Monthly Archives: August 2018

John Force Racing

ROBERT HIGHT AIMS TO DOUBLE-UP AT SEATTLE, SEAL A ‘MODIFIED’ SWEEP FOR CHEVROLET

ROBERT HIGHT AIMS TO DOUBLE-UP AT SEATTLE, SEAL A ‘MODIFIED’
SWEEP FOR CHEVROLET
KENT, Wash. (Aug, 01, 2018) — Coming off an impressive win last week at Sonoma, Calif., and entering this week’s 31st annual CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals as the defending champion at Pacific Raceways, Robert Hight is looking more and more like a man capable of becoming the first in 15 years to win back-to-back Mello Yello Funny Car titles.

After being caught off guard by NHRA’s early-season decision to change the way it prepares the racing surface at its national event tracks, crew chiefs Jimmy Prock and Chris Cunningham have adjusted their program and settled into a new comfort zone and the 48-year-old Hight couldn’t be more amped up. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT AIMS TO DOUBLE-UP AT SEATTLE, SEAL A ‘MODIFIED’ SWEEP FOR CHEVROLET →

Jegs Racing

Fresh off third victory of 2018, Pro Stock ace Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking for more in Seattle

Fresh off third victory of 2018, Pro Stock ace
Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking for more in Seattle
KENT, Wash. (July 31) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. already enjoyed one winning streak in early June when he won consecutive national events in Chicago, Richmond and Bristol. Now he’s hoping to close out summer with another winning streak as he arrives at the 31st annual CatSpot Organic Cat Litter NHRA Northwest Nationals fresh off a big victory in Sonoma. And with two chances to score in Seattle, his expectations are high. Continue reading Fresh off third victory of 2018, Pro Stock ace Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking for more in Seattle →

Santa Pod Raceway

FIA/FIM EUROPEAN FINALS: ANTICIPATION SPARKS AT SANTA POD

FIA/FIM EUROPEAN FINALS: ANTICIPATION SPARKS AT SANTA POD

FIA / FIM European Finals

Santa Pod Raceway

Thu.6 – Sun.9 September 2018

The event is still five weeks away, but already anticipation is sparking for the return of drag racing’s heavy hitters to Santa Pod Raceway’s new concrete track at the FIA/FIM European Finals.

Before May’s opening championship round, the endless winter had prevented any meaningful early-season action. How would the untried surface stand up to its first 10,000-horsepower Top Fuel Dragster assault? Continue reading FIA/FIM EUROPEAN FINALS: ANTICIPATION SPARKS AT SANTA POD →

Cruz Pedregon

Cruz Pedregon–Seattle Advance

NHRA® Team Report
NHRA Northwest Nationals – Seattle, WA
Pre-Race Report

Cruz Pedregon is heading to Seattle on a high after living the dream at Raiders’ Team Camp as the NHRA’s number one fan of the team. “That stopover with my favorite team after the race in Sonoma is the energy boost I needed to lead our great team back into top 10 Funny Car standings,” Cruz said. “I’m so proud of the team for getting the car ready to be the quickest overall in the first qualifying round last weekend after making a fast-turnaround run back to the shop for another body for the Snap-on Toyota. We’ll all be rested and revved this weekend for the Seattle race.” Continue reading Cruz Pedregon–Seattle Advance →