What Carlos Ghosn’s Apparent Demise Could Mean for the Auto Industry
Until the last few days, all the talk about Carlos Ghosn has been about product, profitability and the manner in which the former has achieved the latter.
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Mountain View Racing Exits Pro Stock
Another shovel-full of dirt fell into the grave of NHRA’s Pro Stock category less than a week after the Mello Yello season finale at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona.
All About the Families
If there was any question about the role of families in NHRA drag racing, it was easily answered at the series’ finale on the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona dragstrip. Whether related by blood or by friendship, families prevailed when the championship Wally trophies were handed out.
Matt Smith’s Third Title a Nail Biter
Matt Smith’s road to his third NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) championship traveled from his hometown of King, NC to Pomona, CA.
NHRA Reduces Pro Stock Schedule
As expected, NHRA is reducing its Mello Yello Pro Stock category, contracting the number of events from 24 to 18 for the door-slammers in 2019.
Jordan Vandergriff Earns Sponsorship for 2019 Top Fuel Rookie Season
Bob Vandergriff Racing (BVR) is gearing up for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season – even before the current 24-race schedule is completed.
NHRA Mello Yello 2018 Season Heads Into Its Finale
NHRA annually makes a full circle, starting and ending its 24-race seasons on the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona dragstrip.
NHRA Reschedules Countdown Races
NHRA has listened to its stakeholders and remade its 2019 Countdown to the Championship playoffs for Mello Yello Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories.
The Turkey Night Grand Prix Will Serve Up 98 Laps of Action on November 22nd
It’s a tradition celebrating a 78th anniversary this year: the “Turkey Night Grand Prix” is the annual gathering of USAC Midget racers from across the United States for 98 laps of unfettered action.
Changes for Stringer Performance NHRA Top Fuel Team
Recently, the ownership team changed to Straight-line Strategy Group, and they elected to bring Mike Kloeber to the party as crew chief for Millican’s Parts Plus, Strutmasters rail for 2019 and beyond.