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NHRA Southern Nationals-Dixon, Coughlin, Hight, Hines winners

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 17, 2010 at 12:43 PM
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TOP FUEL Dixon, a three-time winner in Atlanta (1996, 2002, 2003), got win No. 4 on Brandon Bernstein’s -.003 red-light in the final, but looked good doing it with…

Monday Funny-The Cardiologist

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM
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A very prestigious cardiologist died, and was given an elaborate funeral by the hospital he worked for most of his life. A huge heart, covered in flowers, stood behind the…

U.S. Senate Resolution Designating July 9th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 13, 2010 at 02:07 PM
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SEMA SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 9th AS “COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY” Lawmakers Acknowledge Importance of Collection and Restoration of Historic and Classic Cars Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2010)…

Old School Drag Racing video

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 12, 2010 at 02:48 PM
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“Old School Drag Racing”

Rick Hendrick spotted testing at Mooresville Dragway

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 12, 2010 at 02:29 PM
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There’s always been a connection between drag racing and the thousand pound gorilla that is NASCAR, it’s just long been a subtle one. Many of the crew members, engine shop,…

Troxell & In-N-Out Burger Funny Car to race in Atlanta

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 10, 2010 at 04:59 PM
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The In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger Funny Car is having a command performance at Atlanta Dragway. Roger Burgess, owner of R2B2 Racing, is entering the In-N-Out Funny Car in the 30th…

NAPA Thunder Nationals at Martin, Mich., has been postponed to July 9-10, 2010

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 06, 2010 at 06:21 PM
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Due to this weekend’s weather forecast, the NAPA Thunder Nationals at Martin, Mich., has been postponed to July 9-10, 2010. “With the cold temperatures and rain in the forecast Mountain…

NHRA pump test update: 5.06/274 in 1/4 mile

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 06, 2010 at 06:16 PM
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When the NHRA had the Funny Car teams of Tim Wilkerson, John Force and reportedly Kalitta Motorsports test fuel pumps Monday after the St. Louis race all of the cars…

Thunder Nationals this weekend at US 131

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 05, 2010 at 04:03 PM
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US 131 Motorsports Park will host the 2010 NAPA Thunder Nationals this Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8. During the off-season the Martin, Mich., track was repaved and now…

NHRA Unleashed enters into agreement with Outlaw Racing Street Car Association

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 05, 2010 at 03:55 PM
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NHRA has entered into an agreement with the Outlaw Racing Street Car Association (ORSCA), to assist NHRA with racing operations at the upcoming NHRA Unleashed events. Along with Disrupt/tive Studios,…

Not funny but probably true!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 04, 2010 at 10:27 PM
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Late night funny! A good husband.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 04, 2010 at 09:24 PM
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A Good Husband Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company’s party. Jack is not normally a big drinker, but the drinks didn’t taste like alcohol at…

Force and Wilkerson test new pumps

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 04, 2010 at 02:02 PM
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John Force and Tim Wilkerson spent part of Monday after the NHRA national event at Gateway International Raceway testing spec fuel pumps for the NHRA who are looking for ways…

NHRA Midwest Nationals winners Schumacher, Hight, W.J., Phillips

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on May 03, 2010 at 01:49 AM
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Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Warren Johnson, and Michael Phillips collected wins at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals after a wild and wacky day of final eliminations at Gateway Int’l…

NHRA to announce spec fuel pump for TF & FC for 2011

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 29, 2010 at 08:21 PM
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A decision is very near regarding spec fuel pumps for NHRA’s Top Fuel and Funny Cars. Information is that NHRA will announce perhaps as soon as June that next year…

Million Dollar Cuda 1968 Plymouth Arlen Vanke's SS/N National Champ Hemi

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 22, 2010 at 05:38 PM
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Link to site.Million Dollar Cuda Current Price $1,100,000 The car, a 1968 Super Stock Hemi Barracuda, factory race model B029, is one of very few remaining examples sold in 1968…

Tasca 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang Runs 8.97/153mph!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 22, 2010 at 05:00 PM
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Carl Tasca, wheeling 2010 Cobra Jet #27 made the first run in the eight second zone for the limited edition factory drag cars at New England Dragway in Epping, NH.…

NHRA Tech Bulletin: Impact Racing suits

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 22, 2010 at 03:48 PM
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SFI announced late last night that 3.2A/5 suits made prior to 2009 by Impact Racing have been decertified effectively immediately. As a result, and per NHRA’s Rulebook, those products are…

NHRA Summitracing.com winners-Larry Dixon,John Force and Mike Edwards

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 19, 2010 at 12:08 AM
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The trio of victors all left Las Vegas with the points lead after the sixth of 23 events on the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series schedule. None disappointed…

Brown,Worsham, Edwards maintain their Vegas qualifying leads

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 17, 2010 at 09:03 PM
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LAS VEGAS Final order after 4 rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 11th annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals: TOP FUEL 1. Antron Brown Matco Tools Dragster…

NHRA to race four wide again in Charlotte in 2011

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 17, 2010 at 05:42 PM
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Press release NHRA announced today that the 2011 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will once again feature four-wide racing in all four Full Throttle categories. The spring event in…

NHRA Nationals Las Vegas Qualifing after Rd #2

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 16, 2010 at 09:23 PM
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Qualifing after Rd 2@ Summitracing.com NHRA Nationals Las Vegas TOP FUEL Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed 1. Antron Brown Matco Tools Dragster 3.881 316.60 2. Larry Dixon Al-Anabi Racing Dragster…

Mid 7sec 2010 Camaro

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 16, 2010 at 11:29 AM
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The new 2010 Camaro, despite a lot of interest from the public since their unveiling and strong sales numbers to date, has been slow to infiltrate the drag racing scene.…

Dixon, Hagan, Coughlin tops in Houston

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 12, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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CONGRATS TO JEG ON THE PRO STOCK WIN TOP FUEL Fittingly, the Top Fuel final came down to Dixon and Antron Brown, the Nos. 1 and 2 qualifiers who were…

O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals- Antron Brown (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 10, 2010 at 11:17 AM
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Familiar faces — Antron Brown (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle) — showed the way during the opening day at…

Force in the Hunt Once Again!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 09, 2010 at 01:20 PM
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For all those so-called drag racing experts who officially wrote John Force off as an NHRA dominator in the Funny Car class, and said his world championship total is finished…

Ebay find-original Plymouth "Jayhawker" AF/X'er"

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 08, 2010 at 04:35 PM
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click link Plymouth Savoy This is the original “Jayhawker” AF/X’er!! It’s been in a private collection since the restoration was completed in ‘07 & now is available. Again, this is…

Morgan’s Ford 500 P/S engine hurting itself

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 08, 2010 at 04:24 PM
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Pro Stock veteran Larry Morgan is quickly closing in on his 500th national event start. During that time he has had Pro Stock cars from GM, Mopar and now FoMoCo.…

Letter from PRO to Bruton Smith, 4 Wide racing

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 07, 2010 at 08:27 PM
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The Professional Racers Owners Organization has sent a letter to Tom Compton saying its members will no longer race the 4-wide format if points are on the line. The following…

NHRA Lucas Oil Spring Spectacle of Speed at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, April 23-25.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 07, 2010 at 12:05 PM
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Back ih the day-Pro Stock

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 07, 2010 at 11:04 AM
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Found this video talking about how Pro Stock began. Features Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins (Mr Small Block Chevy),Sox and Martin and “Dyno Don” Nicholson and,Dick Landy Pro Stock

Old Funny Cars from the 70-80s

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 03, 2010 at 12:31 PM
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Posted a new Jungle Pam profile pic along with some more of my Funny Car photos from the 70-80s.. All were taken at various tracks. Indianapolis Raceway Park,US 30 Dragway…

Zizzo Racing announces Peak as sponsor

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 02, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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Press release Zizzo Racing has announced that Old World Industries will rejoin and expand its role as the major marketing partner with its Peak and Herculiner brands on the team’s…

Original Blue Max is coming back!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 01, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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There are almost as many clone AA/FC “Blue Max” cars out there as there are “Jungle Jim” Camaro’s and Chevy II’s. But Raymond Beadle and Ronnie Young of the original…

PRO says no more 4 Wide for points!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on April 01, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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The NHRA and Bruton Smith’s experiment with four wide racing will be met with considerable resistance before next March. The PRO board has informed the NHRA’s Tom Compton,…

Profile pic- Jungle Pam

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 31, 2010 at 08:58 PM
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This pic is of the beautiful Jungle Pam with Jim in the background.I a have a few new pics that were sent to me from another Jungle Jim and Jungle…

Calling all aspiring car artists who could use $500

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 31, 2010 at 04:12 PM
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Mike Janis Racing along with sponsors, Aeroquip, Eaton, and Jan-Cen have announced a conceptual design contest allowing fans to design their new 2010 Ford Mustang Pro Mod. The winner of…

Shirley Muldowney-Pieces in place to race again!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 30, 2010 at 05:48 PM
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Shirley Muldowney, a four-time Top Fuel world champion, is ready, willing and believes she is more than able to return to Top Fuel competition. Drag racing’s iconic female racer…

EBAY Find--Quadrajet Carb-$2500.00

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 30, 2010 at 05:31 PM
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Ebay Link Item Specifics Part Brand: GM Placement on Vehicle:—Manufacturer Part Number: 17054311 Surface Finish:—Interchange Part Number:—Warranty: No Other Part Number: DELCO 24-6058 Condition:…

2011 Ford Mustang: More horses but better mpg

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 29, 2010 at 02:13 PM
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At home cruising on fabled Pacific Coast Highway, the 2011 Ford Mustang carries on its tradition of being Detroit’s fun, powerful and original pony car. But under the skin, it’s…

zMax 4 Wide Final Results

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 29, 2010 at 01:21 PM
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Results are in for the zMax 4 Wide Nationals TOP FUEL 1st Cory McClenathan 3082 @319.60 2nd Doug Kalitta 3.86 @316.60 Funny Car !st John Force 4.03 @316.23 2nd Ashley…

zMax 4 Wide Nationals Finals Monday ESPN2

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 28, 2010 at 11:36 PM
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ESPN2’s continuation of coverage of the rain-delayed NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway has been scheduled for Monday at 12:30 p.m. (ET). The 30-minute show will feature the final rounds…

Pairings for tomorrows 4 Wide at zMax

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 27, 2010 at 11:46 PM
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Top Fuel 1st round Cory McClenathan-Brandon Bernstein-Rhonda Hartman-Smith-Morgan Lucas Tony Schumacher-Pat Dakin-Doug Kalitta-Doug Foley Larry Dixon-Bobby Lagana Jr.-Steve Torrence-Shawn Langdon Antron Brown-Terry McMillen-Dave Grubnic-Doug Herbert Funny Car 1st round Robert…

John Force Racing and Ford extend deal to include Tasca

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 27, 2010 at 10:55 PM
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CONCORD, N.C. — John Force Racing extended its relationship with Ford Racing another five years on Saturday in an agreement that will benefit other Mustang-racing Funny Car teams.Besides continuing their…

Final totals Vote-State with the most Hub members

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 27, 2010 at 06:31 PM
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Final totals.I must say I am impressed with Ohio recording the most votes with Indiana coming in 2nd. Final results. Thanks to all that participated…........Mike Ohio 9 Indiana 4 Calif…

Day 1 results zMAx Dragway NHRA Spring Nationals

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 26, 2010 at 10:04 PM
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Congrats to Jason Line and Jeg Coughlin. Two Hub garage members for qualifying 1&2 in Pro Stock. Jason had low et and a new track record 6.584 @ 210.50mph .…

United States Air Force joins Copart on Bernstein Dragster

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 26, 2010 at 03:55 PM
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The United States Air Force will join the Kenny Bernstein-owned Copart/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster as an associate sponsor beginning this weekend at the Inaugural Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway…

2010 Mopars at the Strip-LVMS

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 26, 2010 at 12:37 PM
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Cant attend Mopars at the Strip at LVMS this weekend. I have a solution for you.Click this link Mopars at the Strip and waych it live with announcing.

NASCAR`s most valuable teams

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 25, 2010 at 04:06 PM
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Forbe’s reports that the average NASCAR Sprint Cup team generated $92 million in revenue last year, a drop of 4%. Teams were hurt by a 19% decline in Nascar licensing…

NASCAR`s Highest Paid Drivers

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 25, 2010 at 03:54 PM
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Hendrick Motorsports dominated the action on the track last year and captured the top three spots in the Nascar Sprint Cup standings. Yet none of those three drivers could top…

NHRA Unleashed ticket and racer registration on-sale dates announced

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 24, 2010 at 05:02 PM
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Press Release NHRA announced today that it will “unleash” ticket sales in a few weeks for its newest major attraction, NHRA Unleashed, a celebration of pure American horsepower, coming to…

Funny--Lemon Picker

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 24, 2010 at 03:05 PM
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I went to apply for a job in a Florida lemon grove. The foreman frowned and said, “I have to ask you this: Have you had any actual experience in…

Racing Junk find-1969 Buick Sport Wagon

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 24, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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$8,000.00 1969 Buick 9-passenger Sport Wagon. Powered by a very strong 1967 430CI engine that has been bored .30 over, with a mild cam, 750 cfm Edelbrock carb, Kenne Belle…

Thomas Myers new Pro Nitrous ‘70 Duster

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 24, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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2010 ADRL driver Thomas Myers has one of the slickest looking machines I`ve ever seen with his 1970 Pro Nitrous Duster.the body is carbon fiber and only tips the scales…

Antron Brown to run Valvoline paint at zMax

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 23, 2010 at 01:24 PM
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Antron Brown and the Don Schumacher-owned Matco Tools/U.S. Army Top Fuel team will sport a new look for the inaugural Four-Wide NHRA Nationals at zMax Dragway at Concord, March 25-28.…

4 Wide at zMax- Rules and Format

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 22, 2010 at 03:43 PM
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NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series teams will enter a somewhat unfamiliar realm at the spectacular zMAX Dragway March 25-28 during the inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The unique race will…

Bernstein shakes up team-Rob Flynn out!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 17, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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Crew chief Rob Flynn and assistant crew chief Mike Guger were released from their duties tuning the Brandon Bernstein-driven Copart/Lucas Oil Kenny Bernstein Racing Top Fuel dragster Tuesday. Todd Smith…

Nascar spoiler tests

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 16, 2010 at 04:22 PM
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Just heard that cars are topping 212mph in the draft at Talladega with the new spoilers. Nascar has stopped the test to bring out the smaller restrictor plates to…

Mopars at the Strip-Hemi Under Glass

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 15, 2010 at 07:47 PM
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Bill Sefton owner of the Hurst Hemi Under Glass stable of wheel standers, along with original owner and driver Bob Riggle recently announced they will treat motorsports enthusiasts to a…

Toyota, UAW agree to close Calif. plant with 4,600 workers

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 15, 2010 at 05:07 PM
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FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — The United Auto Workers and Toyota have agreed on terms to shut down the Nummi plant that employs 4,600 workers. It is California’s sole remaining auto…

NHRA Gatorntionals finals results

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 15, 2010 at 12:34 PM
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. —Line, Schumacher, Wilkerson and Krawiec Tony Schumacher raced to his first victory of the season and in the process moved into the NHRA Full Throttle Series points…

Final Qualifing reaults from Gatornationals

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 13, 2010 at 07:09 PM
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Saturday Order for Qualifying Round 3 Top Fuel Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed 1. Antron Brown Matco Tools Dragster 3.803@ 321.04 2. Tony Schumacher U.S. Army Dragster 3.805 321.12 3.…

John Medlen at Schumacher--CONFIRMED

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 13, 2010 at 05:23 PM
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Ptrss Release Effective immediately, John Medlen, formerly of John Force Racing, has joined Don Schumacher Racing, and will be co-crew chief, with Tommy DeLago, on the DieHard Dodge Charger Funny…

NHRA Gatorntionals Qualifing 1st round results

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 12, 2010 at 07:35 PM
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1st round results of the NHRA Gatornationals are in after a shortened qualifing session due to rain. The pro classes only got 1 qualifying chance today and will hit the…

Shirl Greer past F/C champ passes at age 75

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 12, 2010 at 04:24 PM
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Shirl Greer, who won the 1974 NHRA championship in his Unchained Lightning Funny Car, passed away Friday in Johnson City, Tenn., at the age of 75.Greer recently was hospitalized at…

Another Female driver at Indy-Simona De Silvestro

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 12, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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For the first time in it’s history, four women will be turning laps in the 17-race IRL schedule. Joining Danica, Sarah and Milka is Simona De Silvestro. She signed…

2 Spam Blogs---My opinion-Is it yours too?

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 11, 2010 at 05:58 PM
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This is a prime example as to why a new member should have to have 5-10 buddies on the Hub before getting to blog. Wasted space and also shoving everyone…

Angelle Sampey 3x P/S Bike Champion retiring

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 11, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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Her legacy confirmed as the racing’s most successful female, Angelle Sampey now wants to be even better as a wife and mother. As the NHRA’s Pro Stock Motorcycle season begins…

Late nite funny - The Zipper

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 10, 2010 at 10:32 PM
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The Zipper As the bus stopped and it was her turn to get on, she became Aware that her skirt was too tight to allow her leg to Come up…

EBAY find 1952 Ariel Custom Wood Car, One of A Kind, Street Legal $17,456.00

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 10, 2010 at 04:31 PM
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Wooden car link A truly One of a Kind work of automotive art! Built by a west coast boat builder in 1959, this awesome wood car will complete any collection.…

NASCAR-Carl Edwards placed on probation

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 09, 2010 at 02:58 PM
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NASCAR president Mike Helton on Tuesday announced Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards has been placed on probation for the next three Sprint Cup races as a result of Edwards intentionally…

Hummmm-Runaway Pruis stopped by Police

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 09, 2010 at 12:03 PM
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James Sikes was driving in East County when he had some terrifying moments in his Toyota on Monday. Sikes said his Prius seemed to be accelerating on its own—…

Added new pics all Mopars

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 09, 2010 at 10:18 AM
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Added some new pics to my 2010 drag racing gallery.This time they are all Mopars☺Enjoy

Capps runs new scheme at Gatornationals

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 08, 2010 at 09:53 PM
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As part of a NAPA AUTO PARTS March promotion, Ron Capps will drive the NAPA Filters Dodge Charger Funny Car at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., March 12-14. During…

Kurt Busch to run Super Gas at Gainesville

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 08, 2010 at 05:49 PM
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Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, will return to his drag racing roots during the 41st running of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14 at historic…

Troxel to race Funny Car in Gainesville and Charlotte

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 08, 2010 at 05:46 PM
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Multicar team owner Roger Burgess has announced that driver Melanie Troxel will race the team’s Funny Car at the upcoming NHRA races in Gainesville and Charlotte. Original plans that reflected…

Joke of the Year

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 08, 2010 at 12:52 PM
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A Russian arrives in New York City as a new immigrant to the United States . He stops the first person he sees walking down the street and says, “Thank…

Live Broadcast 2010 March Meet, March 5-7 From Auto Club Famoso

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 04, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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BangShift.com will have a live video feed of the nostalgia drag racing at the 2010 March Meet at Auto Club Famoso Raceway on March 5-7. The video will be playing…

Fake or Real--Car Falls on Jimmie Johnson

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 04, 2010 at 05:56 PM
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You decide ..Is it fake or real and why you think so. If it is fake they did a good job of rigging it!!!

John Medlen to Schumacher on Monday

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 04, 2010 at 05:45 PM
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Reliable sources confirm that John Medlen will report to Don Schumacher Racing on Monday, March 8, ready to start working on Matt Hagan’s Diehard Batteries Charger Funny Car. Reportedly, the…

Top Fuel in the rain in Japan

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 04, 2010 at 04:37 PM
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Ok, now I`ve seen it all. This is a video of a Top Fuel dragster in Japan making a pass in the rain. What a waste of money. Good drifting…

AHRA REUNION TOUR TO BE BROADCAST ON FOX SPORTS NETWORK

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 04, 2010 at 02:57 PM
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The American Hot Rod Association announced today that each event of the entire 2010 AHRA Reunion Tour will be broadcast on Fox Sports Network as entitled highlights features on “Inside…

FUNNY:) My Dog

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 04, 2010 at 02:02 PM
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My Dog I went down this morning to sign up my Dog for welfare. At first the lady said, “Dogs are not eligible to draw welfare”. So I explained to…

HOT RUMOR-John Medlen from JFR to Schumacher to tune Hagen F/C

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 02, 2010 at 07:34 PM
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Several reliable sources including a source within JFR, rumored that John Force Racing stalwart John Medlen, who tuned Tony Pedregon to an NHRA POWERade World Championship in 2003, will be…

2010 NHRA Pro Mod TV Schedule

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on March 02, 2010 at 06:10 PM
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The inaugural NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, which begins at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals March 11-14, will be featured on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD. ESPN2 and…

Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit 2010 Shows

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 26, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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The Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit has already booked several appearances for 2010. The GLNFCC provides alcohol nostalgia funny cars for tracks all over the Great Lakes Region and…

Kalitta will fly Coors Extra Gold colors in Gainesville

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 25, 2010 at 01:03 PM
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Press Release Twenty years after Darrell Gwynn’s final NHRA national event win as a driver, his famed Coors Extra Gold Special Top Fuel dragster colors will streak down Gainesville Raceway…

Muncie Dragway Firecracker Nationals

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 24, 2010 at 04:15 PM
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2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Program Announced

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 23, 2010 at 12:32 PM
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After the resounding success of its 100 factory-build program vehicles in 2009, Mopar has just announced its 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak program. Based off the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8,…

2010 Arizona Nats results

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 22, 2010 at 08:21 PM
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On a somber note the finals of the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes were ran today fighting the rain off and on all day. Pro Stock class finals will…

2010 Drag Racing pics

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 22, 2010 at 08:03 PM
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Added a bunch of miscellaneous pictures from the 2010 Drag Racing season. Some from testing,Pomona and Arizona.

NASCAR cracks down on "Start and Parks"

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 22, 2010 at 12:03 PM
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FONTANA, Calif. When Dave Blaney headed to the garage in his No. 66 Prism Motorsports Toyota after 43 laps, NASCAR officials were waiting. Three laps earlier, Michael McDowell drove the…

Force, Schumacher and Edwards are No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA Arizona Nationals

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 20, 2010 at 08:48 PM
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CHANDLER, Ariz. – John Force continued to show that he’s back to his old form Saturday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals as the 14-time NHRA Funny Car world champion raced…

Computer problems solutions☺

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 20, 2010 at 01:16 PM
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Ok pretty much tired of all the stuff going on about download this or that to solve your computer problems. First the recommendations I am making are based on personal…

NHRA Arizona Nationals Qualifing

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 20, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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CHANDLER, Az. —Doug Kalitta continued his early-season resurgence with a 3.825-second pass at 317.05 mph to earn the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel at the 26th…

How you can tell people are done with winter!☺

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 20, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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How you can tell people are done with winter!☺

NHRA impounds AJPE superchargers for Nitro class

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 19, 2010 at 05:41 PM
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After the completion of the Winternationals race the NHRA tech department impounded superchargers on Top Fuel and Funny Cars including the ones used by the Al-Anabi team. This week at…

NHRA suspends use of mandatory shutoff receiver

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 19, 2010 at 05:33 PM
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The NHRA announced last night that the laser-controlled shutoff device that was used in testing at Phoenix and at the Winternationals wouldn’t be used again until the Gatornationals. Top Fuel…

Got it Now!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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JOE LEGAL vs. JOSE ILLEGAL You have two families: “Joe Legal” and “Jose Illegal”. Both families have two parents, two children, and live in California . Joe Legal works in…

Gray Lands Major Sponsorship Deal with TBC Retail Group

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 16, 2010 at 09:53 PM
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Press Release DENVER, N.C. —Johnny Gray has signed an agreement with TBC Retail Group as the major sponsor of the SKI Racing, Inc., two-car Gray Motorsports Pro Stock team.…

Kurt Busch to Race in the NHRA

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 16, 2010 at 08:24 PM
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On Sundays Kurt Busch suits up and climbs into number 2 car and competes in NASCAR, one of the biggest and more popular motorsports races today. Kurt has been a…

NHRA 50th WInternationals Cacklefest

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 15, 2010 at 08:31 PM
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Just posted a few pictures of the Cacklefest and Nostalgia F/Cs from the NHRA 50th Winternationals

NHRA Winternationals Final results

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 15, 2010 at 12:09 PM
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Funny Car star John Force ended a 20-month victory drought Sunday, winning the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals. Force’s holeshot win — 4.124 seconds at 298.67…

NASCAR vs NHRA Top Fuel -Sponsorship money. Which is the better deal?

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 15, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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Saw this on another racing website and had to share it.. Please share your thoughts and ideas!!!☺ MULDOWNEY-SAMPEY FALL SHORT OF TOP FUEL DEAL Written by Susan Wade; Photo by…

The sign the NHRA did not want to see.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 13, 2010 at 10:40 AM
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From 2 disgruntled fan at Pomona on Thursday. This sign says it all!

NHRA Winternationals day 2 Qualifications

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 12, 2010 at 11:31 PM
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Top Fuel PsnNum-Driver, Home Town, Car TypeQual-ET—Qual-Spd-Top Spd 1 2 Larry Dixon, Brownsburg IN, Hadman-TFX 3.795@ 317.79 2 4 Cory McClenathan, Brownsburg IN, DSR-TFX 3.809@ 320.05 3 34 Morgan Lucas,…

Kalitta unveils new paint scheme for Technicoat

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 11, 2010 at 04:03 PM
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Technicoat has announced support of defending event Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta for this weekend’s 50th annual Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals. In addition to Pomona, Kalitta will fly the primary…

NHRA.com now has Live Timing for races

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 11, 2010 at 03:51 PM
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Press Release Starting today Feb.11,the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, live timing will be available to all NHRA.com visitors. Motorola…

T.Pedregon opens with Nitro Fish on his Monte Carlo

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 11, 2010 at 03:42 PM
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Two-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car world champion Tony Pedregon will begin the 2010 season Thursday driving the Nitro Fish Funny Car at the 50th anniversary of the Kragen O’Reilly…

Don Schumacher Racing sponsor news.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 10, 2010 at 05:12 PM
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U.S. ARMY Press Release , ANTRON BROWN JOIN FORCES BROWNSBURG, Ind., February 9 – The U.S. Army announced today it has expanded its relationship with NHRA Top Fuel driver Antron…

Force Hood can join strong Winternationals female legacy

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 09, 2010 at 09:22 PM
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Press Release Ever since Shirley Shahan raced past Ken Heinemann for the 1966 Stock Eliminator victory and became the first female winner of a national event in NHRA history, the…

JEGS U.S. Open Bracket Championship scheduled for June

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 09, 2010 at 07:31 PM
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The JEGS U.S. Open Bracket Championship will be held June 17-20 at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. The sixth edition of bracket racing’s premier event will feature four great days…

Nose Nowland, Larry Morgan - Ford interview

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 09, 2010 at 01:30 PM
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This Week in Ford Racing February 8, 2010 Mose Nowland, Ford Racing engine engineer, and Larry Morgan, owner/driver of the Lucas Oil Pro Stock Ford Mustang, participated in a Ford…

DieHard backs Don Schumacher Racing, Hagan for 2010

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 09, 2010 at 01:24 PM
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Press Release Sears, Roebuck and Co.’s iconic brand DieHard will be the primary sponsor of the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Funny Car driven by Matt Hagan in the 2010 NHRA…

Glidden tunes Humphreys to Pro Stock showdown win

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 08, 2010 at 02:34 PM
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Mike Edwards led qualifing with a 6.681@ 206.99mph. Cold and overcast conditions made full runs a rarity, Justin Humphreys was the winner of the annual Pro Stock Showdown at The…

RoushYates goes drag racing

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 05, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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It’s been almost 25 years since Jack Roush’s name was on the side of a NHRA professional class doorslammer. Of course that was the famous Gapp and Roush small block…

Live video feed from Las vegas

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 04, 2010 at 03:28 PM
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Live video feed freom Las Vegas Pro Stock Shootout and testing! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/from-the-tower-at-lvms

John Force Racing Partners with Simpson Performance Products in Multi-Year Safety Initiative

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 04, 2010 at 10:48 AM
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Press Release…Simpson Performance Products and John Force Racing have reached an agreement naming Simpson as the official safety gear for John Force Racing, beginning with the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle…

Safety Shut-off Transmitter/Receiver system to debut at Winternationals

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 04, 2010 at 08:48 AM
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Press Release All participants in the Top Fuel dragster and Funny Car classes will be required to use an Electrimotion Safety Shut-off Receiver at the season-opening 50th annual Kragen O’Reilly…

Mike Edwards will race 2010 with sponsorship from Interstate Batteries

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 03, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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Press Release Mike Edwards Motorsports has established a new partnership with Interstate Batteries for the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock season. Interstate Batteries will serve as a predominant sponsor…

K.S. Pittman : update

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 02, 2010 at 06:25 PM
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K.S. Pitman was 82 years old, born July 7, 1927.One hears the word “legend” tossed around pretty casually these days, but in this case the word is completely appropriate. KS…

History Lesson on KY-The State not the Jelly!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 02, 2010 at 04:31 PM
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History Lesson on Kentucky For those of you who live in Kentucky you might find this interesting. And for those of you who don’t, YOU might also find this interesting.…

NHRA Unleashed logo unveiled, event details released

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 02, 2010 at 02:04 PM
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Press Release NHRA Unleashed is a high octane, fully interactive experience for both spectators and participants, embracing a new breed of drag racing enthusiast looking for pure, door slammer heads-up…

Gasser great K.S. Pittman passes away.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 02, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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Just learned that Gasser legend, KS Pittman, passed away last night, Jan. 31. More info as soon as available.

NHRA announces 2010 Full Throttle Series TV schedule

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 01, 2010 at 03:07 PM
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Press Release NHRA will launch its 10th anniversary season with ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports television, with a primetime telecast of the most highly anticipated Full Throttle Series race…

Midwest Musclecar Challenge May 29th-30th

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on February 01, 2010 at 02:49 PM
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Press Release RideTech and Bowler Performance Transmissions are proud to announce the inaugural running of the Midwest Musclecar Challenge. The Midwest Musclecar Challenge will provide a dynamic proving ground to…

Toyota: Recall won't stop race teams

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 31, 2010 at 04:57 PM
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The head of Toyota’s racing effort says the company’s massive recall announced this month and subsequent losses won’t affect the manufacturer’s NASCAR teams. “Our program is pretty well set,” Lee…

Two weeks from opener, Wilkerson ready to roll

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 29, 2010 at 03:53 PM
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Press Release What a difference a year makes. 365 days ago, Tim Wilkerson was readying his troops and his equipment for the season opener in Pomona with more question marks…

NASCAR driver approved – the 2010 Roush 427R

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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What’s one of the ultimate blessings you could receive on your Ford Mustang modification achievement? One note of praise might be to have professional drivers declare and speak of its…

JR Motorsports unveils 2010 schedule for Patrick

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 29, 2010 at 11:21 AM
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Team Release MOORESVILLE, N.C. —Danica Patrick will compete in 12 Nationwide Series races with the possibility of 13 in her debut season with JR Motorsports, the team announced Thursday.2010…

NHRA extends K&N Horsepower Challenge contract

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 29, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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Press release NHRA has signed a contract extension with K&N Engineering Inc., locking in the company’s sponsorship of the popular K&N Horsepower Challenge, a lucrative bonus event for Pro Stock…

FORCE FOCUSED ON 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP ADDRESSES ECONOMIC ISSUES

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 28, 2010 at 04:24 PM
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Today at 4:01pm [The following release via John Force Racing PR] Completes Year-long Consolidation of Racing Operations at Brownsburg Facility! YORBA LINDA – Responding to an unpredictable economy drag racing…

SUPER CHEVY SHOW MAKES FINAL SCHEDULE CHANGE:Houston Raceway Park

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 28, 2010 at 04:09 PM
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Kansas City (Jan. 28, 2010) – Houston Raceway Park has become a shareholder in the Super Chevy Show series and has set a date to be part of the 30th…

Ford Mustang GT Named Daytona 500 Pace Car

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 28, 2010 at 01:17 PM
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The first car that hits the track in the Daytona 500 isn’t always the winner. In all actuality, it’s the pace car. This year, the honor is going to the…

Indy Car:Vision Racing suspends operations

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 28, 2010 at 01:11 PM
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Indianapolis – Tony George’s race team Vision Racing has suspended operations because of a lack of sponsorship. According to the team’s Twitter account, the team will continue to seek a…

Captain Chaos,Greg Stanfield team up in Pro Stock

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 28, 2010 at 01:03 PM
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Popular Pro Stock team owner Kenny Koretsky will partner with driver/engine builder Greg Stanfield and Indicom Electric owner Greg Hill, focusing on a 2010 season they believe could be as…

2010 NHRA testing policy outlined

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 27, 2010 at 08:18 PM
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To help curtail escalating costs associated with the operation of Professional Nitro category vehicles, the following Top Fuel and Funny Car testing limitations will be in effect for the 2010…

Facebook:Dumbest Kid ever

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 27, 2010 at 08:10 PM
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So apparently it actually works both ways: careless Facebook use can both get you robbed and get you arrested for burglary. According to The Journal, a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man was…

Warren and Kurt Johnson start season at Pomona

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 27, 2010 at 02:47 PM
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Warren and Kurt Johnson have yet to sign major sponsorship programs for 2010, but both racers will begin the 2010 season on a limited basis. W.J., who will be getting…

Rodger Brogdon shows Attitude this season

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 26, 2010 at 09:32 PM
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Rodger Brogdon and the Steve Kent Racing Pro Stock team will have a whole new Attitude when they roll through the gates for the first NHRA race of the year…

Aeromotive, Roush and Yates to collaborate on Pro Stock Mustang

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 26, 2010 at 09:27 PM
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Aeromotive Inc., the Kansas-based fuel system company that in the past has sponsored and raced various Ford, Mod motor-powered Pro Mod, Comp, and Super Comp cars, is entering into an…

John Force Racing only running 3 cars?

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 26, 2010 at 09:19 PM
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Although nothing official has been announced, it is rumored that John Force Racing is only going to field three nitro floppers for the first half of the 2010 season. The…

Copart Inc. named official online vehicle auction of NHRA

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 26, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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Copart Inc., a leading provider of vehicle auction services, has been named the official online vehicle auction of NHRA. The agreement follows Copart’s designation last September as the primary sponsor…

Force and Bernstein fastest on Sunday

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 25, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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Brandon Bernstein and John Force led the way on a second day of testing at the 2010 NAPA Auto Parts National Time Trials at Firebird Int’l Raceway in Phoenix. Sporting…

Pete Gates Funny Car-Barrett Jackson

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 23, 2010 at 09:47 PM
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SOLD_What a steal at only $160.000 Nice piece of history.

Team Force fastest at Phoenix testing!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 23, 2010 at 09:32 PM
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CHANDLER, Ariz. —Near the end of a chilly Saturday testing session during the 2010 NAPA Auto Parts National Times, a drag racing legend and the rest of his team…

Dote Racing and Jessie Harris part ways

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 23, 2010 at 11:46 AM
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Phoenix, Az. – The Dote Racing Top Fuel team announced today, team driver Jessie Harris has been released from her team obligations effective Friday morning January 22nd, 2010.-The Top Fuel…

Super Chevy Show:Shoebox Shootout Class Rules

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 23, 2010 at 10:59 AM
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To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Super Chevy Show, the series ownership group, SCSW, Inc., has finalized the details of its new “Shoebox Shootout” class for 2010. The heads-up…

Frantic Ford funny car returns

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 22, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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The long awaited debut of the Frantic Ford AA/Fuel Coupe Nostalgia Funny Car is right around the corner. Car should be ready for active competition up and down the eastern…

Synergy Camaro to make its debut

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 21, 2010 at 03:59 PM
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The Camaro Synergy Special Edition will be produced in limited quantities from February to May. Now known as “synergy green” it’s a special edition for the hot-selling car that goes…

zMAX Dragway to race 4 wide at NHRA Spring Nationals in late March

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 21, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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CONCORD, N.C. —In an unprecedented move, the NHRA will race four cars together for the first time in actual competition during the inaugural NHRA Spring Nationals in late March.…

Super Chevy Show returns to Vegas in March

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 20, 2010 at 12:21 PM
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The Super Chevy Show will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 20-21 for a weekend of all-Chevrolet drag racing, a car show and swap meet.…

Bob Tasca: Tasca Re-Signs Crew Chiefs, Team to 2010 Season

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 20, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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CONCORD, NC, January 20, 2010 – Behind every great NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series driver, there is a team of dedicated crew chiefs, engineers and specialists that build, tune…

‘Herbie’s Hugger’ goes on auction block

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 20, 2010 at 10:21 AM
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This 1969 Camaro Super Stock race car (Lot S179.1) will be run through the Mecum Auction at Kissimmee, Fla., at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 “Herbie’s Hugger” is…

ITS OFFICIAL:Troxel returns to Funny Car with In-N-Out Burger

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 19, 2010 at 06:33 PM
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Drag racing superstar Melanie Troxel will return to the Funny Car ranks in 2010 behind the wheel of the In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car. Troxel will banner the…

Carroll Shelby builds GT350s from 2011 Ford Mustang GTs

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 19, 2010 at 03:43 PM
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Among muscle-car fans, Mustang’s original Shelby GT350 holds a special place in history as the premier powerful, track-hugging, custom Ford pony car of the late 1960s. Carroll Shelby, who just…

The Strip launches 2010 drag racing season with Nitro Blast-off Preseason Test Session and PSCA

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 19, 2010 at 02:30 PM
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The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will launch its 2010 drag racing season with back-to-back weekends of racing action that will offer excitement for nearly every fan. The Strip…

2010 PSCA Schedule

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 19, 2010 at 02:14 PM
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2010 PSCA SCHEDULE Jan 29-31 / Las Vegas, NV. (Day Race) Ford Racing Record Breaker Nationals (Event Info) March 12 – 14 / Fontana, CA. (Day Race) Mickey Thompson Tires…

In-N-Out backing Melanie in a Funny Car?

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 18, 2010 at 07:09 PM
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RUMOR! The word on the West Coast is that there will be a new In-N-Out Fuel Funny Car team that will run a limited number of NHRA dates. Hard core…

DSR AND IUPUI Unite to Improve DSR Top Fuel Teams

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 17, 2010 at 01:16 PM
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Lee Beard, team manager at Don Schumacher Racing, announced that DSR and the Motorsports Engineering program at Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ. at Indianapolis (IUPUI) have united to develop a comprehensive…

Sex appeal back at auto shows?

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 16, 2010 at 10:12 PM
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If you go to auto shows in Geneva or Paris or Tokyo, sometimes it’s hard to see the flashy new cars through the stick-thin fashion models striking poses in front…

Yas Marina Circuit announces partnership with Don Schumacher Racing

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 16, 2010 at 07:20 PM
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Yas Marina Circuit, the spectacular motor racing circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has partnered with Don Schumacher Racing (DSR), winner of eight NHRA championships and 136 races, to…

Update:Top Doorslammer from Down Under

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 16, 2010 at 09:13 AM
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The photos are actually of the Sigra Technology car driven by Geoff Gradden. It’s a 1959 Chrysler Saratoga, built by Murray Anderson in Melbourne Australian to Top Doorslammer specs. The…

New Austrailian Pro Mod

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 15, 2010 at 06:50 PM
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From down in Australia comes this beautiful Murray Anderson-built Mopar.No information on the car is available yet, but you can bet that this car will create alot of interest. More…

NAPA extends sponsorship agreement with DSR and Capps

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 15, 2010 at 05:56 PM
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NAPA Auto Parts has extended its multiyear sponsorship agreement with Don Schumacher Racing and driver Ron Capps, beginning with the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. NAPA enters its…

Snap-on expands relationship with Cruz Pedregon

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 14, 2010 at 03:13 PM
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Building on a successful 18-year relationship, Snap-on Tools will expand its partnership with NHRA racer Cruz Pedregon and in 2010 will serve as the primary sponsor for his NHRA Funny…

25th Anniversary John Force and Castrol website up

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 13, 2010 at 05:52 PM
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2010 Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of John Force and Castrol. The special website has exclusive video and photos of John through the years and interviews with drivers and crew chiefs.…

Schumacher leads 2nd day testing.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 13, 2010 at 04:29 PM
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Tony Schumacher, ran a a 3.769 elapsed time earlier, lowered the unofficial quickest run in 1,000-foot Top Fuel history with a 3.753 with a whopping speed of 322.88. Cory McClenathan…

Dixon (3.76!) leads the way in early testingl

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 12, 2010 at 06:42 PM
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Tony Schumacher and Larry Dixon, who battled for the NHRA Full Throttle championship until the final day of the 2009 season, resumed their rivalry at the season’s first nitro test…

Mike Edwards to return To Pro Stock in 2010

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 12, 2010 at 01:10 PM
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Dominating NHRA Pro Stock world champion Mike Edwards left the AAA Finals in Pomona, Ca, last November, uncertain of the future held for his race team. He has confirmed that…

Funny Car andTop Fuel testing starts Monday at PBIR

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 10, 2010 at 02:36 PM
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The recipe for winning NHRA world championships includes many ingredients – one being off-season testing. Chad Head, Director of Racing Operations for Al-Anabi Racing, said their team will be testing…

Coughlin quickest member of Team NHRA at Bobsled Challenge

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 10, 2010 at 02:15 PM
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Coughlin quickest member of Team NHRA at Bobsled Challenge Saturday, January 09, 2010 Jeg Coughlin had the quickest time among the NHRA team and the third quickest overall during Saturday…

Drag Racing -The Year Ahead!

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 09, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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Don`s retirement will be a big blow to drag racing. It will make other car owners take a second look at their operation and wonder if it`s really worth the…

John Force trying to talk Prudhomme out of retirement

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 09, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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“The Snake” whose 47-year drag racing career included 112 NHRA event victories and six championships as a driver and team owner, retired from the sport on Thursday and will sell…

Don Prudhomme Videos

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 08, 2010 at 04:45 PM
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Found a couple of videos with Don and Jay Leno talking about the restoration of his old transporter and funny car. See them at http://www.snakeracing.com/leno.asp

'NHRA Unleahsed' coming to track, TV near you

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 08, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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NHRA and producers of the popular drag racing show “PINKS,” Stephen Pullin and Jack Schaeffer, have agreed to create, develop and produce media properties including new racing competitions, new events…

Don “The Snake” Prudhomme retires

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 07, 2010 at 05:29 PM
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Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, one of the most accomplished drivers and revered team owners in the history of motorsports, announced his retirement today, ending a career of five decades in…

Johnson surprises dad with Challenger

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 06, 2010 at 06:25 PM
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Mopar Pro Stock stalwart Allen Johnson surprised his dad and engine-builder , Roy Johnson, with a belated Christmas present on New Year’s Day — a brand-new Dodge Challenger Drag Pak…

Pete Gates Comet Funny Car

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 05, 2010 at 10:29 PM
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Posted more pic`s in my Vehicle Gallery

Comet Funny Car at Barrett-Jackson

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 05, 2010 at 08:40 PM
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At the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona is this 1966 Mercury Comet Funny Car. This car is the only Comet of five of the first flip-top funny cars that were…

Best of the NHRA

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 05, 2010 at 03:12 PM
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NHRA, in cooperation with longtime announcer Bill Stephens, relives the great history of NHRA’s most memorable events in a 13-week series entitled NHRA’s Greatest Races presented by ProCare Rx. NHRA’s…

NHRA 50th WInternationals

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on January 04, 2010 at 12:01 PM
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NHRA has kicked off the Countdown to the Feb. 11-14 event at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona by unveiling a Web site dedicated to the 50th Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals…

Happy New Year from Gatemac Garage

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 31, 2009 at 01:11 PM
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Wishing all Hub members and visitors a Happy New Year!

Jungle Jim . Lot`s of new pic`s.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 29, 2009 at 07:54 PM
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One of the most popular drag racers of all time.

2011 Mustang,the 5.0 liter is back-412h.p.

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 28, 2009 at 01:58 PM
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DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2009 – The 5.0 is back! The 2011 Ford Mustang GT arrives with an all-new advanced 5.0-liter V-8 engine, developed by a passionate cadre of enthusiastic…

Jungle Pam

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 27, 2009 at 11:38 AM
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Posted a bunch of pic`s of Jungle Pam last nite. Truly an icon in drag racing. Check it out!

Jungle Jim & Jungle Pam videos

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 26, 2009 at 10:43 PM
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I had a lot of inquires about who Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam are. I am working on a blog to explain what they meant to drag racings evolution. But…

Tom Hoover is alive and well

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 25, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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Just got confirmed it was Tom`s brother that passed. Tom is alive and well. Still condolences to the family. Sorry for the mis-information.

Merry Christmas from Gatemac Garage

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from Gatemac Garage!

Tiger Woods Holiday poem

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 22, 2009 at 09:36 AM
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Tiger Woods Holiday Poem Twas the night of Thanksgiving and out of the house Tiger Woods came a flyin’ . . . chased by his spouse. She wielded a nine…

Jeg Coughlin Dodge Challenger Stocker

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 21, 2009 at 09:00 PM
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Jeg Coughlin is one of just a handful of drivers to have won NHRA national events in five different classes, and will set his eye on an sixth such trophy…

Sad day for the big block Chevy

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 19, 2009 at 02:41 PM
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The end of the line — and end of an era — has arrived for what has been a staple product for more than 50 years at the General Motors…

Johnson makes first runs in Mopar Dodge Avenger Pro Stocker

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series racer Allen Johnson launched on his first run in his new ‘10 NHRA Pro Stock Mopar Dodge Avenger at Florida’s Palm Beach Int’l Raceway.…

Jim Dunn Racing announces Lee as driver in 2010

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 10, 2009 at 04:02 PM
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Jim Dunn Racing has announced that Funny Car veteran Paul Lee will drive the Canidae All Natural Pet Foods/Lucas Oil/Wiley X Chevrolet for the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing…

2010 SUPER CHEVY SHOW SERIES ADDS TOPEKA

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 10, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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The 30th anniversary season of the Super Chevy Series schedule has added another partner for 2010. Kansas’ Heartland Park Topeka will be hosting a Super Chevy Show event for the…

Super Chevy Show

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 08, 2009 at 07:29 PM
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Written by Gabrielle Stevenson The Super Chevy Show series announced bracket and car show class information along with early information about the new Shoebox Shootout class on its redesigned Web…

Pinks All Out

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on December 04, 2009 at 03:24 PM
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2010 PINKS All Out Events Schedule for Season Four* (Pre-Registration & Test n’ Tune Held Friday Prior to Every Shoot) March 6 Palm Beach Int’l Raceway West Palm, FL March…

Street Car Supernationals-Nov.21&22

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on November 21, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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Those interested in seeing the Street Car Supernationals Nov.21-22. Live video is available at http://www.delaware28.com/live2.html Double click(left)to see in full screen.

New Pro Stock Mustangs

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on November 06, 2009 at 03:30 PM
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These are the first pics of Larry Morgan’s completed Mustang built by R.J. Race Cars in Galesburg, Ill. Morgan said the engines will be completed this week as well. Rick…

FIRST LOOK - THE NEW DODGE AVENGER PRO STOCK

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posted in: gatemac garage, news on November 03, 2009 at 02:25 PM
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Mopar-sponsored NHRA Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson will roll to the starting line at the 50th anniversary NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Ca., with AvengerPS2 a brand new Hemi-powered Dodge Avenger…