Creasy Back in Illinois
July 27, 2008 by admin0
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Two-time defending Nitro Funny Car champion returns from Edmonton hospital after accident at Castrol Raceway
Dale Creasy Jr. has started the long road to recovery. Though the details of his accident and injuries have been well-documented, what Creasy wants to bring to the forefront is the large outpouring of well-wishes, thoughts and prayers of the entire IHRA racing community....
Read the full article at IHRA And learn how you can help him as he struggles to cover the cost of the extensive surgeries that were required to reconstruct his left leg. Take a moment and check it out!
Wyatt Back in the Saddle; Will Compete at Mopar Canadian Nationals
July 22, 2008 by admin0
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One month ago Corydon, Iowa Nitro Funny Car driver thought he was parked for remainder of 2008 season Corydon, Iowa (July 11, 2008) – After the President’s Cup Nationals at Maryland International Raceway Jack Wyatt, runner-up in the IHRA Nitro Funny Car championship points race the last two seasons, thought his season was over. Thanks to Rocky’s Harley Davidson in London, Ontario, Wyatt has a second chance.
Rocky’s Harley Davidson stepped in and agreed to...
Grand Bend Motorplex and IHRA Offer Special deals for Racers and Spectators at the Mopar …
July 13, 2008 by admin0
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The first program available is for all the racers in the Non Professional classes – Every racer who enters the Mopar Canadian Nationals will receive a Free Crew entry into the first IHRA Summit Pro Am race being held in Canada at Grand Bend Motorplex August 22-24th 2008. While this does not alleviate...
ARC to Sponsor Andy Kelley’s Nitro Funny Car at Mopar Canadian Nationals
During the Mopar Canadian Nationals in Grand Bend, ARC (Applied Racing Components) will sponsor the Kelley Motorsports Nitro Funny Car. Andy Kelley finished number 5 in the 2007 Knoll Gas Nitro Funny Car standings and is on track for another great season in 2008.
“The Kelley’s are...
Dale Creasy Jr. Discusses Crash on CTV News in Edmonton
July 11, 2008 by admin0
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After two surgeries that lasted a combined eight hours, Dale Creasy Jr. went on CTV, a local television station in Edmonton, to discuss his crash, his recovery and the future of the sport.
Click on the link to see the full television interview that originally aired on the July 9th afternoon news....
Dale Creasy Jr. Recovering from Surgery; Will spend another 7-10 days at Royal Alexandra …
July 11, 2008 by admin0
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After five hours of successful surgery to repair the severe leg injury suffered Sunday at the Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton, two-time defending IHRA Nitro Funny Car World Champion Dale Creasy Jr. is recovering at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. Creasy’s lower left leg was severely injured during his semifinal match-up when his transmission failed.
“The transmission was...
Dale Creasy, Jr. was scheduled to have additional reconstructive surgeries on Wednesday and Thursday.
Super-Smooth Track Awaits IHRA Racers at Edmonton
June 28, 2008 by admin0
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In preparation for the July 4-6 CARS RV, Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Race Fuels, the track at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway has undergone a major makeover. In May the old asphalt from the eighth-mile to the quarter-mile was ground up and replaced. Following that, IHRA track prep expert Jim Weinert and...
Read the full article and the photos of the track resurfacing at IHRA.com
DRM Magazine Advertisers Offer Extra Value Coupon Program
June 25, 2008 by admin0
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Introducing the revolutionary new DRM advertiser’s coupon program, designed to save IHRA members money on a wide range of performance parts and racer services.
In today’s economy spending within your means is vitally important, and many members of IHRA’s fine family of advertisers are committed to...
UPDATED Memorial Service Info – IHRA Extends Condolences to the Kalitta Family
June 25, 2008 by admin0
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The entire Live Nation – Motorsports family wishes to extend its most sincere condolences to the entire Kalitta Family. Scott Kalitta, 46, was pronounced dead at Old Bridge Township Hospital following a crash during Saturday qualifying at the NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown, New Jersey.
“This is a sad day for the drag racing community,” IHRA president Aaron Polburn said. “Scott was a wonderful driver and a wonderful family man. This is devastating news. Drag racing lost one of its best today.”...
Read the rest of the condolence message and get the details for the memorial service at IHRA
Andy Kelley Overcoming Challenges to Move Up the IHRA Nitro Funny Car Standings After a Slow Start
Piedmont, SC – June 21, 2008 – After a disappointing failure to qualify at the IHRA’s season-opening Texas Nationals, Top Fuel Funny Car driver Andy Kelley has qualified in three consecutive events, made two semi-final round appearances, and set a career best elapsed time with a 4.99 second quarter-mile pass at the IHRA Spring Nationals in Rockingham, NC. In addition to these accomplishments, the Kelley Motorsports team has also established...