NHRA
The abbreviation NHRA stands for National Hot Rod Association, the governing body for drag racing in the USA that both establishes regulations and organizes events across the country. The NHRA also seeks to promote drag racing and increase the sport's popularity with fans while retaining sponsors for events and participants.
Tracks
Race tracks are venues where auto and motorcycle racing takes place. There are as many variations in the type of track as there are racing events.
NASCAR
Most motor sport enthusiasts are well aware of the phenomenon known as NASCAR Racing. NASCAR is an abbreviation for National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing and the association is currently the largest sanctioning body of motor sports in the US
Formula 1
Formula One is considered by many to be the apex of auto racing and motor sports. Highly specialized and designed for top speeds, watching Formula One race cars gliding around circuits is nothing less than thrilling.
Rally
Rallying or Rally Racing is a form of point-to-point racing where drivers drive full-out between different sets of points along a circuit. Highly modified production cars are usually used for Rally Racing and these are usually constructed with particular terrain in mind.
Latest Articles
Franchitti Takes Iowa 250 Winners Trophy
June 23, 2009 by Editor
It’s already been a gruelling season but things are looking up for Dario Franchitti after his win at the Iowa 250 this past weekend. The triumph marks his second victory so far this season and gives Franchitti an edge over many fellow competitors. Dario Franchitti’s winning streak started earlier this year in April at Long Beach where he walked... [Read more]
Castroneves Fever
May 27, 2009 by Editor
The economic situation all over the world has been felt in many industries and sports in the last few months. Concerns over the IndyCar Series has been on the minds of most members of the auto racing industry, but on Sunday, a capacity crowd and the spectacular victory of Helio Castroneves during the Indy 500, set the Indianapolis Motor Speedway alight... [Read more]
Victory for Mike Skinner
April 28, 2009 by Editor
Mike Skinner has been involved in the world of racing since his first racing event in 1987. NASCAR is in Skinners’ blood, and over the weekend he proved that he still has the winning magic that he has become known for. And his victory in the O’Reilly Parts 250, which was held at the Kansas Speedway, was a moment of elation for both Mike... [Read more]
Button makes history
March 30, 2009 by Editor
Sunday, 29 March 2009, was a very important day for the Brawn GP racing team, as it was to be their debut as a Formula One racing team, and the stakes were high. After Honda decided that they no longer wanted to be a part of F1, Ross Brawn, the team principle took the chance to take over the team and see how far they could go. It is obvious that the... [Read more]
Hometown victory for Busch
March 4, 2009 by Editor
Born in the city of Las Vegas on 2 May 1985, Kyle Thomas Busch was destined to become a household name in the NASCAR industry, following in the footsteps of his brother Kurt. With supportive parents, Kyle was given the opportunity to explore his passion for driving from the early age of thirteen. Now, aged 23, Kyle Busch took his NASCAR career to a... [Read more]
Capps and Brown Leading Full Throttle Series
February 26, 2009 by Editor
Ron Capps and Antron Brown seem to be streaks ahead of the pack at this relatively early stage in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Racing Series. Both drivers have dominated their respective fields during the first two events of the season and have also started to build a rather impressive points lead in the Full Throttle standings. Ron Capps may have endured... [Read more]
Second Season of Unified Indycar Racing Commences
February 19, 2009 by Editor
It may not be the first season of unified racing for the IndyCar Series, but teams returning to this year’s events will likely feel that it is. Last year the unification decision was announced in February, just days before pre-season testing commenced. Drivers were ill-prepared for the changes and many suffered for this during the course of the... [Read more]
Kalitta Wins NHRA Top Fuel Opener
February 13, 2009 by Editor
When Doug Kalitta won the NHRA Top Fuel opener in Pomona on Tuesday, it was a rather emotional victory for him. Not only was the race physically and mentally draining due to the large amounts of rain which plagued the track, but this was the first time that Kalitta won since losing his teammate and cousin Scott Kalitta last June in a tragic racing accident. The... [Read more]
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