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 (4/28/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

 (https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Forces, Skillman hold onto qualifying leads; Tonglet takes over top bike position

   

NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday Notebook: Qualifying preview 

Brittany Force takes the top spot at the #4WideNats on Friday 

Courtney Force ran a 332.92mph pass on Friday qualifying to hold the top spot in Charlotte 

Drew Skillman races his red Camaro to the top spot after Friday qualifying in Charlotte

Cory Reed runs one of his fastest speed yet on Friday at #4WideNats

(4/27/18 )

Courtesy NHRA.com

 (https://www.nhra.com/nhra):   

The 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues at the orginial #4WideNats.

Choose your favorite way to watch and tune in to the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, N.C. THIS WEEKEND!
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Television Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Qualifying: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

SATURDAY, APRIL 28
LIVE Qualifying: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET

SUNDAY, APRIL 29
Finals: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

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Also Available on NHRA All Access
Watch every race class with live & on-demand streaming all weekend long!
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(4/26/18) 

Courtesy The Frontstretch.com

 (https://www.frontstretch.com/): 

Nitro Shots: Where All the Cool Kids Are
by Toni Montgomery                                   

Courtesy Speed Sport News.com

 (https://speedsport.com/):

Jason Line Hoping To Rebound In Charlotte  

https://speedsport.com/drag-racing/nhra-drag-racing/jason-line-looking-charlotte-rebound/

 Dodge Continues Backing NHRA HEMI Challenge

(4/22/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

 (https://www.nhra.com/nhra): 

NHRA SpringNationals Sunday Notebook: Event complete 

Brittany Force, J.R. Todd, and Matt Hartford claimed victories in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively during the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Force won for the first time since her accident in Pomona while Todd remained perfect with his fourth Funny Car final. Hartford joined an exclusive club when he became just the 66th winner in the history of Pro Stock.

Courtesy NBC Sports

 (http://www.nbcsports.com/landing/motors):

 Force doesn't qualify for first time since '08

John Force failed to go faster than 222.29 mph in any of his four qualifying attempts.

(4/21/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Pritchett, Hight take No. 1 spots with late Houston heroics; Anderson holds PS lead

 

Brittany Force rockets to the top Friday in Houston  

Greg Anderson resets the track record Friday in Houston

Matt Hagan lights the candles and goes to the top in Friday night qualifying in Houston


(4/20/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

NHRA SpringNationals Friday Notebook: Qualifying preview

Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1994 Slick 50 NHRA Nationals

NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA SpringNationals 

Tricky Tipster forecasts Torrence, Capps, Butner, and Smith as Houston favorites

 Kindness General Contractors to sponsor Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at NHRA SpringNationals

Courtesy NBC Sports

(http://www.nbcsports.com/landing/motors):

 A Snake’s tale: 50 years later, Don Prudhomme to drive again in Mexican 1000 off-road race

Don Prudhomme last attempted to race in the Mexican 1000 in 1968. Now, 50 years later, he's trying again -- at the age of 77.

   http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2018/04/19/a-snakes-tale-50-years-later-don-prudhomme-to-drive-again-in-mexican-1000-mile-off-road-race/ 

Courtesy Speed Sport.com

 (https://speedsport.com/):

Erica Enders Looking For A Texas Turnaround 

https://speedsport.com/drag-racing/nhra-drag-racing/enders-looking-texas-turnaround/

(4/19/18)

Courtesy The Frontstretch.com

(https://www.frontstretch.com/): 

 Nitro Shots: The King of Speed
by Toni Montgomery

(4/18/18)

Courtesy Speed Sport.com

(https://speedsport.com/): 

 New Mustang Funny Car Body Coming To NHRA

https://speedsport.com/drag-racing/nhra-drag-racing/ford-debuting-new-mustang-funny-car/

Weather Delays Norwalk Reconstruction Efforts

(4/16/18)

Courtesy IHRA.com

(http://www.ihra.com/ihra-news/all-news):


What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s IHRA Summit Sportsman Spectacular Season Opener at State Capitol Raceway  

http://www.ihra.com/sportsman-national-championship-tour-news/item/2139-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-weekend’s-ihra-summit-sportsman-spectacular-season-opener-at-state-capitol-raceway                   







(4/12/18)

Courtesy Frontstretch.com

 (https://www.frontstretch.com/):

 Nitro Shots: King of the All-Stars
by Toni Montgomery

(4/9/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra): 

Todd, Nobile get first wins of year; Torrence triumphs at first four-wide in Vegas

(4/8/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra): 

Anderson wins seventh K&N Horsepower Challenge and third in a row

Back-to-back sellout days at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals 

NHRA partnering with Sony on Cloud-based and media workflow solutions

(4/7/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Schumacher, C. Force, Anderson take first four-wide Vegas poles

Anderson wins seventh K&N Horsepower Challenge and third in a row

Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Saturday Notebook: Qualifying under way

(4/6/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Hight, Brown, Anderson take Friday poles at first four-wide race in Las Vegas

The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues its spectacular start to the 2018 season with the FIRST EVER four-wide on the West Coast!
Choose your favorite way to watch and tune in to the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals THIS WEEKEND!
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Television Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 6
Friday Nitro Live: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

SUNDAY, APRIL 8
Qualifying: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Finals: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET




(4/5/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra): 

Tricky Tipster sees Brown, Hagan, and Anderson as Las Vegas favorites

Anderson chases seventh K&N Horsepower Challenge win in Las Vegas

Millican on solid path heading to Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Johnson excited for Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas

Courtesy The Frontstretch

(https://www.frontstretch.com/):

Nitro Shots: Let it Ride 4 Wide in Vegas
by Toni Montgomery

(4/4/18)

Courtesy Speed Sport.com (https://speedsport.com/) : 

Ron Capps Seeking Four-Wide Glory In Las Vegas

https://speedsport.com/drag-racing/nhra-drag-racing/capps-seeking-another-four-wide-win/

Will Smith Lands Top Alcohol Dragster Seat


(4/2/18)

Courtesy NBC Sports

(http://www.nbcsports.com/motors): 

 Whoa! zMAX Dragway announces it will expand to a six-wide drag strip!  

http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2018/04/01/whoa-zmax-dragway-announces-it-will-expand-to-a-six-wide-drag-strip/

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra): 

Four-Wide racing coming to Las Vegas with Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals 

Denso will sponsor Millican Top Fueler at Las Vegas Four-Wide event

Behind the Numbers: Who's on top three races into the season? 

Gatornationals Pro Mod winner Smith talks about his big win, long career  

Bell reflects on Gainesville rout


(3/29/18)

Courtesy Frontstretch.com

 (https://www.frontstretch.com/):

Nitro Shots: The Father of It All
by Toni Montgomery

Courtesy Speed Sport.com

(https://speedsport.com/): 

Grahovec, Classic BMW Impressing In SportsCar Challenge

https://speedsport.com/road-racing/imsa/grahovec-classic-bmw-impressing-sportscar-challenge/

(3/27/18)

Courtesy Speed Sport.com


What Is The Future Of Pro Stock?

  https://speedsport.com/drag-racing/nhra-drag-racing/future-pro-stock/

(3/22/18)

Courtesy The Frontstretch .com

(https://www.frontstretch.com/):

 Nitro Shots: This and That, Gator Edition
by Toni Montgomery


(3/19/18)

Courtesy Speed Sport.com

(https://speedsport.com/ ):

{ terrible sad news }

Two Dead In Georgia Drag Strip Shooting


Courtesy NBC Sports

 (http://www.nbcsports.com/motors): 

 NHRA: Motor explosions contagious at Gatornationals

http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2018/03/18/nhra-john-force-like-motor-explosions-get-contagious-during-sundays-gatornationals/


(3/18/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Crampton gets first win with Kalitta Motorsports; Beckman, Krawiec, Gray earn victories at Gators

Bell rings in new era for Factory Stock racing


(3/17/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

 (https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Beckman earns first No. 1 of season; Millican, Anderson, Hines grab Gainesville poles


NHRA, Gainesville Raceway announce Saturday sellout at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Courtesy Speed Sport.com

( https://speedsport.com/): 

Papa John’s Extends Pact With NHRA

(3/16/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra): 

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday Notebook: Qualifying under way

Memorable Gatornationals final rounds

International Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomes 2018 inductees 

Tricky Tipster favors DSR, McGaha, Krawiec at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals 

Holbrook ready for SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown season debut

Courtesy Speed Sport.com

 (https://speedsport.com/):

NGK Spark Plugs Back NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

McGaha Carries Momentum Into Gatornationals

https://speedsport.com/drag-racing/nhra-drag-racing/mcgaha-carries-momentum-into-gatornationals/

(3/15/18)

Courtesy The Frontstretch.com

(https://www.frontstretch.com/): 

Nitro Shots: March Madness With Don Schumacher Racing
by Toni Montgomery


(3/14/18)

Courtesy NRA.com

 (https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

John Force ready to rebound and defend Gatornationals Funny Car title 

Dunn Racing 7-Eleven/Oberto Funny Car to make 2018 debut at Gatornationals 

Clontz, San Marino team take aim on rookie of the year honors, full season 

Lohnes, Bloom preview the 2018 Pro Mod season ahead of Gatornationals 

Three chances for victory at the Gatornationals for Pritchett 

McMillen ready to bring home first Gatornationals Wally 

Krawiec heads to Gatornationals with 200-mph pass on his mind 

NHRA announces centerline/timing block violation policy for national events


(3/13/18)

Courtesy Speed Sport.com

 (https://speedsport.com/): 

 McMillen Confident Heading Into Gatornationals

https://speedsport.com/drag-racing/nhra-drag-racing/mcmillen-confident-heading-into-gatornationals/

(3/9/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Brown, Torrence will tackle Mint 400 off-road race this weekend in Nevada

With strong early start, Torrence team is already up to championship speed 

Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1984 Gatornationals

Unwinding the sidewinder story

(3/8/18)

Courtesy NHRA.com

(https://www.nhra.com/nhra):

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Roundtable  

Lindberg to debut new look in Gainesville

Mooresville Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network

Behind the Numbers: Rounding out our evaluation of drag racing performance 

Win big prizes in 2018 NHRA Sweepstakes

Courtesy The Frontstretch.com

 ( https://www.frontstretch.com/ ): 

 Nitro Shots: Living History
by Toni Montgomery
  

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Born on date  11/14/08
 
Now for the reason for creating this site
 
This site was created by me because of frustations with other internet service providers, and is for the use of anyone who's interested in anything about NASCAR. 
 
  However,over time I hope to add other auto racing news,from other auto racing series / venues ,in the hopes of having something here for everyone to enjoy.
 
Now for a little bit about me ,
 
 
I'm Joe,from New Jersey. I've lived in the Garden State for most of my life.  It's also where I've been fighting,to get a major NASCAR track built somewhere in the NYC/NJ area for many years now.
I am also "foot soldier" / bill collector for the electric company.So I do work days. Therefore the best time to check for any updates is after 8 pm,on weeknights.  But just about any time on weekends !!!
My favorite current driver : KASEY KAHNE
I'm also a fan of :Martin Truex Jr. ( Hey ! He's a "Jersey Guy" !!! I was rooting for him since I first saw him racing .and winning,as a 17 year old,in the modified division at Wall Stadium ( now known as Wall Speedway ) !!!
My favorite all time driver : "Awesome Bill From Dawsonville" ... BILL ELLIOTT !!!
Needless to say .My favorite car owner is fellow "Jersey Guy"...Ray Evernham
My favorite NASCAR Track : Dover
My favorite local tracks : Wall Speedway (paved),and New Egypt Speedway (dirt)
 
My favorite actors/actresses : Tom Hanks, John Wayne,Kiefer Sutherland ,Catherine Zeta-Jones,Rene Zellweiger
 
My Favorite movies : Star Wars ( all 6 of them),
Lord of the Rings (ALL OF THEM),
Gone With the Wind,
Fort Apache,
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon,
The Longest Day,
Saving Private Ryan.
Zorro (especially the Antonio Banderas ones !)
Batman ( the ones with Michael Keaton,and Christian Bale ! The rest of them...blech ! Sorry Adam West ! I used to like the old "campy" BATMAN tv shows. But then I grew up !)
 
Favorite TV shows :
MASH !!!
Cheers,
Seinfeld,
Bones
 

 


24 !!!  & House !, & Fringe !!! , &  Terra Nova ! , & Alcatraz ! 
24: Live Another Day !!!
Almost Human
 
Sleepy Hollow  !!!   The Following
Touch
 
 
Person of Interest
& Bones !
 
(Always,and forever !!!)
 

GOTHAM !!!

 
 
Law and Order : SVU
 

Empire

 LUCIFER !!!

Designated Survivor  &

24: Legacy

& New for 2017  : The Good Doctor, Gifted,  Seal Team, and The Long Road Home .
 
 
 
 
Favorite all time master sleuth :
Sherlock Holmes !
(as portrayed by Jeremy Brett !)
 
Favorite Comedy Routine :
"Who's on First ? "
Needless to say my favorite comedy team is ....
Abbott & Costello !!!
 
My other interests other than NASCAR :
My family
The New York Yankees ( I was BORN a Yankee fan !!!)
The New York Giants
The New Jersey / now Brooklyn Nets
The New York Knicks
The Hawthorne Caballeros "all age" & Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Golden Knights Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni Drun & Bugle Corps
The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps (formerly of Garfield NJ.Now they currently are based in Allentown,Pa.)
Do I give you the impression that I also love Drum & Bugle Corps? I could go on with the many corps that I really enjoy !
I was a snare drummer in high school !
 
I truly hope that you enjoy visiting my site. I also hope that you will come back often,and that you tell your friends & family about it.
 
P.S.
As I type this ( Nov.25,2006). My current 1/24 scale NASCAR diecast car collection is @ 175 + cars !!!
Personal note from me. ( AKA Site disclaimer...or something like that ! )
If you see something here that you would like to use on your website / newsletter / whatever. Please feel free to do so.
HOWEVER !!! 
I do ask that you give credit where credit is due ( as I do here). Please indicate something  (somewhere / somehow ),that you got it from this website.
Thank You,
Joe

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