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Pedregon, Enders end long skids at 4-wide
By Lee Elder CONCORD, NC (April 29, 2018) – Nobody beats Cruz Pedregon 93 straight times. Pedregon, the former Funny Car champion, beat John and Courtney Force and Tommy Johnson Jr. in the final Funny Car quad to win the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide...
Schatz wins WoO race at Devil’s Bowl
By Lee Elder MESQUITE, Texas (April 28, 2018) – Donny Schatz started fifth but he finished first, winning the second night of the Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. It was the fifth win of the 2018 campaign for Schatz. He is the points leader. “I was...
Force sisters top nitro qualifying
By Lee Elder CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2018) – You could call it The Third Sister Act. Courtney and Brittany Force combined to give their family and team a sweep of the top qualifying positions in the NHRA Nitro classes at the NHRA’s NGK Spark Plug Nationals at zMAX...
Johnson makes quick return to Pro Stock Bike
By Lee Elder CONCORD, N.C. (April 27, 2018) – Steve Johnson was replaced by L.E. Tonglet on the White Alligator Racing NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team two weeks ago. That was then. Now Johnson has probably qualified for the NHRA’s NGK Spark Plug Four-Wide Nationals...
“Getting Off Track”—A 1000-Foot Talk With Amanda Busick!
Ever watch the TV show “Home Improvement”? Yep, the Tim Allen show from the 90’s about a hilarious handyman was a huge hit for eight seasons, and no matter the show’s plot, there was always one phrase that the comedian preached on every episode: “More...
Tonglet back with Savoie PSM team
CONCORD, N.C. (April 24, 2018) – NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team White Alligator Racing announced today that the team has resigned former WAR rider L.E. Tonglet. Tonglet will ride for the team at this weekend’s NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway....
Mosh Pits & Tanker Surfing–The Recliner Report Hits Houston!
THE RECLINER REPORT! Randy Cunningham Stop #5--The 2018 SpringNationals, Royal Purple Raceway, Houston, Texas Big hair. Big oil wells in everyone’s front yard. Big longhorns grazing in big neighborhoods. It’s all part of the...
Hartford, Todd, B. Force win at Royal Purple
By Lee Elder BAYTOWN, Texas (April 22, 2018) -- BAYTOWN, Texas (April 22, 2018) – Matt Hartford took his first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock victory when he edged Erica Enders in the final round of the 35th NHRA Spring Nationals at...
Force fails to qualify for NHRA Spring Nationals
By Lee Elder BAYTOWN, Texas (April 21, 2018) – National Hot Rod Association grand champion John Force failed to qualify for Sunday’s NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway. The 16-time champion had qualified for 222 straight Mello Yello Drag Racing Series...
Enders puts in double-duty at Royal Purple
By Lee Elder BAYTOWN, Texas (April 20, 2018) – Erica Enders put herself solidly in the field of two distinctly different racing categories Friday during the opening day of qualifying for the NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway. The two-time Pro Stock...
