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12-Year-Old Dominates National Drag Racing Scene

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 –…

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

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…

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D4D Announces Combine Invitees

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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Head Is A Chip Off The ‘Ole Block

In an off the cuff random conversation Del Worsham should have taken Jim Head serious and Head should have taken his son, Chad Head, equally serious.

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As Chad’s father Jim pointed out, if he hits anything or drives over his head, this deal is over.

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As it turned out, at least one of them was quite serious – Chad Head.

Head, Racing Operations Manager for Al-Anabi Racing, is now a licensed AA/FC…

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Hedman Performance Group 2011 SEMA Show Celebrity Appearance

Whittier, CA (August 22, 2011) – Hedman Hedders, is excited to announce that the “Master of the Fine Line”, and 2010 SEMA Global Award winner (for his custom shift knob) Von Hot Rod, will be spending opening day of the 2011 SEMA Show in the Hedman Performance Group Booth (booth #22443.)

Von Hot Rod, has been a true hot rodder since he could hold a wrench, and is recognized as one of the world’s top 20 pinstripers. Born the son of an old…

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Svenmeister’s “Chevillac Kabriolet” Is One Mixed-Up Rod

Ever since Cadillac introduced their first generation of V8s in 1914, they have been accredited as the first American automaker to mass-produce a V8 engine. Since that time, Cadillac has produced eight generations of V8 engine design, and they were the last GM sector to retain their own original engine design.

The 1950s would be the first decade to see the Cadillac V8 modified for hot-rodding; many of the earliest racers and rodders would replace the…

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MIGHTY MAX: Gresham On Point – JGR’s Rising Star Leads K&N Pro Series East Down Stretch Drive

Max Gresham looks to give Joe Gibbs Racing its second NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship in five seasons. Getty Images for NASCAR

Less than 10 years ago, Max Gresham had a sporty new junior dragster sitting in his driveway, a birthday gift courtesy of his grandfather.

“I never even made a pass,” said the 18-year-old Gresham. “I think I drove it once in a parking lot, and…

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First Look: Castellana’s New RJ-Built 2012 Camaro

Mike Castellana’s new Al-Anabi Racing RJ Race Cars built Pro Nitrous/Pro Mod 2012 Camaro is the first of many late model Camaros being built at the RJ Race Cars, Inc. shop in Galesburg, Illinois.

The new car features the latest lightweight tricks from RJ Race Cars and the brand-new Camaro body built by Five-Star Race Car Bodies. Look for this car to be at the race track testing soon.

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