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Ashley Force fastest on Friday – Route 66 NHRA Nationals

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Friday’s Qualifying Session results from the NHRA Powerade 11th annual Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, IL. Ashley Force had the fastest run of the day with a 4.759 second, 329.1 MPH run. Qualifying Round 1 1. Robert Hight AAA of So. Cal Mustang 4.850 293.54 2. Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane … Read more

Science of Racing ‘Steers’ Walter Reed Army Medical Center Appreciation Day at Budd’s Creek

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During the weekend of June 14-15 2008, The Science of Racing – in conjunction with BAE Systems – will be hosting a Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) Appreciation Day at the IHRA’s Torco Racing Fuels President’s Cup Nationals. Science of Racing will honor wounded warriors, their caregivers, and WRAMC medical staff at the event. … Read more

Forceful winds play havoc with NHRA

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Ashley Force and John Force are household names on the NHRA circuit. But it was “Gale Force” who was the biggest of the name players during qualifying rounds Friday at the Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 Nationals. But it was “Gale Force” who was the biggest of the name players during qualifying rounds Friday at … Read more

Defying age and death

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There were many, including this corner, who thought John Force had reached the end of the line last September when he crashed in Ennis, Tex., and suffered serious injuries. We were amazed when the 59-year-old Force climbed back into his Castrol Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Winternationals and started competing once again in the … Read more

Ready or not? NHRA POWERade Series Drivers Anticipate Summer Heat as Tour Moves on to Chicago

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Air temperature, altitude and dew point all play factors in preparation for NHRA POWERade Series teams. Some feel prepared for the summer stretch, including Funny Car’s Cruz Pedregon, who announced a switch to a Toyota Solara body before Topeka. He’s confident that his Advance Auto Parts team will adapt to the new body and make … Read more

Pepsi Offers Big Savings for President’s Cup Nationals June 13-15

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Pepsi has teamed up with IHRA and Maryland International Raceway to offer race fans the chance to save big at the President’s Cup Nationals June 13-15 at MIR. Fans who bring a Pepsi can to the gate will receive a $15.00 discount on a Friday or Sunday general admission ticket….Read more at IHRA

Tasca pumped by qualifying effort

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NHRA Funny Car rookie Bob Tasca III is fired up for today’s eliminations in the NHRA Summer Nationals after a career-best No. 2 qualifying effort. “We had one of the, if not the most consistent, qualifying car of the weekend,” Tasca said in a team release. “I’m just thrilled with Chris (Cunningham, crew chief) and … Read more