by Susan Wade Sun, 2020-08-09 18:52
Top Fuel newcomer Joe Morrison is making only his second appearance, but he’s making a big impression with his nonprofit Right2Breathe® organization (www.Right2Breathe.org), providing education and awareness about the impact the coronavirus has on the approximately 50 million Americans living with respiratory disease.
The driver of the Leverich Racing Top Fuel Dragster and CEO of Right2Breathe® is hosting a display in the Manufacturers Midway this weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway.
The Flemington, N.J., resident and second-generation drag racer pulled double duty, also trying to qualify for his first race-day start in the Leverich Family-owned dragster. After Saturday’s first session, Morrison was 12th in the tentative order.
by Susan Wade Sun, 2020-08-09 17:26
The side of Lex Joon’s dragster is adorned with the iconic Hot Wheels logo, but his sponsorship deal isn’t exactly what everyone might think at first glance.
It represents the line of Hot Wheels™ Americana Series™ Premium Car Care Products, the EPIC SHINE 3 Second Detailer in particular. AmericanaPRO Detailing line features professional-premium grade, made-in-America products, including Wash and Wax, All Wheel Cleaner, Pro Tire Cleaner, Pro Tire Finish, Leather Cleaner, Leather Guard, Interior Trim Cleaner, and Trim Guard. The company has licensing rights from Mattel to use the Hot Wheels label.
Joon, the Top Fuel owner-driver who immigrated with crew chief wife Gerda from The Netherlands said, “It’s a great company that makes great Made in America products. We can’t wait to showcase them in front of NHRA drag-racing fans across the country and across the world. We’re excited to have them on board in these challenging and rough times.”
NHRA Communications Sun, 2020-08-09 17:00
Point standings (top 10) following the Inaugural Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the fifth of 16 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series -
NHRA Communications, Sun, 2020-08-09 17:00
Final round-by-round results from the Inaugural Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the fifth of 16 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series:
Written by Tracy Renck, photos by Roger Richards, Burghardt Photos Sun, 2020-08-09 17:00
Terry McMillen added another memorable chapter to his Top Fuel book at Indianapolis.
McMillen, who won the prestigious U.S. Nationals in 2018, captured the first No. 1 qualifying spot of his NHRA career – which began in 2007 – Saturday at the inaugural Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
Written by Tracy Renck, photo by Roger Richards Sun, 2020-08-09 15:00
This is Jason Line’s final season as a Pro Stock driver in NHRA’s Mello Yello Series ranks.
Since racing has resumed following the COVID-19 hiatus, the three-time world champion has been on top of his game.
Written by Tracy Renck, photo by Roger Richards Sun, 2020-08-09 15:00
In this COVID-19-disrupted NHRA Mello Yello Series 2020 season, nitro Funny Car driver Tommy Johnson Jr. has remained strong.
Johnson Jr., who drives for Don Schumacher Racing, entered the inaugural Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Indianapolis this weekend second in the point standings.
Written by Tracy Renck, photo by Roger Richards Sun, 2020-08-09 14:55
Making horsepower, winning races and world championships has been a staple for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Matt Smith.
Smith, a three-time world champ, the last coming in 2018, had his talent on display Saturday at the inaugural Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Indianapolis.
by Brian Losness Sun, 2020-08-09 14:13
The second day of qualifying for the 49th annual Nightfire Nationals concluded with Jim Murphy, Billy Morris and Tom Padilla retaining their position from Friday’s session. However, that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a great deal of action.
NHRA Communications, photos by Roger Richards, Burghardt Photos Sat, 2020-08-08 18:00
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