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ADRL Releases SuperCar Showdown Rules
After generating astonishing response from throughout the industry with the creation of the first truly global contest among the world’s most powerful production automobiles, the ADRL released a comprehensive set of rules Feb. 21, devised to permit virtually any vehicle to compete in an equitable format in its new SuperCar Showdown series. Continue Reading »
CarSafe Invites ADRL Fans to Vote in $10K ‘Elite Hero Challenge’
Richie Stevens (Photo by Ian Tocher; Click to enlarge)
The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has always prided itself on interaction between its fans and competitors. In 2012, CarSafe and CarSafe Motorsports will help take that interaction to the next level.
CarSafe and CarSafe Motorsports announced Feb. 20, the introduction of the “CarSafe Elite Hero Challenge,” which will give one lucky driver the opportunity to win a grand prize of $10,000. Fans will be able to vote all season for their favorite driver at www.CarSafeEliteHeroes.com, and the driver who earns the most votes over the course of the highly-anticipated 2012 ADRL Tour will win the first CarSafe Elite Hero Challenge Trophy and the $10,000 prize. Continue Reading »
New Car: Pete Berner’s XPS ’12 Camaro
(Photos courtesy Pete Berner Racing; Click to enlarge)
Pete Berner’s sharp new Summit Racing Equipment ZL1 Camaro might have you thinking he’s ready for a “comeback” tour, which isn’t far from the truth. The flashy RJ Race Cars-built ride, featuring paint by SD Enterprises, is reminiscent of Berner’s familiar look from earlier in his Pro Stock career when he captured his first world championship (IHRA, 2006).
Not that Berner has ever been out of the picture in top Pro Stock competition, but this year he’s hoping not to be just a contender, but to set the bar for the ADRL Extreme Pro Stock class. Continue Reading »
Brown, Hight and Line Win NHRA Arizona Nationals
Antron Brown (Photo courtesy NHRA/National Dragster; Click to enlarge)
Antron Brown raced to his first win of the season in Top Fuel as racing came to an end Feb. 19, at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Raceway. Robert Hight and Jason Line were also winners in their respective categories at the second of 23 races in the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season. Continue Reading »
Hight Finishes First in Funny Car at Firebird
Robert Hight (Photo courtesy NHRA/National Dragster; Click to enlarge)
Robert Hight and the Auto Club Ford Mustang raced into the record books extending a number of personal best streaks today winning the 28th annual Arizona NHRA Nationals in a great all John Force Racing final round against teammate Mike Neff.
In the final Hight’s Ford Mustang outran Neff’s Castrol GTX backed Mustang 4.139 seconds to 4.168 seconds, in the first all-JFR final round at Firebird Raceway. Until today, no other JFR driver other than John Force had won at Phoenix and he had won eight times. Continue Reading »
Line Wins for First Time in Phoenix
Jason Line
Defending champion Jason Line and the Summit Racing team continued their strong start to the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season on Sunday, capturing the Pro Stock title at Sunday’s 28th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals in Chandler, Ariz.
Starting from the second position, Line defeated Jeg Coughlin Jr., Erica Enders and Greg Stanfield in the early rounds before squaring off in the final against his teammate Greg Anderson, who won the season opener in Pomona, California, just one week earlier. Continue Reading »
Montecalvo Moves Team South; Readies New XPS Camaro
Although continuing much of the traditions and relationships that have helped the New Yorker become a two-time Pro Stock world champion (IHRA and ADRL), John Montecalvo has also been busy with major changes in the off season. New to the lineup of associate sponsors is Extreme Batteries. And, not only is a new car on order, but also a new trailer by Pegasus. But perhaps the biggest move for the JM Racing Team is a quite literal one. The team’s new headquarters is now in Georgia. Continue Reading »
Quarter-Final Finish Encourages Courtney and Crew
Courtney Force (Photo courtesy NHRA/National Dragster; Click to enlarge)
Courtney Force gave the Funny Car field at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona a run for their money last weekend when she began her pro career in her Traxxas Ford Mustang. Courtney qualified in the no. 12 spot and took out Bob Tasca III in the opening round of eliminations on Sunday before falling victim to John Force Racing (JFR) teammate Mike Neff, who won 40 rounds throughout the 2011 season, more than any other driver.
The 2012 O’Reilly Winternationals event was a big step forward for Force, JFR as a whole and new sponsor Traxxas, who came on board as primary sponsor for the rookie driver at the beginning of this season. Continue Reading »
Glidden Gets M/T Backing Renewed
(Photos by Ian Tocher; Click to enlarge)
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has renewed their long-time partnership with Bill Glidden Racing again this year.
Part of the Big Tire Development Program, Bill Glidden Racing will continue to work closely with Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels to provide product development staff with evaluation results of tire and wheel products in real-world racing. Mickey Thompson will provide support to the Bill Glidden Racing team as they compete in the Extreme 10.5 class of the 2012 ADRL drag racing series. Continue Reading »
New Sponsor Paves Way for Morrell’s PXM Season
Kim Morrell (Photos courtesy Kim Morrell; Click to enlarge)
A chance encounter last month while displaying her race bike in a special tribute to women in motorsports display at the Johnson History Museum in West Palm Beach, Florida, led to Kim Morrell securing new sponsorship for her 2012 ADRL Pro Extreme Motorcycle (PXM) debut. Continue Reading »
