Anne Proffit

About Anne Proffit

Anne Proffit traces her love of racing - in particular drag racing - to her childhood days in Philadelphia, where Atco Dragway, Englishtown and Maple Grove Raceway were destinations just made for her. As a diversion, she was the first editor of IMSA’s Arrow newsletter, and now writes about and photographs sports cars, Indy cars, Formula 1, MotoGP, NASCAR, Formula Drift, Red Bull Global Rallycross - in addition to her first love of NHRA drag racing. A specialty is a particular admiration for the people that build and tune drag racing engines.

Alonso to Test IndyCar

August 17, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

Verizon IndyCar Series entrant Andretti Autosport, who teamed with McLaren to run Fernando Alonso during the 2017 Indianapolis 500, have scheduled a road-course test for the driver at Barber Motorsports Park.

Toyota Withdraws from Long Beach Grand Prix Title Sponsorship

August 16, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

Shortly after 9AM on an overcast Thursday morning in Long Beach, an email arrived. After 44 years, Toyota Motor North America has withdrawn its title sponsorship of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Brainerd is a “Must Do” for Many NHRA Racers

August 15, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

Two races remain in NHRA’s regular season before the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin for Mello Yello’s Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors.

Summit Racing Equipment Re-Ups with KB Racing’s NHRA Pro Stock Team

August 15, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

The familiar burgundy and blue Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro NHRA Pro Stock racecars will continue to be wheeled by Greg Anderson and Jason Line.

Danny Thompson Throttles the Record Book at Bonneville

August 14, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

Danny Thompson has been working to break the record for piston-powered cars during Bonneville Speed Weeks for more than eight years.

Scott Dixon Signs Three Year IndyCar Extension with Ganassi

August 13, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

Scott Dixon renews his IndyCar contract with Chip Ganassi Racing for another three years.

Ernie Francis Jr. is a Rising NAS-Star

August 13, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

Remember the name: Ernie Francis, Jr.

NHRDO Races at Indy

August 10, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

NHDRO, an NHRA-approved alternative racing circuit, held its APE Summer Nationals the first weekend of August on the Lucas Oil Raceway dragstrip near Indianapolis, Ind.

Christian Fittipaldi Hangs It Up

August 9, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

Three-time Rolex 24 at Daytona winner Christian Fittipaldi first came to the United States in late 1994 to test for a CART series drive.

Brown, Capps Set Milestones at Seattle

August 7, 2018 Anne Proffit 0

This past Sunday marked a milestone victory for two NHRA Mello Yello nitro championship racers: 2016 Funny Car champ Ron Capps earned his 60th professional victory; three-time Top Fuel titleholder Antron Brown (2012, 2015, 2016) earned his 50th victory in the category

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