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Last track needed to win on to complete his resume.

Irwindale president looking for property for new NHRA-sanctioned strip.

Features more than 40 races at 23 tracks.

Drivers include Bob Motz and his jet-powered semi.

IHRA event to take place on Ontario, Canada

75 more pounds for PX, PN and PB classes of the PDRA

Manners named Nitro Jam Sportsman of the Year; Lagana Pro Driver of the Year NORWALK, Ohio (November 17, 2010) -- With the 2010 season officially over, Nitro Jam officials are pleased to announce the winners of the top awards in Nitro Jam ...

IHRA: CHAMPIONS CROWNED DURING WORLD FINALS NITRO JAM WEEKEND Over two dozen winners crowned during World Finals Nitro Jam weekend PETERSBURG, Va. (October 19, 2010) - After four full days of championship drag racing, the IHRA World Finals Nitro ...

PETERSBURG, VA. Dave Hill and the Nitro Fever Racing Pro Fuel Dragster team certainly have a reason to celebrate after competing at the IHRA Nitro Jam World Finals. After running a career-best 5.45 in Round 1 and a trip to the final round, Hill is ...

Hall, Johnson win Summit SuperSeries titles Utah and North Carolina represented in finals PETERSBURG, Va. (October 16, 2010) - It is one of the most lucrative and prestigious awards in sportsman drag racing today and on Saturday night two ...

Lagana wins first Top Fuel championship with Saturday Nitro Jam victory Evans wins Pro Fuel title in final pass; Nichols seals Prostalgia championship PETERSBURG, Va. (October 16, 2010) - It was an event 12 years in the making. After a ...

Weather cancels Friday's action, racing to resume Saturday morning Bonus professional session added to loaded Saturday schedule PETERSBURG, Va. (October 15, 2010) - Cold weather and scattered showers moved into southern Virginia Friday ...

Record weekend could be in store at Virginia Motorsports Park Huge crowds expected as Nitro Jam returns to Virginia this Friday and Saturday PETERSBURG, Va. (October 14, 2010) - After an incredible weekend in Epping, N.H. one month ago where ...

After a stunning sweep in Epping, 'Chicago Fire' team look to continues success World Finals to wrap up Nitro Jam season this weekend PETERSBURG, Va. (October 11, 2010) -- After a stunning sweep of the Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field in Epping ...

IHRA continues international expansion with signing of three new tracks New tracks in Canada, Puerto Rico and Texas join IHRA Norwalk, Ohio, October 4, 2010 -- The International Hot Rod Association and Feld Motor Sports are pleased to announce ...

Nichols looking to sew up first championship in new Prostalgia class Championships in 10 different classes to be decided at World Finals Nitro Jam in Virginia PETERSBURG, Va. (September 30, 2010) -- When the 2010 racing season began, Steve Nichols ...

Championships To Be Decided At World Finals Nitro Jam; Less than three points to decide championships in Nitro Jam pro dragster classes Close battles highlight Nitro Jam's return to Virginia Motorsports Park PETERSBURG, Va. (September 27, ...

Multiple records fall during huge Nitro Jam at New England Dragway Only one race remains in chase for 2010 Nitro Jam championship EPPING, N.H. (September 14, 2010) -- With pristine weather and a well prepped track, conditions were perfect this ...

Massey returns to victory lane at record-breaking North American Nitro Jam Krafft sweeps Prostalgia; Evans caps wild weekend with win in Pro Fuel EPPING, N.H. (September 12, 2010) - It has been two years since then-rookie Spencer Massey's ...

EPPING, N.H. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA North American Nitro Jam at New England Dragway. The race is the eighth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 Spencer Massey, 4.966 seconds, 274.44 ...

Faulty fitting sidelines Troxel in semis of FIA Finals NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 12) -- American drag racing star Melanie Troxel exited Sunday's FIA Finals at Santa Pod Raceway in the semifinal round of Pro Mod when a oil line fitting prevented ...

New England Dragway provides unique view at North American Nitro Jam EPPING, N.H. (September 12, 2010) - When it comes to professional sports, a nice view is often one of the first things considered when choosing to attend an event. Most sports ...

EPPING, N.H. -- Saturday's final results from the IHRA North American Nitro Jam at New England Dragway. The race is the ninth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Prostalgia Funny Car Day 1 Rick Krafft, Chevy Corvette, 5.857, ...

IHRA and New England Dragway bid farewell with huge Nitro Jam this weekend Longest running Nitro Jam event to feature biggest show yet EPPING, N.H. (September 7, 2010) -- It is one of the oldest and most prestigious events on the International Hot ...

Overflow crowd watches records fall, upset champions crowned on thrilling night at New England Dragway King, Krafft and Hamelink all winners on opening night EPPING, N.H. (September 11, 2010) - In front of a standing room only crowd and with near ...

R2B2 Racing leads way at FIA Finals, but not with Troxel's car NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 10) -- American team owner Roger Burgess has two entries at this weekend's FIA Finals at Santa Pod Raceway in England, but it's European-based Michael ...

Troxel thunders to qualifying lead at FIA Finals in England NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 11) -- American drag racer Melanie Troxel posted a steady 6.027 at 241.22 mph Saturday at historic Santa Pod Raceway to assume the top spot in the Pro Mod ...

Lucas Oil drag racer Carter leaves his mark on Santa Pod NORTHAMPTON, England (Sept. 11) -- Britain Andy Carter was the big star Saturday at Santa Pod Raceway as qualifying for the FIA Finals drew to a close in grand style. Racing before a ...

Manners riding wave of momentum into New England Lagana, Nichols hoping to keep championship leads EPPING, N.H. (September 2, 2010) -- With only two races remaining in the 2010 season the championship picture couldn't be any more unclear for two ...

Richmond rolls out the red carpet for Nitro Jam& ...

Manners sets national record, wins fourth of season in Pro Fuel Litton, Gallen master scorching Sunday heat BUDDS CREEK, Md. (August 29, 2010) - It is a rivalry still in its infancy, but the battle between Bill Evans and Mike Manners has ...

BUDDS CREEK, Md. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA Maryland Nitro Jam at Maryland International Raceway. The race is the ninth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 Bruce Litton, 5.059 seconds, 294.95 mph def. Del Cox ...

Hartman pilots 'Bullet Bob' to emotional victory in front of huge Maryland crowd Evans sets new record in Pro Fuel; Cox back in victory lane BUDDS CREEK, Md. (August 28, 2010) - Just seven months ago following a bad fire at the season opening Palm ...

BUDDS CREEK, Md. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA Maryland Nitro Jam at Maryland International Raceway. The race is the ninth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 1 Del Cox Jr., 5.386 seconds, 210.34 ...

New format, new excitement highlights Nitro Jam's return to Maryland this weekend MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (August 24, 2010) -- At the end of the 2009 season the IHRA Nitro Jam series moved forward with a new format designed to increase the ...

Pro Fuel's master of disaster Bill Evans relives terrifying ride, looking forward to setting records at MIR NORWALK, Ohio (August 20, 2010) -- At no point during Bill Evans' wild opening round pass against Mike Manners at the Northern Nitro ...

New Nitro Jam a hit at Michigan's fastest track Lagana sweeps for third time this season; 'Madman' Manners, Gallen cap wild weekend MARTIN,Mich. (August 14, 2010) -- Unpredictable racing, 300 mile-per-hour dragsters and jets, daredevil ...

MARTIN, Mich. -- Saturday's final results from the IHRA Northern Nitro Jam at US 131 Motorsports Park. The race is the seventh of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 -- Bobby Lagana Jr., 4.652 seconds, 317.19 mph def. Bruce ...

MARTIN, Mich. -- Final round-by-round results from the IHRA Northern Nitro Jam at US 131 Motorsports Park, the seventh of 10 events in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: TOP FUEL DRAGSTER DAY 2: ROUND ONE Bruce Litton, 4.770, ...

Hirata makes memorable debut with win at Northern Nitro Jam Lagana, Nichols add to win totals MARTIN,Mich. (August 13, 2010) -- Talk about making a good first impression. Having never made a pass in Nitro Jam competition before Friday night Dave ...

MARTIN, Mich. -- Friday's final results from the IHRA Northern Nitro Jam at US 131 Motorsports Park. The race is the seventh of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 1 Bobby Lagana Jr., 4.732 seconds, 313.95 ...

It's Showtime: Nitro party returns to Michigan this weekend Huge show on tap for Northern Nitro Jam at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park MARTIN, Mich. (August 9, 2010) -- After a successful month spent north of the border the Nitro Jam series is ready for ...

Martin Magic: Success at U.S. 131 paves way for future champions MARTIN, Mich. (August 6, 2010) -- When it comes to IHRA championships and Michigan's beautiful U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, there is just something magical about the place. With the ...

Friendly rivals add flare to Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field Gallen and Nichols in dead heat for inaugural Nitro Jam Prostalgia championship NORWALK, Ohio (July 29, 2010) -- From the stands it certainly looks like just an ordinary race. Peter ...

Pivotal six week stretch lies ahead for Nitro Jam competitors U.S. 131 Motorsports Park next up for Nitro Jam the weekend of August 13-14 MARTIN, Mich. (July 26, 2010) -- As summer weather sets in all across the nation the Nitro Jam series is ...

Paton wins battle of Canada versus U.S. Gallen gets his revenge; Evans back on track GRAND BEND, Ontario (July 18, 2010) -- When Todd Paton was invited to be a part of this year's MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex, the Ontario ...

GRAND BEND, Ont. -- Sunday's final results from the IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals presented by E3 Spark Plugs at Grand Bend Motorplex. The race is the sixth of 10 in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: Top Fuel Dragster Day 2 -- Todd Paton, 4.812 seconds, ...

GRAND BEND, Ont. -- Final round-by-round results from the IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals presented by E3 Spark Plugs at Grand Bend Motorplex, the sixth of 10 events in the 2010 Nitro Jam Series: TOP FUEL DRAGSTER DAY 2: ROUND ONE Todd Paton, ...