Summit Racing Equipment becomes title sponsor of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League

NHRA officials announced that Summit Racing Equipment has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, an entry-level series for kids ages 8 to 17.

In the multiyear agreement, Summit Racing Equipment, a national leader in direct marketing of auto racing parts and equipment, will have the exclusive right to market and promote the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, effective immediately.

William Roberts is Dead-On for $20K Payday; Alford Continues Fall Domination

Jacksonville, N.C. - The $20,000 Footbrake Thanksgiving Tradition continued with the Fall Footbrake Frenzy IV at Coastal Plains Dragway, November 23-24, 2012, hosted by Michael Beard and Anthony Walton of Loose Rocker Promotions.  The country's highest-paying Footbrake race awarded the $20,000 check to William Roberts, while Richard Alford bookended the weekend's $5K's.  In addition to the three main racing events, many racers shared in over $5,000 in other cash and prizes, plus a Friday night Racer Appreciation Barbecue and Cornhole Tournament, plus coffee and Bojangle's biscuits Saturday morning.

Scotty Richardson Launches "All New" SchooledbyScotty.com

Scotty Richardson has launched a new website for his on-line drag racing school.  SchooledbyScotty.com has revamped the entire site from top to bottom to make it easier for members to navigate and more informative for everyone.

Scotty has some new features that are second to none.  He has incorporated Live Video Chat with his members at least once a week at a pre-determined time.

Northwest Division Champions Banquet set for January 12, 2013

The 2012 Northwest Division Champions Banquet is set for Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Seattle Airport Marriott in Seattle, Washington. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a no-host cocktail hour, followed by National Open Series awards at 6, dinner at 7, and the Summit and Lucas Oil Series awards at 8. Tickets are $65 for adults and $30 for kids 12 and younger. Orders can be placed by calling the Division 6 office before December 21.

A special room rate is available at the Marriott -- $89. Reservations can be made by calling 206-241-2000. Please reserve your room before December 27, and mention the “NHRA Northwest Division” when calling.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Returns for 12th Season in 2013

GLENDORA, Calif. --The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will return for its 12th season with 45 events taking place across the United States during the 2013 racing season. Three double events, two events taking place during the course of the weekend and the return to Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, will highlight the rich and diverse schedule. The 2013 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season will kick-off at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville in February and will conclude at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November.