money to be spent on marketing, which includes motorsports. When the bottom fell out last year, Ford was prepared. "It wasn't like it was unforeseen and we had to tear up our... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Motorsports calendar for the week of March 9, 2009 Mar 9, 2009
NHRA Sunday, ACDelco Gatornationals, Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, Fla ... (SC) 12:00 a.m. Bullrun One team gets lost; cars must break into" prison. (SC) 1 a.m. Trippin' on Two Wheels Riding Buell's dual-sport Ulysses on and off road through the Alps. (SC) 4:30 a.m. Pinks -- All Outtakes Behind the scenes footage and off the track stories from Gilliam, La. (SC) 5 a.m. Chop Cut Rebuild Custom Hemi; making a truck look like a truck. (SC) 5:30 a.m. KIT - An Autobody Experience The KIT teams... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mike Dunn, Drag Racer extraordinaire;Mike, why is there no significant talk... Feb 26, 2009
ESPN2 Revs Up NHRA Coverage - Network Will Provide 10 Hours of Drag Racing Action ... ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD this weekend will serve up 10 hours of drag racing action from the NHRAs Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, network officials said Wednesday ... The additional hours of coverage lets us do justice to the many great stories the NHRA POWERade Series has, Paul Page, lead announcer for ESPN2s drag racing coverage team, said in a statement. (Multichannel News)
Busch pulls off first-ever double Feb 24, 2009
Ron Capps raced to his second consecutive Funny Car victory of the season Sunday at the Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway ... Antron Brown and Jeg Coughlin also won their categories at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Griffin's concussion leaves status murky Feb 23, 2009
Ron Capps raced to his second consecutive Funny Car victory of the season at the Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Ariz. Antron Brown earned his first Top Fuel victory of the season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
What we learned: Left Coast Feb 23, 2009
Speaking of 2-for-2, Ron Capps won his second straight Funny Car victory during Sundays final eliminations at the Lucas Oil Mist Slick NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Ariz ... I didnt pick Capps to win, but two correct picks I had were for the NHRAs Top Fuel (Antron Brown) and Pro Stock (Jeg Coughlin) divisions ... Ron Capps is off to a great start, but until I learn more about NHRA hes going to be the other funny guy in Michael Waltrips commercials. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
