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.

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.

Track Champions Crowned at Firebird Year-End Banquet

BOISE, Idaho --The 45th edition of the Firebird Awards Banquet officially brought the 2012 NHRA Drag Racing Season to a close on Saturday night, November 17th. Staged in the Ballroom of The Riverside Hotel in Boise, the Banquet featured an evening packed with awards, which included upwards of $15,000 in cash and prizes.

Voted on by his peers, Mark Kidd, Twin Falls, was awarded Bracket Racer of the Year. Kidd also won the Pro Track Championship. Sweeping honors for "Lady Driver of the Year" was Tessa Lancaster, Ontario, Ore., who also earned the Street Truck year-end title.