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Racing Pioneer Beadle Passes Away
Monday, 20 Oct, 2014 – 15:03 | Comments Off on Racing Pioneer Beadle Passes Away
Racing Pioneer Beadle Passes Away

Raymond Beadle, an icon of Texas motor racing, passed away Monday at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. The three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion was 70.
At the peak of his success, Beadle campaigned …

Hagan Races To Points Lead At Maple Grove
Monday, 6 Oct, 2014 – 7:02 | Comments Off on Hagan Races To Points Lead At Maple Grove
Hagan Races To Points Lead At Maple Grove

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Matt Hagan took over the Funny Car points lead by winning the NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway on Sunday.
Hagan crossed the finish line just as his Rocky Boots Dodge Charger’s engine exploded following a …

The Sarge Marches To Pole At Maple Grove
Sunday, 5 Oct, 2014 – 7:13 | Comments Off on The Sarge Marches To Pole At Maple Grove
The Sarge Marches To Pole At Maple Grove

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Top Fuel point-leader Tony Schumacher claimed pole position Saturday as his march toward an eighth world championship continued during the 30th annual NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pa.
Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Erica …

Connolly Is Cooking In The Countdown
Saturday, 4 Oct, 2014 – 7:10 | Comments Off on Connolly Is Cooking In The Countdown
Connolly Is Cooking In The Countdown

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Back-to-back victories have propelled Dave Connolly into the forefront of NHRA’s Pro Stock championship conversation, and the ace tuner-turned-driver suddenly has plenty to say.
“I can’t say enough about the Gray …

Courtney Force Makes It Two Straight By Winning At Gateway
Sunday, 28 Sep, 2014 – 19:06 | Comments Off on Courtney Force Makes It Two Straight By Winning At Gateway
Courtney Force Makes It Two Straight By Winning At Gateway

Courtney Force raced to her second consecutive Funny Car victory on Sunday when she won the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Ill.
Force outran championship rival Matt Hagan in the …

Kalitta Wins Pole, Sets Sights On Schumacher At Gateway
Sunday, 28 Sep, 2014 – 7:24 | Comments Off on Kalitta Wins Pole, Sets Sights On Schumacher At Gateway
Kalitta Wins Pole, Sets Sights On Schumacher At Gateway

Veteran Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta ramped-up his pursuit of point-leader Tony Schumacher Saturday at Gateway Motorsports Park, racing to his sixth pole position of the season as qualifications concluded for the third annual AAA …

Force Overcomes Anniversary Miscue, Wins Provisional Pole At Gateway
Saturday, 27 Sep, 2014 – 7:54 | Comments Off on Force Overcomes Anniversary Miscue, Wins Provisional Pole At Gateway
Force Overcomes Anniversary Miscue, Wins Provisional Pole At Gateway

Funny Car icon John Force gift-wrapped an impromptu wedding anniversary present during qualifications for the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday, a sidebar to a weekend that will include a rare, network news interview for …

Hines Won But Lost In Pro Bike Finals In Texas
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2014 – 15:09 | Comments Off on Hines Won But Lost In Pro Bike Finals In Texas
Hines Won But Lost In Pro Bike Finals In Texas

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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ENNIS, Texas – Andrew Hines exited Texas Motorplex Sunday fully aware his latest Pro Stock Motorcycle victory likely is being viewed as a classic no-win situation in the court of …

Sarge In Command After Weekend Sweep In Texas
Sunday, 21 Sep, 2014 – 18:41 | Comments Off on Sarge In Command After Weekend Sweep In Texas
Sarge In Command After Weekend Sweep In Texas

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Tony Schumacher and his U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster team are rounding into championship form as he raced to his second victory in as many days, this time winning the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals …

Sampey-Drago Leaves Fear Behind In NHRA Return
Sunday, 21 Sep, 2014 – 14:48 | Comments Off on Sampey-Drago Leaves Fear Behind In NHRA Return
Sampey-Drago Leaves Fear Behind In NHRA Return

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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ENNIS, Texas – Angelle Sampey-Drago says any fear she had about climbing back aboard the seat of a Pro Stock Motorcycle was resolved when she made her first test …