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Billy Moyer Jr: Emerging From The Shadow

Posted by Dan | Thu, Jan 26 2012 No Comments

By Ben Shelton

Many times in our sport we see siblings, children, and other relatives of famous drivers battling the shadows cast by the accomplishments of their relatives. Of course, most prominently in the motorsports world is NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr., who every day of his life is measured against the accomplishments of his legendary father. Just like it’s not fair to compare Earnhardt Jr. to Senior, the same applies for other drivers throughout the sport, including Batesville, Arkansas Dirt Late Model competitor Billy Moyer…

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Courtney Force Joins JFR’s NHRA Funny Car Team With Traxxas Sponsorship

Posted by Dan | Fri, Jan 13 2012 No Comments

John Force Racing will be a four-car entity this year as Force’s daughter Courtney joins John, brother-in-law Robert Hight and Mike Neff as Funny Car drivers in NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

Courtney Force had been testing a Ford-powered BrandSource Funny Car throughout the 2011 season in preparation for her leap to the professional ranks.

Force, 23, enters the pro ranks with sponsorship from Traxxas, the leader in ready-to-run Radio Controlled vehicles, some of which can top 100-mph, according to Traxxas president Mike Jenkins. This…

Tags: Courtney Force, Drag, drag racing, Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Funny Car, JFR, John Force, John Force Racing, National Hot Rod Association, NHRA, NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Ron Douglas, Traxxas

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Doug Herbert To Be Inducted Into North Carolina Drag Racing Hall Of Fame

Posted by Dan | Mon, Jan 9 2012 No Comments

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.

“It’s an honor to be inducted in the Hall of Fame,” Herbert said. “To join some of my racing heroes is quite an honor, and I am really looking forward to it. When I initially heard of my induction, my…

Tags: BRAKES, Doug Herbert, Drag, drag racing, Dragster, Greensboro, National Hot Rod Association, NC, NHRA, North Carolina, North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame, Top Fuel, Top Fuel Dragster

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Tim McCreadie’s Goal For 2012 – Win It All… Again!

Posted by Dan | Mon, Dec 19 2011 No Comments

All the 2012 World of Outlaws Late Model regulars now have more to fear this coming year, as the 2006 World of Outlaw Late Model Series Champion Tim McCreadie has already committed to running the entire 2012 season.

Over the past few years McCreadie had been hit and miss on the national tour and usually chooses to run the bigger races throughout the season. Recently he told Kevin Kovac…

Tags: Dirt Late Model, Dirt Late Models, Tim McCreadie, WOO, WOOLMS, World of Outlaw Late Models, World of Outlaws, World of Outlaws Late Model Series

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Dominating Worldwide: Hot Rodding

Posted by Dan | Mon, Dec 19 2011 No Comments

It would be naive of our readers to think that hot rodding was only a stateside, fan-based subculture. Yes, it’s deeply-rooted in American culture. Almost iconic. However, if you think that its only prevalent here in the land of the free and home of the brave, you’re flat-out wrong. While it was birthed in the sunny, suburban confines of Southern California during a time of Nuclear families, and when milk was actually delivered in glass bottles to your door step, it’s more recently stepped out…

Tags: Essen, Essen Show, German, German Hot Rod, German Rodding, German Street Rod, Germany, Hot Rod, Rodding, street rod, Worldwide

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12-Year-Old Dominates National Drag Racing Scene

Posted by Dan | Mon, Nov 21 2011 No Comments

Springfield, TN – Jay Fox’s room looks like any other boy’s room his age. At 12 years old, he has a bunk bed, a television and a video game system amongst an assortment of toys.

Like most his age who come from a loving home, he also has various accomplishments from his young life showcased throughout his room.

But unlike most children his age, he had to move some 70 of those accomplishments – trophies –…

Tags: Drag, drag racing, Dragster, JDRL, Junior Drag Racing League, Junior Dragster, NHRA, Springfield, tennessee

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How Ex-Racing Champ Alex Zanardi Won The New York City Marathon Without Legs

Posted by Dan | Tue, Nov 8 2011 No Comments

Alex Zanardi was one of the fastest men on four wheels — winning two CART championships — that is, until a devastating accident in 2001 cost him his legs. But losing his legs hasn’t meant he’s lost his competitive drive. A decade later and Zanardi’s now one of the fastest men on three wheels, winningthe handcycle class of this weekend’s New York City Marathon. Now that’s a winner.

The two-time CART champion’s inspiration for competing in the New York City Marathon goes back…

Tags: Alex Zanardi, Hand Controls, IndyCar, New York City Marathon, Sports Car

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D4D Announces Combine Invitees

Posted by Dan | Fri, Oct 14 2011 No Comments

Ryan Gifford (l) and Sergio Pena head a list of 24 drivers who will compete for spots with Revolution Racing and the Drive for Diversity initiative. Getty Images for NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A life-changing opportunity could one day evolve into a…

Tags: D4D, Drive For Diversity, K & N Pro Series, K & N Pro Series East, K & N Pro Series West, Langley Speedway, nascar, NASCAR Home Tracks

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Enders Seeking Historic Pro Stock Victory And Draws Inspiration And High Praise From NHRA Legend Muldowney

Posted by Dan | Thu, Oct 13 2011 No Comments

CHANDLER, Ariz. — While NHRA has been busy celebrating the legends of the sport and their historic exploits during its 60th anniversary season, Pro Stock racer Erica Enders has been chasing a little bit of history of her own.

While a variety of world famous NHRA Legends have been featured at different tracks throughout year-long 60th anniversary celebration to honor all the great performances and personalities for many decades of NHRA competition, Enders has looked to one of them – Shirley Muldowney – for inspiration in her quest.

Enders is trying…

Tags: Erica Enders, Female Racers, NHRA, Phoenix, Phoenix International Raceway, Pro Stock, Shirley Muldowney, Top Fuel

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Popular NHRA Breakfast At 2011 SEMA Show To Focus On NHRA ‘Nitro Generation’

Posted by Dan | Mon, Oct 3 2011 No Comments

GLENDORA, Calif. — The names represent generations of NHRA drivers and participants: Bob Tasca and Bob Tasca III; LE, GT and Gary Tonglet; Jeg Coughlin Sr. and Jeg Coughlin Jr.; John and Courtney Force. They are part of the NHRA “Nitro Generation,” which includes NHRA’s multi-generational fan base and participants at all levels of the sport. These multi-generational drivers will be the featured panelists at this year’s NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show, Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7:30 – 9 a.m. in the Las Vegas…