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Ticket Now On Sale for 2020 NHRA New England Nationals
GLENDORA, CA – November 21, 2019 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual NHRA New England Nationals. This event marks the 17th stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing tour. The event will take place August 21-23 at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire, moving from […]
Mason grows the family and trophy case, New Super Gas World Champion
ALVATON, KY – November 21, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Season of 2019 is coming to close for racers from coast to coast. One racer from Richmond, KY enjoyed 2019 as much as anyone person could, picking up a World Championship in a car his father raced and […]
Business Expert Named to NHRA Board of Directors
GLENDORA, CA – November 20, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Lee Ann Gliha, who has strong business background in live event companies, has been elected to the NHRA Board of Directors. Gliha’s background includes serving as Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance at Live Nation, a leading live entertainment company. Gliha has applied her business […]
2019 NHRA Mello Yello World Champions Crowned
HOLLYWOOD, CA – November 19, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Andrew Hines were crowned NHRA Mello Yello world champions in their respective classes during Monday night’s awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland. All four drivers were awarded checks and trophies to celebrate […]
Hight, S. Torrence, Enders, Hines Win NHRA World Titles
Kalitta, Beckman, Coughlin, J. Salinas Close 2019 with Auto Club NHRA Finals Victories POMONA, CA – November 18, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – At his home track, Funny Car’s Robert Hight raced to his third career NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world title and second in three years on Sunday by advancing to […]
S. Torrence, Hagan, Coughlin and M. Smith Earn No. 1 Qualifiers Heading into Championship Sunday at Auto Club NHRA Finals
POMONA, CA – November 17, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Defending world champ and Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence made an impressive statement during the final qualifying session on Saturday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, vaulting to the No. 1 spot at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Jeg […]
With Titles On The Line, Hagan, Pritchett, Coughlin and M. Smith Take Provisional No.1 Spots at Auto Club NHRA Finals
POMONA, CA – November 16, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Fresh off two straight wins and still in championship contention, Matt Hagan kept his hot streak going by racing to the provisional No. 1 spot in Funny Car during qualifying on Friday at the 55th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals. Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), […]
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Andrew Hines Looks to Cap Dominant 2019 Season with Sixth World Title at Auto Club NHRA Finals
POMONA, CA – November 14, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Andrew Hines has had a spectacular career filled with the most wins in Pro Stock Motorcycle history. But the five-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champion has never had a year like he’s enjoyed in 2019, and now Hines looks to put […]
Pro Stock’s Erica Enders Eyes Third World Title, Hopes to Keep Contenders At Bay Approaching Auto Club NHRA Finals
POMONA, CA – November 14, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Erica Enders has always thrived in pressure situations throughout a standout NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series career, and that’s once again been apparent in 2019. She’s also on the verge of the third world championship in Pro Stock, looking to finish the job […]
Thrilling Funny Car Title Race Features Former World Champs Competing for Another Crown at Auto Club NHRA Finals
POMONA, CA – November 14, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Jack Beckman remembers the incredible emotions he felt claiming his first Funny Car world title seven years ago in Pomona. He returns to the historic facility for this weekend’s 55th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, hopeful he […]
FIA GT World Cup in Macau beckons for Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific customers
Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific customer Absolute Racing, alongside fellow Porsche runner ROWE Racing, will be in action for this weekend’s FIA GT World Cup at the famous Guia Circuit in Macau. After a hugely successful maiden year with the Porsche 911 GT3 R, with which they won the Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia teams’ championship […]
NHRA Announces Renewal with Bahrain International Circuit
GLENDORA, CA – November 13, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – NHRA announced today that the Bahrain International Circuit, which currently boasts a vibrant drag racing community and numerous events, has extended their NHRA Worldwide Network agreement. NHRA Worldwide Network is designed to enable drag racing facilities around the world to conduct events under the […]
Top Fuel Championship Hopefuls Preparing for Wild Ride as World Title Set to be Decided at Auto Club NHRA Finals
POMONA, CA – November 12, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – It is only fitting that an incredible season in Top Fuel, one loaded with a multitude of standout competitors, is slated for an epic finish at this weekend’s 55th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. While a handful […]
NHRA Announces 2020 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Schedule
GLENDORA, CA – November 9, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, returns to action for the 2020 race season to compete at premier racing facilities across the country. The action-packed series kicks off at Orlando Speed World […]
Funny Car’s Robert Hight Embracing Pressure to Perform at Home Track with World Title On The Line at Auto Club NHRA Finals
POMONA, CA – November 8, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Robert Hight has been in this situation before and it’s one that never gets old. The Funny Car standout is competing at his home track, at his sponsor’s race with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world title on the line, and it’s […]
AMALIE Motor Oil Signs Multi-Year Renewal for Title Rights of NHRA Gatornationals
GLENDORA, CA – November 7, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – AMALIE Motor Oil has extended its title sponsorship of NHRA Championship Drag Racing’s traditional east coast opener in Gainesville, Fla., the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, in a multi-year extension agreement. One of the most legendary races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing […]
NHRA Appoints JRL Group for Licensing Management
GLENDORA, CA – November 4, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – NHRA has named JRL Group to help manage and develop the ever-growing licensing program. Categories in the NHRA licensing program include apparel, electronics, and housewares, among others. JRL Group, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, was founded in 1999 to help brands connect with consumers. They […]