Andrew Hines Wins at Southern Nationals in Commerce, GA

Andrew Hines, the top qualifier for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia, went on to win the event. Hines ran his Harley Davidson to 6.946 second E.T. at 191.4 MPH to defeat Chip Ellis in the final round. Chip's Suzuki ran a 6.958 second E.T. at 190.7 MPH. The win by Hines propels him into the Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead, with a 25 point advantage over Matt Guidera.

Pick the winning paint scheme for Valerie Thompson’s new bike!

NHRA newcomer Valerie Thompson is looking for your help choosing the paint scheme for her brand new Eye-On - The Real Security Company, S&S powered Buell NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle. Valerie, racing out of Scottsdale, Arizona, has 21 different color scheme choices designed by Eddie Hollon, of Eddie Hollon Designs, on her site and she is asking for your help in picking the scheme you’d like to see (with a Wally perched on it). I prefer design B3 (pictured below), but choose your own favorite and let Valerie know at her website, Valerie Thompson.com.

McBride gets deal for the next three races

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Angie McBride and Indicom Electric have signed a sponsorship deal for the next three NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series races. McBride, who sits seventh in the POWERade Championship point standings, has been searching for a sponsor for the 2008 season in an effort to continue her first full season in the NHRA.

Not only is Indicom Electric sponsoring McBride, but her...

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AHDRA “Old Glory” Pro Stock Championship bike in 2005 for sale

The Old Glory AHDRA Pro Stock / Pro Gas Buell motorcycle has been listed for sale on eBay. The bike was owned by Jim "Homer" Simpson, who passed away earlier this year. The bike ran a record ET of 7.399 seconds at the 2005 Kresto Pacific Nationals, Pacific Raceways, Seattle. The pilot of this bike was Dale Raudenbush.

The bike is powered by a 5" bore x 4.075" stroke, 160 c.i. fuel injected V-twin. The bike is listed as ready to go with only one run on the motor, spare parts, and the tuning records. Click here for more information on this drag bike, the technical details and the spare parts included.

The Dragway at Lowe’s Motor Speedway rapidly taking shape

Just 56 days after ground was officially broken, The Dragway @ Lowe's Motor Speedway is rapidly taking shape in preparation for the Sept. 11-14 NHRA Carolinas Nationals.

“It's amazing to see how fast everything is coming together,” said Roger Slack, Lowe's Motor Speedway's vice president of events. “With the structure of the starting-line tower in...

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